GUITAR LEGEND ACE FREHLEY TO SIT IN WITH THE ROOTS ON THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 12TH
Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame inductee and former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley will perform on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon next Tuesday, August 12th, 2014, sitting in with The Roots for the show’s entirety.
Additionally, a one time only in-store appearance and signing at the Best Buy in Union Square, NYC will take place Tuesday August 19th at 6PM. Fans will be able to get their own copy of Space Invader signed by the space man himself.
Space Invader track listing:
1. Space Invader
2. Gimme A Feelin’
3. I Wanna Hold You
4. Change
5. Toys
6. Immortal Pleasures
7. Inside The Vortex
8. What Every Girl Wants
9. Past The Milky Way
10. Reckless
11. The Joker
12. Starship
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With all the ups n down ppl do have in life lets just let the guy do what he does best. I personally think of him the same as back n the day . I know all the ole stories of drugs n drinking but no one was complaining when according to some folks he was at his best. I know we didn’t have smart phones internet and all that and Im sure there was a lot of problems within the bands circle with the drinking but sounds like most of them were all doing it with a few exception of the likes of gene n paul . But I dont recall in none of my books or mags paul n gene ranting like they been doing in recent history. I wonder why that is… if one think as a fan since 1977 of the band that I have learned is that dont believe everything you hear n read besides most of it is either a lie or contradiction of something else one said.kiss today is more about the importance of being a brand then importance of being a band that is clearly a fact when you think about their idea of kiss continuing without no original member. This is about as quacked an idea as one could have. If u told me 35 yrs ago they would be evolving into a tribute of them selves I would have put down the needle on the last vinyl kiss love gun by the four and would have closed the book ..
Right joe they talk about the fans, doing it for the fans but what fan would want to continue listening to a cover band being a. Brand dosn’t show u care for your fans I rather they be civil and must go out with dignity than linger on painfully
Interesting to say the least…I’m not sure he will be catering to the Roots style of play as it would seem odd so they may lean more towards Aces playing that night. Every album by Ace I’ve looked forward to, but then I’m let down. I thought Anomoly was ok, but overall not a good album, just had some decent songs, but it’s good to hear any new music Kiss related. In my opinion, every album he’s done since Kiss and including his ’78 LP had a few good songs, but a good album they are not. I think Ace is better in a band with a few songs of his, but without having to carry the entire load and that’s why he has a lot of duds on each album…and honestly, PLEASE ACE NO MORE SONGS ABOUT SPACE!! it’s so cliche and three of the songs have a space theme…it smells of Ace trying to hard to remind us that he’s the original Spaceman…But I go into every album by Kiss or Ex-Kiss members with an open mind, so hopefully Ace brings it…
I don’t think Ace has ever been able to deliver a full albums worth of good to great songs. Even the 78 album had a lot of weak spots, but was the best IMO, although I liked The Demon’s as we’ll. in his heyday with KISS though some of the songs he brought to the table were some of the best on whatever album it was. Hardly anyone ever talks about Rocket Ride. That was one of his best and should’ve been on a real release and not filler on Alive II. Into the Void was the best on PS. Dark Light, 2000 Man, Save Your Love. What the hell, I’ll even give Torpedo Girl a nod for the ill-fated Unmasked album. Rip it Out was the best on his solo album. Why New York Groove got all the love, I’ll never understand.
Very true DR…I wish he would play some of those older songs if he tours…all of those you mentioned are not only great Ace songs, but helped some of those albums when some of the Paul and Gene stuff was a little weak. I agree also about NY Groove…not nearly the best on the album, but lots of airplay…the entire “backside” of Alive II is killer, along with Rocket Ride…one of my faves from Ace is Hard Times from Dynasty…
I agree with George as well, if “Rocket Ride” was on Love Gun, Ace’s solo album, or even Dynasty, it wouldn’t get overlooked, but because it was on Alive II, it was. Shouldn’t have been overlooked, it shouldn’t have mattered, but obviously it did. April 15th, 1978, Rocket Ride hit #40 on Billboard’s hot 100, the next week it hit #39, and then it disappeared. If it came out a year earlier or a year later than when it did, no doubt in my mind that song would have went a lot higher up on the charts, never would have been overlooked, and I’m sure Rocket Ride would’ve eventually been played live, like it should have been! 🙂
I liked “save your love” the best on Dynasty, especially the guitar solo.
DR…..none of the 4 have been able to deliver full albums of good music….shit Sonic Boom & Monster are clear examples of that. Okay albums but nothing really to re-listen over & over too. As a band….with 4 talented guys Tommy, Gene, Paul & Eric I was expecting ALOT more than what we received…..Ace is basically by himself & he is doing a decent job…..Joe in The Cuse
That’s a very good point Joe about all 4 not delivering a full albums worth. Hadn’t thought of it that way. George I agree with Hard Times as well. I overlooked that one. My other fav from side 4 of Alive II is All American Man. That was another track that should’ve been on a regular release. Good chat Gents.
