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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.

Euronews

Ace Frehley talks of pressures of fame in resurfaced interview after death

Ace Frehley speaks of the pressures of fame in a resurfaced interview following his death at the age of 74.

The Independent UK

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

The Guardian - AU

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

Metal Hammer

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

The Independent UK

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

Metal Hammer

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

Louder

"I wish I wrote it - I would’ve made a lot more cash!" The story of the English song that was minor hit in Europe before becoming an all-American classic

Written by Russ Ballard, it was a surprise solo hit for the Space Ace – and it's still paying off

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KISS musician Ace Frehley recovering after ‘minor fall’ that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance

In an update from his manager, it has emerged KISS musician Ace Frehley is recovering after suffering what his team described as a “minor fall” that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance.

Guitar World

“Against his wishes, his doctor insists that he refrain from travel at this time”: Ace Frehley cancels show after fall in home studio

Frehley had been slated to appear at the Antelope Valley Fair in Lancaster, California, last Friday

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Ace Frehley cancels show on doctor's orders after studio fall

The former Kiss guitarist will be 75 years old in April

Guitar World

“I did the least amount of overdubs on Alive! – I’ll let the fans decide why that is…” Ace Frehley looks beyond his next Origins album to his travel guitar, more touring and even reconciling with Kiss

50 years after the iconic live album’s release, the guitar hero reflects on what made it so special, how it influenced other guitarists, and why he’s not interested in making his own live record today

Guitar World

“I’d been playing guitar full-time for 25 years, and when I got to play on a Deep Purple album it was just one chord!” Meet Tommy Denander, the session guitar great who’s worked with everyone from Jeff Beck and Michael Jackson to Joe Perry and Ace Frehley

You’ve heard the Swedish guitarist on over 100 gold or platinum records. He tells his war stories from decades of session work, from fighting for all-important missing credits to playing with his heroes – and writing the song that finally brought Alice Cooper and Jeff Beck together…

Louder

"There's no way I'm gonna be involved with that": Ace Frehley says he turned down an invitation to play at Kiss's Las Vegas celebration

Kiss Kruise: Land-locked in Vegas will take place in Sin City later this year – but Ace Frehley won't be there

Guitar World

“I’m the kind of guy that never says never. I don’t hate Paul or Gene. We’re rock and roll brothers”: Ace Frehley sets the record straight on where things stand with Kiss

Frehley discusses why he’s not appearing at any of the band’s upcoming events – and on his often complicated relationship with Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons

The Independent UK

Kiss ‘deeply honored’ to accept Trump’s Kennedy Center Honor despite branding him ‘abhorrent’

Gene Simmons previously said Trump was ‘out for himself’

The Independent UK

Pokémon voice actor James Carter Cathcart dies aged 71

The actor voiced characters including James, Meowth and Professor Oak

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