Ace Frehley: 5 Things We Learned From the Musicians Institute Interview

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  • Опубліковано 7 сер 2024
  • In this interview, Ace Frehley discusses how Gene Simmons influenced the title of his new album 'Spaceman,' his opinion on 'Music From 'The Elder,' and that time he punched Tommy Thayer.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 153

  • @UncleJackOnline
    @UncleJackOnline 5 років тому +94

    out of all of em...I believe Ace more

    • @johanndaart7326
      @johanndaart7326 4 роки тому +6

      Ace is honest, but don't be fooled. His life was ruled by his addictions. I'm sure you know or knew at least one person with addiction problem and you know how they act. One day they are your best friend, the other day... Add to this the fact that fame got to his head and he was the best actor in Phantom movie ;)

    • @vincentprice9156
      @vincentprice9156 4 роки тому +1

      Sucker..

    • @rocsaltjohn
      @rocsaltjohn 3 роки тому

      Out of all of them, they all tell their stories from their point of view which will always be favorable to them - that's human nature.

    • @tomlewis5542
      @tomlewis5542 2 роки тому +1

      Wrong again...

    • @tomlewis5542
      @tomlewis5542 2 роки тому +1

      @@johanndaart7326 yeah hes a tricky liar to the untrained ear

  • @GoddessSixx
    @GoddessSixx 5 років тому +59

    I love Ace. One of my favorite KISS songs he wrote is 'Parasite'. It's a heavy track, which Anthrax beautifully covered later.

  • @rlfslfrlf9581
    @rlfslfrlf9581 5 років тому +65

    Still the best Kiss guitarist 🤘🎸go Ace!

    • @michaelr.4878
      @michaelr.4878 5 років тому +2

      Ace, as a player is weird. At the same time, he can be both the best and the worst player that Kiss has ever had. Technically, he is actually pretty bad. But his style of playing gives the music a 'feel' that is very hard to duplicate. If you ever watch/hear him play on his own, you would think that he has played guitar for only a year or two. But when you him on stage with Kiss, he kind of brings magic.

    • @rlfslfrlf9581
      @rlfslfrlf9581 5 років тому +2

      @@michaelr.4878 I agree technically he's not. that distinction probably goes to Bruce. But in my heart n mind Ace is the best.

    • @FrankLenzMMA
      @FrankLenzMMA 5 років тому

      🤘

  • @chrissttiiee
    @chrissttiiee 4 роки тому +9

    Ace is so freaking down to earth. He'd be fun to hang out with.

    • @tomlewis5542
      @tomlewis5542 2 роки тому +1

      Probably boring with the camaras off

  • @Syd-un1xr
    @Syd-un1xr 3 роки тому +8

    ACE is just cool....not over bearing in your face cool but just cool and down to earth. Definitely the coolest member of KISS ever.

  • @richalderson6069
    @richalderson6069 3 роки тому +11

    Ace is by far the most likeable and real of all the Kiss members. No wonder he no longer plays with what is essentially a brand name now.

  • @MrPSzebra
    @MrPSzebra 5 років тому +26

    Yes, Ace. We want you back in the band.

    • @loganheidel5008
      @loganheidel5008 4 роки тому +5

      Paul and gene dont care about what the fans want.

    • @MrPSzebra
      @MrPSzebra 4 роки тому +3

      @@loganheidel5008 I agree and the thing that really irritates me is that P & G are always spouting off about how important the fans are.

    • @whataboutrob442
      @whataboutrob442 4 роки тому +2

      @@MrPSzebra Why, he definitely isn't on Tommy's level currently.

    • @TheirDarkLover
      @TheirDarkLover 3 роки тому

      @@MrPSzebra hackberry backed rmm co ical NCAA dock I IRA also my lordship karyn for TLC

    • @tomlewis5542
      @tomlewis5542 2 роки тому

      But the bosses dont

  • @Penewab2007
    @Penewab2007 5 років тому +21

    Got to give Ace credit, he doesnt bull shit, says he do this for what and why he wouldnt do that for this. I wouldnt go the the farewell tour unless he was part of it that for sure. Peter, I would want to, but that sentiment is not as strong has having Ace's guitar in there. Don't care what anyone sez, Ace Frehley is one fo the best and always has been. Glad he has cleaned up his act, but even he admits, his actions caused allot of the issues with his old band mates.

  • @dhit6277
    @dhit6277 5 років тому +72

    I will not see any Kiss shows without Ace plain and simple. No Ace no Kiss for me!!!

