ACE FREHLEY SHOCKED ME - $1000 autographs ??? Socks for Sale ??!!

There comes a point when Nostalgia crosses over into Exploitation....this is that point.

[@BarryAce]

I met Ace at Rock & Shock in 2011. Although he wasn’t rude or nasty to me, he did give the impression that he didn’t want to be there. But afterwards I was talking to my friend and Ace passed us and he did say hello to me

[@lustforkicks7392]

There used to be a KZbin video where this girl talked about her meet and greet experience with Ace Frehley at a Kiss convention, and she said it was horrible. She said that Ace was over two hours late for his appearance because he was supposed to be there at noon, but didn't show up until it was more like 2:15pm or 2:20pm and when it came this girl's turn to get her picture taken with him, she gave Ace a framed illustrated picture she painted for him. It was like a cartoon illustrated picture of him kind of like in a comic book fashion. She said when she handed it to him, he just took it and stared at it like he didn't know what to think. A bodyguard standing behind Ace told him "That's for you." Ace just said "Oh." and then placed the picture under the table he was seated at. He didn't thank her for the gift! She sat next to Ace and got her picture taken with him, but after she left, he never showed any sign of friendliness or appreciation! He never greeted her, he never thanked her for the picture and he didn't even say something like "Have a nice day!" after the girl left. She just got one word out of him during her interaction with him. It was "Oh." Ace just doesn't seem like a very appreciative or respectable person in general! ~Dutch

[@rodbelding9523]

I remember that video. I just looked for it and it's not on here anymore. The poor girl was so excited to meet him and give him the picture she painted, then he was hours late and didn't give a rat's ass about her painting and she left disappointed.

[@ChrisStokes07]

Eric Carr would have never acted that way.

[@raccooneyes2099]

Yes, I met Ace at a con about 12 yrs ago and he was miserable. He wasn't nasty to me personally but he made everyone wait over 2 hours because he refused to leave his room, he was mad at the venue for whatever reason. but he was rushing people and didnt make any small talk. I forgot what he charged. I think it was $50. I met Peter as well and he was a total sweetie and engaging. you can feel his enthusiasm. but Ace... not so much lol

[@y2josh319]

I was, thankfully, never huge on autographs. I have probably lost/thrown away more than I actually still have. The growing con circuit and the ridiculous increase in prices has basically put me in "nah" territory. Jerry Only, at small club Misfits shows, signed for any and everybody for free. That man always treated fans well in my experience. I wish more people subscribed to his m.o.

[@dalebeckett5845]

My family always buy me autograph crap I hate it. I was given a Ric Flair autograph Boots Steven Tyler autograph and I don't even like Aerosmith like that lost in my home somewhere

[@onewaylouie]

Right on!! Thanks for sharing your stories about meeting these guys and it's good to see you both back.

[@davidf1985]

Good stories. I love KISS, but I'm glad I never met any of them. I'm thinking Bruce Kulick may be great with fans. If Ace wanted $1000 for an autograph , I would be tempted to ask him to sign a photo of Tommy Thayer.

[@Mondayman622]

I met Bruce and he was the kindest member of the band I ever met

[@wd2518]

I met Bruce and he’s a great guy. Very down to earth.

[@balkee42]

Whats ironic is that in most interviews Ace brings up Gene or Paul and how its “all about the money for them” and then mentions some of the crazy KISS items like toilet paper and caskets. Then he turns around and tries to sell a pair of dirty socks for 3500 bucks and charges you extra to draw a damn star next to his autograph. Ace is by far my favorite member of KISS. I love his solo stuff, the Frehleys Comet stuff, cant wait for his next album but based on what ive seen at signings and from what ive read about peoples encounters i might would pass on a meet and greet. Then again ive heard ppl mention they met him on the street and he was as nice as could be

[@MetalHeart8787]

im NOT surprised, shows you who the Liar is. I Never met them but back in 1995 I went to go see ACE & Peter on their solo tour before the reunion. Saratoga NY & we waited for almost 2 Hours! for them to come out on Stage. A Roadie came on stage to adjust something & the crowd cheered, The guys smiles & waves. I mentioned it in my Ace Video. after hearing these stories I will Never go to meet him. id rather meet Andy & Amy seriously : )

[@jefffields2488]

