I grew up just off mosholu parkway in the bronx, not far from the new york. Discover book depositorys huge selection of ace frehley books online. Within a week he was invited to join the band was kiss. Frehley has joined the lineup for the simmonsled children matter concert at chs field on sept. Just started reading it, and its a great read so far. No regrets is a book cowritten by former kiss lead guitarist ace frehley, joe layden and john ostrosky. Herschell gordon lewis, the godfather of gore and the master of marketing has been kind enough to team up with bill baker to help spread the word about this incredible book available to kiss and ace frehley. Paul daniel ace frehley is an american musician and songwriter best known as the original. I amassed a huge collection of ace and kiss memorabilia that i would display at the nj kiss expos and my band fractured mirror would also perform at them. Ace frehley book due in april 2011 marshall of rock. Ace frehley, alice cooper, and the supergroup playing rock and roll all nite duration. Gallery plans to publish the title under the vh1 books imprint.
He plugs in and plays and the rest is kisstory as they say. His material has had its high and low points that made buying his solo work a bit of a risk, but on trouble walkin, his album from 1989, ace played like never before and delivered a rock em sock em tough as hell album that unfortunately didnt catch on outside his devoted fan base. This album shows that ace has a new lust for rock that hes not had for a while, hes hoping frehley s comet comes around soon. A new book on kiss entitled kiss klassified is scheduled to be released on september 29, 2017. Ace frehley the ultimate fan scrapbook has sold out thanks to all the ace fans out there that purchased the book. This ratty kid walks into the audition with a mismatched pair of shoes and gene and paul are not sure what to think of this mess.
Behind the masks, behind the scenes, between the sheets, you can not get any closer than into the void. Picture f and g shows a different costume, that ace wore for a few photo shoots in 1978 for the solo albums promotion. Ace frehley autobiography excerpts released bravewords. Former lead guitarist for hard rock super group kiss, best known for his space ace character, on stage stagger, cackling laugh and smoking guitar effects. Frehley stuck around another year or so, however, the old issues of aces unreliability caught up with him once again, and he once more exited the band, to be replaced by tommy thayer. For example, when i ask you the following questions. After a few unsuccessful attempts at securing a recording contract, the group eventually signed to megaforce records and released their first album, frehley s comet, on july 7, 1987. Neil daniels new book, space invader a casual guide to the. As spaceman ace frehley became one of rocks most revered and entertaining guitarists with kiss from their formation in 1973 to his departure in. A rock n roll memoir, im original bei mtv books veroffentlicht. He was just a boy from the bronx with stars in his eyes. He talks about the unspoken division within the bandhe and peter criss versus paul stanley and gene simmonsbecause the other two didnt party every day. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. A rock n roll memoir, due to be issued on november 1st.
Former kiss guitar god ace frehley is deep into writing a followup to his 2011 bestselling tellall, no regrets. Neil daniels will release his new book, space invader a casual guide to the music of original kiss guitarist ace frehley, worldwide this saturday, october 15th. Kiss ace frehley 1978 the general consensus is that ace frehleys solo album was the best solo album because it was the most rocking and kisslike. Its so hard to feel right, baby when im travelin around and youre far behind god, i wish i cou. Frehley also named his band after the title of this album, and in this way, it is also considered the selftitled debut album credited to frehley s comet, as opposed to a frehley solo release. We may have had to wait two decades between 1989s trouble walkin and 2009s anomaly, but ace frehley is a busy man these days and wont keep us waiting so long for a new album this time speaking to frequent contributor and blogger peter hodgson, space ace revealed he was indeed working on a new album and a new book. Publication date 2011 topics rock musicians, biography publisher gallery books. After leaving kiss, frehley embarked on a solo career, which. Behind the mask that many guitarists have told him his playing on 1975s hit alive. Jun 05, 2012 not much kiss and tell excuse the pun in this book, but it feels like he wants no regrets from writing this book. I was a big fan of the first installment of the guitars that rule the world. Ace frehley working on new album, book guitar world. The book covers the period from the early days of his.
