Gene Simmons Band & Ace Frehley - LIVE Reunion (2017)

Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley reunited in St. Paul, MN at The Children Matter Benefit concert. This is the first time the two have shared a stage in 16 years. Performing "Parasite", "Cold Gin" and "Shock Me".

[@christopherthomas9486]

You can tell that gene still cares for ace. Undeniable chemistry

[@podoz]

maybe, it's impossible to tell, gene and paul are masters at saying whatever they think the fans want to hear and whatever works best in the moment. He's hardly going to say...."welcome to the stage, ace frehley! He's a pretty shit guitarist and singer, and he's a bit of an idiot, but here he is!"

[@cooltheengines]

I agree...and there’s no denying what they helped create together!

[@debgibsonfan]

..of course he does. He's still paying someone to dress and play like him.

[@nonhuman7562]

Drunk or sober, Ace Frehley is an absolute legend in the rock 'n' roll industry!

[@graemespringer4643]

I don't understand why people think gene is a mediocre player?? I think he's real real good. Hes all over that fretboard!! 🎉😊

[@mrdavis5453]

Ace was In my opinion, the best member of Kiss.

[@diegorodriguez2442]

My too. I meet him back on 87 he was nices joke around that was the best day Ace rules

[@donnareedfan]

Ace was and is the best lead guitar player/plumber in Kiss.

[@Skelly5962]

@@donnareedfan don't forget trout player.

[@mikealves929]

Yes but replaceable everyone except Paul get rid Paul everything changes

[@The_Original_Alex_Channel]

Mike Alves you can’t really replace gene either

[@davidbakerscuba]

Gene’s voice has held up the best. He still sounds great!

[@Thegiacobass]

That dude has an amazing tone

[@calsrecords4985]

Gene and aces voices were the golden ones that never changed

[@kennycaligula3081]

Amazing isn’t it? He’s in his 70’s!!

[@davidbakerscuba]

@@calsrecords4985 yes, I saw Ace live here in Orlando about three years ago. He still sounded fantastic as well.

[@guitarscott626]

EPIC feeling to see ACE and GENE on stage again, THE BEST #ClassicKiss4EVER

[@campbelljohnston1282]

That was absolutely classic. Ace Frehley hasn't lost any of his magic. It was good to see Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley on the same stage after all that years. 😊

[@caroldaronch1974]

I love the early days of KISS. I remember my older brother playing the first KISS album in 1973/1974. Still have the original vinyl album

[@stevedrums1675]

When I watch gene's face watching Ace play the solo on "Parasite", I honestly think that beyond all of the talk and nonsense, he actually loves Ace very much.

[@BradSchmor]

Gene's never spoken ill of Ace's talents as far as I know, only his lack of drive and personality problems. He'd always cared a lot about him, even when Ace was driving him crazy. One can care a great deal about someone and yet still realize it's best that they part ways. It doesn't mean they can't hang once in a while for fun, but they shouldn't be business partners again.

[@elguapo7298]

totally agree, Paul is a different story

[@stevedrums1675]

Paul is a self-absorbed asshole who can easily critique others but obviously can't come to terms with his not being able to sing anymore. I mean, literally is unable to sing. Paul the human being disappointed me.

[@mrcrazyjonpresents4312]

There's a big difference between Ace & Peter Ace is a funny guy liability Peter is a ticking bomb and knows how to push buttons That's why Paul is not playing along He's seen it all before

[@stevedrums1675]

Try that again in complete sentences so I know what in the hell you're trying to write.

[@afterburner2869]

It’s nice to see Gene be very respectful of Ace.

[@ShadovvV]

Some of the best Kiss songs ever written. Never thought I'd see this happen. Thumbs up to Gene.

[@patrickgriffingcollier791]

Goddamnit Gene still sounds great. And the fact that he brought ACE on stage shows he is a man of class...

[@sylviaruiz754]

Because Gene knows Ace has do many fans fans & is admired by many that know how much talent he has, including fans that know he's one of the best bassist ever. Ace has been sober & Gene is about money.So much history between them. Of course he would include Ace now.❤️ Love you Ace Frehley ❤️❤️❤️

[@DannyPepprs]

It made Gene and the guitar player so happy when Ace started singing ! I love it ! lol

[@andrewclark237]

Gene is such an underrated bass player, deserves so much more recognition, the clever riffs and runs, the song writing and structure. I think he knows his talent, it shows in the confidence of the playing

[@edwardgoodwin2986]

I loved when Gene Simmons used the Gibson grabber bass guitar!

[@Grayjacket11]

Andrew Clark Couldn't agree more. Highly underrated as a bassist and even as singer, too.

