KFM-BFM Origins: Ace Frehley

[@darthrevan4570]

cant read a single note of music....still became one of the most legendary guitar players of rock and roll...

[@jhay3966]

notation was only a thing because of classical music, before that people used tabs, so no shame in not knowing how to read notes or only know tabs

[@danniedwards5750]

Thats the case for most rock legends

[@theguynamedgio]

thats actually really common. theres a difference between being a guitarist and being a musician

[@richardteran5478]

most of them can't read music, thats not necessary to rock

[@scottsharp3356]

Don’t need to read any freakin thing to play! Stoopid!

[@leokimvideo]

Naturally gifted with music, no need to read or understand it. Just a cool 70's guitarist who had his own individual style. Ace influenced countless youth who started bands in the 80's / 90's.

[@leeedward6804]

Waaayyyy back then I was one of those youths, now I'm just an old fart but I'm still playing! 🎸⚡ #AceFuckingFrehleyForever

[@doobiedanable]

​@@leeedward6804 Same with me. I bought Destroyer in 1976. I wanted to be Ace and I am still playing guitar.

[@pistolpete528]

Well said

[@1Deep43VA]

Even if he only inspired Dimebag, that alone gives him an unattainable status of Legendary.

[@sparkyguitar0058]

And I think "Black Diamond" is 1 of the best songs ever. The riff, the lead, everything just fit. 1 of those "I wish I wrote that" kinda things.

[@tambor76]

Ace was always the coolest Kiss member.

[@lifesgreat9951]

Ace is a cool dude, they all were in their own way, but Paul had the pipes and the moves.

[@lmfs4032]

Otis Spunkmeyer Ace is cool, but Paul is cooler. Well, they’re all cool, except Peter.

[@goldenira7946]

@@lifesgreat9951 🤦‍♂️

[@marial.rapaglia4041]

he should get a different gitar--with a better shape & one that does not smoke or catch fire that would best suit the personality.

[@donmurray8632]

Paul Stanley IS KISS! Ace only played on a handful of albums in the ‘70s. Paul carried KISS throughout the ‘80s-‘90s by himself! Gene was too busy screwing Cher and Diana Ross and making shitty movies with Tom Selleck like “Runaway” to write great songs and be a full member of KISS during that time. Ace is a very unique talented guitarist and he has a hilarious personality! lol But Paul was ALWAYS the creative genius and driving force in KISS.

[@sammyrothrock6981]

Ace gave alot to Kisses sound! The guy is a rock legend an Icon the dude is humble,cool, and original! He deserves all the accolades the rest of the band recieves! He's the riff meister master! Long live Space Ace! 👍 in 1978 I bought his solo album on 8 track recording ! 👍 🎸

[@franciecotton8026]

I love Ace. He is himself ...Love that because he is not FAKE.

[@darrinros1177]

Well said. He is the best. That laugh, his love for his fans, and the talent. He is the real deal. He is himself. And that is plenty.

[@ahab8159]

Francie, You say it! That's it! Same reason why i love the guy, beside i play guitar because of him.

[@midwestcity1979]

Darrin Ros

[@amusicalheart7]

Me too Francie. Ace is definitely genuine.

[@josearriola7537]

Ace is the real deal

[@michaelclark4043]

They're all talented in their own right but ACE is the MOST GIFTED musically. Not only is he a great musician but he also seems LIKEABLE as a person. You can't say that about a lot of other musicians who let success go to their heads.

[@mikemb123]

Ace always cracks me up. It's his sense of humor and joy that comes through in his playing.

[@JokersWild70]

Big Ace fan, but Ive heard over the years that hes consistently a dick to his fans.