He had already performed in a number of bands when, in january 1973, he auditioned for an ad that read. It had a really eclectic and diverse list of guitarists, including zakk wylde doing chickenpickin for the first time on. Signing tickets are free when you purchase no regrets at changing hands bookstore. If there is one thing in the world of rock and roll that cannot be denied, it is the impact that kiss had on the world of rock and roll in the 1970s, at the height of their career. It was the first album that frehley released after leaving kiss in 1982. From this book i reasoned if ace had spent more time loving his guitar technique as much as he loved booze and drugs, he would have been a world beating guitarist. It was one of four solo albums released by the members of kiss on september 18, 1978. Born into a regular bronx family, and inspired by the likes of hendrix, led zepellin, and the kinks, ace frehley first picked up his brothers guitar at the age of 12.
Most recently, ace had a small part in the gangster film remedy 2005. We all knew ace had a serious drinking problem and has since found sobriety. See more ideas about ace frehley, hot band and kiss members. Now ive heard that hes of german descent but ive also heard that hes part native american and he kinda looks native american. From the publisher the latest, most informative inside information, on the rock band kiss. Frehley was a drug addict and had any icy relationship with the band, so he left. A creative and gifted teenager, he counts the rolling. He had played in the band, the country cousins, which featured players who had recorded and toured with chip taylor, whod later write with ace frehley. Jul 19, 2012 this time, well look at one of the four solo albums released under the kiss banner in 1978.
New kiss book called kiss klassified to be released on september 29th. Chock full of kiss fandom easter eggs, this video is the second music video that weve seen from the spaceman lp. While kiss has had many a solid guitarist in the years that followed frehley s tenure in. We all knew gene simmons is an asshole who sold his soul for the money.
It is his first album of new studio material since 1989s trouble walkin. The rock star life is often paired with mayhem and promiscuity. Singerguitarist ace frehley talks about how sobriety has. Ace frehley, eric singer to appear at indianapolis kiss fan expo. If there was ever any doubt that ace s 1978 solo piece was a fluke, trouble walkin promptly squelches that theory. Ace frehley the ultimate fan scrapbook by bill baker has. Meet legendary kiss guitarist ace frehley no regrets changing. Founding kiss guitarist and rock and roll hall of fame member ace frehley has released a new song today called rockin with the boys this is the second song frehley has released this year, from his forthcoming allnew spaceman album, due october 19, 2018, via entertainment one eonespv.
White room holds a special place in ace s heart, since seeing creams concert in new. No regrets by ace frehley overdrive rakuten overdrive. Ace frehley has candidly admitted to a career full of substance and alcohol abuses, bad decisions and the like. This book will appeal to all rock fans as it delves into the private lives of the most secretive rock band on the planet kiss. No regrets written by ace frehley with joe layden and john ostrosky gallery books mtv books release date. The most insane stories about ace frehley i love classic. Ace frehley figured he had both, so he answered the ad. Mar 20, 2012 keine kompromisse by ace frehley, 9783931624705, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. When scripts were circulated, kiss members were amused to discover that the only line of dialogue the scribes had composed for the spaceman, the character played by ace frehley, was a constant. Ace frehleys second kiss tellall on the way page six.
What ethnicity is ace frehley any kiss fans will know that paul stanley and gene simmons are jewish, and that peter criss is an italianamerican. Ace frehley the ultimate fan scrapbook by bill baker. This was an entirely silver bodysuit, similar to what rock goddess suzi quatro was seen wearing at the time, and was never used in concert. Subscribe on this double episode, eddie is joined first by kiss guitarist ace frehley to discuss his new covers album, origins, vol. Frehley produced most of the album himself, with marti frederiksen producing the sweet cover fox on the run. Ace frehley s first solo album had a remarkable roster of session players most notably the amazing anton figg, who certainly didnt need awesome cat makeup, and was a great showcase for ace s really decent guitar solos.
