GUITARIST ACE FREHLEY HAD AN ALLERGIC REACTION TO KISS FACE PAINT AND THOUGHT HE WAS “BLIND”
Ace Frehley says he once feared that he had gone blind when he suffered an allergic reaction to his famous KISS face paint.
The guitarist recalls a time in a Paris hotel room where he and a model friend downed four bottles of champagne after a show.
Frehley tells Loudwire: “I was in Paris, and I bumped into a model, a fashion model that I knew from New York. She was doing a photo shoot there. We ended up getting drunk on about four bottles of champagne, and I ended up passing out in the bed with my makeup on after the show. When I woke up, I had an allergic reaction from not taking the silver off, because it’s ground up metal. My eyes were swollen shut. I was blind.”
The band’s manager called for medical help, but Frehley genuinely feared he had lost his sight. He adds: “They rushed a doctor over, and they shot me up with, like, Prednisone, an anti-inflammatory that took it down. But for a minute there, I thought I was blind. I didn’t know what had happened. It was insane.”
In the rest of the interview below, the guitarist discusses his childhood and other musical projects.
Ace Frehley has a new album titled, Space Invader which will be released on June 24th through eOne Music.
additional source: classicrockmagazine.com
Slow day in the news department …
“Rob”……you really are lower than a pregnant ant….Now come back with something brah……Joe in The Cuse
Ummm, so why did you waste your precious time reading the story and commenting on it??
Dana from here
Oh I can answer that for “Rob”…….because “Rob” along with a few other meatheads here are jealous of Eddie. They wish they could have put in the ball busting work like Ed did but just were a bunch of lazy meatheads that decided to work @ McDonald’s. So after their shift they can let out their frustration and then they complain why their posts are pulled??? I had a vision and the passion of playing pro football….achieved. I also have a passion for metal/Rock. You see that is where I need Eddie. I appreciate the efforts of people in any industry. Don’t be a hater or don’t be jealous of someone’s success. Be thankful…….Joe in The Cuse
Go Orange
Actually Seattle…92-95, and I’m very unique…not in YOUR “douchbag” way….lols. Now go back home, mommy has dinner waiting for you, and yes KISS Theme Park, you can bring Ken & Barbie with you….lmao
DR…I played college ball @ Penn State…..but I do go to many Syracuse Football/Basketball games. Basketball games up here are insane, 30,000 strong on average….a lot of fun. And I want to apologize to Kiss Theme Park for my last post….wasn’t cool. Joe in The Cuse.
Sorry Dana I read the story and realized I heard it years ago.no big deal just making a comment. I spend my precious time as you say listening to trunk and reading this web site. I’ve been listening to him since the DHA Days. Don’t get so offended ….I didn’t mean to hurt your feelings 🙁 Sheesh!
Rob,
I wasn’t offended, but sometimes I just get tired of all the complaints and armchair reporters on here. It seems it is easier for people criticize than to make constructive comments. However, I thank you for your support.
Dana 🙂
He’s right! I heard that story 20 years ago
So? Maybe some of the newer fans haven’t heard it yet?
Why don’t you guys all head over to Blabbermouth, Metal Hammer and Classic Rock and complain there as well because they are all running this story too.
Some people really aren’t happy unless they are complaining or nitpicking like a bunch of hens.
Dana from ET.com 🙂
Ok Dana point taken…didn’t mean to offended. I actually like this site so I will choose what I say more wisely…sorry
John,
Thank you for your future consideration, it is most appreciated.
Dana 🙂
I guess so…they posted something about manowar..lol
Tommy Thayer wears Ace’s face paint. Fake Ace guy.
I thought that was ace….
I love Ace’s stories.
Gene then charged him $1.35 for tissues to wipe off the silver makeup when he awoke…….
They couldn’t play an Ace song for the intro????