Farewell Spaceman

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley is dead at 74 after complications from a fall. I’ll share the obligatory family statement below:

“We are completely devastated and heartbroken. In his last moments, we were fortunate enough to have been able to surround him with loving, caring, peaceful words, thoughts, prayers and intentions as he left this earth. We cherish all of his finest memories, his laughter, and celebrate his strengths and kindness that he bestowed upon others. The magnitude of his passing is of epic proportions, and beyond comprehension. Reflecting on all of his incredible life achievements, Ace’s memory will continue to live on forever!"

In all, Ace was on 10 KISS albums - and was the Spaceman (no ill will toward Tommy Thayer intended).

There isn’t anything I can write here that is better than all the fan comments and musician accolades that are pouring in from around the world.

The photo and post from Paul Stanley below are wonderful and say it all. Paul writes:

“I remember 1974 being in my room at the Hyatt on Sunset in LA and I heard someone playing deep and fiery guitar in the room next door. I thought “Boy, I wish THAT guy was in the band!” I looked over the balcony… He was. It was Ace. This is my favorite photo of us…”