No regrets ace frehley, joe layden haftad 9780857204790. Frehley was born paul daniel frehley on april 27th, 1951 in the bronx, new york city and received his first electric guitar at age 14. Local rock photographer janet macoska to autograph new book at hard. Armed with a batch of excellent material, ace set up shop at dreamland studios in new york with the intent of recapturing the spirit of his 78 selftitled debut.
Sep 18, 2015 singerguitarist ace frehley talks about how sobriety has helped him focus. Frehley s comet is the second solo release by american musician ace frehley, former lead guitarist of kiss. Albums include ace frehley, frehley s comet, and anomaly. For me its about the music, and it always has been. But when he picked up his guitar and painted stars on his face, ace frehley transformed into the spacemanand helped turn kiss into one of the topselling bands in the world. Ace frehley is a founding member and former lead guitarist for the legendary rock band kiss, which has sold more than 100 million albums worldwide and is ranked among the topselling rock bands of all time. Being a huge ace frehley fan hes the guy that made me pick up guitar, getting his autobiography was a nobrainer. The 20th anniversary event will also feature the bands bruce kulick, plus lita ford and more. Spaceman ace frehley offers his bland version of kiss story. The group, whose name alternated between ace frehley and frehley s comet, recorded a series of demos throughout 1984 and 1985. Space ace and played with the group from its inception in 1973 until his departure in 1982. New kiss book called kiss klassified to be released on.
Anomaly is the fifth solo album by former kiss guitarist ace frehley, released on september 15, 2009. Keine kompromisse by ace frehley, 9783931624705, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Ace frehley the spaceman looks back with absolutely no. Ace frehley is a 1978 solo album from ace frehley, the lead guitarist and vocalist of american hard rock band kiss. The rocker told us hes already six months into the new book, and that. Rock soldiers with its military drumming and lyrics about ace s near fatal car crash is a must for frehley fans. Keine kompromisse ace frehley, joe layden, john ostrosky isbn. Kiss klassified is kiss story told from johan kihlberg, the president of kiss army sweden for ten years. Those who walk the talk and stick to the culture often find themselves stuck in the pit far longer than envisioned. Feb 06, 2020 new album releases download full albums, daily updates. The music video is entirely animated by artist christopher fequiere, a first for frehley. Learn about new offers and get more deals by joining our newsletter. Negation in german with keinkeinekeinen transparent language. Not much kiss and tell excuse the pun in this book, but it feels like he wants no regrets from writing this book.
Oct 18, 2010 when someone is asking you in german for a particular noun, for example, when you are asked if you have or posses something, e. May 28, 2019 founding kiss guitarist and rock and roll hall of fame member ace frehley has released the music video for mission to mars. Paul daniel ace frehley, the spaceman, was largely responsible for their classic sound with his prowess on the guitar. Paul daniel ace frehley is an american musician and songwriter best known as the original lead guitarist, occasional lead vocalist and cofounding member o.
Gene simmons and ace frehley to kiss and make up at st. Original kiss guitarist ace frehley spoke to guitar world about the planned sequel to his autobiography no regrets. Splater connection keine kompromisse lyrics genius. Sep 06, 20 ace frehley cherokee boogie 1996 attic from guitars that rule the world, vol 2. Ace frehley no regrets softcover book signed in blue. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. See more ideas about ace frehley, hot band and eric carr. The rock says by joe layden the rock and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A 1970s rock legend is losing his home after a bank foreclosed on his house because he hasnt paid his mortgage in two years. Browse books by or related to ace frehley in the database. Book ace frehley keine kompromisse, hardback cover. Oct 25, 2011 simon and schuster have released chapter one of original kiss guitarist ace frehleys autobiography, no regrets. Find great deals on ebay for ace frehley book signed and paul stanley signed book.