Ace Frehley
American guitarist (1951-2025) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 74
Paul Daniel "Ace" Frehley was an American musician who was the original lead guitarist, and occasional vocalist, and a founding member of the rock band Kiss.
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A typical day, 30 days to 8 November 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 400 days, one point a day.
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2025In memoriamDied16 October 20251951Born27 April 1951
People around Ace
Close ties
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Peter Criss Bandmate in Kiss, co-founded Kiss.jpg?width=250)
Paul Stanley Bandmate in Kiss, co-founded Kiss
Eddie Kramer Produced Ace Frehley and Trouble Walkin'
Bruce Kulick Bandmate in Kiss
Eric Carr Bandmate in Kiss
Tommy Thayer Bandmate in Kiss
Mark St. John Bandmate in Kiss
Joseph Barbera Produced Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park (1979)
Dimebag Darrell Influenced by Ace
Adam Rifkin Directed Detroit Rock City (1999)
Gordon Hessler Directed Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park (1979)
Media & music
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(L-R): Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, and Frehley in 1975
Frehley (right) and Gene Simmons during the Alive II Tour in 1978
Frehley's Comet in 1988. L-R: John Regan, Tod Howarth, Frehley (on top), Jamie Oldaker
Frehley performing with Kiss in 1999
Frehley performing in 2011
Frehley performing in 2008About this person
He invented the persona of the Spaceman and originally played with the group from its inception in 1973 until his departure in 1982, before later rejoining in 1996 until his final departure in 2002.
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1951 to 2025 · aged 74
