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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I almost half expect a fist fight when KISS are inducted this week. GEEZE!! Lighten up Gene and Paul. Makeup (pun intended) already!! Be nice and do it FOR the fans like you always say Gene!! What do you think Eddie? Sad to see all this $h%& talking going on as my favorite band of all time is FINALLY getting the accolades they deserve and worked so hard for. What a shame. 🙁
If it wasn’t for Eddie Trunk, we wouldn’t have up to the minute info about Ace, and Peter as well. Very grateful for that! If we ever want to be updated on Gene and Paul, all we have to do is sniff around until we reach the nearest landfill…
Its just a shame the greatest live band of all time will not be performing.Pumped to see kiss in holmdel july 25 and in ac august 2nd i no its not the original kiss paul and gene and eric and tommy do a hell of a show.Looking forward for some new solo ace and going to all ace shows in ny nj area went to 4 ace shows in a week back in the anomoly tour.Expect him to announce nyc,ac,asbury park soon i would say a fall tour just a guesse.
I couldn’t disagree more with Eddie’s views on the members of KISS. Peter Criss was NEVER a good drummer for KISS. Listen to those records… boom, boom, chick, boom, boom, chick! In his book he states that he can’t figure out why his solo albums never sold. It’s because he sucks! He is without a doubt the luckiest man to ever have a music career let alone be in the RnR HOF. Every page of his book is a chance for him to blame anyone he can think of blaming. Everyone but himself. He is a loser. Ace… I’ve got nothing bad to say about Ace. He’s a fun loving guy who takes blame for his mistakes and soldiers on. Sometimes he falls off the wagon but it’s his life to live. Paul, Gene. Eric and Tommy… those guys have kept the name KISS alive all these years and deserve to make money and wear that make-up. If Peter and Ace were that stupid to sign away the rights to those images then that is their own fault. When the reunion tour was on the table in 1996 Gene and Paul would have let them have 25% + the rights to the images but those 2 dummies were too scared to hold there ground.
Peter Criss may be the worst drummer in such a high profile band. Dave Holland was pretty awful, too…but he didn’t get the spotlight.
No Pat, I think your opinion sucks. You’re the only one here who loves eric and tommy in makeup. Peters drumming was fine, what do you expect? Neal Pert??? Its Kiss for gods sake, lighten up, now go see if your mom is done making your sandwich, dont forget to have her cut the crust off!
It’s Peart dummy and Peter is a fucking idiot!!!! So ballsy in his book with everyone but Gene and Paul. Whaa Whaa Whaa. Go listen to some solo Peter and let me know how that works out for you.
Why can’t anyone grasp that Peter’s solo work is NOT hard rock and never was? Why should he not be able to express himself with the music HE wants to make (if we like it or not) when he does SOLO music? Isn’t that the point of SOLO? Nobody said you needed to buy it. I read Peter’s book and he points a finger at himself as much as anyone..but nobody wants to see that either. Can’t understand the agenda against a guy that is 68 and pretty happy somewhat retired…
C’mon Eddie…Peter’s been his own worst enemy and even though he may point the finger at himself, it always ends up being pointed in the other direction when the story is over.
In Paul’s book he seemed very happy when Peter came back for the reunion tour and very angry and hurt when he turned on him. Said he was thrilled to see Peter work so hard and very sad when he stopped going to dinners with him and hanging with the guys.
One thing that occurred to me after reading all the books is that Peter really seemed to be the poison in the band…and that clearly affected Ace. In fact Ace seemed happier in Kiss when Peter wasn’t around. When both the Eric’s joined it appeared Ace was a different person. Paul pretty much states that in his book. I really don’t think based on all the books that Paul or Gene, especially Paul ever wanted Ace to quit. Paul essentially begged him to stay several times.
They were planning on doing the KISS Aerosmith tour with Ace. No one could find him and the Aerosmith guys wanted at least 3 original members. Peter and Ace could have finished it with KISS but, they blew again. I would have killed for a gig like that as I’m sure Tommy and Eric are having a ball. Peter comes across as a super nice guy but the public didn’t know him. I’m glad Ace is sober. Gene and Paul both say, When Ace is sober he’s a lovable guy. After reading all four books it’s easy to understand, some people aren’t team players.
Pat are you a Drummer? I am and Peter Criss was a Good Strong Drummer but, never Ever did he say he was a Rock Drummer. His back ground was R&B and Swing both are a very different style of playing than Rock. Eric Carr was a Good Rock Drummer and Eric Singer is a Great Rock Drummer but neither could play Peter’s parts because they Weren’t schooled in R&B or Swing. A lot of people think because a drummer can play fast or play double kick that They are automatically Great Drummers believe me they’re Not! Listen to Charlie Watts or Phil Rudd They are both Solid and Drive the Beat Without Over Killing it. Just so you Know I’m 46 and I started playing on a Small drum I was given when I was 2, I’ve played in Marching Band and Concert Band in High School and Played in Bar Bands up to 2002; So I kind of Know what I’m Talking About.
Pete’s drumming on the first 3 albums was rudimentary at best…it worked, and that’s really all that matters. I enjoyed it. I also think he played above his capabilities a few times as well…high points, like parts of Destroyer and Larger than Life. And he influenced alot of guys to start playing but he’s in no way in the same league as many of the drummers of that era. And I can see where the bands growth was limited as well.
It was great listening to you and Ace last nite. Ace sounded like he didnt have a care in the world and was truly happy! You could tell he is honored to be inducted and in the hall with his idols. It takes a bigger man to walk away from negativity than keep throwing out insults. Ace lived the wild rock n roll life style and has taken responsibility for it. On the other hand Paul seems to be mr. Perfect. After all of this mudslinging I cant stand him. I dont care how hard hes worked, how much he cares about kiss or what he plans for kiss in the future. Its one thing to talk about the arguements and fights youve had with past band members but to try and rewrite history, show total disrespect for the 2 guys who had the same passion and vision in the beginning to help create KISS and take the credit for everything is classless! Ace and Peter have totally accepted and taken responsibility for their addictions. You have pushed alot of diehard fans away! It matters to most of us who is behind the makeup. To believe otherwise is dilusional.
Thank you Eddie for allowing Ace and Peter to share their feelings with the fans! Cant wait for you new album Ace and I hope you can come near Cincinnati, we miss ya!