Had a great hang with Ace Frehley tonight on the SiriusXM show. Ace was in great spirits and said all the Kiss drama would not take down his fun finally going into the HOF this Thursday. I’m sure the audio will be everywhere on Youtube and elsewhere soon if not already. It will also be on the SiriusXM On Demand app likely by tomorrow. A few highlights:
*His new album Space Invader will be released June 24th. He did record a cover of Steve Miller’s “The Joker” as one of the tracks. He will also assemble a new live band to tour behind it.
*He still wishes there would have been a performance for the HOF, wanted to play with another band, but HOF would not allow. Joked he might do a solo “NY Groove” during his speech. He has no plans of wearing a Kiss costume or makeup.
*The individual speeches have been cut from 3 minutes each to 2. He and Peter speak between Gene and Paul who start and finish in the speaking order. Said he likely would not use a teleprompter and just go for it.
*Said the recent anti semetic claim by Paul is absurd and noted his fiance is Jewish. Was aware of recent photos of Paul himself in Nazi regalia and said he can’t figure out what’s going on with Paul these days.
*Did not rule out jumping up and joining in the all star jam at the end of the night but wasn’t sure.
*Said he can’t speak on other members not being inducted into the HOF with Kiss since he has nothing to do with the decision and there are precedents for both scenarios.
Ace answered everything that was thrown at him including a ton of calls for the listeners. I will be sitting with him and Peter at their tables for the big night Thursday and will provide info as I it happens when I can via Twitter @EddieTrunk More soon no doubt. Appreciate him coming in. He really was in a great mood and committed to having a fun week in NYC and not letting all the sniping dim this event as you will hear in the audio.
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1 more thing mr.perfect-(paul Stanley) we don’t care about what they did (ace & peter) we only care about what they do now, they’re clean & sober, healthy & happy, so why can’t you be happy for them? it’s almost like from your comments lately it bothers you or something that they’re doing so well right now, it seems like you really don’t want them to be clean, sober, healthy & happy, maybe I’m wrong but that’s the way it sounds to most people right now. fuck the past already, let all the bad shit go & just remember the good stuff, the good times, I’m sure there were a lot of them. we’re SICK & TIRED of the back and forth insults & shit, mainly from you & gene, it sure would be nice to hear you & gene say something nice, good for a change about ace & peter.
Ace and Peter are clean, sober, healthy and sucking.
typical response from a brainless idiot, get off this website & go somewhere else, try paul & gene ass-kissers.com!
Peter is 68 I believe.. im sure his play has decayed a bit….no different than an athlete at the end of their prime….or a lead singer ( you listening paul?)…at least peter knew when to hang it up…father time is undefeated…
I subscribe to an english mag called Classic Rock. This months featurehas KISS on the cover. It also offers a ‘collectors edition’ set which includes Singer and Thayer on their own cover (in full cat-man and space-man makeup). That made me laugh and cringe at the same time.
Betcha that issue with Copycat and Tommy on the cover sold millions and millions
What’s the bet?
I own ace,peter & gene’s books,But I can’t bring myself to read or own pauls. Too much bitchiness going on. I suppose Ace’s alternate title to his new album could’ve been-And Gene and Paul Bitched.
Yep, I cancelled my order for Paul’s book before they could ship it to me. Like you said, way too much BS. Paul, be grateful for Ace and Peter. 50% of an original band ain’t the original band, and THAT is the band that is being inducted. You lost a sale from me Paul.
If you read Peter’s book then you should read Paul’s because Peter’s book fucking sucks. He is the biggest fucking crybaby in the world. Yep he’s the Catman because he is such a fucking pussy.
Well, that was mature. How old are you 12? Lame comment.
I wish I was 12! Are you a Peter Criss fan because he is the worst drummer to ever occupy that position in KISS. I am happy to be able to go and hear the classic songs played perfectly by the guys who wrote and sang them. If “Dirty Livin'” “Hooligan” and any of Peter’s solo work is absolutely unlistenable. He played on 6 great albums and then his career ended in 1978.
Yes, but Peter Criss is 100 times more iconic than any other rock drummer other than Ringo. This goes beyond music, you know. This is Kiss we are talking about, not Manfred Mann.
After reading Peter’s book, It became obvious that no one can bitch like Peter. I’ve read all four books and those 4 guys don’t belong in the same band. The magic is gone.
@ Joe…you really think Peter is more iconic than Bonham, Peart, Moon, Baker etc… These guys not only had the “name” but the chops…all wrote the book on rock drumming. Their influence and status is without question and while I loved Peter, he’s in no way, in any shape or form on their level.
It actually goes into less detail than any of the others books. When he does go into detail it’s sparse. It’s basically a snapshot of Paul’s life which IMO bordered on reclusiveness due to his own insecurities from his childhood.
What I got from the book was the band Kiss, was really all he’s ever had until his first son which changed his life. I’ve now read all the books, and while all members wanted different things, at the heart of what Paul wanted was just to be in a functioning band where everyone carried their load.
Paul’s book is honest and by far the best of the four books,his was the best of the four solo album, best of the kiss singers, songwriters, best focus on putting Kiss first for 40 yrs. I’m a lifelong Kiss fan that hated the fact that two of its members had to constantly be babysitted and conjured into doing every little thing . Peter criss is nothing more than a whiny bitch, Ace is a great talent and gets credit all the time From Gene and Paul for being a crucial part of Kiss sound but he was also difficult and hard to dealwitg. Kiss is soooo much stronger and better today with eric and Tommy. I was there from the beginning and many many fans are thrilled with the current band. They contribute so much to making Kiss the beat band in the World!!!! The two main members of Kiss have always been Gene and Paul. And Paul is the heart and soul of Kiss. He always has been always will. The others have said their piece now its Paul’s turn. I want to celebrate 40,yes of Gene and Paul!!
Soooooooooooo much drama around Kiss (especially Paul Stanley’s interviews and press leading up to it) for this well deserved hall of fame induction. It has taken the fun out of it quite honestly and that’s unfortunate and unnecessary . I just want this to pass…….