ACE FREHLEY - Detroit Rock City (KISS) - Live @ House of Blues - Houston, TX 7/14/23 4K HDR

[@JIMJAMSC]

Ace's solo sounds great to me. He plays it exactly how I hear it at Guitar Center.

[@jasonlapasinskas5302]

Guess he forgot the solo was in the same key as the rest of the song😳

[@wightclaudia]

And people want KISS to bring this garbage back on stage for the final show lmao

[@tiago55105]

😂😂😂

[@stevemcmahon7676]

Ouch😬

[@icant8027]

​@@wightclaudiahuh?

[@philipholmes5884]

Gives new meaning to when he said "no I'm a plumber"...yeah I believe it after that first little solo...😐

[@jonvisser1509]

Well i guess this what Paul was talking about 😂😂😂😊

[@panelvanhalen9717]

Band: what key are you in Ace? Ace: yes

[@TranceMasterJack]

Ack

[@ryline666]

rdrr

[@arribasp]

I never had Ace as my guitar hero, but nowadays I understand how important he is in the history of rock and guitar playing and I respect that ! That´s why so many guitar heroes started play seeing Ace on Kiss, like Dimebag, Marty Friedman, Paul Gilbert, Dave Mustaine, Chris Caffery and Bumblefoot. He rocked the 70´s !! But the sands of time always keep going, and I can tell you that it´s more difficult to play with 72 than 25 or 35 years old. Only who plays knows ... the ears are not the same, the eyes are not the same and even the fingers do not move as before. I think it´s difficult for him to stop playing, and as he said, he miss the audience. But so many people still go to see him. Let Ace make his rock´n´roll !! Sure its not the same as in the 70´s but it´s still Ace without backing tracks !

[@gustavopereirabr]

You folks didn't get it. All band was wrong, only Ace was right. All hail the old lady Miss Ace Frehley

[@rovo7249]

I was there that night. I didn't notice it. 😮😮😮

[@rinohals]

Dang. Is it possible to get that drunk 😳

[@leonardolima1199]

Of course, at the time of emotion we don't notice and think everything was perfect, but when we watch the show on the internet, we notice the mistakes.

[@theshield2207]

Its weird because i didnt notice too. And i dont drink or smoke whatsoever i had no idea until i saw posts online

[@DrTomoculus]

Its so hard to tell what key it's supposed to be. I've never heard anything like this before. It's like so out of tune, it becomes its own key.

[@smokesletsgo2374]

It's in the key of C. Crap

[@marshallgibson3918]

It’s in the key of ‘A’ce.

[@johnnyringo9759]

Wow, he really nailed that solo 😮😮!! At least he can still throw picks and play with that switch on the guitar!!!

[@philipholmes5884]

And don't forget those arm twirls...! 👍🏻

[@danikalero6357]

He Freely Aced that solo.

[@williamj.sheehan2001]

[@annabrandt2628]

OMG this is terrible! I adore Ace since the age of 16, when I experienced KISS, immediately fell in love with Ace in a way and had an Ace tattoo which I never regret to this day. He's my hero for being himself all the time through the ups and downs of being a rock star. My tattoo was even "Tattoo of the month" on his website (it's the icon of his KISS make up). This performance however is the much worst I've ever seen of him, although I've seen a lot of drunken performances of him. Ace, you will never read this of course but please let me not keep you in memory in such a way. I don't want to cover up your tattoo because it's so embarassing.

[@space_ace_1]

he's the reason I play guitar and play a Les Paul but unfortunately his go hard lifestyle has caught up to him, proud how long he's been sober but the damage was done long ago :(

[@MarkDrumzEntertainment]

You keep saying, my tattoo was meaning you don't have it any longer. You are contradicting yourself. Was is past tense. You gave it away that you don't have any longer, and had it removed or covered up lmao

[@KeanuReevesDaShopee]

He became the Steven Seagal of rock

[@RichGLIVE]

😂😂😂

[@MarceloRomero360]

Oooh.. That's mean😮

[@luishenrique1926]

O som ta péssimo.

[@vagnerdefranca2198]

Essa banda é muito boa! É como a banda lá da igreja! Chegando a fazer milagres!😂

[@philipholmes5884]

You know Steven Segal plays guitar too ....hmmmm....wait a second. !!!..have you ever seen those 2 in the same place before ...? 😐

[@mr.z6776]

Is Ace drunk again?

