3 Ace Frehley Licks From 1977

[@crisprtalk6963]

Ace is the man!! If you don’t understand that then you weren’t a kid fascinated by rock n roll in the 70’s,

[@patrickshannon6135]

Kiss should have never got rid of Ace he was their best guitar player. I would be like megadeth getting rid of Dave Mustaine megadeth just would not be megadeth anymore.

[@garyconner6151]

I agree 💯 and I'm the drummer.

[@bertgetner9397]

@@patrickshannon6135 Unfortunately they were tired of picking him up off the floor just to play. Stardom and R&R always led to over indulgence. And know Im going to listen to Kiss's 1st album.

[@thomasjoseph2050]

Fantastic time when they ruled the planet! I’m 58 saw them in 77 when things were absolutely amazing! Kids today will never know that feeling!

[@patrickshannon6135]

@@thomasjoseph2050 I feel you man, I'm 49 my first concert I saw was in 1987. I saw metallica at master of puppets tour never forget it, I still remember it like yesterday.

[@USBlues]

"We gotta little surprise for you tonite -- we're gonna turn the microphone over ta... ACE FREHLEY --SHOCK ME!!!" First record I ever bought , ahh the feels...

[@garyconner6151]

I'll never forget that introduction to Ace from paul.at twelve years old.abd black kids that grew up on rock music.and still love it.we were way ahead of our time.

[@applejacks971]

boom-dadada-boom-dadada boom boom...

[@two3D]

USBlues 100 likes to this! 🤘🏻

[@hrosemd]

Whole reason I play guitar. Ace was everything.

[@mikeweaver2310]

Me too

[@Skelly5962]

Ace was my first guitar hero. It's because of him that I got into hard rock guitar playing back in the day. Long live the Spaceman.

[@andrewbarker9773]

I"m 52 years old and remember like it was yesterday when my parents bought me "ALIVE" for xmas because they couldn't get Dynasty as it was sold out, I"m so glad it was sold out , "ALIVE" blew my mind and started the total obsession with wanting to play guitar just like Ace Frehley, and opened my interest to all the early Kiss albums and the love of playing guitar.

[@americanlivesmatter]

now I am 62 and still listen to KISS

[@jmata4237]

Ace is why I picked up a guitar. And I had to have a Les Paul. This is my favorite channel. Thank you again for bringing all these great players to the forefront. Awsome stuff! 🤘🏼👍🏼

[@jmata4237]

Loved the smoking guitar!😁

[@garyconner6151]

You are awesome.

[@johnbedinghaus2390]

Same here!

[@gregc7227]

I'm so happy you made this video! I've been begging forever :-)

[@onlyfromadistance7326]

Ace was the reason I started playing guitar... KISS ARMY FOREVER!!!

[@chaisehombre7723]

I miss the 70's

[@Derrekful]

The solo for 100,000 years is my favorite,talk about getting the MOST out of a few notes!

[@andreagiovannettigvnn3470]

Really cool but my favorite Is the solo of shock me, now i can play It, another fantastic solo Is from strange ways

[@chrisquinn9104]

So good! Funky and Quirky AF 100% Ace

[@danalaitinen961]

Love that solo!

[@X35C]

The solo on She was one of his best.

[@billtice5057]

Kiss Alive & Kiss Alive II are two kick-ass live albums!

[@Fakename70]

Bill Tice Alive II is criminally underrated

[@scottstapf6468]

Neither one is live for the most part. Sry

[@dontworrybehappy8080]

"You wanted the best, you got the best, the hottest band in the world, KIIISSSSSS!"

[@jeffreybabino8161]

Yep I have them both 🎸

[@billtice5057]

I get that neither Alive or Alive II is purely live. Most live albums from this time period were all fixed up in the studios before being released, I get it! I still love these performances

[@waycool1969]

It's 2020. I still get goosebumps when i hear Ace play. I saw him live last aug. He still has it!

[@Drummerjeffkazee]

I seen him in May 2019 and he rocked

[@shandonsahm3343]

Really?? He doesn't care anymore I think today's ace sounds terrible because he doesn't give a shit anymore

[@bghammock]

For me, Ace is the reason that a Les Paul is what a guitar is supposed to look like, and the reason I had to own one. I remember drawing them as an 9 year old back in 79. Hilarious! My brother and I had tennis racket guitars and Alive II on vinyl, too :)

[@GosselinCreative]

What I think also gets missed with Ace is just how powerful his rhythm playing is, too. When Gene and Paul are running around the stage, it falls to the lead guitarist and the drummer in Kiss to hold the songs together. Ace's tone was also excellent.

