Ace, SRV, Keith Richards, Paul Kossof, Angus, Leslie West, B.B.....none are technically advanced players. But how do you compare the soul and rockin out grooves these masters kick out, or have kicked out for decades? Can't teach that (thank gawd!) Or Sony/BMG would find a way to auto- tune it.
+Mehdi Saad Ed Roman, guitarmaker for the stars, said Ace Frehley is the most influential player of the last 40 years. Why? Well, Van Halen and Yngwie inspired other guitar players; Ace converted an entire generation of non-musicians into guitar players.
@@lrn_news9171 In that time, they could only listen to the radio or some ruined audio tape. It was hard to learn music by yourself. He plays obvious pentatonic scales, just a "beginner" but (as always) we must consider him as a part of a rock band that sells milions of copy...not a thing for all.
Anyone thinking Ace's guitar playing or soloing is bad need only listen to one of his first: 100,000 years. It's skillful, melodic, sinister and works perfectly with the song. It was masterful.
I'd say Eric was a way way way better drummer then Peter Ace over Vinnie most definitely singer and Tom Tom should not have even been an addition to the band just saying
Ace really influenced alot of guitarists. I'm a female lead guitarist and I saw Ace play as a kid. My dad and I loved watching Kiss together. Ace made and Nancy Wilson we're the 2 who made me want to play guitar.
Part of the problem is you had to of grown up listening in that period. Ace sounds like Ace, when you play Ace's music he doesn't sound like anyone else. I didn't appreciate Ace really till he did his KISS solo album, he has his own sound, his own vocals. It's like everyone that grew up listening to Eddie, they will all say Eddie is god on guitar and he is, but then came Steve Vai, and everyone is WOW a new god in town. Ace is ACE .. he doesn't sound like anyone else, you can beat up his guitar playing all you want but his sound is his and I'm glad that's why I buy his music. It's ACE.... Thanks for all the Memories Ace !!!
I don't think Ace's solos work if you just look at them as solos. You have to listen to Ace's solo in the context of the song he's playing. That's where he shines as a great rock guitarist. Yeah, he's sloppy, but he's playing the song. He hits the notes at exactly the right time and adds his own flair to a lick. Ace is a solid guitarist.
Bang on. A lot of these idiots seem to think technique and shredding is where it's at. It's not. Playing to the song is where it's at. Ace is a master of this. That's why he's endured...he will always be more relevant than a thousand shredders.
And thats what makes them so great! They're the song within the song. Playing a million notes and scale runs means nothing if it does nothing for the song.
If there ever was a guitarist that truly played from his soul, it is Ace!! Not the most technical, could get a bit sloppy at times, but you knew every lick came straight from his heart and soul!! Can't say that about alot of "shredders"!!
When I heard Ace's solo on Strutter that was one of the first times that I really paid attention to string vibrato. The part were he makes does wide bends is a huge guitar hero moment for him.
It doesn't take long to recongnise Ace when your ear his solos. Very particular, lot of feelings and a unique touch that make him a great, great rock guitarist.
I’m not really into guitar so idk what anyone means about being “sloppy” I think this guys a badass and he makes me want to pick up a guitar, which I did already.
so in simple terms, Ace never really had any formal lessons. in a lot of interviews he blatantly says "i have no idea what im doing half the time". which is a really cool selling point imo. he just heard rock and loved it then learned to play it which a lot of people like. but yeah compared to more technical guitarists like paul gilbert hes really slopppy.
people say he's "sloppy" because of technique, there are those who like Ace because he sounds cool and hate him because he doesn't have much on technique
Same man I got into rock like a month and a half ago and I love kiss. Ace inspired me to try getting better at the guitar so I ordered one off amazon and it's on its way. funny thing I see your profile is Jin I believe. I use to listen to an ABUNDANT amount of k-pop ( I still do here and there) but yeah now I'm transitioning to rock.
Ace was one of the reasons I picked up a guitar as a kid. I never had any lessons, I just kind of picked it up and did what sounded right it wasn’t until my teen years and picking up stuff from UA-cam and other friends that took lessons that I saw how “sloppy” Ace was. But that didn’t take my love of KISS away and I always remember being a wide eyed kid in an old truck hearing that Les Paul scream on an old cassette tape
Ace is the reason I picked up an electric guitar 40 years ago & He is totally Awesome . No need to analyse techniques & scrutinise ability , this bloke absolutely rocks and no one on earth sounds like Him not even Thayer or me for that matter . We Love you Spaceman
Ace's was actually a fairly original guitar style in the day, and if you were a testoterone - fueled teenager, it was goosebumps. Sloppy, raw and simple. I admit I cringe a little at how simple it is by today's standards, but this was 40 years ago. It served it's purpose. Thank you, Ace. You are not fake. And we appreciate that, you know that. Never forget.
