Ace was probably drunk in most of these "interviews" but he was actually a pretty coherent alcoholic. He was super chill and funny and just came off as a really nice person.
FightWorldSlavery bob only played on alive 2 on the couple recordings on the record ace has a song on that record he played bass on and the guitar... every song ace had vocals on (the dynasty and unmasked album) ace played the bass and lead on the recording
I think looking at their outfits over the years the ones from around the Dynasty album era were the best by a long mile. Ace's is the best by a long mile but I liked Gene's red cape and of course Eric's fox fur (sorry animal lovers).
I like Tommy's playing , But I Don't think he's tall enough to pull it off the proper visual like ACE did. With this costume anyway. It's like Ace's half crocked stagger is part of the visual display. And that's rock and roll!!
Ace is just the coolest. His laugh is so great, and you can tell, Ace is real. No ego, just having fun, talking like a regular guy. Gene was actually better than normal here, but still cringeworthy. Whey can't he just chill and have some fun without putting up a front? Ace, you are the man. Rock on!
Ace was so genuine and real. The guy truly wants to just shoot the breeze with the host, and wish him a happy birthday like a regular Joe. Gene however wants to promote the band, flash his tongue like the audience was 16y/o fans, and basically promote. Day and night appeal. God bless ya Ace, you're a rare breed.
Chris Mortlock Thats total nonsense. Read Paul's book. Gene does very little in promoting the band. They have a dept of people who handle the promotion and all Paul and Gene do is say.. "Yes.. No.. YES... NO.. He's no marketing genius.
Chris Mortlock Whoop de doo!!. People think he's some marketing genius. He isn't. Even Paul says that. He simply says yes or no to marketing ideas that a team of people work on.
If you listen closely at 4:32 Ace says "Oh steal the show go ahead" ..."go ahead steal the show" under his breath when Gene starts sitting by in the crowd.
@@drstupid4366 We dont hate him. But hes sort of KISS' signature member, hes the one people think of. And when he doesnt get that attention hes used to getting he gets pretty pissed off. And thats something i dislike
he's the most down to earth per se, but the fame did get to his head, with $15, 000 a night coke binges, thinking he didn't need to practice or showup amongst other consequences of fame. thinking he's above the law. fame got to his head, and it cost him plenty.
@Snarick Klash oh I'm aware of Gene' star power & magnetism. What I meant was Ace seemed more of a regular guy while Gene was the unapproachable superstar (unless you were a really hot babe.) Just my perception at the time.
+Electricneon Agreed! As someone who went to school in The Bronx myself, it was a trip hearing Ace and Don talk about their old neigborhood and going to Dewitt Clinton HS.
+Electricneon gene on an ego tripped young girl fantasy and Ace making a new friend from his hometown. as lisa lampanelli once said...........ummmm...........nice tongue, gene.
Everyone in the comments section say how Ace was the coolest member yet it's well known that Eric was one of the sweetest, kindest people you would ever meet and genuinely loved the fans! How sad!!!!
I've always heard only good things about Eric, and although nothing will quite compare to the original lineup, if Peter had to leave, there was no one better to replace him than Eric.
Yea! People saying they miss this Ace and such have me like you miss a man who was drunk and high out of his mind? Struggling with addiction? I love Ace now
He went to my high school, I don’t believe it!!! You can just tell Ace was genuinely excited. I just saw my first kiss concert on Friday, so I started looking at old interviews. For some reason I was drawn in by Ace and Peter. They just seem down to earth and the fame never went to their head. Just seem like really cool dudes who would have a beer with you and find time to hangout with you. I really wish, I could of seen them with all the original members
Just love the bonding between Ace & Don, so genuine and pleasantly surprised. Sure Gene was "working the room", but at 14yrs old, that's what we wanted to see. The majority of the KISS fanbase in Australia was my age too so unlike now as a middle age man, I couldn't care if Don went to the same high school, just the sight of them on screen messing around was enough!