[@paulmccormacksvideogamesan2912]

I agree with you guys! And singing while playing bass can be really hard! He's a great rock bassist and performer!

[@REVLIMITER3]

Ace Frehley is a living legend !

[@krismarsel]

Y’know… gene and ace on the same stage gives me way more excited vibes than KISS’ last show

[@CrashTestPilot]

Considering how close they've both said they were in the early days because they would always pair up in hotel rooms on the road and got to know one another so well, this doesn't surprise me. The business relationship might not be so great, but true friendship always survives the storms.

[@krismarsel]

@@CrashTestPilot so true ! Well worded

[@myleschiarello]

Ace and Gene may not have the best relationship, but when they are on stage together, the music sounds great!

[@MICKEY4356]

Gene really enjoyed this reunion.

[@wesloroff646]

you notice the little shots at Ace every chance he had?

[@divineaggression1227]

Cool to see Gene & Ace on stage together again.

[@elpatoshowoficial]

Divine Aggression That's Right 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️

[@1ManBandChrisWilson]

Yeah man.👍

[@pghharry]

(49 yr old drummer here) That drummer BLOWS!

[@daveycoon1]

When all you've done all your life is play in a rock and roll band, that's what you do. Period. And when you get old, you continue to do it. It's what you know. I'm glad they're able to.

[@chinita6720]

daveycoon1 yeah, thank Q for saying that cause i think so too.

[@Gmblr812]

Have you ever seen other band mates MORE star struck than this over Ace!!! So awesome!!! Ace SO COOL!!!!!

[@marciocoutinho3348]

Ace Frehley has always been and always will be the eternal kiss guitarist, back Ace

[@leokimvideo]

Kiss stripped of Paul is the new Kiss. Hear the solos that Ace invented how they should be played. Even Gene is impressed.

[@KeithStLouis-kd5nz]

Gene and Ace should tour together this year!!!

[@jamessmyth2596]

Love how Gene leads the way with Cold Gin and brings the band back in time. Kiss are underrated

[@yoimstewy]

Ace is such a genuine rockstar

[@paulwalker242]

Always a KISS fan and at 57 still rock to their 70s music which is my favorite.

[@RastaSaiyaman]

Allow me to be the first to mention that Gene's singing still sounds killer.

[@lobonomade9318]

Absolutely!

[@10millionsubscriberswithno90]

Ace and Gene actually look happy to see each other here

[@Duski67]

I was there...It was terrific. Everybody on here bitching about the sound. It's recorded on a frickin phone, what do expect?

[@barrysnider635]

Gene still got good pipes ,nice to see them again for a good cause

[@grizfu906]

Yeah. He’s an anomaly for sure. Guys almost 70 here and still singing really goddamn good

[@stakebeddriver]

This is awesome...Nice of Gene and Ace to patch things up and play together. Hopefully more in the future.

[@katiekuratle2140]

My husband is a truck driver He bought a older Peterbilt truck from Ace about seven years ago. Ace said he won it in a card game LMFAO is a cool I don't give two fucks type of guy! He treated us as if we had known him for years.

[@HELL77]

Don't know what the hell people are talking about, ACE still HAS IT. Stop being idiots and just admire, or don't, I don't give a shit. But to me ACE still rocks!!!

[@hydraulics]

4 les pauls on 11 and Gene's bass cuts through and sounds amazing.

[@Stefanello70]

There's just one Kiss guitarist in this world. Without him Kiss ain't Kiss.

[@MrLive2win]

These guys get along so well when just playing the music. Quit with the war of words. Let the music do the talking please.

[@garyulyssesking]

Yeah, I still listen to this in the car. "Strange Ways" lead solo always made my hair stand up. Love it forever.

[@danfro]

Genes voice is spot on. I especially like the liberties he takes with his playing when he’s not under the Kiss constraint. As always Ace is the man!!!!

[@sam_uelson]

Ace is the reason theres 3 other guys playing les pauls on stage

[@angelas349]

Even BEFORE the last syllable of the first word ♠️Ace sang on Parasite rolled off his tongue, I had the BIGGEST shit-eating GRIN on my face‼️ There is no substitute! Ace’s nuances, his like-no-other delivery when he sings is so unique, it should almost be patented. Thanks for the upload! ❤️ U ♠️‼️

[@davidames1746]

classic Ace solo on Parasite....like vintage wine!

[@mr.ronnie4716]

You can just see Ace putting in more work into his performance cause Genes on stage, absolutely phenomenal performance guys 🤟

[@fifis677]

"You know, I've got a ten incher, HAHAHA!" I can easily see him saying that and hysterical laugh afterwards lol

[@GestapoPussyRanch]

Ace always sounds like he's drunk. Even when he isn't.