here's a list of pimply preteens who didn't know the dif between a guitar and a broomstick that were influenced by the Spaceman: Marty Friedman Dave Mustaine Dimebag John 5 Ty Tabor Bumblefoot Paul Gilbert Slash Jerry Cantrell Zakk Wylde
It doesn't matter how simple something is george harrison's 2 measure solos or really basic stuff he did is still good because great muscianship and a great ear for tone. Ace ain't no harrison though let's be honest he's not that great but I can see why people in the 70s thought he was good though because most of kiss was pretty fucking bad.
My love for Ace will never die....he's what made me want to play guitar 40 some years ago...he made some of the best riffs of all time....sure he can't out shred yngwie, but that's not his jam!!!...
I've been playing guitar for forty years. It's all because of Ace and my grandmother. Because of those to talented guitarists I was able to find MY voice as an awkward teenager and my spirituality as an adult. I can think of no better compliment to give them. As a young teenager I would take my albums of Kiss, Ted Nugent, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and many more to "Granny Grunts" house as we affectionately called her, and she would transcribe the guitar parts then teach me the "Measures" as she called them. Other than her dislike of Ted's "foul mouth" on Double Live Gonzo, Granny always came thru. I dearly miss her. Yes, it was the GREAT ACE and GRANNY GRUNT who brought untold emotional riches to my life. I'm sure Ace inspired an entire generation of kids to "Explore the outer reaches of the Universe in search of guitar glory."
NO ONE, AND I MEAN NO ONE OUTSIDE OF THE GREAT JIMMY PAGE LOOKED COOLER PLAYING A GUITAR THAN SPACE ACE FREHLEY.!! ACE FREHLEY IS THE REASON I PICKED UP A GUITAR! THANKS FOR THE INSPIRATION ACE!
Ace's solos always serviced the songs. His playing was never about notes/second. Rather, melody and rhythm. And IMO, that's what a lead guitarist should do.
only person that under rated him was Paul. Don't think I ever as a kid 40 years ago heard anyone say "gosh I wish I could play a power chord like Paul..."
No one praises rhythm guitarists like that. Most people can't even tell which sound is being generated by a rhythm guitarist. I admire both Ace and Paul but I guess you're implying that Paul lacks talent or got way less talent than Ace does. If anyone who likes rock n roll listened to his vocals back when he was young and didn't like it, it'd be worth meeting that person.
G. Lee GnR got a different style. KISS is more about distortion and overdriven sound. Izzy and Paul sounds pretty different. It's easier to tell which sound is coming from Izzy and thus he's more appreciated by the public. Moreover, Izzy is JUST a rhythm guitarist so he gets all the attention for being one. Paul is a vocalist and song writer too. Very few people pay attention to his guitar. They are too busy with his vocals and songs.
Being over 50 and seeing many live shows of various artists, I will agree that Paul and Gene were frustrated so much by Ace's different personality that they never really gave him credit due for his contributions, but Paul is and was a very good front man in concert. He knows how to run a show and works a crowd like the professional he is. His voice is gone, as to be expected at his age, but he is a big part of why their live shows have always been entertaining. Full disclosure: I have always felt they would not be the commercial success they are without having Ace in the original lineup.
In a way he was a standard 70's lead guitarist. But when KISS replaced him with guitarists who were technically superior, they lost something important in the process.
@@RockFan98Agree, Paul is more talented in the singing and songwriting department and lets not forget what keeps this world turning, he is more talented on the business side of things, otherwise kiss would have disintegrated a long time ago
Ace has a style. Like it or not, he has a vibe that's his own, even though he plays a lot of cliches. Rock guitarists used to have swagger before the music became the over processed soul-less sounds that we hear today from some artists. Kiss was never my favorite band, but Ace Frehley is the best they ever had to offer as far as musical talent. He even influenced Van Halen with his two handed tapping. Many kids in the 70's 80's and 90's took up the guitar influenced by Kiss including Garth Brooks. He has what all great guitarists have. He is humble and I respect that.
It wasn't until about five months ago that I realized Ace has a style and sound that is hard to replicate. I love Tommy in the band, but he doesn't have the same "groove". Ace is a monster.