I was 12 and this surprise visit was a real treat for Oz Kiss fans. At the time I never noticed how Gene changed the focus when Ace struck it off with Don Lane. The camera missed the really important and real bond between Ace and Don. All we see is Gene stealing the scene with his usual BS. As we now know thats how he works, thats why Ace left the control freaks who still play Kiss. A sad fact is Kiss without Ace is NOT Kiss. Gene and Paul prefer it like that.
I don't know why I'm so obsessed with KISS but they fascinate me to no end! Gene Simmons, Love him or Hate him, you can't deny him!! He is a Rock & Roll Star!!! I think He's Great!!
Went to the KISS "End of the Road Tour" - my 11th show. Took my daughter. Great show. Took my son to the Ace Frehley concert two months earlier - met the bands, got autographs, pictures, etc, etc, etc etc. Ace doesn't possess the arrogance of Gene and Paul. I am a fan of all things KISS, but Ace is something different and something special
An absolute CLASSIC Aussie television moment. Love Gene's makeup in this video. It looked so much better than it did in '76-'79. Ace Frehley is awesome in this clip... he is so down to earth and it really appears like he wanted to hang out with Don after the show... especially since they had so much in common. One of my favorite interviews!
The dynamics of this appearance as always is the interesting thing...just as ace and don start to hit it off talking about the Bronx, gene does his shtick to make sure he's the center of attention
Don Lane & Ace are from my neighborhood. I live about 4 to 5 blocks away from where Ace use to live and my parents owned a Hardware Store on Bedford Park Blvd. It's cool to know these things now.
Hey, that's so cool! I've never even been to NY (I'm from Finland) but ever since I got into Ace (and KISS but it all happened because of Ace and he comes first, always) I have also become very interested in The Bronx and its history as in his book he talks a lot about his time there as a young kid growing up. I love how he mentions Poe Park in his chat with Don Lane, haha. I know Ace grew up on the corner of E201 and Marion Av. Just in case you haven't seen it, there is actually a great old documentary on UA-cam about a block and its community which is located very near to your and Ace's neighborhood in Bedford Park, around E194th st and Briggs Av. The doc is called Our Block and it's from the early 80s. Look it up if you are interested! For once footage on TV about The Bronx that's NOT about the South Bronx... =)
I live in Gene's old neighborhood in Jackson Heights, Queens. Moved here in 1974 just as KISS were taking off. I went to the same high school and junior high school as he did but about a decade later. Had a friend whose older sister claimed she graduated with him in 1968. Our high school library had a collection of yearbooks from each year of the school's existence and I remember picking out the 1968 edition to see if Gene was in it and sure enough, there he was (as Gene Klein) in all his repulsive glory lol. This was about 1979, before his unmasking, so it was definitely NOT what I expected to see lol. The photo is now online for anyone who hasn't already seen it.
@@Daniamal1973 Gene's real name wasn't Klein. Or even Gene. He was born Chaim Witz. One of my childhood friends here in Brooklyn knew Gene when he was calling himself Gene Klein.
@@Fritha71 i know about it. I use to live on E. 202nd Street near the Grand Concourse. My parents business is on Bedford Park Blvd between Decatur Ave & Webster Ave. Ace lived one block away from my best friend's former Apartment.
Ace was and always has been the coolest member of Kiss. I know he has his flaws just like anybody else but out of everyone that's ever been associated with that band, he has the strongest combination of musical talent and likable personality. No hate for Gene or Paul but I would never go see Kiss live without Ace Frehley playing lead.
Ace [Space Ace] Frehley is Kiss, whenever he strungs a cord on his Gibson Les Paul, he sounds like Kiss, every time you hear his playing you know exactly who it is.
I remember watching this live but on black and white tv as a young man. This is first time I have seen this in colour. I wasn't a KISS fan. I was a big AC/DC fan instead. But they were big in Australia back then. No one was taller than Don Lane.