[@darthjsin]

Well, I can't speak for anyone else, but I've met Ace three times in the past couple years. At a horror con in Indy in 2011, at a book signing in Chicago later in 2011 (the day after he played House Of Blues which was a great show!) and again at the same horror con in Indy in 2012. He didn't act like my best friend, but he was nice, shook my hand and thanked me for coming. I'm in a wheelchair and pretty easy to remember (or so I'm told). One of his guys hooked me up to make sure I could get through the line and he told Ace that he'd met me before and Ace said in his squeaky accent, "I thought he looked familiar" I'm sure he didn't remember me, but it was still, it was Ace Frehley! They let me sit in the room across from Ace while he was signing, Eddie Balances was in the room and they were telling some stories. I can see why some people might say he's a dick, but the guy is getting up there in age, and if you listen the other members of KISS, when Ace first joined, and when he wasn't completely loaded he was kind of quiet. He's sober now so he's probably just more like that guy.

[@fidoflint]

Nope. I've had a rotten encounter with Peter, but the handful of times I've met Ace, he was almost as friendly as Paul. Point being, everyone has bad days--sorry if you've been on the wrong side of one of them.

[@JokersWild70]

+fidoflint Really? with Peter? He seems like the guy that is most friendly to his fans. Oh well, maybe a bad day like you said.

[@fidoflint]

resqfireman1 Oh, definitely. You should see how the Catman defiled my cherished Dyansty tourbook. Mee-YOW.

[@yellingelk]

Ace's guitar had a hell of a lot to do with the Kiss sound. His riffs were simple but clever, and those licks had tonnes of flash! And that unique bending style was all his own.

[@jakkujunktrader2766]

When I met Ace I had no idea it was him lol AT the time no one had ever scene him out of makeup. This was the Frehleys Comet. We opened for him. HE IS A ONE OF A KIND..

[@Musika1220]

44:30 "I've got a facelift, big f**in deal"... LOL gotta love his honesty and straight forwardness :-)

[@momoney2720]

LOVE his laugh,very infectious......and a bloody legend....................

[@afterburner2869]

Ace was always my favorite member of Kiss.

[@MrMusicformyhead]

ace is the sweetest of the 4

[@lekid5332]

You can sing, whistle or hum more than 30 of Aces guitar-solos by memory. That’s musicality on his part. Who cares how technical you are? He wrote guitarmelodies that still is ”sung” 45 years later. Ace ☝🏿

[@jameskonners8304]

One of the most influential guitarists of all-time...ACE Frehley new album 2/24/24....10,000 Volts

[@jimscouten6092]

Ace Frehley was one of my first solo guitarist that peaked my interest. I am 57 years old now and still play to this day, mostly heavy metal. I remember Kiss in the early years and I just wanted to play like him. I wanted to be in the band!! I went through so many LP's trying to figure out what he was doing. Back and forth at the solos I would ruin the record and have to buy another one. I may be responsible for Kiss selling so many albums in the early days. Ace is and always will be one of my favorites!!

[@Musika1220]

Ace... such a nice and genuine human being he is !! He's got human qualities and an authenticity that are rare in that industry.

[@wrpix]

"Yeah! Whatever you want. I'm here." -Ace. What a cool guy. He's very neighborly and really has a funny sense of humor. What an amazing artist/musician.

[@jeffbaker634]

Ace doesn't shy away from playing/ jamming with other bands or musicians. He's real down to earth and humble in that sense. I love that about him. So many guitarists started playing because of him, but he doesn't gloat about it and that's just awesome!

[@mrsnismo]

11:06 I'm actually in tears, Ace has such a brilliant singing voice.

[@hotstitch1]

"I'm brain dead- ya gotta help me out!" Ace you humble cool dude

[@boneynerd]

I truly admire Aces honesty and openness to his fans. What a good guy and open book. He can be a bit repetitive because he is getting older but he is truly a legend and he is a genuine cool guy.

[@wrthrash]

Ace was WAY before so many greats, his riffs will always rein supreme. I'm 61, so was with him most of the way, Rock will never be the same, thanks to Ace.

[@billb89]

Great interview and kudos to you for just letting Ace talk.

[@stovepipesfsxguitarriffsch31]

Ace would have been a perfect cast member in the Sopranos. Fo getta bout it........