I know some people may dismiss this but I’m alive today because of this man my childhood was terrible but on the screen there was Kiss ... Ace thankyou I just believed it would be better to have you in my life
I love ace because he literally doesn't know what any guitar move is called. He just shreds, which is how the guitar should be, nothing in-depth, just shredding.
i see all the comments bashing aces playing, and i understand that but, isn't his phrasing on these solos just delicious, hes not at all flashy but hes so tasty, its remarkable especially since i don't think he actually knows how to play the guitar at all
I am 44, been a KISS fan my whole life. This is an AWESOME collage of the KING of the six string! Super job! I finally got to see the 1996 reunion tour in New Orleans. They tore the Superdome apart that night. I cried when the show was over, cause I knew that was the best night of my life. I wish I could meet Ace.
Ace might have not been the greatest technical guitarist but in KISS he was the greatest and really couldn’t be replaced where you could really enjoy the real KISS experience. 🎸🎸🎸
I feel, like the members of kiss were seen as more of models, but I feel like they all were a little bit underrated on how good they were with their instruments, especially ace
Ace was so much faster and tighter in the early 70s,he was untouchable back then in terms of creativity ...sadly,his paying on these reunion shows is nowhere near his past.Oh well still Love Ace forever!
Yeah ya know, it`s really interesting seeing Ace, do his thing ... That being said, can`t help but notice, how much he was inspired by "Jimmy Page" .. Only difference is this .. Jimmy Page, makes Ace Frehley, look like a "Kindergarten Student"
Walter Mirren nice job completely missing the point of Jimmy's playing. attitude > technical ability. watch the "The Rain Song" from The Song Remains The Same and tell me that's fumble fingers. some of the most intricate, beautiful playing of all time. get a clue kiddo.
GamezOf War That has to be the dumbest most ridiculous comment I’ve ever read, “Ace was so such faster and tighter in the 70’s.” Well guess what dip-shit, so was your mother! It’s called being young, see there’s this thing that happens to human beings as they age. They start getting a little slower and a bit loose and aren’t as perfect as they were in their younger years. You’ll see when it happens to you if it already hasn’t, but judging by your stupid comment it already has.
Wow, a r tompkins! Look how many people showed up ta call ya a dick! That's how you know which guitarists changed things for people. I could care less how technically brilliant Ace was. When I caught a piece of his cape in 1980 at the Forum after he tore it up and threw it in the crowd, and saw his guitar fly off into the air, I wanted to do something magical on a stage just like that. When I heard him solo in Getaway, and that intro to Rock Bottom, I picked up a guitar and swore I'd sound like that someday. I'm still playing and loving it today. I've been in bands and been looked at like I was doing magic on a stage. I'm teaching my daughter how to play and seeing her face when she does jangly eye watering loud strumming and I never get tired of it. That's what he did for me, and not that there were a lot of other guitarists who I loved listening to and still do to this day, when I drove by the Viper Room one day a few years ago and saw his name up, nothing had changed. It was still a show I had to be at. I will always love Ace for inspiring me and for all the great music he was a part of, so go suck on a lemon!
i started to play guitar in 1977 after seeing them in concert and when i seen Ace do his solo and the guitar was blowing up and smoking he sat it in a guitar stand there on stage and there i was all of 11 years old front stage, that is when i knew i had to learn to jam and so i have, thank you Mr. Frehley
He is now my favorite exceeding page..he is the definining rock riff master ! Quadruplets and trills and thrills ..WHAT A EAR DEFINES THE NEWYORK SOUND
Nobody ever talks about that makeup that they had to wear and do all days and nights, constantly, and what that must do to the skin. Dedication right there.
I am 48, I play guitar since I was 12, and that was because of Ace (who I listened since I was 8 because of my big brother) This is a good example of a bunch of his best solos, but he is not in his best moment as a performer here. I encourage everyone to listen to "Alive!" and "Aive II" to really understand the great rock and roll guitarist Ace is.... Is important to understand not aonly that he is playing the solos, but he COMPOSED this great music...
The thing about KISS, was the live show....vids do it no justice at all. They were so damn loud live that you couldn't help but get sucked in. I was never a KISS fan but a friend made me go to an ACE show and it was awesome.
For Christmas I got the kiss alive album when I was 12 and just come out… it was life-changing for a 12 year old back in the mid-70s.. it’s the reason I play the guitar now.. it’s the reason the whole neighborhood got guitars all of my Friends..probably 15 of us. We were all pretty close to the same age got us all into music… and till this day, whenever I talk to any of my old friends, music comes up in the conversation and some form or another
“If I had known so many people were gonna be inspired by me I would’ve practiced more”
- The Spaceman
reference?
It's really more about style. He practiced just enough to be himself & that's all he needed!
He is not a shredder but a lead guitaist!
Ace, SRV, Keith Richards, Paul Kossof, Angus, Leslie West, B.B.....none are technically advanced players.
