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Stanley Simmons – sons of Kiss duo Paul and Gene – announce debut single Body Down

The sons of Kiss stars Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons will release their debut single Body Down on December 5

Louder

“I had a really bad detox. I fell down a flight of stairs. I screwed up my shoulder and neck and couldn’t play guitar for a while. I thought God had taken it all away”: How Ace Frehley came back from the brink with his first solo album in 20 years

In 2009, the late Spaceman took GW inside the inner workings of rock’s makeup-clad warriors – like that time he forged ahead after getting electrocuted onstage – and explained why he always valued spontaneity over rigorous practice

Guitar World

“I was with Ozzy nine months and it didn’t end in a good break-up”: Drum legend Carmine Appice on getting high with Jimi Hendrix, falling out with Ozzy Osbourne and the late guitar hero he spoke to just before he died

Drum legend Carmine Appice has been in the business for 60 years – and he’s crossed paths with everyone from Jimi Hendrix to Dave Grohl

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"Ace's is easily the best of the solo albums, although the bar is set pretty low": In which Ace Frehley annoys Gene and Paul by releasing the best and most successful of the Kiss solos

Kiss famously released four solo albums on the same day. Just as famously, only one of them was truly worthy of the Kiss name - Ace Frehley's

Louder

Original Kiss bandmates reunite at Ace Frehley’s memorial

Frehley died last week after suffering a fall at home in September

The Independent UK

KISS stars reunite at Ace Frehley memorial service

Original KISS stars Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and Peter Criss reunited in New York on Wednesday (22.10.25) to remember their late bandmate Ace Frehley at his memorial service.

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KISS Star Ace Frehley's Death Under Investigation After Toxicology Report Ordered

Authorities are investigating KISS guitarist Ace Frehley's death at age 74, with a toxicology report ordered after the rock icon was taken off life support following a brain bleed.

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Taylor Swift and LL Cool J get Songwriters Hall of Fame nod

Songwriters qualify for induction 20 years after the first commercial release of a track

The Independent UK

Kiss star Ace Frehley’s death being investigated as toxicology report awaited

The guitarist died last week at the age of 74

The Independent UK

“I was already a loony tune before I joined Kiss”: Ace Frehley on what went wrong with Kiss – plus his relationship with Gene and Paul… and the biggest mistakes he made

In 2014, the late, great Space Ace looked back on his time in Kiss

Louder

“All I did was crank it up to 10 and start to rock and roll. When you stand in front of a Marshall stack and crank it, nothing sounds better!”: The 10 greatest Ace Frehley songs from his glory days with Kiss

Subjects include boozing, electrocution, rockets and torpedoes

MusicRadar

Ace Frehley obituary

Compelling guitarist with the rock band Kiss whose ‘Spaceman’ persona matched his otherworldly performances

The Guardian - UK

'No One Can Touch Ace’s Legacy': Gene Simmons Posted An Emotional Tribute To Ace Frehley Following His Death

Rest In Peace, Space Man

Cinemablend

Inside the Final Days of Ace Frehley: What Really Happened Before the KISS Legend's Death

Inside the final days of Ace Frehley: how a fall, brain bleed, life support, and family decisions unfolded before the KISS legend's passing at 74.

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Alice Cooper pays tribute to ‘pioneer’ Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley

Frehley died ‘peacefully’ surrounded by family on Thursday, according to a statement from his agent.

Guitar World

“Ace reminded us all that rock should never apologize for being fun and that a little chaos can sound downright heavenly”: The guitar world pays tribute to the late Ace Frehley – the Spaceman who took Kiss into orbit

Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons lead tributes to the Kiss co-founder and larger-than-life former lead guitarist, who has died, aged 74

MusicRadar

“I hope the fans realised that I’m for real. All the stuff I’ve done was not contrived or remotely premeditated. It was always spontaneous”: Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley inspired a generation of rock stars – including Pantera, Pearl Jam and Tool

"His legacy will live on in the hearts of the KISS Army," says drummer Peter Criss

Evening Standard

Ace Frehley death: Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley pay tribute to ‘irreplaceable’ KISS guitarist

The rock legends honoured their late bandmate, calling him an ‘essential’ part of KISS’s legacy after Frehley died following a brain bleed

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Ace Frehley's Death Dismissed As Hoax Before Official Confirmation: Cause of Death and Legacy of KISS Founding Member

KISS founding guitarist Ace Frehley, long celebrated as "The Spaceman," has died aged 74 — just days after a viral death hoax.

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Gene Simmons And Paul Stanley Share Emotional Words On KISS Bandmate Ace Frehley’s Sudden Passing

“A terrible loss to the music community. His music and presence will be forever etched fondly in my memories.”

Euronews

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.

BANG Premier

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.

Metal Hammer

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

The Guardian - AU

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

The Independent UK

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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