    • @jiggystardust6946
      @jiggystardust6946 5 років тому +4

      @Space Munky yeah let's go watch that cover band with Tommy and Eric

    • @jiggystardust6946
      @jiggystardust6946 5 років тому +3

      @Space Munky yeah but those replacements had their own thing going....Tommy and Eric wear Ace's and Peter's makeup...sooo um kinda a cover band now

    • @johnswright2598
      @johnswright2598 5 років тому +2

      @Space Munky hey fucktard,if he's a fuckin hack,why does damn near every guitarist who followed site him as a major influence...btw,let's hear you play better...

    • @rocsaltjohn
      @rocsaltjohn 3 роки тому

      ....they understand and have and will continue without you. No hard feelings.

    • @chrismedek1324
      @chrismedek1324 2 роки тому +2

      @@jiggystardust6946 Criss/Frehley sold the makeup rights they belong to KISS. Thayer Singer wear KISS make up theyre in KISS

  • @josephreynolds2374
    @josephreynolds2374 5 років тому +20

    0:45 YES ACE!

  • @stevehenrichs5091
    @stevehenrichs5091 5 років тому +25

    THE ONE AND ONLY TRUE SPACE MAN!

    • @Dawnabella
      @Dawnabella 5 років тому

      Right On dude!

    • @luvittodeath7031
      @luvittodeath7031 3 роки тому

      There can always be a Spaceman, there’s only one Space Ace.

  • @theIncredibleMRQUICK
    @theIncredibleMRQUICK 5 років тому +9

    Love and respect always ACE !

  • @bloodlegion4874
    @bloodlegion4874 5 років тому +25

    My favorite Kiss song that Ace sings will always be Rocket Ride

    • @bloodlegion4874
      @bloodlegion4874 5 років тому +3

      WoodstocKenny Oh I freaking love it!

    • @mindcontrol67
      @mindcontrol67 5 років тому +2

      Rocket ride and Hard Time minus the cheesy whistle, defines Ace.

    • @DSpeir-pi6tm
      @DSpeir-pi6tm 4 роки тому +1

      My favorite Kiss song is their first 5 albums 🥰

    • @AutieParis
      @AutieParis Рік тому +1

      I adore his song Into The Night from his solo album, it's just SO GOOD

  • @bcdrummer1962
    @bcdrummer1962 5 років тому +21

    I love that Ace says whatever he wants. He still has that thing of not being 'controllable" which makes him exciting. Sober or otherwise, Ace has IT.

    • @jimhoffmann
      @jimhoffmann 4 роки тому +1

      Space Man fan? KISS Army recruit? Check out historian Jim Hoffmann’s latest book, “My Search for ‘Shock Me’: Ace Frehley’s Signature Song (A Scholarly Analysis)”...www.amazon.com/My-Search-Shock-Signature-Scholarly/dp/B08CWG46ZW

  • @RJD18437
    @RJD18437 4 роки тому +2

    Bring back ace!!! ⚡️

  • @brockstauffer-tapia4847
    @brockstauffer-tapia4847 5 років тому +16

    Ace is amazing, pretty cool video :) much love

  • @massapower
    @massapower 5 років тому +4

    ACE is the MAN !!! 👍

  • @champagneproblemz
    @champagneproblemz 5 років тому +4

    I love him so muchhh

  • @cathiiannii
    @cathiiannii 5 років тому +3

    Ace you ARE KISS! Love you !

  • @mariegregorio8537
    @mariegregorio8537 5 років тому +5

    Love the Spaceman so mich💞💞💞

  • @AweeRB26
    @AweeRB26 5 років тому +1

    Salute!greetings from KK Sabah🇲🇾🤘🏼🤘🏼

  • @johnscialfa7391
    @johnscialfa7391 3 роки тому

    i love this guy...what a great interview

  • @Fernanda_87
    @Fernanda_87 5 років тому +4

    They should end the same way they began - Paul, Gene, Ace and Peter. It doesn't matter if it's good or bad, if they like each other or not. Kiss will always be with those four guys.

  • @retuture6689
    @retuture6689 5 років тому +4

    Heart of Kiss

  • @tracezachdaniels4264
    @tracezachdaniels4264 2 роки тому

    SO SHWEEEETTT...much love Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO.[the music worldwide}
    soooo cool..!!

  • @unstablebobgable
    @unstablebobgable 5 років тому +1

    I like rolling up the Wool-o and getting all schmoked up while listening to Ace

  • @ladypalomino3151
    @ladypalomino3151 2 роки тому +1

    I love Ace. He is my fave Kiss member. He is a legend. Shock Me Ace...