But how do you compare the soul and rockin out grooves these masters kick out, or have kicked out for decades?
Can't teach that (thank gawd!) Or Sony/BMG would find a way to auto- tune it.
@@troyscherr5054lmao shut the fuck up.. SRV not technical??? Then who tf is
Ace Frehley made me want to play guitar
+Mehdi Saad Ed Roman, guitarmaker for the stars, said Ace Frehley is the most influential player of the last 40 years. Why? Well, Van Halen and Yngwie inspired other guitar players; Ace converted an entire generation of non-musicians into guitar players.
Me too
+PHILIP STAN04 me 3 lmao
JUST LIKE ME!!!! AMAZING PLAYER!
Me too! I love Frehley!
Trust me we were there to see the SpaceMan ACE !!!! Nothing else comes close
For being pretty much self taught and doesn't even read music, he was and is a damn good guitarist. All played by ear and raw skill.
I'm self taught and light years ahead but you know I had youtube and influence from technical shredders, also started at 4 years old
@@lrn_news9171 In that time, they could only listen to the radio or some ruined audio tape. It was hard to learn music by yourself. He plays obvious pentatonic scales, just a "beginner" but (as always) we must consider him as a part of a rock band that sells milions of copy...not a thing for all.
@@lrn_news9171 your comment makes no sense
@@neonknight-1522 How does it not make sense
@@lrn_news9171 what do you mean you are light years ahead of ace?
Ace was the coolest, most groovin' member, in my opinion.
Thats not you opinion, thats the trouth
with the best lookin face lol
Yeah and it pissed Paul and Gene off too 😂
He was definitely the coolest member imho
The drugs helped a lot
Anyone thinking Ace's guitar playing or soloing is bad need only listen to one of his first: 100,000 years. It's skillful, melodic, sinister and works perfectly with the song. It was masterful.
My favorite KISS song, both the studio and Alive versions.
Ace had a unique style of picking and chording. A lost art.
2 words ! SHOCK ME !
Ace made KISS. Peter right on point. Kiss was never the same when Ace and Peter left the band.
I know the we're much better with Vinnie and eric
I'd say Eric was a way way way better drummer then Peter Ace over Vinnie most definitely singer and Tom Tom should not have even been an addition to the band just saying
For me, Kiss were at their peak with Bruce and the Fox. But I have to admit the chemistry is very different with these two.
bullshit , he just invented the kiss logo. The one and only creators of kiss are gene and paul
When I was a kid in the early 80s 'The Fox'' replaced the catman I could deal with it but when Ace was gone I just couldn't deal with it.
Ace really influenced alot of guitarists.
I'm a female lead guitarist and I saw Ace play as a kid. My dad and I loved watching Kiss together. Ace made and Nancy Wilson we're the 2 who made me want to play guitar.
Part of the problem is you had to of grown up listening in that period. Ace sounds like Ace, when you play Ace's music he doesn't sound like anyone else. I didn't appreciate Ace really till he did his KISS solo album, he has his own sound, his own vocals. It's like everyone that grew up listening to Eddie, they will all say Eddie is god on guitar and he is, but then came Steve Vai, and everyone is WOW a new god in town. Ace is ACE .. he doesn't sound like anyone else, you can beat up his guitar playing all you want but his sound is his and I'm glad that's why I buy his music. It's ACE.... Thanks for all the Memories Ace !!!
"Look"! "It's Rock N Roll"!
-Ace Frehley 🎸⚡⚡
“I wanna sing, I wanna dance, I wanna be somebody!” “A”
His guitar notes in these solos are part of my life’s soundtrack. The older I’ve gotten, the more I appreciate how much work and talent I witnessed.
Hello, how are you doing? It is nice seeing you here.
Thats funny
This guy gave me the confidence and inspiration to pick up a guitar and rock n roll.... Ace Frehley is an inspiration to so many...
I don't think Ace's solos work if you just look at them as solos. You have to listen to Ace's solo in the context of the song he's playing. That's where he shines as a great rock guitarist. Yeah, he's sloppy, but he's playing the song. He hits the notes at exactly the right time and adds his own flair to a lick. Ace is a solid guitarist.
Ace's strength is being part of a band. And that's actually a big complement in my book.
Bang on. A lot of these idiots seem to think technique and shredding is where it's at. It's not. Playing to the song is where it's at. Ace is a master of this. That's why he's endured...he will always be more relevant than a thousand shredders.
And thats what makes them so great! They're the song within the song. Playing a million notes and scale runs means nothing if it does nothing for the song.
Probably the best way I’ve heard his playing described.
He plays for the good of the song.