[@malamanson]

and again and again and again

[@marshallgibson3918]

@@malamanson Yeah correct. I don’t think he ever stops. 🍸

[@60kneal]

I looked at a few of these vids from this night. If you watch real close, he keeps pointing at the monitor. If you cant hear yourself, it can screw you up big time. Our singer always ran our sound. I kept telling him to go over and turn me up in the my monitor. He didnt. I ended up playing Home Sweet Home in a completely different key. I was so pissed when i realised it. A friend that was in the crowd told not to get on myself over it. Everybody does it and the crowd was too drunk to notice.

[@stevenfrappolli3650]

Wow !! He just shocked me! 💁🏻‍♂️😎

[@modelairplanss]

Cachaça é foda

[@jeffgile2921]

I gotta agree Ace looks like he was drunk

[@jfoquendo]

Ive seen too many shows with him enebriated while claiming hes been so many years sober, hes been playing sloppy and doesnt care anymore its really sad hes the reason i picked up the guitar

[@teelurizzo8542]

Putting the Free Jazz in Freely Frehley.

[@lando5150]

I was at this show! It was so AWFUL seems like they were playing slow and ACE phoned it in! Im done seeing ACE. Kore Rozzik the opening band was freakin awesome!

[@mateusfraposo]

I have just read one post about him saying he was sober for 17 years. Well...

[@wigimonster8909]

This is one of the worst renditions of DRC I have ever heard. He is a step behind in his speech and his playing. Bum notes everywhere. The only thing that is saving him is a good backing band. I hope he’s not back on the bottle or substances, especially at his age. But if not that, I’m very concerned for him as there might be something else going on from a health perspective. I hope not but this doesn’t add up. He’s going from bad to worse as the tour progresses.

[@PelozoF]

I'll just go ahead and say it. I think Ace has ALS or another degenerative disease

[@balkee42]

Someone said he takes benzos for anxiety and is worried he may be abusing those

[@msjoanofthearc]

ACE is keepin' it real, gotta' luv 'em.

[@michaelsoltero7116]

No backing tapes, tracks

[@Lateralus1007]

He keeps it so real Saw him last year at the Lorain palace theatre He solo’d for 15 minutes Most of it shredding But he covered some Hendrix and Beatles during the solo Honestly the only time I’ve heard a professional band cover Hendrix in their set? And why’d he do that ??? CUZ HE KEEPS IT REAL

[@zhorebbagames2676]

there is a brazilian youtuber spreading hate against you Ace, calling you a drunk is his channel, and asking people to come hate in your videos! dude is called Regis Tadeu, well know anti-metal hate spreading in Brazil.

[@eastcoastbillyc]

I love Ace. But YOUCH!🔥🎸🔥

[@mcentertainmentdjs]

I thought I heard a distressed orca somewhere in there.

[@gusthfs8272]

I love Ace to death but it's really sad to see this. He must have played this song more times than any other human being, there was no way he could get it wrong, yet here he failed miserably.

[@BubblesJrJr]

I think it's partly to do with the fact that he's playing Paul's rhythm parts and not the the way he's always known.

[@skeptic10]

Very good performance. Nice to hear Ace still making the songs more interesting with different jazz arrangements. Gives it tension and edge. Ace rules!

[@johnnyringo9759]

He's drunk!!!

[@Boudica234]

I'm picking up on your sarcasm skeptic. And I'm digging it!

[@Will_Slva]

😂😂😂😂

[@philipholmes5884]

That's a weird harmony he learned while he spent his time on Jendel...

[@tiago55105]

Eu estou bêbado, Ace está algo além disso..ele está em slow motion

[@NobesBLO13]

That solo was 80 proof

[@xDavyx]

Where the 3rd guitarist?

[@lucas8095]

Ace put out another album and touring cause he owes the I.R.S !!

[@marcdeleon757]

Ace play that part a half step higher by mistake. The main solo was in key. He autopilot was off that night and probably didn’t even realize it because he’s deaf.

[@earld158]

pretty sure it was a full step he played it on the frets where the harmony should be 4 and 6

[@ollelinderholm8996]

Yup, agreed, Ace suddenly ups it a half step for that riff/groove part of the song, so what you get is this clash of notes where the bass is a half step below Ace and the second guitar harmony ends up being a flat 5 in unison..an utterly scary sound 😅

[@stoplookingformyname3721]

wow wayyy out of key during the solo and is Ace drunk??