Man, I remember watching that live when I was a kid (9yrs old). I wasn't allowed to go to the concert so seeing this was awesome at the time. Great to see that again. Thanks for posting
It's clear that Ace is actually there to wish the guy a happy birthday. Gene, however, is only interested in having the camera on him at all times and promoting himself.
Ace may have had his well-documented issues, but he brought so much to KISS that all of Gene and Paul's stock answers never, ever could. Thanks for posting this...never saw it before! My fave interview is still the classic Tom Snyder interview where Ace stole the show, but this one has to be my second fave. Ace and Don had a fantastic chemistry and exchange. It was Don Lane's BIRTHDAY and all Gene wants to do is stick out his tongue and have a "look at me" attitude. Meanwhile, Ace is asking Don Lane real questions and asking him where he grew up, and just human stuff. WOW...Ace steals the show without trying to. He's just real. Gene on the other hand...laughable in all the wrong ways. lol
wow, same high school, those guys would have got hammered together after the show. Don Lane was a great great tv talent, he took the 'big fish in a small pond' route by happily being australian 70's tv version of Johnny Carson.
I think Don noticed that Gene was trying to steal Asus Thunder. That's when he said was you trying to get the girl's number and the girl was like 5 years old. Sarcasm at its best.
Gene shook the hosts hand as Ace was shaking his hand! What on Earth! So disrespectful, you can see it on Ace's face. Gene really has nothing to say, he just sticks his tongue out. He's Foreign to being even American. (My 2 Cents)
+Bjorn Erikkson its a business to gene, its a dream come true to Ace. one loves money, the other loves music. notice that no sooner that Ace strikes up something interesting with the host, gene has to go get some attention and take it away from Ace. very funny that they both went to the same high school though.
Ace is always the best and yeah Ace always hit it off with people and of course Gene has to try and steal the focus away. Ace forever. Thank you for the upload!
ace was the spaceman , but he was the most down to earth during interviews, and gene as usual the narcissist, and always pouting when he didn't have all the attention
Ace and the host experience the very trippy event of discovering that they went to the same high school in the Bronx although they are in Australia, and Gene reacts by drawing attention to himself.
Ace was probably drunk in most of these "interviews" but he was actually a pretty coherent alcoholic. He was super chill and funny and just came off as a really nice person.
Not to mention the amount of coke he used to take
Gene doesn't look very happy
@@amandaprill1508 because he wants most of the attention...genes cool though, I dont care if hes arrogant..
FightWorldSlavery bob only played on alive 2 on the couple recordings on the record ace has a song on that record he played bass on and the guitar... every song ace had vocals on (the dynasty and unmasked album) ace played the bass and lead on the recording
The fact that they gave him alcohol the second he came on the stage shows
you gotta love Ace. he just walks into a room and someone hands him a glass of champagne
I walk in and a glass of Champagne hands me the room...
Dude ???
I know hookers that get that???
:P
Ok let’s be honest. Ace’s outfit is freaking incredible.
Am I the only one that wishes those Dynasty- Un-masked outfits would return?!
Yeah it's awesome! It's gorgeous and just such an aesthetic to the eye if that makes sense, i really love that one, it's my favourite!
Me too! I want them back!
I think looking at their outfits over the years the ones from around the Dynasty album era were the best by a long mile. Ace's is the best by a long mile but I liked Gene's red cape and of course Eric's fox fur (sorry animal lovers).
A little too cartoonish for my taste but they sure looked cool :) esp Ace
I like Tommy's playing , But I Don't think he's tall enough to pull it off the proper visual like ACE did. With this costume anyway. It's like Ace's half crocked stagger is part of the visual display. And that's rock and roll!!
Ace is just the coolest. His laugh is so great, and you can tell, Ace is real. No ego, just having fun, talking like a regular guy. Gene was actually better than normal here, but still cringeworthy. Whey can't he just chill and have some fun without putting up a front?
Ace, you are the man. Rock on!
@Barstool Prophet he is a good person. Gene was the greedy one.
Ace was so genuine and real. The guy truly wants to just shoot the breeze with the host, and wish him a happy birthday like a regular Joe.
