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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.

BANG Premier · Sep 30, 2025

“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

Guitar World · Sep 29, 2025

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

The former Kiss guitarist will be 75 years old in April

Metal Hammer · Sep 26, 2025

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 · Aug 15, 2025

Pokémon voice actor James Carter Cathcart dies aged 71

The actor voiced characters including James, Meowth and Professor Oak

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025

“Eddie told me, ‘Roth is driving me nuts. I can't take it. I gotta leave. I know you're looking for a lead guitar player. Do you want me in the band?’”: When Eddie Van Halen asked to join Kiss — and they turned him down!

“Eddie told me, ‘Roth is driving me nuts. I can't take it. I gotta leave. I know you're looking for a lead guitar player. Do you want me in the band?’”: When Eddie Van Halen asked to join Kiss — and they turned him down!

MusicRadar · Jun 30, 2025

“Gibson had lost the recipe, not only for guitar building but for pickup making based on their original designs. What I was after was making a rock ’n’ roll pickup”: How Larry DiMarzio changed the sound of rock guitar – and redesigned the Strat bridge

The master pickup maker tells us how his problem-solving mindset took him from repair shop to working with the biggest names in the biz and changing the face of rock guitar

Guitar World · Jun 26, 2025

“When I'm listening to Dear Prudence or those other great Beatles songs, you’re aware of what the bass is doing. That doesn’t happen with the Stones”: Why Gene Simmons calls Paul McCartney the king of bassists

His other favourites include Motown legend James Jamerson and — surprise — Ronnie Wood

MusicRadar · Jun 7, 2025

“It was about being a competitive guitarist in the '80s. That was a completely different playing style than Ace was known for”: In 1985, Kiss needed the best and got the best – his name was Bruce Kulick

It was the no makeup era of Kiss, and after a succession of guitarists, they needed an ace in the pack. Kulick stepped up, and brought his A game. Here he reflects on a pivotal moment in Kisstory

Guitar World · May 29, 2025

“I said, ‘Mike, I don’t know how to tell you this, but that’s a note-for-note guitar solo from...” Mike McCready stole his Alive solo from Kiss – but Ace Frehley had already stolen it from another legendary classic rock band

The revelation comes from Gene Simmons, who sees no problem in bands taking inspiration – and lifting ideas – from others

Guitar World · Apr 11, 2025