In a new interview with Guitar World (as transcribed by Blabbermouth), KISS main men Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons said that they’re willing to entertain the idea of being joined on stage, for the band’s final world tour, briefly by guitarist Ace Frehley and drummer Peter Criss. But, as Simmons put it, “they’re never going to be in KISS again.”
“Ace and Peter have gotten three chances,” he continued. “They were in and out of the band — fired — three times. For drugs, alcohol, bad behavior, being unprofessional… So the short answer… is we’d love to have Ace and Peter join us here and there. And if they don’t, it’s not going to be because of us.”
He added, “Would we welcome Ace or Peter to jump up onstage for a song or two? Of course. Could we depend on either Ace of Peter to do a full set night after night? Not on your f—ing life.”
So in response to those comments, guitarist Ace Frehley posted the following message on his Facebook page:
“…Gene, your memory is really incorrect!…I was NEVER FIRED from KISS, I quit twice (not 3-times) of my own free will, because you and Paul are control freaks, untrustworthy and were too difficult to work with!
…Your slanderous remarks about my bad habits over the years has cost me millions of dollars and now that I’m over 12-years sober you’re still saying I can’t be trusted to play a whole nights show! Well that’s exactly what I’ve been doing for the last 12-years with different configurations of “The Ace Frehley Band” to you and Paul’s dismay!
…I’m also the most successful solo artist to come out of the original KISS lineup , and proud of it!…You and Paul have tried to derail my solo career multiple times over the years unsuccessfully.
…I’ve tried to be nice and friendly by inviting you and Paul to perform on my past albums for eOne Music, give each of you guys one of my prized Gibson Les Paul 59’ models, but today’s comments have made me realize you’re just an a–hole and a sex addict who’s being sued by multiple Women, and you’re just trying to sweep it all under the carpet!
…The icing on the cake was when you groped my wife and propositioned her in Los Angeles at the Capitol Records building behind my back, when I was trying to help you out at one of your “Vault Experiences” which I only found out about several weeks later…she was planning on pursuing a suit against you, but I told her to call it off!!!
…Well now the gloves are off after your terrible comments today and I’m thinking that this really may be “The End Of The Road Tour” for you guys!!!
….Without a complete and heartfelt apology, an offer to give me my old job back, and removing Tommy from the Throne that I created… THE S–T WILL HIT THE FAN AND THEY’LL BE NO STOPPING IT-IT’S ON!!!”
additional source: consequenceofsound.net
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Go Ace – eff Gene and Paul!!!!
I love this response.
If Ace is so angry at Gene (and Paul), why is he still asking for his old job back?!? And how exactly does he think THAT will work out?
Dangggg. Ace is gangsta!
It never seems to end with these guys – why does gene always have to push buttons for no good reason- say they would be open to having both him & Pete appear for some songs then follow it up with his patented BS about why Ace and Pete will never be in kiss blah blah blah – why sh____t talk ace right now when your about to lip sync your way through your last tour ??? does he think no one will call them out on this??? having Ace and Pete perform even a couple of songs on select dates would have been a godsend for kiss , now that will probably not happen… and if he groped his wife Jesus Christ , that is just pure and simple scum bag behavior- unless I hear something different Ace has every right to be pissed off and every right to defend himself against Genes’ stupid nonsensical remarks – ……. I honestly thought that Ace and gene had really cemented their friendship recently with all the playing and appearances’ they did together, songwriting , Ace using genes band etc…. you cant be any more stupid if you tried- thank god Paul does not seem to be involved in this – so sad grown men in their 60’s still behave this way…..
I agree with Ace and he is right about everything he said, but I can’t help but wonder how he feels now about firing his band and taking Gene’s band out on the road with him. Hey Ace, “What’s On Your Mind?”
Doug R. great point! I think right about now Ace probably feels like sh__t about firing his band because he got played by Gene- and if it were me I’d call Ritchie Scarlett asap and fix it –