[@JohnnyGuitarRocks]

When I saw the three humbucker sunburst Les Paul in the thumbnail, my day was made! Time for a Rocket Ride!

[@if6turnedouttobe9]

Ace, Billy Gibbons and Nugent are the three that made me want to play guitar...The best lessons are right here on this channel...

[@lanceross3633]

Same here,you're exactly right.

[@allenlocke1935]

Those three were huge to me too! Right before I discovered Kiss i was intriguied by Brian May. Right after Kiss it was Alex Lifeson, then Eddie! What time for rock guitar connoisseurs!

[@kevinraabe457]

Yessireebob

[@garyconner6151]

I love it and I'm the Drummer.

[@garyconner6151]

@@allenlocke1935 that's so true you must be a great guitar player.so many good influence in your choices

[@jamessator5564]

In ‘77 I was 8 years old , at 10 I got in KISS , and was loving Ace’s playing !!

[@anz2441]

Eric Clapton is quoted sayin Ace was one of the best guitarist he's ever seen. Some very high praise Indeed. Ace was a blues guitarist in spandex and his tone and memorable solos stood out. Millions picked up a guitar becuz of Ace. Those dinosaur bends of his were and are amazing.

[@keithraaum9559]

Dude, you are killin' me with all these great lessons! You have got to be the hardest working guy on KZbin!

[@k2rocksstl]

Ace is why I play AND play a Les Paul today! The riffs, the tone AND the stage persona made this awkward kid feel like he had a shot.

[@jamesmarcin4787]

Very cool. I been a Kiss since 1976. Ace does have a unique sound and great vibrato. 😁🎸🎶

[@Olwehn]

Ace Frehley is God! I am a HUGE Kiss fan, had my walls and even the ceiling covered with Kiss posters as a kid. Love his song writing and singing as well!

[@zr24X4ROCKS]

me too ! there was not an inch of wall or ceiling that didn't have kiss on it . !

[@guitarist22lespaul90]

Thank you so much,Ace influence me pick up guitar at 17 years old in 1983 and got my first les paul tobacco burst in 1985 used $600.00 with chainsaw case,I was still learning and getting feeling and emotions in my playing and learning songs from 70s and 80s it very long learning process and very worth it,Iam still playing and iam still learning songs and licks and chords, Thank you, for doing this video and hope you do Ace Frehley 2. licks. and bring me back the joyful memories listen Kiss Alive 2 first album ever bought at age 12 yrs old, Thank you David, so much again keep on rocking and rolling, Thanks you.

[@xavierortiz2690]

Angus got me playing in 81 when l was 15,and yes it was a long process for me too,but enjoyable

[@shawncallahan5685]

Ace is the reason we all play guitar if you were born in the 70's. Randy Rhoads is/was my hero but Ace started it for me. Great episode.

[@voronOsphere]

Thanks, David! I'm not scratching my head at all. I love Ace and Kiss has tons of very fun songs throughout their years!!!

[@clemguitar63]

Playing with "Grease" perfect description Dave!

[@cravertom]

Great pick!!!! my progression was peter Green.....straight to Ace Frehley…..and 40 plus years later those are my two main influences....

[@crisprtalk6963]

"Ace probably shot off a rocket after this lick" DAMN RIGHT!

[@LateNightLessons]

Bahahahahahahaha! : ) Rock on \m/

[@JuddOakes]

Ace was larger than life man Rocket ride was such a cool tune

[@300jet]

I ***did*** actually think this was beneath me. WRONG! This is some GREAT stuff for the tool box. Awesome lesson!!

[@monsterkxf]

The reason why I play guitar. Thanks!!🤘🤘

[@gregc7227]

Me too!

[@jperryfan]

When I was 15 and bought Dressed To Kill. All my friends who were big Zeppelin, & Allman Brothers fans laughed at me. After Alive 1 they all wanted to go see them with me. Still listen to all 3 to this day.

[@mookytc]

Now your talking! NICE! Thank you! Still taking in the ZZ top lesson.

[@gregc7227]

Who was influenced by Ace Frehley? Here's a little list - Dimebag Darrell, Zakk Wylde, Alice in Chains, Nirvana, and I could add to the list until I'm blue in the face. Now he's probably not considered the best guitarist but the most influential. If you listen to Kiss Alive listen to all of his leads. He's got great solos on that album. No Ace is not a shredder at all, but in his early years he can play some really great riffs and solos. a couple great riffs- parasite, cold gin. Pentatonic riff that's in love gun I could go on and on. Thanks for the video David!