All American Man, Larger thanLife….that entire album side is mostly known by hardcore fans…had a long drive the other day and was listening to lots of Kiss…put that backside on and start to finish it was freakin awesome…BTW, I heard Ace is doing 7 songs with the Roots and they are all Ace Kiss songs…some of it will not be televised but will be on internet for viewing…kind of like when Kiss recently did Letterman…
DR thank you brother. You’re a good man….as I’m sure Mike B is……Joe in The Cuse
Actually, Aerosmith’s last album was “okay”. Ozzy’s last three albums have been “okay”. Godsmack has been great so far, although so far IV is my favorite from them. Just received 1000hp the other day, but have not had a chance to listen. Sonic Boom is very good. I give it a 4.5 out of 5. I give Monster a 5. I love each of the bands I mentioned, but am not afraid to admit something is good. If it’s not, I admit it even if I love the band. I guess it boils down to personal taste–and an objective opinion.
Mike B you’re spot on with “personal taste” . I wasn’t floored by Sonic Boom & Monster. But They weren’t bad either. Personally I feel Paul & Gene will never get that magic back from the original 4 that they have been desperately trying for over the last decade. Stop making sub-par albums & just tour & play the classics….just MO……Joe in The Cuse
DR, I agree with you 100% about “Rocket Ride”, I’ve said it a million times before, how/why this song was never played live is way beyond me! I love “Shock Me”, everything from Ace’s solo album, the 3 songs Ace did from Dynasty & Unmasked, but nothing IMO, not even Shock Me, comes close to Rocket Ride, Ace’s best song! IMO 🙂
“Cold Gin”, “Parasite”, “Strange Ways”, all 3 songs written by Ace, I’ve always wondered how those songs would be if Ace actually sang them. And IMO they’re also 3 of the heaviest songs Kiss ever did, Especially Parasite & Strange Ways. 😉
BTW Doug, glad to see you finally capitalized the D in Doug R. It makes you look more distinguished. I did what George did a few weeks back and had a long road trip and converted more CD’s onto my Ipad for the trip, and finally put Alive II on it and included the 5 studio tracks which I admit I hadn’t listened to for a few years. I fell in love with them all over again, especially Rocket Ride. That song had balls and all four sound good on it. To your point Doug, I’ve wondered about earlier songs that Ace penned for the band but didn’t want to sing. I haven’t seen Ace live in years and always wondered if he might do some of those songs on his show. Would be a cool experience for the fans to hear him do Cold Gin or especially Parasite. BTW how good could Hotter Than Hell have been if it had been produced better. A ton of great songs on that album.
Once again DR , we’re totally on the same page. Hotter Than Hell was produced by Kenny Kerner and Richie Wise, same guys who produced the first Kiss album which sounds great, and yet Hotter, not so much. It really sucks because I agree, most of the songs on that album are really great. Too bad Bob Ezrin or Eddie Kramer weren’t available at the time Hotter was recorded. So many could have, would have should haves, I wonder if legally Ace can re-record the songs he wrote early on in Kiss, just to hear how they would sound with him singing them. Well, that might not be fair because just like all of heroes, their voices aren’t what they used to be. Well, except maybe for Hagar & Halford, because to me, they still sound “almost” as good as they did 30+ years ago! Have a good one. 🙂
…..1 more thing, Draw The Line/Aerosmith, another album with some really great songs on it, but wasn’t produced very well at all. Such a shame, because just like HTH, we’ll never really know just how good it could have been.
Looking forward to the new Ace, love Sonic Boom & Monster. Seeing KISS in two weeks – psyched!
Ace is playing better than ever for those of u saying he’s just a shell of his former self. I play guitar and should know. Some of u guys on here I don’t think u have a clue. He was at his all time low prolly around 94″ as far as playing. I saw him in KC at The Lonestar in Westport. He was horrible and sick that night. Sound guy did a terrible job. He was pretty sloppy in a lot if the reunion tour. But since he got sober he plays much better. Even when Ace hasn’t been in top form he still always got by with great stage presence and playing with feeling. Those of you that play guitar know what I’m talking about. I’m so proud of Ace. His new album is good from what I understand. I do wish he and Peter would do a record together with Eddie Kramer. Man Peter on lead vocals and Ace some vocals? Wow that would sell. I don’t think Ace and Peter understand how many die hard kiss fans would flick to by a hard rock album done by Ace and Peter. Peter keeps talking about a Hard rock record. Doing it with Ace would be the thing to do.
If you think Ace is playing well, you must not be very good….
Hey Dana do u ever hesitate to hit the enter button when u post a Kiss related story?
What is it with Kiss stories.
Charlie,
While I am responsible for some of the KISS news, Eddie has also asked me to post some of the stories that appear here in the news section.
Look, like it or not, KISS stories drive traffic. As a matter of fact, Simmons was in the news again a few days ago. He was stating that he backs L.A. Clippers owner, Donald Sterling. Not for his racist views, but for his right to vocalize them in privacy. It was on every music news site and I didn’t post it here.
Sometimes, I feel like I cannot win. If I don’t post KISS news, then I am kowtowing to a certain group of readers. But, if I post KISS news, then I get backlash from posters such as yourself. It’s conundrum.
I guess the site should be able to post KISS news as often as we like, and the readers should decide for themselves whether to read it or skip it.
Cheers,
Dana from EddieTrunk.com 🙂
you should post genes opinion on donald sterling – i would love to weigh in on that .
Feel for ya. Keep on moderating
Thank you very much 🙂
D 🙂