Kiss Band Member Ace Frehley Is Dead At 74
Musicians Ace Frehley, Paul Stanley, Peter Criss and Gene Simmons of Kiss attending 26th Annual American Music Awards on November 11, 1999 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage)
Very Sad Day For Kiss Fans
Ace Frehley, best known as the founding lead guitarist of Kiss, passed away on October 16, 2025, at the age of 74 in Morristown, New Jersey. AP News+2People.com+2 His death came following a serious fall that led to a brain bleed, and he passed peacefully surrounded by family. AP News+1
Frehley was instrumental in creating the iconic “Spaceman” persona, complete with smoke‑shooting guitars and cosmic stage theatrics. The Washington Post+1 With Kiss, he helped define arena rock in the ’70s, contributing to classics like “Detroit Rock City” and “Rock and Roll All Nite.” AP News+1 After leaving Kiss in 1982, he launched a solo career (remember “New York Groove”?) and later rejoined the band for reunion tours. People.com+2The Washington Post+2
Beyond the flash and fame, Frehley’s legacy lies in his boldness: his unorthodox guitar style, his fearless showmanship, and the inspiration he gave to countless musicians. He once survived a shocking stage electrocution and turned that brush with death into “Shock Me,” a song he sang himself. GuitarPlayer+1
Today, fans around the globe mourn the loss of a true rock pioneer. But his music—and his spirit—live on forever.
Rest in power, Ace.
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