Hot off the heels of the monster debut of Space Invader Ace Frehley has announced his touring lineup for the first leg of tour dates, his first U.S. shows in four years, which will be announced next week.
Frehley says, “I can’t wait to hit the road again with this new lineup. I’ll be performing Ace classics as well as songs off my new CD Space Invader for the enjoyment of the fans. Let There Be Rock!”
The 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee has tapped none other than Richie Scarlet, who rode shotgun performing rhythm guitar and vocal duties on Ace’s Trouble Walking album from 1989, and will do so again on stage. Ritchie toured with Ace in 1984 and 1985 and periodically from 1989 through 1995 and was also known for touring with Sebastian Bach.
On bass and vocals Chris Wyse from Queens, N.Y. will man the post. Previously recording with Ozzy Osbourne and playing on Mick Jagger’s 2001 solo album, Chris is well known as the bass player from The Cult since 2006. Chris can also be heard on Frehley’s new release, Space Invader on select tracks. He also covers bass duties in his current band, Owl.
Finally, Scot Coogan will be behind the drum kit for Frehley’s upcoming tour. An Ace Frehley touring band veteran in his own right, Scott was also a member of Nikki Sixx’s Brides of Destruction recording and touring band in 2004 and Lita Ford’s touring drummer in 2012.
Ace Frehley recently made history with his new album, which debuted at #9 on the Top 200 Chart in its week of release. The LP scored the highest charting position of ANY Kiss solo album ever, and marks Frehley’s first return to the Top 10 since KISS’ 1998 Pyscho Circus reunion album. Internationally, Space Invader has debuted #1 on the Independent Chart and #16 on the Top 200 Chart in Canada, Top 40 in Switzerland and Sweden, and hit a historic benchmark for the first time ever as a solo artist in Germany.
Space Invader, Frehley’s first studio album in five years, has also received praise from critics. Rolling Stone wrote, “Gene Simmons has claimed Ace Frehley doesn’t deserve to wear KISS’ Kabuki clown paint, but the former Spaceman’s first solo LP in five years says otherwise,” while the Associated Press hailed, “…the original KISS lead guitarist has recorded his best solo album since his groundbreaking self-titled album in 1978.” Paste also confirmed, “Space Invader is a good rock album, and it’s an even better guitar record.”
Frehley stopped by The Tonight Show prior to his album release to sit in with legendary house band The Roots to perform his classic hit New York Groove. Watch it here.
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I would Rather see him with Todd Howarth than Scarlet, I’ve seen him with both and when he was with Scarlet they were sloppy and stoned. Could be a nightmare depending on Scarlet’s sobriety at the moment. Howarth offers more vocal range and better showmanship IMO.
Ace insists on his band to be sober these days so that will not be an issue
Hope your right…..fingers crossed.
I’d much rather see Todd Howarth too and maybe get to hear some Frehley’s Comet material as well. In any case, this is going to be awesome!
I agree, there should be a Frehley’s Comet reunion…there would be less filler on Ace’s records today if Tod had some songs on there. Of all Ace’s post-KISS records, those 2 Frehley’s Comet were his best I think.
“monster” debut….priceless
Can’t wait Ace!! I’m not a fan of Richie tho. I really liked the Anomaly lineup. I liked the look of the younger guys up there with the legend. In 08″ I saw that lineup at Voodoo Harrah’s Casino and they were amazing!! I hope Richie has his life cleaned up now. I saw him with Ace way back in “94 at The Lonestar in Westport in KC. Ace was real sick, the sound guy did a horrible job and Richie looked way spaced out that night.
I seen them around the same time and Ace and Scarlet showed real late to the show people were ready to leave and then when they did show up it was clear that they were either drunk or stoned. I think it was the loudest show i ever seen though.
Sayreville here you go. Scranton, here you go.
And for you Lee…
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Awesome news on Ace!! I really hope he comes near the Indy market, would love to go and see him. Really enjoying the new album, and would love to hear some of it live!! Growing up, Ace was my favorite guitar player, but I have never had the opportunity to see him solo. Come to Indy Ace!!