Gene however wants to promote the band, flash his tongue like the audience was 16y/o fans, and basically promote. Day and night appeal.
God bless ya Ace, you're a rare breed.
God bless you man
genes constant promoting is one of the main reasons that kiss is as successful as they are, like it or not - the guy is brilliant
Chris Mortlock
Thats total nonsense. Read Paul's book. Gene does very little in promoting the band. They have a dept of people who handle the promotion and all Paul and Gene do is say.. "Yes.. No.. YES... NO.. He's no marketing genius.
roquefortfiles regardless of the details, his bank account speaks volumes
Chris Mortlock
Whoop de doo!!. People think he's some marketing genius. He isn't. Even Paul says that. He simply says yes or no to marketing ideas that a team of people work on.
Ace was always the coolest Kiss member.
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Yeah
Ace was always the coolest drunkest Kiss member((((
Drunk or not drunk. "Kiss" is not "Kiss" without Ace Frehley.💪😎🤙
Gene is the face of kiss who doesn't know how he is?
If you listen closely at 4:32 Ace says "Oh steal the show go ahead" ..."go ahead steal the show" under his breath when Gene starts sitting by in the crowd.
4:27
even paul is always pissed at gene about all his bullshit
Ace was joking !!! Goddamn why does everybody hate Gene Simmons so much ?
@@drstupid4366 We dont hate him. But hes sort of KISS' signature member, hes the one people think of. And when he doesnt get that attention hes used to getting he gets pretty pissed off. And thats something i dislike
@@democracydaily9149 I like some of my rockstars to have egos . I don't dis like anybody because they do or say something that I wouldn't.
Ace is still the only member that seems human and didn’t let the fame get to his head . His recent band is really doing amazing shows
Kinda ironic the guy from outer space is the most human.
he's the most down to earth per se, but the fame did get to his head, with $15, 000 a night coke binges, thinking he didn't need to practice or showup amongst other consequences of fame. thinking he's above the law. fame got to his head, and it cost him plenty.
I all ways liked ace he jams out like a rock soldier I love kiss back in the day 😎
Hes not from space. Hes actually a plumber
Ace a real nigga! Lol
4:27 "Alright steal the show, go ahead…". I think it's not the first time Ace has had to say that.
~ As soon as Ace started talking to the host, Gene had to do something to get the attention back on him!
This was Gene's revenge for the Tom Snyder show debacle lol.
“GENE!” I want that to be my ringtone now.
All hes got is the tongue gimmick. No personality
@@minooch5670 Well it was a flop. Ace absolutely owned Gene and Paul in that interview. Gene just made himself look like am asshole here.
one more reason ACE FREHLEY is tattooed on my arm, definitely the coolest member of KISS.
Not only is ace the coolest band member of kiss he's the only true musician
Dennis the menace whoa! Like his makeup or actually him?!
i want that tattoo too :/
@@randybreedlove6807 Peter was also a phenomenal musician. Was in numerous bands before kiss started up.
05:46 Ace returns my "thumbs up" to him. This was highlight of my life ( I was 19)
wildwombat cool!
Yes!
wildwombat lucky man 😭
Onya dude. Keep the memory.
wildwombat lucky man
Its funny how Paul Stanley later described Ace as toxic & lazy but fans loved him
Yeah but if you really listen to Paul, everyone has done wrong him wrong or tried to sabotage him according to his book.
Because he reminds them of themselves lmao 😂
Without Ace they would have no fuckin fans.. That is as clear as day and as clear as Ace's sweet smile..
@@BX0207 Ace could connect with fans in ways Gene & Paul never could
@Snarick Klash oh I'm aware of Gene' star power & magnetism. What I meant was Ace seemed more of a regular guy while Gene was the unapproachable superstar (unless you were a really hot babe.) Just my perception at the time.
Watching this made like Ace even more
+Electricneon Agreed! As someone who went to school in The Bronx myself, it was a trip hearing Ace and Don talk about their old neigborhood and going to Dewitt Clinton HS.