  • @amyhurst7114
    @amyhurst7114 5 років тому +2

    Cool out fit

  • @bigrickshaberdashery2759
    @bigrickshaberdashery2759 4 роки тому +1

    classic Ace

  • @HELPINGTHEBLINDSEE
    @HELPINGTHEBLINDSEE 3 роки тому +1

    ROCK N ROLL NEVER DIES!

  • @nastycanadian1975
    @nastycanadian1975 5 років тому +1

    I love fkn' Ace and The Elder is NOT a bad album but he speaks the TRUTH... he KNEW just listen to his solo album before Dynasty/Unmasked it kicks.

  • @eddugs
    @eddugs 5 років тому +5

    "I had a meeting with those guys, several months ago... who knows what's gonna happen".
    ACE is back and I told you so!!!!!!!!!

  • @rickigloo1561
    @rickigloo1561 4 роки тому

    Fcn love ace

  • @meichey00
    @meichey00 5 років тому +4

    Good impersonation.

  • @pauldunlea6745
    @pauldunlea6745 5 років тому +13

    Seems Tommy may be delusional beleiving he is '' The Spaceman '' - There is and only will ever be one original spaceman. Ace Frehley ! Ace put Tommy in his place !

    • @timturd8463
      @timturd8463 5 років тому +2

      Paul Dunlea tommy knows he’s not the spaceman.

    • @SuperStar-sy6iy
      @SuperStar-sy6iy 5 років тому

      You got to be kidding. Our species is doomed. How great that you know what tTommy is thinking or feeling about any given subject. What else can you do? Can you just go away also? That's a rhetorical question, if you don't know what that means just look it up. Simply it means, just go away. But I must say in closing, pretty freaking amazing that you know what Tommy the man thinks and feels about everything! Good thing you never had to ask him if he was ever under the impression he was the spaceman. Really good thing.Probably more so for him.

    • @pauldunlea6745
      @pauldunlea6745 5 років тому

      Iv'e been a Kiss fan for 38 years ! A true and real Kiss fan of the original line up. NOTHING would have come after without the original foursome. Your'e opinion is respected because being a Kiss fan is a Brotherhood. Sorry to tell you I aint going anywhere !

    • @johnswright2598
      @johnswright2598 5 років тому

      @@SuperStar-sy6iystupid fuck...Tommy had balls enough to have a model Epiphone guitar with him in Aces paint on the stock....he signs autographs as "the REAL Spaceman".. so go whack off with a cheese grater...

    • @pauldunlea6745
      @pauldunlea6745 5 років тому

      @Cindy Jayes Old enough to know what the real Kiss was !

  • @robertbrown3400
    @robertbrown3400 4 роки тому +2

    Ace was going for The Grinch physique.

  • @BlackHatCinephile
    @BlackHatCinephile 5 років тому +2

    100 Thousand Years is the Godriff.

  • @chrissimons2248
    @chrissimons2248 5 років тому +1

    Watch his video he is the best smoker guitar rockets smoking licks

  • @tomlewis5542
    @tomlewis5542 2 роки тому

    When you cry in space...no one can hear you.

  • @leoduke5311
    @leoduke5311 5 років тому +1

    3:14, Snitches get stitches, Tommy

  • @bbqsauce2
    @bbqsauce2 5 років тому +1

    6:03 Yeah, and u didint play a single shit on that one

  • @theinventionsofmegsy3137
    @theinventionsofmegsy3137 5 років тому

    i dont think ace will be in kiss cant keep up. but i do think he will open and so will kulick brothers

  • @rocksoldier6950
    @rocksoldier6950 5 років тому +6

    I always thought the Elder was a great album, Ace's Dark light being the best song on there. But like he said, wrong album at the wrong time. I blame disco....

  • @quatranelittlefoot3015
    @quatranelittlefoot3015 5 років тому +2

    I bought that record lol

  • @daniquebaker91
    @daniquebaker91 5 років тому +2

    i wonder if ace still likes radio controlled helicopters and planes ;)
    if so?
    i would love to buy him a set

  • @donnym1721
    @donnym1721 5 років тому +5

    Did anyone else notice the spelling error in the title. Interivew

    • @donnym1721
      @donnym1721 5 років тому

      And its fixed

    • @michaelsinn16
      @michaelsinn16 5 років тому

      Probably the shift in reality. The world ended in 2012.

  • @bryanwilliams3665
    @bryanwilliams3665 2 роки тому

    How's Ace doing his Gene Simmons voice...So Funny!

  • @marial.rapaglia4041
    @marial.rapaglia4041 5 років тому +2

    #1--don say u don thing so in those compare statements.
    #2--why acted in such extreme avoidable manner to punch ANYBODY? the rest is a good interview.

