The rock world says goodbye to the iconic Ace Frehley, KISS guitarist, at 74 years old. This is known about his death.
In the afternoon of October 16, 2025the world of music was shaken by the unfortunate news of the death ofAce Frehley the legendary guitarist of KISS. A pioneer and true rock hero, whose legacy will last forever in the history of the genre.
According to sources close to TMZ, Frehley had been hospitalized after suffering a stroke following a fall in his recording studio weeks earlier, an incident that led him to cancel his upcoming live performances.
Ace Frehleyborn as Paul Daniel Frehley on April 27, 1951 in The Bronx, New York, became one of the most influential figures in the contemporary music. With his distinctive guitar style, eccentric personality, and spacey alter ego, Frehley left an indelible mark not only on KISS, but in rock as a cultural phenomenon.
The Rise of “Space Ace” The story of Ace Frehley is intertwined with the history of KISS, the rock band that changed the course of music in the 70s. The relationship between Frehley and the group began in 1973, when the band was looking for a guitarist who would contribute something unique, something that was as bold and different as the rest of the group’s visual and musical offering. Ace not only met those expectations, he exceeded them.
With his characteristic astronaut makeup, Frehley adopted the character of “Space Ace”a mystical and bold identity that quickly became one of the most emblematic elements of KISS. His stage presence and his style of playing the guitar, Loaded with legendary effects and solos, it contributed greatly to the band’s distinctive sound. His playing reflected the energy of classic rock but with a dose of experimentalism that made him stand out in the context of the 70s.
songs like “Shock Me”, “Cold Gin” and “Detroit Rock City” Not only were they commercial successes, but they became anthems of an entire generation.
However, Frehley’s path to stardom was marked by ups and downs. drug and alcohol consumption, Added to the internal tensions within KISS, they affected their performance and their relationship with the other members of the group. In 1982, after years of personal difficulties, Ace Frehley decided to leave KISS, leaving behind a legacy that had already changed the course of rock music forever. Despite his departure, Ace did not completely disappear from the radar.
In 1978, during the era of the explosion of solo albums by each member of the band, their self-titled album was a critical and sales success, cementing their place as an independent star. Frehley continued his solo career, releasing albums that maintained their characteristic style, although they never stopped being synonymous with KISS in the minds of fans.
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The return and reunion of the Rock Gods
KISS’s return to its roots with the original lineup in 1996 marked a milestone in rock history. The tour “Alive/Worldwide” brought with it the Frehley reunion with Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and Peter Crissreliving the magic of the group’s early years. Despite the tensions and differences that followed the meeting, Ace’s presence in KISS was celebrated by the millions of fans awaiting his return.
Now, with the news of his death, he has left a void in music. But Ace Frehley’s legacy does not end with his death. His influence continues to live on in the guitars of new generations of musicians, in the riffs that continue to play on the radio and in the memories of those who had the opportunity to see him on stage. Ace will not only be remembered as a guitar virtuoso, but as a symbol of rebellion, the audacity and freedom that defined KISS.