[@countvond233]

Fan since 1976. The more I listen to my classic catalog of Page, Clapton, Beck and others I realize Ace can easily be part of this "first call" list of guitarists. His chops weren't technical but then the greatest chops usually aren't. Soul is the main ingredient and Ace always had it in spades. Eddie Kramer said it best: "Ace was the heart and soul of Kiss". Those first six studio LPs and the live albums are an education unto themselves. Not to mention his first solo LP is a classic. Ace consistently delivered the goods. As an aside Mike McCready is a badass. Huge Ace fan and plays in a UFO cover band. Written some classic with PJ as well.

[@SteveG-l7d]

When you listen to recent kiss albums, then listen to Ace's solo stuff, he is the one that still has that original kiss rock sound!

[@strongrelaxed9202]

Finally found this in 2021. One solid hour of Ace just chilling and being real. He was always that way, and that is perhaps the key thing about this guy - he makes you feel like you could sit and have a - bottle of water - together and just talk. Cheers Ace!

[@swissmiss9120]

Ace is wonderful, so easy going, generous...one of a kind ! A blues album would be awesome. His style is unique and the way he ace-ified any songs he performs is great ! He raw voice, his Bronx accent really makes a big difference on the songs. He is a great rock'n'roll lead singer ! Watching that video was like chatting with him in my living room. Ace is the cooooooooooooolest !

[@craigwyckoff5682]

Ace was my guitar hero when I was 14. He still is! He is rock and roll! I would have never learned to play if I had never heard Kiss Alive II

[@zandig666]

This is a great interview with Ace !!

[@SHOUTband]

The one and only ACE!

[@brandonmorton6883]

In every interview he says Kisstory and laughs like he has never said it before.

[@bigtinymanowarrior7330]

Great to see Ace continuing to do amazing things.

[@mick_c_horror_and_pop_culture]

Great interview. Ace Frehley the Legend.

[@mottahead6464]

Ace is the man. His playing is simple yet effective - isn't that what rock n roll guitar is all about it?

[@ThomasLiberoRock]

Ace is the reason I’m a musician. With the years I explored other musical genres. But still today he is the main influence for me. I still play a Les Paul cause of him

[@Arkham_Ninja]

How I am with Dimebag. Ace was his idol

[@curtisconrad3668]

Ace Frehley is awesome. He does not care one bit that he is Ace Frehley. He is just happy being him self. What a down-to-earth dude to become one of the most famous guitar players of all time

[@davidrice3337]

Well Said ! I agree 200%

[@TheSkyhighmusic]

Ace is bad ass..one legendary guitarist we better cherish why we still have em around. I know he isn't that old but we've been losing so many greats lately it jus let makes u think.

[@erwinreyesruminot4351]

Super cool this guitar hero ❤!

[@karencollins6098]

Thank you Ace for all of these years of wonderful music !.

[@markh4767]

A Really likeable fella,Kiss lit up the World,Great interview!👍😀

[@christisourredeemer4474]

Ace Frehley rocks!

[@davidrice3337]

Ace is more than a virtuoso - Ace is The Spaceman - Ace is Ace - One of the Greats And hands down the best laugh in Rock ! Ace is and always has been my fave along with Peter - KISS ain't KISS without em -

[@toneleudy]

ACE! thank you for being the awesome person and musical person you are. My first album was destroyer and from that day till now I've been inspired to be a rock and roll guitar player. Im still working on that but you are the reason it all started....

[@joprice07]

my first album too.

[@andrewfleming5170]

top 5 greatest players of all time. #1 guitar influencer for bands and players around the world.

[@davidrice3337]

I like Ace as much as the next guy but he isn't one of the top 5 guitar players in the room he's in - he's not as good as I am and I shovel horse poop for a living

[@andrewfleming5170]

@@davidrice3337 I never heard of one of your songs or albums.

