Ace Frehley Talks About His New Solo Album And Being In KISS

Ace Frehley was born in in the Bronx, New York and is one of the founding members of the band KISS. This week Frehley called Q1057 and 1035, the Capital Region's Classic Rock Station in Albany, NY to talk about his latest solo album "10,000 Volts" and of course KISS made it's way into the conversation.

Listen to the 3-part interview as Karolyi and Frehley discuss 10,000 Volts, Ace's 1978 solo album and KISS. How does Ace feel about not being included in the final KISS concert at Madison Square Garden? Hear his response below.

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The last time Ace Frehley played with KISS as a fulltime member of the band came in 2002 at the closing performance of the Winter Olympics. Now, with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley bringing KISS to the end of the road, it appears there will be no opportunities for Ace to wear the spaceman costume again.

In Part 1 of this 3 part conversation, Space Ace talks about his latest album "10,000 Volts". Which songs on the latest album, if any, are older songs? Which KISS song is Ace's favorite? Find out here.

In Part 2 of this Ace Frehley interview we learn more about the 1978 Ace Frehley solo album and recording at the Colgate Mansion in Sharon, Connecticut. Did Ace really play bass on this album?

In Part 3 of our conversation Space Ace talks about adding KISS songs to his 2024 tour and what Frehley misses about being in KISS. Ace also comments of the final KISS concert and not being included in the farewell concert.

Rent Ace Frehley's Former Mansion

Have you ever been inside of a rockstar's home? Now you can Rock and Roll All Night when you rent one of Ace Frehley's former mansions via Airbnb. You don't need to know how to play guitar, you just need around $800 each night and the place, just over the New York border, is yours. Let's take a look around.

Gallery Credit: Karolyi

KISS Says Goodbye to New York!

KISS played the final concert of their career on Saturday December 2, 2023 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. We were there and this is a glimpse into what it was like at the End of the Road.

Gallery Credit: Karolyi