The passing of Ace Frehley is a loss that reverberates far beyond the world of KISS. For me, Ace was a central figure in my journey as a fan—someone whose music, personality, and presence shaped not only my love of rock and roll but also the friendships and experiences I’ve cherished along the way.
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Ace Frehley with the medical staff of Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
On Friday night I drove out to Wilkes-Barre to see Ace Frehley perform and meet him after the show. My friend and I had planned on going to Ace’s show in New Hope the weekend prior but it was cancelled last-minute because Ace was feeling under the weather. With the recent release of his new album, Ace has been pushing himself hard to make appearances, perform shows and handle a myriad of media opportunities. This hectic schedule took its toll on Ace and he was rushed to the hospital following his performance in Wilkes-Barre. While Ace’s meet and greet after the Wilkes-Barre show was understandably cancelled as a result of this health scare, I’m happy to report that “Space Ace” has been released from Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and is back home in Southern California recuperating.
20 autographed copies of Gene Simmons’ new book: Me, Inc.
