Scot Coogan, Ace Frehley‘s longest-running solo-band drummer and lead vocalist since 2006, has issued the following statement regarding his recent public silence and his intentions moving forward:
“I have remained silent intentionally—to give my crew, management, and most importantly Ace’s family the time and respect they deserve to grieve without noise, speculation, or opportunism.
I personally feel it is far too soon to perform Ace’s music, and I have absolutely no interest in profiting from his name, likeness, or legacy.
Working with Ace since 2006 was one of the greatest honors of my life. We shared the stage on countless tours and collaborated on multiple recordings, but our connection went much deeper than music. Ace walked my wife down the aisle and stood beside me as my best man. He wasn’t just someone I worked with – he was family.
And because he was family, I will always protect and honor his legacy. Any money that comes to me connected to Ace’s name, music, or likeness will be donated to an animal charity in his honor.
In the meantime, I’ve continued working—recording in Los Angeles, performing with my Led Zeppelin tribute project, and focusing on building my own music and identity.
When the time comes to honor Ace’s contributions to rock and roll, it will not be rushed, and it will not be exploited. It will be done the only way that matters—with dignity, respect, and real love.” — Scot Coogan
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Scot Coogan is a class act all the way! My husband and I had the pleasure of meeting him last summer, super friendly, polite, even signed our 10,000 Volts drumhead! Excellent drummer as well! God bless you, Scot, and of course the Spaceman – Ace Frehley!
~ Forgot to add, bassist Ryan Cook handed me a guitar pick as well! Everyone in Ace’s band was so awesome! My husband (Ken) and I really enjoyed the concert at the Sandler Center in Virginia Beach, but the highlight of the night was definitely getting to meet Coogan!