Kiss Guitarist Ace Frehley Dies At Age 74

Sad to hear about the passing of Ace Frehley. We shared a lot of stages over the years. He was one of a kind — a true rock & roll original with a sound and style all his own. Rest easy, Space Ace. You’ll be missed but never forgotten. Photo by: John Bionelli #Kiss #AceFrehley #SpaceAce

My first guitar hero, Ace Frehley, has passed away. The legendary Space Ace Frehley inspired generations to love rock n roll and love rock n roll guitar playing. His timeless riffs and solos, the billowing smoke coming from his Les Paul, the rockets shooting from his headstock, his cool spacey onstage wobble and his unforgettable crazy laugh will be missed but will never be forgotten. Thank you, Ace, for a lifetime of great music and memories.

We are devastated by the passing of Ace Frehley. He was an essential and irreplaceable rock soldier during some of the most formative foundational chapters of the band and its history. He is and will always be a part of KISS's legacy. Our thoughts are with Jeanette, Monique and all those who loved him, including our fans around the world.

Ace Frehley was the embodiment of rock ’n’ roll attitude — unapologetic, loud, and irresistibly catchy. His riffs had swagger, his tone had bite, and his presence lit up stages like a supernova. During my teenage years, his playing inspired me not because it was polished, but because it was gloriously unfiltered and full of life. Ace reminded us all that rock should never apologize for being fun and that a little chaos can sound downright heavenly. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and fans. The Spaceman has left the stage, but his orbit will shine forever.

ATTENTION:"Ace Frehley, GRAMMY® Award nominated and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted rock guitarist; and iconic founding member of KISS, died today at age 74. Frehley passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Morristown, New Jersey, following a recent fall at his home.Frehley is survived by his wife Jeanette, daughter Monique, brother Charles, sister Nancy Salvner, nieces Suncere Frehley and Julie Salvner, nephews Sky Frehley and Andrew Salvner, sister-in-law Michelanne and brother-in-law Ron Salvner."Rest in peace, Spaceman

From 1979, Kiss on Tom Snyder. Ace Frehley was known as the quiet one, but this day, high on coke and drunk, took over the show, much to the disdain, as you can see, of Gene and Paul. This clip is legendary.

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the legendary Ace Frehley. Thank you for the decades of music inspiring generations with your electrifying guitar work and unforgettable stage presence. Your sound helped define rock ’n’ roll. Our thoughts are with Ace’s family, friends, and fans around the world. Rest easy, Spaceman—your legacy will live on forever.

ACE FREHLEY did not make it.He died at the hospitalMy condolences to hisfriends and family.Paul Daniel Frehley1951 - 2025#acefrehley#kiss#rocknews

Ace FrehleyAce, my brother, I surely cannot thank you enough for the years of great music, the many festivals we've done together and your lead guitar on Nothing But A Good Time. All my love and respect, from my family and myself - may you rest in peace!!!

Absolutely gutted to hear of the passing of one of my biggest guitar heroes. Ace Frehley was always the King of Cool…he played with such swagger…and you can literally sing every one of his solos from the first 6 KISS albums they were so melodic.When I was in elementary school in the 70’s, I loved him so much that even though I was a drummer, my nickname at school was Ace (even a few of my school teachers called me that!)One of the most cherished memories of my career I’ll ever have was getting to play with him at Eddie Trunk’s 30th Anniversary Bash back in 2013 (along with Peter Criss as well!)My condolences go out to his family, friends and bandmates. He was surely one of kind and will always be one of my biggest guitar heroes!#RIPAceFrehley

Mais um grande herói da minha infância nos deixou, infelizmente perdemos Ace Frehley, um dos guitarristas mais emblemáticos do rock!@acefrehleyofficial

Ace Frehley, Eddie, Me in awe… : Danny Clinch I heard about Ace Frehley‘s passing from Rick Friel who I played with in a band called Shadow. Rick was also the first guy on the bus in 1977 with a KISS lunchbox to tell me about Ace…just changed my life. I got a guitar in 1978 to join Rick‘s band Warrior which turned into Shadow. We covered “C’mon and Love Me”. All my friends have spent untold hours talking about KISS and buying KISS stuff. Ace was a hero of mine and also I would consider a friend. I studied his solos endlessly over the years… Just listen to “Alive”, I used his solo from “She” as a template. Ace jammed on “Black Diamond” with Pearl Jam at Madison Square Garden…a dream come true for me. I would not have picked up a guitar without Ace and KISS’s influence. RIP it out Ace, you changed my life. Thank you. - Mike

@ace_frehley Ace, my brother, I surely cannot thank you enough for the years of great music, the many festivals we've done together and your lead guitar on Nothing But A Good Time. All my love and respect, from my family and myself - may you rest in peace!!! #AceFrehley

Absolutely devastating news to hear about our beloved Ace Frehley passing. 💔 What an icon… and what an influence to generations like me. I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for his groundbreaking guitar work and larger-than-life presence throughout all his years in KISS. Ace inspired so many of us to pick up a guitar, dream big, and chase the sound that defined rock ’n’ roll. Rest easy, Space Man. 🚀 🎸 💐 My deepest condolences to his family, friends, and fans around the world. #AceFrehley #KISS #RockLegend #RestInPeace

The Kennedy Center is saddened to hear of the passing of one of this year’s Kennedy Center Honorees, Ace Frehley of the band KISS. We send our deepest condolences to his friends, his family, and millions of fans worldwide. We will be paying tribute to this "rock soldier", his work, and his legacy at our ceremony in December.

KISS co-founder and guitarist Paul “Ace” Frehley died today from head injuries suffered during a recent fall in his recording studio. He was 74. “We are completely devastated and heartbroken,” his family said. “In his last moments, we were fortunate enough to have been able to surround him with loving, caring, peaceful words, thoughts, prayers and intentions as he left this earth. We cherish all of his finest memories, his laughter and celebrate his strengths and kindness that he bestowed upon others. The magnitude of his passing is of epic proportions, and beyond comprehension. Reflecting on all of his incredible life achievements, Ace’s memory will continue to live on forever!” More at the link in bio.

It has now been officially confirmed and released by the family that my friend of 40 years @ace_frehley has passed away. This is beyond words for me on many levels. My condolences to Jeanette, Monique and all the fellow fans. I will air a special tribute to Ace tonight on @TrunkNationSXM @SIRIUSXM 103 Faction Talk 11P ET/8P PT. I will return live to the radio tomorrow at a special start time of 2P ET to remember Ace for a 3 hour show on 103 or the app. RIP my brother. I am crushed.