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Goodbye Spaceman: Founding KISS guitarist Ace Frehley dies aged 74

Known to fans as Spaceman, Ace Frehley was one of KISS' founding members alongside Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, and Peter Criss. The iconic rocker was reportedly struggling with medical issues after a fall this year.

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KISS guitar legend Ace Frehley dies aged 74

Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons led the tributes on Friday for fellow KISS founding member Ace Frehley who died on Thursday at the age of 74.

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KISS' Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley lead tributes to 'irreplaceable rock soldier' Ace Frehley

Devastated KISS stars Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley have led tributes to their late bandmate Ace Frehley, describing him as an "irreplaceable rock soldier" following his death, aged 74.

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Afternoon Update: Hume’s Nationals joke prompts sharp rebuke; Kiss cofounder dies at 74; and night owls v early birds

Liberal senator’s office clarified she was teasing her colleagues and not regional Australia more generally

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Farewell to The Spaceman: The world of rock pays tribute to Ace Frehley

Tributes to Ace Frehley have come from Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Peter Criss, Bruce Kulick and more

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Without Ace Frehley, Kiss could not have achieved their extraordinary greatness

The guitarist was the most proficient musician in the original lineup and his bludgeoning ‘monster plod’ was central to their sound

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KISS co-founder Ace Frehley dies aged 74

Ace Frehley, the co-founder of KISS, has passed away aged 74.

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Kiss bandmates and Alice Cooper lead tributes to ‘essential rock soldier’ Ace Frehley

“He is and will always be a part of Kiss’s legacy,” said a joint statement from the surviving founding members of the band

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Ace Frehley, Kiss lead guitarist and band’s co-founder, dies aged 74

The musician died following injuries suffered during a fall in his recording studio last month

The Guardian - AU

Kiss legend Ace Frehley dead at 74

"Ace’s memory will continue to live on forever!" The former Kiss guitarist's family have confirmed his passing in a statement

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Ace Frehley, Kiss' original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss who captivated audiences with his elaborate makeup and smoke-filled guitar, has died

The Independent UK

“Reflecting on all of his incredible life achievements, Ace’s memory will continue to live on forever!” Ace Frehley, larger-than-life Kiss guitarist, dies at 74

Though, his playing was, in his own words, “always old school,” Frehley set a new bar for guitar showmanship

Guitar World

Former Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley reportedly on life support suffering from brain bleed

Founding Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley cancelled his 2025 dates earlier this month after suffering a fall

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Kiss founding member Ace Frehley dies aged 74, weeks after canceling tour dates over health issues

The musician co-founded the massively successful rock group in 1973

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Watch Gene Simmons officiate at 2025's most rock'n'roll wedding

The Kiss man presided over the wedding of Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante and former Butcher Babies singer Carla Harvey

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“We had to pay the families of Charles Manson’s victims royalties from the song. And we’ve been doing that ever since”: With the inadvertent help of a notorious cult leader, one band became the kings of 90s goth metal

The song was not a commercial hit, but today it stands as a classic of its genre

The Guardian - UK

A book is being marketed with mayo-scented ink. Jealous? Me?

With the rise of TikTok and two-tier marketing budgets, something’s off in the world of publishing (and it’s not just the aroma), says author David Barnett

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'Horrible driver' Gene Simmons reassures fans he is fine after crash

Gene Simmons has reassured fans he is fine and joked he is a "horrible" driver after being involved in a car accident.

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Gene Simmons Shares Health Update After Hospitalisation Following Car Accident

Kiss legend Gene Simmons, 76, has shared an update after being hospitalised following a car crash in Malibu. The bassist says he's "completely fine" as police investigate whether a medical event caused the collision.

Guitar World

“I had a slight fender bender. It happens. Especially to those of us who are horrible drivers”: Gene Simmons rushed to hospital after reportedly losing consciousness and crashing his SUV into a parked vehicle

The God of Thunder is doing okay now

The Independent UK

Kiss rocker Gene Simmons recovering after crashing SUV

Kiss rock star Gene Simmons is recovering after he fainted while driving along California’s Pacific Coast Highway and crashed his SUV into a parked car

The Guardian - US

Kiss’s Gene Simmons admits to being ‘horrible driver’ after California crash

Vocalist with 70s horror-rock group says he is ‘completely fine’ after reportedly passing out at the wheel

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Gene Simmons rushed to hospital after car crash

KISS frontman Gene Simmons, 76, was rushed to hospital after crashing his car into a parked motor in Malibu on Tuesday (07.10.25), after he lost consciousness.

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"I had a slight fender bender": Gene Simmons recovering at home after reportedly passing out while driving

The Kiss legend hit a parked vehicle and was transported to hospital

The Independent UK

Kiss co-founder Gene Simmons says he is ‘completely fine’ and recovering after car crash in Malibu

Rocker was reportedly hospitalised after crashing his car into a parked vehicle

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