Kiss is my favorite band for 47 years Since I was 8 years old I met Ace in the 80's and was so disappointed he was still out of it on something and he did signing for free at record store and he laughed at the picture I had him sign because he said I don't remember that photo shoot I must have been wasted he was my hero and that just sucked I saw him last tour w Alice cooper and Ace just really sucked took my son and he was not impressed at All He loves Alice cooper and we met Alice cooper previously and he was the nicest person we Ever met me my wife and son There's a difference between the legendary Alice cooper and the drugged out alcoholic Ace I love the original kiss more than Anything but no respect for fans I've met Gene he was cordial Met Bruce and he was super nice All musicians need to realize how they got where they are They have talent and have worked hard but you'd be no where without us Sorry you had a similar experience

[@ecilassik]

Kind of unfair to compare any rock star to ALICE…he’s pretty much considered the nicest guy in the business. I’m super proud to be a fan about fifty years now.

[@flashinthepan3273]

She made an excellent point about them having plenty of money. They're not about the fans it's about getting more money.

[@finishin.my.coffee8780]

It just sucks hearing about this stuff. You get your hopes up and then you're let down by someone who you thought the world of. You two are good people and I'm certain there are many more good people who walked away from situations like this feeling like their devotion never mattered.

[@Billvis77]

Hey great to see you on here (and when I run into you at Chiller!), with a perfect topic that has been on many minds lately! Yes, not only is his pricing ridiculous, and treatment of the fans rediculous, you forgot to even mention the hours and hours people waited on line while he was either signing for the VIP prepaid buyers or taking a break! We had a friend go through it and was sorry he did! There was a lot of posts about how rude he was and the pricing, too many to cover here. I've been selling off the Ace collection for years as my interest had waned with the way he treated me, but this just adds to it, and more and more people are sharing their stories. I would never give him another penny or second of my time. I truly appreciate the Chiller guests that are reasonable and happy to meet a fan! See you next show!

[@richcharvel7162]

Good video (and unfortunately true). I was at that Chiller Expo too and the Ace "drama" was ridiculous. We waited outside in line for six hours. People started getting angry over the un-organization and confusion of what was going on. "Ace lost the key to the room", "Ace might be leaving early" (after showing up an hour and a half late).. By the time I finally got to him, he was cranky and tired. I had only one item with me that needed his signature (to complete the original four), so in a strange sense it was worth it. But after that experience, I made the decision to finally be done with him. His recent albums aren't that great and his guitar playing skills have diminished too. I met him many times from the early to mid 90's and he was cool and somewhat sociable. But in recent years of meeting him, he just appears to be miserable, bitter and out of it. He's always very late too. At least Peter is very happy, social and upbeat when you meet him. Gene and Paul have always been cool to meet too. The young lady in the video was correct...."enable". I'm glad I found your video.

[@mikewestfall827]

Someday I'm going to one of these signings and I'm going to pay for him to sign Shock Me on a CD for ten or fifteen bucks. I won't pay to have him sign his name. When Revenge came out Kiss went on a promotional tour of small clubs. They played about an hour and then signed autographs. The local show I got to go to was put on by a radio station and I won tickets. We were told they'd sign autographs but not told that it would be one autograph from one band member. I got Paul to sign my Double Platinum and while waiting for my friend to get a Gene autograph, I thought I'd try to get an Eric since his line was short and at this point nobody was in it. He refused pointing out that I got my one autograph even though he was just standing there.

[@finishin.my.coffee8780]

Damn, I just noticed this in my feed, right as I'm trying to go to sleep. I have to get up early for work in the morning but I look forward to watching the video in it's entirety later on.

[@yellyman5483]

I never thought he was so mean. A friend of mine met Paul McCartney at the airport, and he was the total opposite. He was nice and friendly, and took the time to speak with my friend. He did not agree to a photo though, but he wasn`t rude or anything. He just said he preferred to sit there and talk and apologized. But he signed an autograph and spoke to my friend for at least ten minutes before he had to go to catch his flight. My friend was not a Paul McCartney fan before that meeting, but is a huge fan now.