[@Fisherman-y1m]

Ace wrote this song,he can play it anyway he wants to 😅🎸👍

[@nikkisouth122]

No! He did not write that song

[@podoz]

@@nikkisouth122 and he didn't write the solo either.

[@thiago.c123]

Sad and painful to watch. Drop the booze and get back on track Ace! For the love of God! We love you!

[@BubblesJrJr]

Since he is playing Paul's rhythm parts no wonder he goofed on certain parts. I don't think Ace is loaded, but his hearing has got to take a beating.

[@rondarkman.]

Ouch

[@joelt1616]

So much for sobriety

[@michaelsoltero7116]

At least no backing tracks , s

[@danmathison2654]

You guys just don't get it... he's playing it like that intentionally just to give Gene and Paul a big F**k You!

[@ColinMurdoch-p8q]

Oh Ace

[@Neilbear5820]

Ace should have his band all dress like some sort of space men with makeup.......a new Alice Cooper Band ?

[@musicmaniac2855]

this is the slowest lowest energy performance of this song I've ever heard. When the singer says he feels so alive it's an absolute farce

[@rinohals]

Ace is the new sobriety

[@pags409]

Coooooogs! Somebody follow Ace!!!

[@jbw9999]

How many times has Ace played that solo? Thousands? Yet he's in the wrong key.

[@MyJc1967]

Ace looks like he relapsed sadly I thought he was sober but I can’t see him being sober anymore. He clearly looks very messed up in the video. I hope I’m wrong

[@chrisslooter2825]

Just old I think.

[@lando5150]

Have to agree, he is just old! The show was horrible

[@DrTomoculus]

I think all the hard times have caught up with him. He's getting older. Slowing down. Rocket Ride is done. He has nothing to be ashamed of. He's done his time.

[@Mrhasbarafree]

Maybe dementia? It's common at his age. He'll, people in their 50s get that diagnosis. He's really struggling.

[@cel589]

​@@DrTomoculusaté que enfim , uma pessoa que escreveu algo sobre Ace digno. Forte abraço.

[@60zeller]

That solo was halirious

[@roldaoardissonardisson4814]

Sou Fã do KISS, é deplorável ver o que o alcool exagerado e constante faz com um grande GUITARRISTA E CONSAGRADO ARTISTA, TRISTEZA MUNDIAL,MOZART BRASIL.

[@justinfendelet8675]

ACE is now the Joker 🃏 👌 shape up Ace!!! I would say he's on something he so lethargic....

[@VanceLeeMusic]

I can't believe he didn't catch the fact he went out of key. And the audience just duh lol

[@gnarshred1239]

He did shit like that on the farwell tour some nights

[@diggyschoonz]

@@gnarshred1239for real?

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

@@diggyschoonz When KISS was in Denmark in ,,,,,, was it ‘98? ,,,,,,, on the farewell tour he looked so extremely bored that my first impression was, that he really couldn’t be bothered to be on that stage. A slight turnof to an old fan. 😞

[@theshield2207]

Because he cant even hear himself thats why. Theres a video of when laura was live backstage and he scolded her because he wasnt wearing his sunglasses and he just admits the show was bad and that he couldn’t even hear the drums…

[@marinapadua9987]

Alguem diz pra ele que ja deveria ter parado a tempos

[@opukkah]

02:07

[@urinogueira]

estou chocado

[@anguspierry3794]

the end!!!!

[@louistallarigo5589]

He cant change the tuning midsong while hes actually playing! Not on Ace if you ask me.

[@John_Doe657]

Wow that sounded like the end of the world

[@mwrable]

Wow! 😔

[@thomasallen4340]

Wow ace has sure let himself go. Hes slow as hell

[@robertwiesler381]

That's why Tommy Thayer got his job😂

[@YouAintChris]

How do the members of his band go up there and feel good about themselves. This is NOT a stepping stone gig. This will not go over well on your demo reel or your resume.