+Electricneon gene on an ego tripped young girl fantasy and Ace making a new friend from his hometown. as lisa lampanelli once said...........ummmm...........nice tongue, gene.
+Electricneon Ace Frehley was the true talent of KISS. You can tell by the way he
carried himself. He was from space but he was totally down to Earth
+Electricneon ace is an awesome dude
gene trying to distract lol ace interviews are gold
Everyone in the comments section say how Ace was the coolest member yet it's well known that Eric was one of the sweetest, kindest people you would ever meet and genuinely loved the fans! How sad!!!!
I heard that Eric Carr was very kind that’s why I like him the best it’s sad he passed away so young.
I've always heard only good things about Eric, and although nothing will quite compare to the original lineup, if Peter had to leave, there was no one better to replace him than Eric.
Man Ace was so cool back then!!!
He still is. Love the new "Spaceman" record.
He was 15 years ago. The last 10 years he's become a real asshole.
Gene's and Paul's attitude was one of the main reasons I wasnt into Kiss. I liked a few of their songs but the band didnt appeal to me.
tubester4567 what did Paul do?
Ace the MAN ! fuc u talkin about bruh!
Anyone who knows Ace’s history knows these were bad years for him. I love Ace and I’m glad he got it back.
Yea! People saying they miss this Ace and such have me like you miss a man who was drunk and high out of his mind? Struggling with addiction? I love Ace now
Ace Frehley was, is and always will be a hero of mine. Wish he'd visit Scotland again soon.
Don Lane was tall, almost eye-to-eye with Gene, despite the boots.
Check how Ace nonchalantly took the glass of Champagne like he knew it was meant for him. Dude is a cool one.
I miss the capes. It's a shame they couldn't get along and let Ace on the End Of The Road Tour.
True, who takes Tommy if you could have Ace
Really? I think the capes look ridiculous
@@timfremstad3434 I think they're cool
@@celine_ch2567 can't go along with you....they look like something you'd see in a Vegas stage show
Ace is too good for those idiots
He went to my high school, I don’t believe it!!! You can just tell Ace was genuinely excited. I just saw my first kiss concert on Friday, so I started looking at old interviews. For some reason I was drawn in by Ace and Peter. They just seem down to earth and the fame never went to their head. Just seem like really cool dudes who would have a beer with you and find time to hangout with you. I really wish, I could of seen them with all the original members
Ace was always the most personable with the interviewers from the video clips I’ve seen. Great guy.
I was about 14 when this happened, remember Dad yelling to me "you might wanna come see this Mate"
Great memory , BIG thanks for sharing
You simply must love Ace. He is so cool and honest guy. He really makes you feel good. Watching him, i always catch myself smiling.......
Ace is such a classic guy, love him
Just love the bonding between Ace & Don, so genuine and pleasantly surprised. Sure Gene was "working the room", but at 14yrs old, that's what we wanted to see. The majority of the KISS fanbase in Australia was my age too so unlike now as a middle age man, I couldn't care if Don went to the same high school, just the sight of them on screen messing around was enough!
Ace! The real heart throb! Women still love men who can make them laugh, sense of humor, and and such a sweetie..That's Ace!💓💓💓
Classic Ace! He's the most laid back musician I've ever seen. We all love you.
I saw that concert in 1980...loved them ever since!! Real legends of rock!!
I swear ace kills every show he was on
Amazing to think they regularly put on all the greasepaint and full stage costumes for only a 5 min interview like that. that's true commitment.
I was 12 and this surprise visit was a real treat for Oz Kiss fans. At the time I never noticed how Gene changed the focus when Ace struck it off with Don Lane. The camera missed the really important and real bond between Ace and Don. All we see is Gene stealing the scene with his usual BS. As we now know thats how he works, thats why Ace left the control freaks who still play Kiss. A sad fact is Kiss without Ace is NOT Kiss. Gene and Paul prefer it like that.
leokimvideo
EXACTLY, and you hear Ace say "Go ahead, steal the show."