If there ever was a guitarist that truly played from his soul, it is Ace!! Not the most technical, could get a bit sloppy at times, but you knew every lick came straight from his heart and soul!! Can't say that about alot of "shredders"!!
When I heard Ace's solo on Strutter that was one of the first times that I really paid attention to string vibrato. The part were he makes does wide bends is a huge guitar hero moment for him.
So underrated and overlooked, but so inspirational. Can not be replaced.
It doesn't take long to recongnise Ace when your ear his solos. Very particular, lot of feelings and a unique touch that make him a great, great rock guitarist.
Ace always had and has such a blues inspired feel. His leads are always memorable unlike many others that just play fast without substance.
Nobody really played that fast in the 70s
Except for Eddie Van Halen and George Lynch (late 70s) and to some extent Randy Rhoads
I’m not really into guitar so idk what anyone means about being “sloppy” I think this guys a badass and he makes me want to pick up a guitar, which I did already.
so in simple terms, Ace never really had any formal lessons. in a lot of interviews he blatantly says "i have no idea what im doing half the time". which is a really cool selling point imo. he just heard rock and loved it then learned to play it which a lot of people like. but yeah compared to more technical guitarists like paul gilbert hes really slopppy.
people say he's "sloppy" because of technique, there are those who like Ace because he sounds cool and hate him because he doesn't have much on technique
Same man I got into rock like a month and a half ago and I love kiss. Ace inspired me to try getting better at the guitar so I ordered one off amazon and it's on its way. funny thing I see your profile is Jin I believe. I use to listen to an ABUNDANT amount of k-pop ( I still do here and there) but yeah now I'm transitioning to rock.
@@Andrew..J He was stoned almost all the time. That's why.
Ace was one of the reasons I picked up a guitar as a kid. I never had any lessons, I just kind of picked it up and did what sounded right it wasn’t until my teen years and picking up stuff from UA-cam and other friends that took lessons that I saw how “sloppy” Ace was. But that didn’t take my love of KISS away and I always remember being a wide eyed kid in an old truck hearing that Les Paul scream on an old cassette tape
Ace is the reason I picked up an electric guitar 40 years ago & He is totally Awesome . No need to analyse techniques & scrutinise ability , this bloke absolutely rocks and no one on earth sounds like Him not even Thayer or me for that matter . We Love you Spaceman
There is nothing better than watching ACE shred 🤟🏼🇺🇸🤟🏼🇺🇸
space ace was the coolist guitarist in the 70s
WE❤♠FREHLEY FROM💋BAND OR ANY BAND!
cool stuff!!!!
thanx for this video showing fans that♠was & is a phenomenal gitar player with his unique look & great costume in the great💋band.
Maria L. Rapaglia wtf are you on drugs? seem a little heavy there buddy
@above--utube employees making comments at people that are annonymously dumb, & get paid to do it too!
Ace accomplished something that's not so easy. He developed an instantly recognizable sound that millions love.
Ace is my favorite. KISS was
incomplete without Ace and Peter
KISS ARMY 2020
It takes a genius to develop leads this great. Always remember that Tommy.
Tommy plays Ace’s notes, but he doesn’t have Ace’s soul in them
Ace's was actually a fairly original guitar style in the day, and if you were a testoterone - fueled teenager, it was goosebumps. Sloppy, raw and simple. I admit I cringe a little at how simple it is by today's standards, but this was 40 years ago. It served it's purpose. Thank you, Ace. You are not fake. And we appreciate that, you know that. Never forget.
here's a list of pimply preteens who didn't know the dif between a guitar and a broomstick that were influenced by the Spaceman:
Marty Friedman
Dave Mustaine
Dimebag
John 5
Ty Tabor
Bumblefoot
Paul Gilbert
Slash
Jerry Cantrell
Zakk Wylde
There's no cringe, HE CREATED IT!
mknomad5 well spoken my friend!
Today's standards? These guitarists created the standard.
It doesn't matter how simple something is george harrison's 2 measure solos or really basic stuff he did is still good because great muscianship and a great ear for tone. Ace ain't no harrison though let's be honest he's not that great but I can see why people in the 70s thought he was good though because most of kiss was pretty fucking bad.
My love for Ace will never die....he's what made me want to play guitar 40 some years ago...he made some of the best riffs of all time....sure he can't out shred yngwie, but that's not his jam!!!...