[@paulbarlow2793]

They`re being paid to be there

[@earld158]

yeah it would. Anybody knows the band is great. It's Ace that is falling apart. He is one of the biggest name sin rock n roll having that on your resume goes a long way

[@Boudica234]

No bro. It won't hurt them at all. Anyone whose followed this band over the last few years knows the band (besides Ace) is solid. People in the business understand what it is. It's a gig. It's a paycheck. It's a chance for guys to make a living at a time when it's VERY difficult for older (or even younger) rock musicians to make ends meet without a day job. Having gigged with Ace will actually help them get work down the line. Pros will appreciate that they kept their composure and played their best despite being fronted by an old hack who is clearly under the influence.

[@marco-rc9pd]

🫣

[@rsfaroeste]

🤔🎸👀

[@antoniolopez6798]

It's hard to say, but, Today you can say that you play even better than Ace...

[@raymondrodriguez8988]

But hey I'm sober.

[@yourhero36]

Wow. Sad. Such an influential guitarist checked out.

[@diageo23]

i’m guessing he’s off the wagon ….. prayers your way Ace

[@pudoca27]

Era melhor ter ido ver o filme do Pele

[@FabioVoigtdaCosta]

Esta bebado

[@pedropacheco2571]

WTF! Fell bad for the other musicians....

[@allanbrz9602]

tocou tudo errado

[@petedazer3381]

I’m not gonna dog him out for being loaded on stage…….Ace, get yourself some help man…….

[@fabiohkwasniewski5964]

What?

[@jimdub8361]

As Ace says, meh, that’s rock n roll

[@itamarramos]

Em 2:10 Ace joga a Turma no mato e se vai o boi com a corda.....

[@balkee42]

Didnt think the solo sounded that bad

[@Alex-c4t7f]

Jazz

[@rubensmauriciodasilvasilva8507]

Tequila

[@jamesfogle1880]

Shit happens sometimes

[@franciscojosebarbosagoncal2933]

Cigarro do capeta tava mais forte desta vez !!!😂

[@NoahVice-d6s]

??????

[@has123456]

Whiskies 🤣🎸🤷🏽‍♂️

[@ptramalho]

I guess...something is not right....i guess...

[@ericdenamur]

alcohol or cocaine?

[@robertjsavage7326]

OK Lighten up People! Remember ACE is in his early 70's and playing with people half his age on stage for about 1 1/2 Hours. Lets SEE YOU do this, and remember all the note of each song EXACTLY!! Les Paul's are heavy and the dexterity to play a 8 to 10 Lb Guitar can be onerous at times. Also he may be suffering from all types of medical problems that WE DON'T KNOW ABOUT! Some medications(s) can alter perception but not make you stoned, just medicated. Yeah, it sounds like crap, but still it's ACE FREELY on stage. When He's gone, lets hope all of you haters will remember the better times, when he played brilliantly. For me, I saw all of the Show(s) here in London Ontario, from about 1975 to 1979 ish. I saw the first time (and Photo's to PROVE IT) when ACE used the smoke bomb Les Paul in action. I have lots of vivid memories of KISS, as they inspired my Rock Photography career from 1979 to 1992.

[@ryancombs1959]

They are out tune by at least a half tone

[@smokesletsgo2374]

Sorry but Tommy Thayer was neccessary

[@nikkisouth122]

😂😂😂

[@RalphdArc]

Well , maybe Paul and Gene had a point all along ? Can you imagine paying your ticket with your hard earned money to see and listen to that ? Shameful

[@davidguit]

😂😂😂😂

[@montsegur77]

I think he was drunk 😮😅

[@Mrhasbarafree]

His girlfriend tightened up his wig a little too much.

[@alexsandrosgobin1349]

Drunk?? Sad!

[@jfoquendo]

still a drunk what a pity

[@altorecitalehacemos]

My gosh tath drummer !! He can't hold the tempo

[@martagouveiacarvalho4012]

tá estranho...

[@shackjr]

Sounds like some type of harmonizer effect was activated at the board or something. It's not Ace and the band; please don't try and insinuate that they don't know how to play their instruments. That's ridiculous and insulting.

[@earld158]

LOL seriously? It is Ace, He is playing a step higher than the rest. You can even see Jeremy change positions to try to match him but they were still off from the bass so it didn't work

[@cliffiez4540]

REMEMBER Ace is almost deaf from all the years of loud music

[@augustov8mustang503]

ACE bebadoLixo, está estragando a história do KISS. BANDA DE APOIO EXCELENTE

[@clairtonnunes1301]

🤦🏽‍♂️