Yes let's blame it all to gene and not the camera man. Idk about you guys. I've paid more attention to ace bonding more than gene.
leokimvideo love your videos man!
leokimvideo I noticed right away.
well Simmons is renowned for being a psychologically infuriating *Control Freak*
I don't know why I'm so obsessed with KISS but they fascinate me to no end! Gene Simmons, Love him or Hate him, you can't deny him!! He is a Rock & Roll Star!!! I think He's Great!!
Went to the KISS "End of the Road Tour" - my 11th show. Took my daughter. Great show. Took my son to the Ace Frehley concert two months earlier - met the bands, got autographs, pictures, etc, etc, etc etc. Ace doesn't possess the arrogance of Gene and Paul. I am a fan of all things KISS, but Ace is something different and something special
it's so cute how the interviewer seems genuinely excited to see these guys, makes a change from all the stony faced interviewers i'm used to seeing.
Don Lane was one of the greatest television talents ever. He is sorely missed.
Don Lane Show was great entertainment for its time. R.I.P mate.
An absolute CLASSIC Aussie television moment. Love Gene's makeup in this video. It looked so much better than it did in '76-'79. Ace Frehley is awesome in this clip... he is so down to earth and it really appears like he wanted to hang out with Don after the show... especially since they had so much in common. One of my favorite interviews!
I can't believe this was 40 years ago. My god time flies.
I think Ace was always able to make Gene laugh even if Gene didn't want to and wanted to play Mr. Serious. 5:15
Ace is always so real, friendly and fun...wasis always my favorite member
I remember this! My 13th birthday! Don & I share birthdays. He was stoked! Such a nice thing they did!
RIP Don! A real gentleman!
Ace Frehley is one of the funniest musicians. It's cool to see him just chit chatting tho
times like these I'm grateful to youtube and uploaders where I can see this rare history.
yeah takes ye on a nostalgia trip even if you weren't born then you still feel a little nostalgic watching it lol
God bless ya Ace, you're a rare breed
+Денис Плаксин SURE if drunk fucks from the bronx are rare.... get out more fuckface
+trufisp1 Ace hater spotted!
+Jason Rodriguez Get in the bunkers!!! Hide the children!!
Blackbeltgm. (Crown Prince of Asshole) lol
1:06 paste this and everyone gets a kiss from Ace.
I like how Gene and Ace shook each others hands.
Roll Tide & Kiss Army Forever!...
@@randallamps Roll Tide!!
love this! Ace is so pissed with Simmons, "steal the show, go ahead" look at Aces face when simmons comes back on stage!!!
The dynamics of this appearance as always is the interesting thing...just as ace and don start to hit it off talking about the Bronx, gene does his shtick to make sure he's the center of attention
Don Lane & Ace are from my neighborhood. I live about 4 to 5 blocks away from where Ace use to live and my parents owned a Hardware Store on Bedford Park Blvd. It's cool to know these things now.
Hey, that's so cool! I've never even been to NY (I'm from Finland) but ever since I got into Ace (and KISS but it all happened because of Ace and he comes first, always) I have also become very interested in The Bronx and its history as in his book he talks a lot about his time there as a young kid growing up. I love how he mentions Poe Park in his chat with Don Lane, haha. I know Ace grew up on the corner of E201 and Marion Av.
Just in case you haven't seen it, there is actually a great old documentary on UA-cam about a block and its community which is located very near to your and Ace's neighborhood in Bedford Park, around E194th st and Briggs Av. The doc is called Our Block and it's from the early 80s. Look it up if you are interested! For once footage on TV about The Bronx that's NOT about the South Bronx... =)
I live in Gene's old neighborhood in Jackson Heights, Queens. Moved here in 1974 just as KISS were taking off. I went to the same high school and junior high school as he did but about a decade later. Had a friend whose older sister claimed she graduated with him in 1968. Our high school library had a collection of yearbooks from each year of the school's existence and I remember picking out the 1968 edition to see if Gene was in it and sure enough, there he was (as Gene Klein) in all his repulsive glory lol. This was about 1979, before his unmasking, so it was definitely NOT what I expected to see lol. The photo is now online for anyone who hasn't already seen it.