[@easilyoffended7772]

Def nowhere close😂😂😂😂 to

[@andrewfleming5170]

most famous players agree the reason they picked up the guitar was because of ace. When you hear ace. you know its ace. How many guitarist do you know that has that reputation. Top 5 maybe not.......top ten for sure.

[@paullukasik8698]

This interview totally exceeded my expectations,very cool stories, very down to earth for a legend

[@seekah1]

Utterly fascinating, thankyou so much for this!

[@brandonpate9258]

Ace is The reason I picked up my first guitar, as a kid I wanted To be just like Ace Frehley, Kiss changed my life, rock on Ace!!!

[@charlotteblanchard]

I'm always amazed at how down-to-earth Ace is for being a guitar god.

[@dalecampbell6281]

Ace is 1 of my favorite guitarist. Rock on bro!!

[@ralphnothhelfer9086]

Ace is so kind to show his fans how he rips it up....PLAY ON ACE

[@nightshift8249]

Whatever you want to say about his playing now, Ace in the 70s was absolutely brilliant. Superb feel and instantly recognizable vibrato

[@davidrogers2104]

Brilliant interview. Ace is a legend. One of the few guitarists who has his own unique style which is instantly recognisable.

[@Marchosias_Rex]

No it wasn't brilliant....the host asked every question that has been asked 100 times before..... fucking joke

[@rdo1231]

Turlock, CA? Wow - blew me away hearing this (I'm in Turlock right now!) - friggin' unbelievable. Love Ace! Thank you for posting this!

[@CarcPazu]

Ace is the best but nobody ever mention Paul's guitar playing, he's a pretty intense rhythm player that completed Ace perfectly. There was a back and forth talk between both player that was also a big part of the Kiss sound.

[@mackavent5647]

Ace is and always has been "real"and to me no doubt the "real deal". I'm proud to say that ACE FREHLEY is my favorite guitarist.. tone , melodic, memorable leads and his attitude is most definitely Rock and Roll.

[@dvs2751]

Ace is the reason i play today. his solos are so melodic one can sort of sing them. He and Jimmy Page play a lot of the same licks. Love them both equally, That being said, where Jimmy brought the Zeppelin songs, Ace seems to be a lot crispier on the lead. then again it was Page who came up with those English guitar licks

[@beebopbopper1963]

English guitar licks..LMAO. Have you ever listened to Chuck Berry, BB King, Albert King, T-Bone Walker or Blind Lemon Jefferson?

[@jimhoffmann]

DVS: I’m writing a book about “Shock Me.” Would you like to participate in an online survey and be included in the book?

[@dvs2751]

Your doing a book on ACE or the song "shock me" lol. I'd be glad too.

[@whataboutrob442]

​@@jimhoffmann A book on Shock me? Must be a short story.

[@ahab8159]

Oh my God when he said "Yeah, Blues" lol, what a cheek and sloppiness... but you have to love the guy, pure Rock and roll icon and autenticity

[@bartonofarrell2693]

Ace you are a Kool guy.really enjoy listening to your music

[@samiam261]

I can listen to Ace stories all day long.

[@Shyann1]

Ace always looks so awesome 👌😍👏😎😀

[@fifirifas]

Ace Frehley, you know, the real thing, you know, the space man, you know, I really like his style, you know, he’s just the best, you know...👍🏼

[@hardrockguitar3900]

if you met hendrix like ace did,chances are you would strive to make it ! huuuugggge influence on ace and everyone else.go ace!

[@GradualErase]

Inspired and taught me as a young kid. Ace was the killer glitter bomb fav KISS member.

[@rickedwards7793]

His " just a guy " demeanor is what I love about him. I would love to just sit around and jam and talk to him.

[@ColinStuart]

It's good to hear from back home in Kearny Mesa! Ace's wife and I were only a block away, in PB. I used to work at Guitar Trader, just behind Arbys, on Clairemont Mesa blvd.

[@manowar4046]

What a cool genuine dude.

[@alphasxsignal]

Good to see and hear Ace.

[@Yapostadodat]

No other Artist has truly EARNED his nickname: he IS an Ace!