[@if6turnedouttobe9]

Great comment... Fastest doesn't mean the best. Ace plays with so much feel the hair on my arms stand up...

[@lanceross3633]

Kiss Alive and Alive 2 has some great Ace moments.

[@jameshughes6049]

@@if6turnedouttobe9 exactly. You could sing Ace's solos, they're so melodic & perfectly fit the song.

[@if6turnedouttobe9]

@@jameshughes6049: Right on James... They're hypnotising...Cheers my fellow Ace/ Kiss fan...

[@if6turnedouttobe9]

@@davidpierce9949: He's not a shredder...but one of my influences...

[@toddkiggins9170]

Your outro at the end of your lesson 17:27 was so spot-on and well said you literally took the words right out of my mouth. Great job!

[@HeyLiem]

Great lesson, thanks! Ace played lead guitar very lyrically, he was also very dramatic with his lead lines, even though some might consider him a little basic and repetitive, Well, he took basic and repetitive into the stratosphere emotionally, naw, into outer space!

[@chrisdeleo800]

Great lesson. As a little kid, I’m pretty sure I wore out Destroyer and Rock and Roll Over. Those were the first two Kiss albums I owned and they were pure, visceral energy. Your closing remarks are spot on and for me, those ideas also apply to singers.

[@chriscampbell9191]

Ace sometimes is denigrated as not being a top player, but I don't think the guy ever played a non-kickass solo. And his playing had everything one wanted or needed in rock guitar in the 1970's: blasting, pentatonic/minor/chromatic runs, a lot of super fast and super hot pull-offs and hammer-ons, a ton of punch to every note, and just enough heaviness, flash and grittiness to fit the style of the music that Kiss played. Add the fact that he played a Les Paul through Marshalls, it was full-on, classic 70's rock and roll. I was more into Mick Ronson and Marc Bolan, but I remember the first few Kiss albums were full of good rockers, and I learned a few of those riffs, just like every other guy (or girl) with a guitar in their hands did back in the day. Great vid here, as per usual.

[@daddylogan]

If memory serves me correct, Ace also "pick tapped" on his Shock Me solo on ALIVE II before Mr. Van Halen hit the scene!!! Tasty licks is how I like them!!!

[@hank987]

Quite simply, in my lifetime, one of the most, if the most influential guitar players of the 70's. Respect? Ace could care less...he was never better than most players from his day....Page, Beck...Ace could not pick up their jock, but he was good...damn good, and better than most. His legacy in his influence... he is the only reason I play guitar...

[@shadcovert1160]

Hell yeah. Been wanting this one. ACK!

[@toastoftowne1076]

Ace changed my life in 1975. That’s why today I’m sitting in a room with amps and guitars. Thanks Dave. Thanks Ace. Aloha

[@nightmare1330]

My favorite guitarist ever! Well done!

[@mr.anderson70]

Thank you

[@cliffgold3840]

First stadium gig I went to was the Dynasty tour in 1980 at the ripe age of 12. The world changed for me completely that night and although I didn't start playing till I was 15, I haven't stopped. For me guitar doesn't need to be complicated and fast, or flashy and shreddy just fun. Ace's playing always sounded like good fun to me.

[@shakebabyhitler]

Ace had the same effect on me as a kid. I was 12 when I went to see them in '77 on their Love Gun tour. I left knowing I I was going to play guitar. Literally been playing ever since. In fact, my band jammed today (we rocked "C'mon and Love Me"!).

[@bigdognance]

I really never listened to Kiss growing up as a guitar player....I thought they were a joke....Thanks for enlightening me and really enjoy watching your channel....You are a "GURU of Guitar Knowledge"

[@gregc7227]

I'm claiming this as a great video Even though I haven't watched it yet! Thanks for doing the ace video. Ace of the reason I started playing guitar. Aces influence more people to play guitar than any other guitarist. Now to watch the video :-)

[@vinceblak4425]

You should probably watch the video. Who knows, after watching it it may back up what you're saying.

[@jonbodin]

I'm with you about Ace's influence. I picked up a guitar 40+ years ago because of Ace and Destroyer album. Technically he's not a Randy, Eddie, George, Jake et al but without him, guitar wouldn't be the same!

[@seagullpoet]

No one gives Ace that much credit. Even Paul and Gene. But true KISS fans know Ace was a very vital part of the KISS success puzzle

[@josearalat]

Ace was the man back in the day. Great lessons bro!!!!