  • @JT-gv8gs
    @JT-gv8gs 4 роки тому

    Save your love is still the best song on dynasty

  • @rynnetaylor1277
    @rynnetaylor1277 5 років тому +4

    Ace is The Man, Gene is not. I always click right past 99% of anything I see with Gene.

  • @MrJoeythebabykangaro
    @MrJoeythebabykangaro 5 років тому +1

    0:44

  • @theinventionsofmegsy3137
    @theinventionsofmegsy3137 5 років тому

    doesnt he say he punched him for wearing costume in book?

  • @michaelsinn16
    @michaelsinn16 5 років тому +4

    The world DID end in 2012. Look at people and society today. I agree with Ace.

    • @BlackHatCinephile
      @BlackHatCinephile 5 років тому

      It's possible. Maybe the Earth really was a globe before 2012. I believed it was, back then. Maybe it was.

  • @sdmfanthony5649
    @sdmfanthony5649 5 років тому +6

    LOVE Ace. But this is how shit get's started again. The other guys can have their opinion but not Ace.

  • @dr.angelofrank9514
    @dr.angelofrank9514 4 роки тому

    pace peely

  • @GuyParty
    @GuyParty 5 років тому

    The pod that started it all!!! GUY PARTY!!!! traffic.libsyn.com/guypartypod/LETS_BLOW_THIS_THING.mp3

  • @dkpitt3912
    @dkpitt3912 5 років тому +1

    Sorry Ron, if you can tell me the title of a tune that is better than his work in 70's kiss...I'll bite

  • @chriswright8464
    @chriswright8464 5 років тому +2

    Ace is KISS, but Ace fix your hair extensions.

  • @garymorris7472
    @garymorris7472 2 роки тому

    Jay Jay French (Twisted Sister) said that Ace was way better than him.

  • @wolfgangvonkill9391
    @wolfgangvonkill9391 5 років тому +4

    Wow. I'm early.

  • @amyhurst7114
    @amyhurst7114 5 років тому

    I R R I t a b I l I ty Any fan know About Ace

  • @wmarcoux9
    @wmarcoux9 4 роки тому +3

    Does he normally talk like this ?
    Sounds like he is drunk, slurry words etc..

    • @larsbambi1575
      @larsbambi1575 4 роки тому +2

      SlayinSaiyan 94 always sounds tipsy. Just the way he talks. His laughter is contagious as well. Love ACE

  • @whataboutrob442
    @whataboutrob442 4 роки тому

    Ace should be truthful, since he never passes a chance to cut on Tommy. You couldn't have played or written anything on Creatures, Ace. Sorry, but truth...

  • @antonyandrerenaissanceart977
    @antonyandrerenaissanceart977 5 років тому +2

    Ace your new album has already been ripped into UA-cam...one millennial stole your money from potential albums...

  • @edgeworth7750
    @edgeworth7750 5 років тому +3

    1:29 Jon Paul Ace and Peter... that sounds right.

    • @GASH_one
      @GASH_one 5 років тому +2

      He said "Shannon" (his girlfriend at the time).

    • @michaelsinn16
      @michaelsinn16 5 років тому

      I think ya meant.. Gene?

  • @dashcan8479
    @dashcan8479 5 років тому

    keep dreaming frehley. Paul said no man. Its just an end of the road of kiss 2.0. Without you.

    • @katiekuratle2140
      @katiekuratle2140 5 років тому +1

      Yea and with Thayer dreaming he can play like Ace is like me busting a nut at a chicken party

  • @kawythowy867
    @kawythowy867 4 роки тому

    I. A not believe this guy is ace frealey. Holy moly he looks bad. Unrecognizable

  • @tracezachdaniels4264
    @tracezachdaniels4264 2 роки тому

    in my opinion PLEASE RETIRE''...you all are to old to be '''KISS''..the idea....and just make ''A I robots''....with ''super powers''...like in ''KISS meets the phantom''.......AND that can play JUST like you all did in your prime.....and put on HUGE SHOWS.....ooowee..YEAH....'''KISS'' would live on! juuuust sayin....much love ! Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO.[the music worldwide}

  • @whataboutrob442
    @whataboutrob442 4 роки тому +1

    If Ace could still play like the icon he once was, he wouldn't have this hang-up with Tommy.