D Larson yeah he’s a dick....🙄
I've been playing guitar for forty years. It's all because of Ace and my grandmother. Because of those to talented guitarists I was able to find MY voice as an awkward teenager and my spirituality as an adult. I can think of no better compliment to give them. As a young teenager I would take my albums of Kiss, Ted Nugent, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and many more to "Granny Grunts" house as we affectionately called her, and she would transcribe the guitar parts then teach me the "Measures" as she called them. Other than her dislike of Ted's "foul mouth" on Double Live Gonzo, Granny always came thru. I dearly miss her. Yes, it was the GREAT ACE and GRANNY GRUNT who brought untold emotional riches to my life. I'm sure Ace inspired an entire generation of kids to "Explore the outer reaches of the Universe in search of guitar glory."
That is awesome man. What a time that must have been for two. Great tale man I love it
NO ONE, AND I MEAN NO ONE OUTSIDE OF THE GREAT JIMMY PAGE LOOKED COOLER PLAYING A GUITAR THAN SPACE ACE FREHLEY.!! ACE FREHLEY IS THE REASON I PICKED UP A GUITAR! THANKS FOR THE INSPIRATION ACE!
Ace's solos always serviced the songs. His playing was never about notes/second. Rather, melody and rhythm. And IMO, that's what a lead guitarist should do.
@Jacob Molyneux agreed. Angus is light years ahead of Ace, who is sloppy at best.
@@bipbipletucha haha but Ace is my guitar hero!!
@Bad Boys Boogie Ace has so much feeling you must be confusing him with tommy lmao
@Bad Boys Boogie fake Frehley
@Bad Boys Boogie yes sir that one
only person that under rated him was Paul.
Don't think I ever as a kid 40 years ago heard anyone say "gosh I wish I could play a power chord like Paul..."
Fuck paul, talent less hack.
No one praises rhythm guitarists like that. Most people can't even tell which sound is being generated by a rhythm guitarist. I admire both Ace and Paul but I guess you're implying that Paul lacks talent or got way less talent than Ace does. If anyone who likes rock n roll listened to his vocals back when he was young and didn't like it, it'd be worth meeting that person.
Nahiyan Alamgir Izzy Stradlin was credited
G. Lee GnR got a different style. KISS is more about distortion and overdriven sound. Izzy and Paul sounds pretty different. It's easier to tell which sound is coming from Izzy and thus he's more appreciated by the public.
Moreover, Izzy is JUST a rhythm guitarist so he gets all the attention for being one. Paul is a vocalist and song writer too. Very few people pay attention to his guitar. They are too busy with his vocals and songs.
Being over 50 and seeing many live shows of various artists, I will agree that Paul and Gene were frustrated so much by Ace's different personality that they never really gave him credit due for his contributions, but Paul is and was a very good front man in concert. He knows how to run a show and works a crowd like the professional he is. His voice is gone, as to be expected at his age, but he is a big part of why their live shows have always been entertaining.
Full disclosure: I have always felt they would not be the commercial success they are without having Ace in the original lineup.
His simple and choppy type solos is what made him great!
I love ACE FREHLEY, he's the most humblest guitar player. He's why I play guitar today.
His best solo was easily on the original Black Diamond.It was really dramatic and dark.Really set the atmosphere for that track.
Dudes awesome. ...old school playing. ...
In a way he was a standard 70's lead guitarist. But when KISS replaced him with guitarists who were technically superior, they lost something important in the process.
Michael Garcia man I love Bruce Kulick.....I know he doesn’t have Ace’s charisma but his work on Revenge is perfect.
Thank you for articulating exactly the thoughts I was trying to find words for.
THIS
Correct. Frehley also had the cool factor.
Cobo hall videos from '75 of nothin to lose and let me go rocknroll it's on display .
Bruce was my favorite Kiss lead guitarist after Ace
One of my favorite guitarists of all time. Ace made it look so easy.
ACE!!! My #1 guitar hero, learned more about real rock n roll from his playing than anyone else
Ace was the most accomplished musician in that group period!
I think Paul is tied. Paul was a little bit more gifted in songwriting and Ace was more gifted in Lead Work.
IMO
@@RockFan98Agree, Paul is more talented in the singing and songwriting department and lets not forget what keeps this world turning, he is more talented on the business side of things, otherwise kiss would have disintegrated a long time ago
Ace was the ONLY real musician in that group. And he wrote Cold Gin, which is just as good as anything Paul ever wrote
My favorite guitar player of all times ACE RULES !
Master of masters, amazing Ace Frehley.
Hands down the most underrated guitarist of his generation. Ace is the missing link between Jimmy Page & Eddie Van Halen.
yup
so is Michael Schenker and David Gilmour....Ace never gets his credit though.
billwun q
Missing dink.
Paul Rosenberg 😄😄😄
ACE IS A TRUE GUITAR GOD!!!!!!!👽👽👽👽👽👽
Live, fun, catchy, classic, and you couldn't duplicate those solos.