[@EllisGordon33]

Kiss Alive from '75 influenced a lot players from that era. HIs tone made that album. "Rock and Roll all night and party everyday", what a message to send a 10 year old out onto the world.

[@tennesseeridgerunner5992]

That second lick made me smile as it took me back to my playroom circa 1978 jammin' to ALIVE II with my guitar (tennis racket) as a rowdy 8 yr old. I have loved Ace my whole life man and I really enjoyed this video.

[@davidcoulombe3924]

Hey man, great stuff. And no need to be an apologist. We all know that there are music snobs that turn their noses on KISS and think the only band that ever existed was Rush. I'll take KISS any day of the week and twice on Sunday. And Ace is easily in the top 5 most influential guitarists that ever lived. Virtually EVERY band that came up in the late 70's through the 90's cites KISS as an influence!

[@st9919]

really fun breakdown of ace's style

[@Scottocaster6668]

Rock and roll all night , studio version has no guitar solo. Live version though does. Kiss alive 2, Right after Detroit Rock City, when the opening note slowly creeps in then harmonicly feeds back into King of the Nighttime World still gives me chills to this day. Best 2 show opening songs 👍

[@mellowjim]

Second concert I went was Kiss in 79. What an experience and Ace rules

[@mikemarks5033]

You like Ace, Star Wars, and Space Invaders, you got it right.

[@cmanningjr]

Ace was my first exposure to rock guitar.. Great lesson

[@RedAndtheBlackRocker]

Ha, definitely! My best friend and I would go straight to the stereo in his living room after school, fire up Dressed To Kill and jump up and down on the couch playing air guitar. We were like 13, they were huge.

[@gregc7227]

I love the hybrid pentatonic lick. Sound so cool! So Ace!

[@lamgefyoutoob]

You are a stud, dude. And dude, that USB Ace episode was kickin. Don’t put it down man! Peace!

[@ArtVandelay77]

We desperately need a part 2 of this. Ace has so many significant licks/techniques that is instantly recognizable and amazing!

[@shredsix]

Thanks for this lesson! Like many others I dreamed of being Ace Frehley and I agree with you about grit and feeling!!!

[@Appleblade]

Trying to copy Ace is surprisingly hard, mostly because his timing and rhythms are pretty intricate. I think that's largely why I never tire of hearing his solos. They're rhythmically interesting.

[@ARVASOFFICIALYOUTUBE]

Ace is basically the only reason I wanted to be a musician. He was my first and ony real guitar hero, and I have never looked back. His solos and the way he plays them, the vibrato and this intense aggression is just mesmerizing. I am now 47 years old, and I play in a band myself, in a completely different genre, but to me, it all started with Ace. And there is only one way for me to have a good time when looking back at times,; pop a beer or twelve and and sit back and enjoy these first Kiss albums :)

[@DonnieRockett]

Ace was the dude back then. I remember being bummed out my parents got me KISS Alive! instead of Alive II, until I listened to Alive! I’ll be trying these licks.

[@rccampbell460]

Ace made me want to play guitar. I would stand on my bed with a tennis racket and play Kiss Alive from start to finish.

[@82ndPhunkyPhotos]

I really dig Ace's style and especially love his fret-work in "Shock Me".

[@TheGuitarshredder515]

Ace is a legend! thanks great as always. keep cranking these out!

[@michaelredondo5491]

As far as I can remember ... Ace from outer space ... played the best solos in the 70s ... and ... you can whistle each of them. One of my faves is the solo in "Save your love" ... incredible cool .... I just whistle is yet ...

[@analogsynthplayer]

Detroit Rock City, 59 now and it's still an anthem, very exciting to play, as a keyboardist, i respect guitarist and their dedication, Mr. Ace, thanks for the memories. Great video

[@bigballer262]

Another Great Video Thanks Dave Stay Safe ✌🎸✌🎸

[@acerob7173]

All the ACE's lics and tone are the answer on why I've been listening to Kiss music since 35 years every single day!!

[@RickHavok]

Every guitarist, songwriter, and producer should watch every single one of your videos, no matter what level they think they have achieved. I'm constantly and sincerely humbled by your work and knowledge of the instrument and music in general. Your generosity with it is also astounding. Thank you so much for all you do.

[@Axess-sv8nq]

Ace would tell you: "It's the way I do what I do, Curly!" Seriously, that picture of Ace in the 'Evolution Of KISS' booklet in Alive II was the final straw to me switching from drums to guitar in 1978. That pic of ace holding his Les Paul being bathed in light - that was it for me! I wanted to be up there and gave up the drums for guitar. Little did I know, at the same time, this dude named Eddie Van Halen had done the same thing years earlier with the instrument switch! haha!