[@buckwheatthecat546]

My wife and I had the same exact experience with Eric Singer at a KISS Expo in NJ. He was signing his photo like a robot, head down, not even looking at the fans in line, signed one photo pushed it to the fan in line, signed the next photo, pushed it to the next fan, head down the entire time. My wife grabbed the photo walked away and threw it in the trash. Alternately, we met John Regan at the same KISS Expo and he was one of the nicest guys ever.

[@Muh_Username]

That’s where anything Cheater Criss has done belongs !

[@Mondayman622]

John regan was a great guy. I met him at a philly kiss expo

[@mpmassacre91]

All the bands I listen too have always been great people never no douches and that's why I love death metal.

[@phillyupstart9200]

I saw u both there Friday I waited in line for 2 hours and he was 2 hours late. I was like screw this... I walked

[@CrashTestPilot]

There are no truer words than, "never meet your heroes." My meeting Gene in the 90s destroyed my inner ten year old. It was not a particularly pleasant encounter.

[@elliotjohnson2159]

She does a hilarious spot on impersonation of Ace! 😂

[@MENFUSSMIKE]

Eric Carr was the nicest when I met him on his last tour. I also had good experiences with Eric Singer on the Revenge tour and on a KISS Kruise. Gene was pretty cool and Paul has been hit and miss for me. Peter Criss was kind of a dick and I've never met Ace which is probably a good thing.

[@Cfolger]

Wow Eric singer was super nice to me when I met him 23 years ago at an expo

[@loufournier5397]

Videos like this are the exact reason why I never want to meet Ace. I know I would be disappointed.

[@lorenzobacci8713]

I didnt know there were extra prices for the stars/planets drawings 😱

[@rodbelding9523]

Yeah I love going to concerts and vibing to live music, but I have no interest in ever meeting any musicians. They say never meet your heroes, and that seems to usually be the case.

[@Teller3448]

Dont waste your life worshiping idols...even the idols know its a waste of time.

[@Goodboy0953]

Meet Ace, Gene and Peter at the Peabody hotel 1996 beginning of reunion. Although they all signed (FREE) Gene was the only one that carried on conversation with me! Peter was hanging onto his bodyguard and acted really fearful and yet there was only about ten people around!! Anyway it was a great memory made! Now for a total jerk The Police Reunion I meet the day after the show and I was actually staying at the Hotel (Ritz C. Saint Louis) Sting what a gentleman can’t say enough positive about him. Stewart stayed around me for ten minutes and he was a huge influence on me. Terrific guy so humble and nice. Andy Summers, total jerk he what the little man complex refers too!!!😂😂😂

[@markwendt3838]

Paid for Aces meet and greet at the Arcada theater in st-charles Illinois and he was no prize very ungrateful for everything he's been given today in 2023 he's just as bad as Paul Stanley and when Peter Criss signed my tour book at Wizard World it was just the opposite very nice pleasant and Gene Simmons has always been nice for the most part two the fans

[@theboothakarichierich8129]

I met him several times it's Never super fun, However I Met him and Richie Scarlett in 92. Richie Scarlett is the Greatest Guy in Music and it was Amazing. I brought a Copy of Kiss Meets The Phantom Of The Park. Ace Didn't know it was Available he had a great time. He maybe was Drunk. Hehehe. I met him a few other times not great. It was def a job for him.

[@mick_c_horror_and_pop_culture]

......and!! Wtf happened to the pricing from Celebrities at Horror conventions?!?! In my day......Celebs' never charged that much as it is now. But that's another discussion for later. 😮

[@jennybh08]

Glad I met the original guys before you had to pay for autographs!! Met G & P backstage before a show. Met Ace at a record store signing. Met Pete at a club. Got MANY autographs free aside from the club and concert admission!

[@Tiki_terror]

I went to Chiller that weekend too, my first time and I thought the entire event was a little bit of a money grab. It was very cramped, and crowded and everything was MONEY...and cash only which was annoying. Didn't feel like a celebration at all, just "this cost this, etc." I went to a horror con (pre covid) a couple years ago and the vibe was completely different, much more enjoyable.

