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Ace Frehley: The Rock Star Who Touched the Stars!

Get ready to blast off with Ace Frehley, the amazing guitarist who played with the band Kiss and had guitars that lit up and smoked!

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Ace Frehley

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Ace Frehley 2008 (cropped)
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Ace Frehley en concert au Hellfest en 2015.
I love my new Ace Frehley gimp suit
Ace Frehley lead guitar!
Ace Frehley and Thin Lizzy at Conneaut D-Day
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1997 Gibson Les Paul Custom Ace Frehley Custom Shop 'The 300'
Ace Frehley's Anomaly CD Box
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Ace Frehley from KISS fame

Key Facts

Born
April 27, 1951.
Known For
Being the original lead guitarist and a founding member of the rock band Kiss.
Signature Guitar Trick
A guitar that emitted smoke from its neck.
Music Hall of Fame Induction
Inducted in 2014 as a member of Kiss.

Meet the Spaceman Guitarist!

Imagine a rock star who looked like he came from outer space! That was Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist for the super famous band Kiss. He wore cool costumes and had a special character called the Spaceman, or Space Ace. He helped start Kiss in 1973 and played awesome guitar solos that made everyone cheer. He was part of Kiss for many years, leaving and then coming back like a boomerang!

Guitars That Were Out of This World!

Ace Frehley didn't just play a regular guitar. He had guitars that did amazing tricks! One of his guitars could shoot smoke from the neck, like a dragon breathing fire!

Another one lit up with colorful lights that flashed to the beat of the music. It was like having a disco party right on his guitar. These special guitars made his performances super exciting and unforgettable for everyone watching.

From Kiss to Solo Adventures!

After his first time with Kiss, Ace decided to go on his own musical journey. He started his own band called Frehley's Comet and made some cool music. Then, he went on to have a solo career, making his own albums.

One of his first solo albums was so popular it went 'platinum,' which is like winning a super big award for selling lots and lots of records! He even rejoined Kiss for a while before going back to his solo adventures.

A Legend in Rock and Roll!

Ace Frehley is so important in music that he was put into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! That's a special place that honors the most amazing musicians ever. Guitar experts say he's one of the best guitar players for rock music. He showed everyone that playing guitar could be exciting, creative, and full of surprises. His music still makes people want to dance and sing along today.

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