I love his tone and his playing and he fucken rocks. He knows what he’s doing. Wish I coulda seen him then. Slings that axe like its nuthin
Ace has a style. Like it or not, he has a vibe that's his own, even though he plays a lot of cliches. Rock guitarists used to have swagger before the music became the over processed soul-less sounds that we hear today from some artists. Kiss was never my favorite band, but Ace Frehley is the best they ever had to offer as far as musical talent. He even influenced Van Halen with his two handed tapping. Many kids in the 70's 80's and 90's took up the guitar influenced by Kiss including Garth Brooks. He has what all great guitarists have. He is humble and I respect that.
Thank you
It wasn't until about five months ago that I realized Ace has a style and sound that is hard to replicate. I love Tommy in the band, but he doesn't have the same "groove". Ace is a monster.
Strutter is what got me into KISS.
Seriously, who was playing this before Ace? How many guitars did this dude get sold? Holy shit.
Garth Brooks...come on dude. Jeez ace sucks but damn dont belittle him like that
These might be his best solos but they sure aren't the best versions.
I know some people may dismiss this but I’m alive today because of this man my childhood was terrible but on the screen there was Kiss ... Ace thankyou I just believed it would be better to have you in my life
I dont play guitar myself but man I wish I had his talent I love Ace so much , such a unique guitar player !
I know this is about Ace but I couldn't help but notice how heavy and thundering Peter's drumming is.
Are there more tech proficient players...absolutely a dime a dozen...but only one Ace!! You can only be an original once.
Love him right from the beginning. Philadelphia USA
In his day, nobody was better. He really is a living legend.
Van Halen? Brian May? Andrew Latimer? David Gilmour?
Great and very influential player . His bends were fantastic, whipping.
Ace may not be the best but he's the coolest and as a kid in the 70's seeing him on TV playing was mind blowing.
12 yrs old. In 76 medfor d oregon and miss ruled 👑
He did have a unique sound gotta give him that..
please explain how ace wasn't the best?
herbankidd because guys like Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Robert Johnson, BB, etc all existed. Ace is great. But he can’t touch the heavyweights
Hands down he is the best, to this day he is the only one that could make rockets shoot out of his guitar
I love ace because he literally doesn't know what any guitar move is called. He just shreds, which is how the guitar should be, nothing in-depth, just shredding.
i see all the comments bashing aces playing, and i understand that
but, isn't his phrasing on these solos just delicious, hes not at all flashy
but hes so tasty, its remarkable
especially since i don't think he actually knows how to play the guitar at all
He is an amazing guitarist and so underrated!
Hello, how are you doing? It is nice seeing you here.
I am 44, been a KISS fan my whole life. This is an AWESOME collage of the KING of the six string! Super job! I finally got to see the 1996 reunion tour in New Orleans. They tore the Superdome apart that night. I cried when the show was over, cause I knew that was the best night of my life. I wish I could meet Ace.
I was at that show,the Melvins opened for Kiss,and most of the audience were douchebags,they booed the Melvins
Ya it was a great reunion show!!The superdome used to have a lot of Great classic rock and metal shows!! WHO DAT!
now ur 53, granpa
Ace doesn’t have to try to be cool, he just IS cool.
Ace might have not been the greatest technical guitarist but in KISS he was the greatest and really couldn’t be replaced where you could really enjoy the real KISS experience. 🎸🎸🎸
Shock Me will always be my favorite! :D
The heart and Soul of KISS
Ace was always my Favorite member of the group growing up!
I feel, like the members of kiss were seen as more of models, but I feel like they all were a little bit underrated on how good they were with their instruments, especially ace
Ace was so much faster and tighter in the early 70s,he was untouchable back then in terms of creativity ...sadly,his paying on these reunion shows is nowhere near his past.Oh well still
Love Ace forever!
Yeah ya know, it`s really interesting seeing Ace, do his thing ... That being said, can`t help but notice, how much he was inspired by "Jimmy Page" .. Only difference is this .. Jimmy Page, makes Ace Frehley, look like a "Kindergarten Student"
jamminjoe44 Jimmy Page was an incompetant fumble fingers live. In the studio he was a genius - on stage - just noise and irrelevance
Walter Mirren nice job completely missing the point of Jimmy's playing. attitude > technical ability. watch the "The Rain Song" from The Song Remains The Same and tell me that's fumble fingers. some of the most intricate, beautiful playing of all time. get a clue kiddo.
don't forget those shows were produced like shit, lets thank Thayer for that.