  • @vegashdrider
    @vegashdrider 4 роки тому +1

    Kiss is a prime example of guys that stayed around too long, no matter who the members are

  • @DSpeir-pi6tm
    @DSpeir-pi6tm 4 роки тому

    Ace is drunk as a skunk 😄

  • @chrismedek1324
    @chrismedek1324 5 років тому +2

    Frehley fails to explain that his girlfriend was his drug connection.That's why she wasn't allowed . Frehley had become undependable erratic from drug use before the shows.Frehley also doesn't say he hit Thayer with his back turned as he was walking away.

    • @chrismedek1324
      @chrismedek1324 5 років тому

      For those who doubt Frehley struck Thayer from behind ask him.

    • @Chicken_Wing91
      @Chicken_Wing91 5 років тому +1

      He didn’t hit tommy with his back turned he punched him right in the nose

    • @tcconnection
      @tcconnection 2 роки тому +2

      He also fails to say why they wanted Tommy long before he performed on stage. Tommy was a true team player and did so much with coordinating and did writing too before becoming the Spaceman. The Spaceman persona belongs to Kiss not Ace. And Tommy has now become the Kiss Spaceman for a longer amount of time than Ace. He's not acting like Ace, he's being what the whole of Kiss needs him to be. Too, although I validate why Ace was upset, there is a difference between wives and a girlfriend. He talks like he's proud of that violence. This sounds like the old unsober Ace. Granted, his habit gave him a style on stage, but I would prefer anyone healthy and respectful. Best of luck to both Spacemen. Special thanks to Tommy for being responsible with health and a team player for what the whole of what Kiss has needed to keep going so many years. 🤟🏻

    • @chrismedek1324
      @chrismedek1324 2 роки тому +3

      @@tcconnection Although Frehley's re-union contract stated he remain sober he wasnt..Gene and Paul thought about calling the whole tour off when his playing became too unpredictable.. When Peter bailed for the Japan leg of the Farewell tour Frehley straightened out...The initial plan was to continue with Ace ,Eric...but then Ace went out of control,missed 3 dates..then became missing for months...When he returned he was obviously strung out..Paul Gene refused to sign him sent him to get healthy...they were willing to take him back if he was clean....By the time he wanted back Thayer had earned his spot.

    • @chrismedek1324
      @chrismedek1324 2 роки тому +2

      @@Chicken_Wing91 Frehley hit Thayer in the back of the head as Thayer was walking away. Sucker punch

  • @trance9158
    @trance9158 5 років тому +1

    Elder may have bombed but it was their best album...it just wasn't KISS

    • @WoodstocKenny
      @WoodstocKenny 5 років тому +1

      It ranks somewhere in the middle for me of their best albums. Great message. Had the movie came out along with it as promised at the time, I'm sure it would have done much better sales wise. *** The only Kiss album that featured the lineup of Gene, Paul, Ace, & Eric Carr.***

    • @CelestialWoodway
      @CelestialWoodway 5 років тому

      Best album? Are you high?

    • @trance9158
      @trance9158 5 років тому

      @@CelestialWoodway did someone die and make you god?

  • @brapbrapbrapbrapbrapbrapbrap
    @brapbrapbrapbrapbrapbrapbrap 5 років тому +2

    Took him that long to say he punched gene. Good God this guy is boring

  • @MRNWP420
    @MRNWP420 5 років тому +4

    *Sounds like he might be intoxicated!*

    • @AJ-mb4kf
      @AJ-mb4kf 5 років тому +5

      He drank for over 50 years of his life. He's sober now.

    • @thesundog8833
      @thesundog8833 5 років тому +4

      *Sounds like you might be a judgemental short-spark!*

  • @grantorino2009
    @grantorino2009 5 років тому +2

    Things I learned from Frehley: 1) How to be a drunk; 2) How not to show up to record band songs but only his songs; 3) How to quit the biggest band in the world not once but twice and still demand a seat at the table when money is to be made; 4) How to use only first person pronouns and still talk about a 40 year old solo record; 5) How to be late for concerts when 25,000 people are depending on you.

    • @Chicken_Wing91
      @Chicken_Wing91 5 років тому +1

      grantorino2009 hows that working for you?

  • @dkpitt3912
    @dkpitt3912 5 років тому

    I was a huge Kiss fan when I was a kid in the 70's. Ace on his own has always sucked. He is a lame singer, songwriter, and player. I don't get all the attention. He gets a lot of mileage from being in Kiss.

    • @alabamahebrew
      @alabamahebrew 5 років тому

      and you're wrong, to a point. I've never cared for his singing. His playing has done nothing but improved through the years so your'e way off about that.

  • @dukeburgundy8919
    @dukeburgundy8919 Рік тому

    Whatever is beyond washed up has been, that’s where kiss lives.