[@vanshipman]

I’m guessing Ace is angry because his career is reduced to doing small events and not being popular on a huge scale like his early days with KISS. KISS should’ve wrapped it up years ago and it’s the only platform that brings Ace any real attention and money. All of that talk about the fans they used to quote is easy to say when you’re on top of the charts, but the hard core fans that are there for you when you’re doing signings and playing small halls, they are the ones you should thank profusely. They’re willing to pay your ridiculous prices for your signature and you snub them. They bring you gifts and you don’t thank them? I’m surprised anyone shows up at all…First off, I wouldn’t pay anyone for their signature, I don’t care who it is. Aces fans deserve better than him. No doubt his style was the best sound for KISS, but to be fair he’s kind of a one trick pony in terms of guitar playing. Alright I’ve crapped on Ace enough. Lol And yes I know, he’s famous and I’m not…still don’t care. Other than his first solo album (the best of the four) the rest are a yawn fest for me. Ok…now I’m done. Lol

[@maynarddd]

Ace's stage character was always my favorite, but he'd have to pay me to accept a pair of his used socks.... There sure are some shameless fans out there. On a different note, are you guys going to review Jerry Only's new solo album?

[@thewaxmuseum]

Probably Not 😉 I'm sure there's a few reviews of it out there tho, did you like it?

[@maynarddd]

@@thewaxmuseum I thought some of it would've been pretty fun and listenable if he had Graves or someone else doing vocals, but as it stands... disappointed. That cover artwork sure is kool though.

[@Rock4UNow]

Sorry to hear about your bad experiences. I've been lucky to have met a lot of cool famous Rockers. I met Gene when I was 15 and he was a jerk to my little brother who was so excited he didn't notice. There was a nice very cool follow up to the story but my little met Ace a few years later while roading for a band and hung out with him, came saying how cool he was. I Saw him last year before the show and he was cool but I did hear him tell one of his guitarists heading for the stage, Ok let's get this over with..lol I took it as him being a cranky old man..lol

[@charlesscott9439]

I have been a kiss fan since 1977. However, kiss members or members of any band are just people and wont get special treatment from me. I dont see them as gods.

[@toms4442]

Obviously something is wrong with Ace if he doesn't want to see your Tattoos, Amy!!!! I hear Brian Johnson and Michael Anthony are really nice to there fans, never heard any bad stories about them. These guys have all lost touch with reality. When Gene Simmons put out the Vault I just wanted the box I don't want to meet him , I would rather meet Shannon Tweed. Who the he'll would want to pay for Ace's dirty sox??? Whatever happened to the days when bands just put out music 🎶 and played shows!!!

[@BeatStylist]

I LOVE early Kiss.. I LOVE Ace... That said, while the prices are indeed crazy, the dealers who were ONLY in it for the $$$$$ for decades kinda ruined it for everybody. Why allow the flippers to make all the money?? I'm just saying..

[@sjs793]

Agree with some of your opinions for sure. Zakk Wylde said you have to always keep in mind as a rockstar that of course you're gonna forget who tf the person was you just met seconds after, but that fan is going to remember that moment for the rest of their life, so don't be a dick! But the money thing, it goes back to that old saying "laughing all the way to the bank". Why does Taylor Swift get over $10k for tickets? Cuz she can, it's all business once you reach that level. Any true Kiss fan knows, and even Gene quoted this name himself (while wearing his cap with the sparkly dollar signs on it)..."The Kiss Corporation". And people's personal feelings are not corporate agendas. They're all coming to the end of the road and they're all gonna grab whatever they possibly can. The best advice said in relation to all this , can't remember who quoted it but it was "don't ever meet your idol"....Words of widsom

[@aceman3577]

Hey you guys haven't done videos in a while glad to see you back on here ready for that creatures of the night box set take care

[@Mondayman622]

I’m going to sell all my Kiss shit. It’s time to get the money back that they extorted from me all these years.

[@pacoloco4030]

First, Ace didn't play one lick on Creatures Of The Night, he hates that record, not as much as the Elder but he will probably prefer to sign the Elder because at least he played on it. Creatures was a REAL BAD TIME for Ace. That's why he said that to you and he's done it to others in front of me who wanted him to sign Creatures. Also, don't ask him to sign the Creatures tourbook unless he gets to do artwork on Vinnie Vincent's photos in the book!!

[@cad4060]

That is surprising to hear this about Eric Singer. I was never as excited about him though know he is a great drummer. I never imagined him being that way. I love Peter and Ace as fans of KISS but would expect them to be that way moreso.