[@davidrice3337]

Ummm it's not a nickname - it's his given name

[@elizabethlees7785]

Paul Daniel Frehley is his birth name. Because he was popular with the girls in high school he was given “ace” as a nick name

[@kirkandrews1]

Ace is the coolest! The reason I started playing guitar

[@Arkham_Ninja]

Ace was Dimebags idol. You can see how he inspired him to play and the licks and riffs even doing most by ear and only knowing very lil about guitar scales etc. It's all about feeling and playing with soul and you feel great guitar players

[@XcarnationCenkEroglu]

Love u Ace !

[@WaRLoKWYATT]

Who else couldn't stop thinking about how comfortable those chairs looked? Lol

[@deadsetmassascared]

I went to a signing and It took his entire posse to help him spell my name (Kristina) and I said "Krissy" is fine and I got "Krssy". Lol. We are so lucky this dude is still with us.

[@mei5846]

Thank goodness for ACEFY.

[@Errcyco]

Aces attitude are carefree approach to rock n roll really is what propelled them. Paul Stanley and Gene were genius and captured that and knew how to guide it.

[@markh4767]

I'm late but that was great THANKYOU

[@alexseraofficial9765]

Drink game, take a shot every time Ace says "Y' know" Gotta love the Space Man, huge sence of humor and a true rock legend

[@doctorshredd]

I love the Tiger Stadium Reunion Tour reference.. I was there in June of '96.. Alice in Chains opened when Layne was still alive.. and local Detroit band Sponge as well.

[@eddiemuniz443]

Ace has killed a lot of brain cells!!! It's important when doing a remake of a song that you don't try to replicate it to the bone but to improvise and add a little of some thing from in you.Ace recorded shock me laying down on his back in the dark.Was there ever lyrics written for fractured mirror?

[@euanelliott3613]

Ace is so cool he makes the Arctic look like the Sahara. Very laid back and effortlessly funny, the very opposite of Simmons and Stanley who are terribly jealous of him. I love his guitar playing, and I think his singing is cool too, almost throwaway. I call it Casual Streetwise Attitude.

[@ZzenNomad]

Fire & Water! Paul needs you Ace

[@joelhull5986]

DJN 71 that solo on the cover was absolutely awesome Paul kossoff would even agree with that I think I know Paul Rodgers loved there version especially cause it shined some light back on free

[@isolan9]

please ace make a live dvd of origins, space inv, or whatever solo job. To feel that distortion in high fi

[@benben-sl7hi]

ACE FREHLEY IS LEGEND!!!!!!!!!!!

[@aceace7948]

THANK GOD FOR YOUR TIME TRAVEL AT THAT TIME SAVED MY LIFE,CHEERS ACE ,,,,,

[@MrChiprocks1]

Curly likes this video! ACK!!!!

[@guywade5413]

Ace is a true name kiss ace guys...this is Rock and Roll...

[@AlguemAleatorio97]

I love this guy 😎

[@mltndeal5120]

Ace Frehley was my idol

[@cromchew7897]

ACE FOREVER !!!!

[@larrytaylor935]

We are glad your here too

[@sethseiden9604]

Ace's 1st Frehley's Comet record was great 👍top to bottom.

[@YoungbloodVlog]

Ace is great 👍

[@DMSProduktions]

Ace just rocks!

[@greensombrero3641]

Ace is also the place with the helpful hardware man

[@NROD_22]

I LOVE THIS GUY! \m/

[@anthonybomberry9935]

anomaly was just listening to it great music

[@JimmyGambiniEsquire]

When Ace was a kid his Mom would always tell him he was "The most handsome boy on the wholllle block"! ✨⚡🌠😉

[@rainyday4970]

OOH I love the Kinks! Was just listening to them a couple of weeks ago. Which Kinks song did Ace cover?

[@paulneuman6021]

Ace is the man!!!😊

[@tamelaingram1260]

Ace your great.love your laugh always have.💞💞💞