[@robbyclark6915]

I was a 8 yr old kid in the mid seventies, listening to Kiss in my bedroom everyday. Bought every album I could get living in small town Oklahoma. Ace Frehley was my very first musical influence ever, and I still absolutely love his licks! He just doesn’t get the credit he deserves. He’s one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time. Imo.

[@mr.c8033]

Dude: Pleeeeeese...Keep up the old Ace licks. You got a very special knack making it easy to understand. Thank you.

[@michaeldineenSG2018]

You absolutely nailed it. They got everyone's attention for a long time.

[@mikedreucci4236]

Ace’s solos were a song within the song and you knew it was Ace. Thanks for the hybrid pentatonic lesson.🙏

[@johnwmcmahon]

Great lesson as always, Dave. I hope the younger players appreciate Ace’s contribution to Rock and the instrument. That Paige lick is way cool and I dig the space invaders on the laptop 👍🏾

[@davecampbell1911]

Thank you for this! ACE is my guitar hero, the reason I play guitar, I wanted to be a lead guitar player like Ace... I agree so much with this video, he is a legend in his own time and highly under rated, and should not be ... he did influence most of today's players.

[@imelvino]

I Music store owner who does Kiss cover band, and loves Kiss, told me Ace did and recorded a tapping solo way before Eddie brought it to the masses. I don't know the song but it's out there.

[@jonathondenton3376]

Elvin he was tapping on Alive! Way before Eddie was known.

[@thomasstevens9551]

That last lick was epic! Grew up in 60's and 70's. Real music back then!

[@GuitarHack66]

He's the reason I picked up a guitar. I've made videos of my favorite Ace licks that I still use to this day. Great job on this. Cheers

[@Barddas]

Really enjoyed this! Ace is definitely still a major influence on my playing 35 years and going!

[@smb7647]

Ace worked the pentatonic scale to death, he squeezed everything he could from it, Angus to..that's rocknroll

[@andreagiovannettigvnn3470]

The first lick Is in firehouse solo

[@Appleblade]

Go listen to both the studio and 'live' versions of Rock Bottom, Black Diamond, Deuce, Strutter, Parasite, She, Cold Gin, Shock Me, Watchin' You, Got to Choose, Nothin' to Lose, ... it's all great music because of its positive energy and style. It's the ultimate fun rock & roll!

[@guitarist22lespaul90]

You have to do Ace Frehley lessons video 2,if possible do another, and Kiss Chords video. Thank you,James Smith.

[@Icedsymphony7]

Alex skolnick was also influenced by kiss

[@colourtones]

Another great lesson, Dave! The zoom ins on USB Ace were hilarious as well. Keep mixing it up, bro!

[@brianprice8815]

I picked bass because of Gene, however, Ace was my favorite. I air guitared his solos all the time. Kiss Alive 1&2 are my fav Kiss albums. Loved the energy and sound. Enjoyed this!!!!

[@metalheadbill]

KISS ALIVE II was the first album I ever bought in 1977 when I was 9. I've loved the original KISS and Ace ever since.

[@SonicVR12]

Thank you for giving Ace the respect he deserves. So many young shredders dismiss him. And that's why their playing has no feel. His solos are often little compositions within the song. You can play his stuff with no backing, and it still sounds musical and good. You can tell its him. I love your channel!

[@davidpaul6656]

Love your lesson man! No matter how many years I've been playing. I still manage to learn something new from your lessons that I didn't know before! Awesome!🤘 Thanks!

[@puyagonz]

Melody within the melody...Ace's solos are tasteful, nasty and have feeling. Well done!!! Sir Brewster never cease to amaze. I got some serious catching up to do...thanx!!!

[@donaldmccoy49]

A Johnny Winter lesson is OVERDUE.... shred blues.....please sir... most 'feel' and 'grit' I've ever heard.. top notch work during the 'quarantine'....

[@Kingfisher58]

Ace is the reason i started playing guitar. Im 58 now but Shock Me was the first song I learned as a kid...

[@DSpeir-pi6tm]

Top notch job of rambling for 20 minutes . I'm totally impressed . Keep rockin 👍✌️ 🤩 🌈🎵 🎶 ➕💟 ☮️

[@jamescourtney2318]

I was actually listening to Frehley's Comet this morning then I came across this. Ace Frehley rocks!!!