Minooch: My Mother's parents are also named Klein, but I think they aren't related. Klein is like Jones.
@@Daniamal1973 Gene's real name wasn't Klein. Or even Gene. He was born Chaim Witz. One of my childhood friends here in Brooklyn knew Gene when he was calling himself Gene Klein.
@@Fritha71 i know about it. I use to live on E. 202nd Street near the Grand Concourse. My parents business is on Bedford Park Blvd between Decatur Ave & Webster Ave.
Ace lived one block away from my best friend's former Apartment.
Ace was and always has been the coolest member of Kiss. I know he has his flaws just like anybody else but out of everyone that's ever been associated with that band, he has the strongest combination of musical talent and likable personality. No hate for Gene or Paul but I would never go see Kiss live without Ace Frehley playing lead.
Ace had his demons, but looked like an all around great guy. KISS is one of the best bands of all time.
Ace and Criss were the most talented musicians of the band. Dolls and lunchboxes weren't their idea.
I LOVE ACE FREHLEY!
that host must be really tall. Gene is 6'2", 6'7" with those shoes. he's almost looking eye to eye.
His nickname in Australia, if I recall correctly was 'The Lanky Yank"
Don Lane was pretty tall.
It says Don was 6'4"
Ace [Space Ace] Frehley is Kiss, whenever he strungs a cord on his Gibson Les Paul, he sounds like Kiss, every time you hear his playing you know exactly who it is.
No champagne for Gene. At least he is consistent.
"Alright! Steal the show, go ahead". 🤣😂 I love Ace! He's so f'ing adorable!! Ace and Peter were, and still are, my favorites!!! 💜💙😘🤗💞💋💖
I remember watching this live but on black and white tv as a young man. This is first time I have seen this in colour. I wasn't a KISS fan. I was a big AC/DC fan instead. But they were big in Australia back then. No one was taller than Don Lane.
KISS is big everywhere except for in the United States.
The disembodied hand with a glass of champagne for Ace always makes me laugh
Man, I remember watching that live when I was a kid (9yrs old). I wasn't allowed to go to the concert so seeing this was awesome at the time. Great to see that again. Thanks for posting
Love this - thanks so much for posting!
It's clear that Ace is actually there to wish the guy a happy birthday. Gene, however, is only interested in having the camera on him at all times and promoting himself.
Nice perception. Thought the same thing. Im sure ace thought to bring the guy the boot as a gift. Not something gene would ever think of
@@bretdouglas9407 Gene would have charged him for it.
Ace stole the show
How nice that Don and Ace went to the same high school.
Ace wants the drink and Gene wants the young girl.
I always loved Kiss only because of ACE. Ace is GOD !!!
Damon Z. King. Not Paul?
Ace may have had his well-documented issues, but he brought so much to KISS that all of Gene and Paul's stock answers never, ever could. Thanks for posting this...never saw it before! My fave interview is still the classic Tom Snyder interview where Ace stole the show, but this one has to be my second fave. Ace and Don had a fantastic chemistry and exchange. It was Don Lane's BIRTHDAY and all Gene wants to do is stick out his tongue and have a "look at me" attitude. Meanwhile, Ace is asking Don Lane real questions and asking him where he grew up, and just human stuff. WOW...Ace steals the show without trying to. He's just real. Gene on the other hand...laughable in all the wrong ways. lol
I saw them in sydney in 1980... I was right up the front... they rocked!
wow, same high school, those guys would have got hammered together after the show. Don Lane was a great great tv talent, he took the 'big fish in a small pond' route by happily being australian 70's tv version of Johnny Carson.
Never heard of this guy, I was fascinated with watching Ace and Don- funny how Ace said go ahead Gene steal the show. Very cool.