GamezOf War That has to be the dumbest most ridiculous comment I’ve ever read, “Ace was so such faster and tighter in the 70’s.” Well guess what dip-shit, so was your mother! It’s called being young, see there’s this thing that happens to human beings as they age. They start getting a little slower and a bit loose and aren’t as perfect as they were in their younger years. You’ll see when it happens to you if it already hasn’t, but judging by your stupid comment it already has.
Just the right speed! love that style.
Ace Knows how to make a service to the music. Personality, style, energy, good feeling and groove!!!
Long live the legend!
The way he played so calm and confident
He can do what ever he wants
Wow, a r tompkins! Look how many people showed up ta call ya a dick!
That's how you know which guitarists changed things for people. I could care less how technically brilliant Ace was. When I caught a piece of his cape in 1980 at the Forum after he tore it up and threw it in the crowd, and saw his guitar fly off into the air, I wanted to do something magical on a stage just like that. When I heard him solo in Getaway, and that intro to Rock Bottom, I picked up a guitar and swore I'd sound like that someday.
I'm still playing and loving it today. I've been in bands and been looked at like I was doing magic on a stage. I'm teaching my daughter how to play and seeing her face when she does jangly eye watering loud strumming and I never get tired of it. That's what he did for me, and not that there were a lot of other guitarists who I loved listening to and still do to this day, when I drove by the Viper Room one day a few years ago and saw his name up, nothing had changed. It was still a show I had to be at. I will always love Ace for inspiring me and for all the great music he was a part of, so go suck on a lemon!
i started to play guitar in 1977 after seeing them in concert and when i
seen Ace do his solo and the guitar was blowing up and smoking he sat
it in a guitar stand there on stage and there i was all of 11 years old
front stage, that is when i knew i had to learn to jam and so i have,
thank you Mr. Frehley
I love watching and listening to guitar solos it’s so satisfying to see the way they play that guitar!
Ace and Peter made the band that is today or any year so no one will never replace them at all
Ace is the greatest influence I've had to play. Love that guy.
That strength in his vibrato was just a giving plus he just kicks it up a notch higher.
Ace the coolest guitar player!
Ace was realy one of the best guitarist
Me encanta como toca Ace Frehley un genio total !!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍
He is now my favorite exceeding page..he is the definining rock riff master ! Quadruplets and trills and thrills ..WHAT A EAR DEFINES THE NEWYORK SOUND
You should show these solos when Ace was in his prime. The 70”s Space Ace !!!
Ace is and always has been one of my heroes.
Nobody ever talks about that makeup that they had to wear and do all days and nights, constantly, and what that must do to the skin. Dedication right there.
Prostitutes do it !
I am 48, I play guitar since I was 12, and that was because of Ace (who I listened since I was 8 because of my big brother)
This is a good example of a bunch of his best solos, but he is not in his best moment as a performer here. I encourage everyone to listen to "Alive!" and "Aive II" to really understand the great rock and roll guitarist Ace is....
Is important to understand not aonly that he is playing the solos, but he COMPOSED this great music...
there's no one better than Ace Frehley, I utterly adore him, best ever
The thing about KISS, was the live show....vids do it no justice at all. They were so damn loud live that you couldn't help but get sucked in. I was never a KISS fan but a friend made me go to an ACE show and it was awesome.
GOD.
ACE FREHLEY IS GOD
Ace is the reason I started playing in 1977. Still playing.
For Christmas I got the kiss alive album when I was 12 and just come out… it was life-changing for a 12 year old back in the mid-70s.. it’s the reason I play the guitar now.. it’s the reason the whole neighborhood got guitars all of my Friends..probably 15 of us. We were all pretty close to the same age got us all into music… and till this day, whenever I talk to any of my old friends, music comes up in the conversation and some form or another
my favourite Ace solo is on Speeding Back To My Baby
vinnie vincent...the Ankh Warrior!
He's always been a favorite of mine. Not enough credit given to him.
Ace frehley and angus young inspired me to even try a guitar! love you guys.
Love Ace!
He made me want to learn how to play.
Thanks Ace!
I love him so much
Early Ace is the reason he is a rock legend! He had soul!
Ace's playing just has so much character to it in my opinion. One of my favorite guitarists for sure
Ace and paul have always been my guitar gods. Theyve always been massive inspiration to me
Ace es mi Heroe.
I love Frehley....
Kiss.
Love ace at 80 he played natural and full energy with original kiss sound. He was so handsome too lol.
The blues guitar eliveted with pure individuality and showmanship, Space Ace 4 ewer!!
Ace is so damn creative. He picked up a guitar and explored. And never stopped. It’s not merely music; it’s a Ride.