[@GGY6102]

I love this without paint raw version. It just shows they were really GREAT with or without paint. Cold Gin Time Again 👍

[@user-sj7un8qp9b]

Gene’s lucky Ace invited him to perform !💋❤️🎸

[@bambamthecamocowboy9037]

👍Ace🎸 Has Always Been My Favorite Member Of Kiss!

[@klipkultur3680]

Ace Frehley always had that ''spacewalk'' style of moving. It's part of the character.

[@wotringjjiv]

It's so cool to see Ace and Gene playing these great KISS tunes!

[@martinpatrick9915]

I just overlook that comment.

[@johnforeman634]

Man, when Ace steps forward and fires up I almost get tears and chills just from the history of where that’s coming from

[@martinpatrick9915]

Memories of the best years Kiss had.

[@guruuudev5071]

Ace's soloing still has that magic -- the real thing!

[@ktebeest]

Love this show and this angle. I am the balding man in the front row.

[@theoriginalrabbithole]

I'm SOOO glad Ace cleaned up before it was too late and still has the chops he did back in the day. Seriously? He's probably better now than he was back then. ROCK ON ACE AND GENE !

[@Ouscazz]

Who gives a shit if Ace is out of pitch and playing a bit sloppy? Come on, he will be seventy in a couple of years and he's having so much fun on that stage. Ace is Rock 'n Roll, no matter what!

[@donaldhoot7741]

Ace's "sloppiness" is his greatness IMHO! KISS rulz

[@JimLaughlan]

Gene's bass sounds awesome!!

[@drumhd1]

Gene is phenomenal. His voice and playing still great as ever.

[@GVBGS57]

ACE the Spaceman !!! how cool was that !

[@birdmanbl]

Gene you sound great and so cool to see Ace and a great benefit nice work!!!!

[@angelcrusher420]

Even Gene stands back and watches Ace play like a kid staring at his favorite poster!

[@davidlangley516]

thanks for uploading this historical event, rock on Kurt!

[@christinemorris8578]

Gene was being so gracious to Ace, like they were best friends. Great to see !

[@martinpatrick9915]

Gene crapped on ace after this tour.

[@edwardthejust4452]

That is one of the best versions of that song I have ever heard. Cold Gin!!!!

[@Brian19451]

Damn both Gene and Ace sound great here. Gene’s bass playing really solid, his tone sounds great! Ace tasty solos as always, kickass!

[@kissdvdlist7956]

I'd describe that in just one word: Magic

[@Casper_Brisbane]

never thought id see these 2 guys play together again - Awesome shit

[@Casper_Brisbane]

ok cool , well peter is done and way too old now anyways

[@sylviaruiz754]

My favorite Ace Frehley since 1976 when I first saw KISS in Tucson, Az.❤️✌️🎶🎤🎸🎶🎵🎼

[@kpfresh]

KISS will always be my favorite band!!!

[@drewgeraci8434]

Between Gene's compliments to Ace, playing three Ace songs and totally crushing them, this really gave me the warm fuzzies. Thanks for the upload, Kurt!

[@tonymiller4376]

Nice too see these guys getting along.

[@cbccnc1283]

Aces playing is out of this world just listen to it soar over the mediocre band sound,true greatness ,his leads where so unique

[@arthurs4964]

Ace's real name is Paul. He plays a Les Paul and apparently so does everyone else in his presence.

[@AMadScientist]

Ha

[@joeJoe-pb3su]

Parasite....what a hit....I love those come backs...

[@magnusvanttinen7855]

All my thumbs up! Now this is Rock n Roll! THIS IS KISS, OH MAN YES! GENE AND ACE ARE TIGHT PLAYING TOGETHER. THEY SHOULD MAKE IT NOW,

[@Biervor4]

After the EOTR tour this should be the thing Ace, Gene and this Band!

[@CodeBleu724]

Hopefully Gene and Paul will pull their heads out of their asses and let Ace and Peter finish the "End of the Road Tour" in 2021.

[@martinpatrick1746]

I agree they should allow Ace to perform with his band mates on the last show of the End of the Road tour.

[@martinpatrick1746]

CodeBleu I agree with you gene and Paul need to get their heads out of their butts and let Ace come back and play with the band one last time.

[@natecannon6746]

Not gonna happen. Ace and Peter suck

[@Duski67]

@@natecannon6746 They were not even selling out their mediocre venue shows. WIthout adding Ace the tour will continue to downtrend. Peter however is done. He physically can't tour.