[@JustJim772]

i'm right there with you both. does Ace , not realize what min wage is these days ⁉it would take two or three pay checks to buy one of his signed items. i hate saying this cause he was always my fav kiss member and i will still listen to his music but every story i hear about him makes him look less and less impressive.😡😡

[@Satanschild516]

I've met most of the members of Kiss. Eric Carr was by far the coolest of them all.

[@PaulCSmithPhotographer]

Ace has always been a crook.

[@krudetube795]

Ace taking a page out of Vinnie Vincent's website. Charge crazy prices and hope the suckers bite

[@RobinKay75]

It's complete exploration. It's disgusting, but the problem is as long as people are willing to pay whatever they ask there will be no end to it. Those people have more money than sense. But hey, if they want the autograph or photo or whatever that bad to pay crazy amounts, then have at it. Not me! I'll continue to enjoy the music and memories of good ol' days past. Today's BS of the exploration, no thanks! Good to see you guys as always! Hope all is well with you and you had a fun Halloween. 🤘🏻 ❤️

[@MetalHeart8787]

Ive said / thought the same thing, John Lennon who was a Jerk many times didn't sign autographs So when there is one on Ebay it goes for a crazy amount. Ive met only 2 people George Lynch & Michael Angelo Batio Both were Cool.

[@konowd]

Some rock guys are very good to their fans. Alice Cooper, Dee Snider, Ronnie Dio treated his fans like gold, there are musicians who smartly know where their bread is buttered.

[@Travelin_Brandon]

Ace is obviously broke. Or this petty tier pricing wouldn’t be a thing

[@shiloeasley1995]

Hey guys haven't seen you in a while what have you guys been up to I want to see u guys come to Michigan. and we can meet. and just talk for hours on music and I make a video with you guys in it with me. U guys rock keep up the great work

[@shiloeasley1995]

Amy beautiful as always

[@theshield2207]

I just met ace in Houston looks like he was in a pretty good mood although you have to remember hes deaf i had to yell to talk to him even lara his girlfriend had to re say what i was saying 😹he talked a little bit to me and cracked a joke about me wearing a leather jacket because its hot and i told him yea but its a harley Davidson it looks good gotta look good for the ladies and he says yea but you cant if you have BO lol😹id say its a good meeting if lara is there. It was $500 and the whole meet lasted about 1 minute idk if it was worth it. I will say thoe id understand if he would be in a crappy mood after playing because i rocked out and my whole body hurts

[@MichaelABruce-ew8zs]

they might have deep pockets but they have small minds

[@wildkylemusic]

Meeting ace in a week I’ll let you know how it goes lol

[@rodbelding9523]

How did it go?

[@markusaurelius777]

How did it go? lol

[@EdubertoPalitroke]

There once was a thing called 'Napster'. It's not cool Ace being a duche, but let's face it: I enjoy all of his music for the price of just one ticket when I saw him live in Argentina. From his POV, I'm a duche as well...

[@konowd]

Heard Eric Carr was a good guy who always made time for his fans, Bruce is good people too

[@jefffields2488]

You guys are Great

[@jeremychaney1979]

I used to be a die hard kiss fan. They are about as cool as Walmart these days. I stepped off after the box set. Just can’t do it anymore. Ever since the music industry collapsed. Bands instead of being grateful for their fans . They are like fuck em let’s milk em for all they are worth. 75 bucks for tshirts .

[@user-dm9oc3su8v]

I love you guys your so right about all of the fuckers exploiting fans. I stopped being a fan after 16 years cause of what they are now.keep up the good work telling the truth your appreciated

[@OceanbornAngel]

Okay guy, stop being so over dramatic. $1,000 for an Autographed Guitar seems pretty fair actually. You know how much Guitars alone cost? And then Ace is signing it bumping up its value even more. I mean if you really want his autograph and not pay a lot why not the $50 autographed pictures? Try learning a bit about market value dawg.

[@thewaxmuseum]

the $1000 is just for him to sign it...it doesn't include the guitar. I'm fully aware of what guitars cost I own 10 of them,but paying $1000 just for someone to scribble on one of them is insane,if that seems fair to you then go right ahead and throw the money away...I'm gonna pass. I'm all for people making money but when some fans have to miss out just because the price is beyond ridiculous,I have a problem with that. I watched a lot of people who are legit diehard fans walk away because of those prices and that's sad,dawg.