Dynasty was my favorite outfits.
Great vid. Enjoyed both Ace and Gene. Ace was a funny drunk and Gene went off character for this guy. Thnx whoever posted!
ace looks so hot here
When does he not? lol
OH HELL YES!❤
I had the BIGGEST crush on Ace back in the day❤🎸
Fr
His voice is so soft and smooth...I just love it so much I’ve never heard a tone like his. ❤️
Love this.......ACE WE LOVE YOU❤❤
That version of "I Was Made for Lovin' You" is my reason to live.
I LOOOVVVEEEDED IT!
MattCraftDotDerp sounds cheesey compared to the original
Yeah it was really catchy and good
Those are my favorite costumes ever.
I have to say that Gene looks so much better with make-up then without.
YUP
Ace is like a DIVA in here! ❤️💋
Original band was phenomenal⚡️
Kinda sad they don’t get along anymore ...
i can't get over how crisp and clear the picture is on this...i mean, i know it's only 1980 but it doesn't look like the clip has aged much...
Don Lane must have been a tall man. Even with the platform boots they still weren't much taller than him.
Gene was so thin..... Hotness!!
Good seeing you again Ace.... Missing you in the band - Kiss is not the same without you hun!!
I think Don noticed that Gene was trying to steal Asus Thunder. That's when he said was you trying to get the girl's number and the girl was like 5 years old. Sarcasm at its best.
Excellent footage of those awesome outfits!!
Aw, the presenter is so sweet and genuine! His coworkers are awesome for organizing this surprise :D
Gene shook the hosts hand as Ace was shaking his hand! What on Earth! So disrespectful, you can see it on Ace's face. Gene really has nothing to say, he just sticks his tongue out. He's Foreign to being even American. (My 2 Cents)
+Bjorn Erikkson its a business to gene, its a dream come true to Ace. one loves money, the other loves music. notice that no sooner that Ace strikes up something interesting with the host, gene has to go get some attention and take it away from Ace. very funny that they both went to the same high school though.
+Bjorn Erikkson He always took over and if any of the other band tried to get in on the act, Gene just gets more and more ticked off with them.
I saw when gene shook his hand gene did it first and then ace did it
Genes a moron . Nasty nasty ego
Don lane acted like a kid around these guys.
The interaction between Ace and Don was fun to watch! And of course when Don put the boot on the wrong foot, I loved Ace's reaction... :-)
Ace is always the best and yeah Ace always hit it off with people and of course Gene has to try and steal the focus away. Ace forever. Thank you for the upload!
ace was the spaceman , but he was the most down to earth during interviews, and gene as usual the narcissist, and always pouting when he didn't have all the attention
Shut about gene
Shut up about gene
i just drank for every time ace shook Don's hand... im hammmmmmered LOL
I came when he shook his hand.. I also came when Gene flicked out his tounge
Alternate title: Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley being an underrated duo
Ace and the host experience the very trippy event of discovering that they went to the same high school in the Bronx although they are in Australia, and Gene reacts by drawing attention to himself.
Ace is drunk,he's a funny drunk,not an angry drunk,every family has one
I'd have to be drunk to dress in that costume... and deal with Gene Simmons.
I love spaceman he is the coolest in the world i am a biggest fan of kiss
It was a great tour... My first rock concert by myself.... 13 snuck out to see it..
Unfortunately Don Lane only lived to 75. Just go to Wikipedia and type in his name and you will get all the info on his life, career, etc.
its like someone was recording ace run into a friend at a party
Gene straight up pulls/shoves Ace out of the way at 4:33 and Ace just goes along with it. Wonder if that happened often?
Great post!! I have this on an old VHS tape and was going to upload it but no need now.. Mine is nowhere near as good quality as this. CHEERS..
the ace's voice is so soft!
You know what’s funny? Gene and Ace are wearing HUGE platform shoes and the host is still almost as tall as them. Either a tall host or short men
Ace, Paul and Gene are all 6 footers if I'm not mistaken. Gene is like 6'2