[@natecannon6746]

@@Duski67 wrong. It was a sellout or close to a sellout at every show.

[@don.richard8823]

ACE AND GENE STILL RULE! 🍺🤘

[@jefjahn247]

I am shocked there has only been 111 thousand views! I plan on seeing it at least that many times my self this weekend! Rock on y'all! Thanks for supporting those affected by Hurricane Harvey.

[@Stewieboy1995]

Gene always still has it in his voice, it's amazing. he sounds GREAT!!! never really lost his touch

[@deanmiccoli4519]

Agreed!

[@OceanbornAngel]

I really miss the younger, skinnier, scarier Gene Simmons of the 70's.

[@jjamleroy]

MORE OF THE SPACE MAN ACE FREHLEY IT DOES THE HEART GOOD TO SEE ACE AND GENE TOGETHER, WHERE’s the rest of the boys? I have to say when the four guys get together THERES A MAGIC THAT HAPPENS.

[@martinpatrick9915]

Paul and Eric and Tommy they chilled.

[@magnusvanttinen7855]

Something like this should the REAL LAST KISS CONCERT sound. Oh Yes! This is REAL ROCK N ROLL!

[@magnusvanttinen7855]

This is GREAT! Happy to hear and see Gene and Ace together. That classic KISS sound is there. And Ace is a mega good guitarist and songwriter, and gene is a great songwriter and basist as well. They do good together.

[@melissatucker179]

Ace And Gene Back Together Again ☆

[@leokimvideo]

Ace Rules

[@greasytune1597]

Ace is on fire. Very cool to see Gene and Ace together.

[@robertconley3428]

Ace Frehley LEGEND!!! He designed the KISS logo, wrote so many great KISS songs, he should be recognized for the LEGEND he is, todays YUPPIE fans have NO CLUE!!!

[@claymationwaves]

gene is such an amazing singer and how he looks at ace and hugs him makes time slow down

[@lucifugorofacale2932]

Great singer... but awful songwriter...

[@ght4012]

It's heartbreaking that they just wont reunite....that's the only KISS i know...Gene, Paul, Ace, and Peter

[@tallen7873]

I'm the guy playing the les paul ...lol

[@patriciawit8010]

Gene’s band is great, and this concert with Ace is so much fun. Enjoy it people🤟🏼

[@Ripster99]

What was really cool was when Gene and the band stepped back and gave Ace his time in the light. There is just a mutual respect among the band and they all dont try and steal the attention.

[@charlesdavis1427]

Gene gave Ace the stage. Gene is not a bad guy, at all.

[@lbar2458]

I didnt realize Ace Frehley wrote the kiss songs i like. Hmm Ace is one hell of a writer. The writer is the backbone. I did notice didnt really like any kiss songs after Ace left the band. Guess now i know why

[@___and_memes_for_all]

Check out Creatures. Great ass tunes on there

[@kennyparsons3575]

Nice to see and hear Ace and Gene . getting along together. Cool

[@joshuadavidson7844]

Gene is awesome. Fixing the timing on BOTH the songs. Just looking at the drummer and stomping feet. Little shit makes the greats....well...great!

[@patriciavaneijden6594]

Gene and Ace are the only ones who can still sing. They sound really good after all these years.

[@edhetrick3915]

Last I heard peter can still sing

[@BDImaniac]

@@edhetrick3915 Yeah but Peter doesn't perform anymore

[@paulstanley8420]

Hello, how are you doing it is nice to seeing you hear

[@charlesdavis1427]

Outstanding! Love it! Takes me back to my childhood.

[@Waysted1423]

Nice to see them over come there differences for a good cause. And fuck all the negative comments from some that have no respect for them, and the ones that grew up listening to them!

[@TheJackflash85]

So nice to see these old friends and their band having a great time!

[@martinpatrick9915]

Ace fired his band hooked up with genes band.

[@brents.8972]

Is it me or is it when Paul's not around or on stage with them, the remaining original members of Kiss get along just fine and play well together??? I mean damn, if Gene and Ace can play on stage like this and have this much fun playing together, then why the hell does Tommy Thayer have a damn job in Kiss????

[@lmfs4032]

Because Tommy doesn’t screw up. Ace sounds bad here. It’s hard to deny.

[@brents.8972]

@@lmfs4032 And the irony is that Tommy is playing everything Ace wrote. Tommy will never be Ace, he'll always be just a hired hand stand in...nothing more sorry.

[@edhetrick5899]

@UCIw9QH3_iJaLR8uKxSwEP1g you're ridiculous

[@RyanConnell5150]

@@brents.8972 I don't think anyone outside of Kiss will disagree about him being a hired hand.