[@pacoloco4030]

GUYS, It's not ACE!!!!!!! It's his management that charges these crazy prices because they tell him that fans will PAY IT!!!!!!!! And guess what?? Most do, sadly. I did the Meet n Greet with Ace in Amsterdam back in 2015 on the Space Invader Tour, i got a sticker sheet, 3 picks , a large photo and the CD and the VIP pass. Then we went upstairs to meet Ace and he signed 5 things for me!! My Photo, Ego's at the stake LP, my Kiss 1977 Lunch box, solo picture Disc and the cd. Then it was photo time! And, he was nice to us. Price?? 350 Euros. I think his manager just desided to be more KISS-LIKE and just charge more. It's a shame, but it is what it is.

[@christopherm.6991]

Ace gonna sell his used unwashed under wear with a skid mark for $10k

[@srogers500]

Ace is crazy. Not "rock star crazy", either. He's delusional and in his own world. Always has been, always will be. But....he's Ace!!!!!!!!!

[@corvettemustang1]

if someone did buy the socks they should do a sock review on youtube bet they came with holes in them $4500 for a non hole pair this is why you should never meet your heros at the end of the day all they are is people with a job and you wouldnt catch me doing anything but check out their shows all that extra crap id never ever pay for that

[@goldeneyeforevercom]

I think the problem is? Some of these guys shouldn't be doing the signings. If they hate it? Then they shouldn't do it. Kiss might force the guys who knows. Signing stuff? I get that the rock stars feel like powerless. People selling the stuff off for big money for example. They get jaded. The guys should not do it. I get if they charge $5,000 they will be your best friend or makes it easier for them to be "fake" nice. Karma will get these guys. Difference now is fans can talk and share and we all start to know what is going on. Before? Fans didn't know who was being a dick. Now fans can share the same story then we all realize? They are dicks. Nothing hiding in the dark. To counter your point? The guys feel like slaves. Like they have to sign the stuff and you can go flip it. So the sincerity of asking for an autograph isn't the same. I'm sure they feel used. Maybe they shouldn't assume but they rightfully will be jaded after a while. Last thing. Who knows. You think Ace has the brains to figure any of this out? Could be a lot to do with the manager. Oh Ace, you should be charging this because people can flip that guitar for 3x the price. You should sign it for XX amount. Managers role...

[@zippymufo9765]

It's sad that Gene's attitude has sort of infected everything and everyone around KISS. All about $$$ and milking fans for the maximum amount.

[@simonjohnson6581]

Yeah but come on guys! He has got to buy his coke later on, be reasonable......

[@Mondayman622]

Kiss , the kings of extortion

[@rickr2029]

Never meet your heroes! Peter is really the only interesting one of the bunch. Really, meeting them on the rise up in 76-78 would have been the best time if there was a best time. Now the Kiss legacy has been driven into the ground. Unfortunately! Ace has had some questionable public and performance issues. So that leaves us with Peter having kept himself low keyed, and.in my opinion with the most dignity.

[@berniecasey7592]

Ace does have a chip on his shoulder, he's bitter and money Hungry cause hes down to only 1 million (peter has more) and ace doesnt deserve a career anymore.

[@B.T.R.-sj4if]

Sorry - although I have 0 access to what Ace is worth - from ALL I have read he has at least 15 million net worth. He still gets insane money from KISS even though he did sell off part of his % of the band. Claiming Ace Frehley is worth $1 million is entertainingly hilarious. Made me laugh.

[@berniecasey7592]

I agree Ace doesn't deserve it

[@brian-ld4vd]

Ace is a con man just like Paul and Gene, he learned from the best. Ace should be more kind especially since Eddie Van Halen played his earliest solos on demos and Ace copied them. Ace never talks about that. Yes, Most of Aces earliest solos were written by Eddie.

[@jenniferanne4143]

I guess if you've spent years dealing with Gene & Paul, you could really become a good con-man.. lol

[@poppiethestable1090]

Be a fan of yourself...Being a fan of another person or a god ..Will always disappoint..

[@DaveWolffaz]

It doesn't sound like you did anything to piss him off. I've met bands (Exodus, Manowar, Misfits, Cannibal Corpse etc) who were MUCH NICER and respected their fans.