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“I can play rings around Paul Stanley on guitar. I can even sing better than him and don’t have to use backing tracks” – interview with Ace Frehley

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Marko Syrjala

Rock ‘n’ roll and heavy metal would not sound, look, or feel the same without Paul “Ace” Frehley, also known as a “Spaceman.” Among hundreds of accolades, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted him in 2014 as a co-founder and the original lead guitarist of KISS. Guitar World named him in the Top 15 of its “100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists of All Time” and spotlighted the lead from “Shock Me” on the “50 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time.”

Frehley’s first stint with KISS began in 1973 when he joined the band after answering their ad in a music magazine. After much work, hard training, and many tours, KISS achieved their big breakthrough with the multi-platinum-selling “Alive!” – album, which was released in 1975. In the 70s, KISS was one of the biggest bands in the world. Their highly theatrical live show was spectacular, and the band sold tens of millions of albums, including “Destroyer”, “Love Gun”, “Rock and Roll Over” and “Alive II”. In 1978, Frehley released his solo debut, “Ace Frehley,” which attained platinum status and emerged as the highest-selling of the four KISS solo albums in the Soundscan era. After departing from KISS in 1982, Frehley embarked on his solo career. In 1987, he released the successful LP “Frehley’s Comet,” followed by “Second Sighting” (1988) and “Trouble Walkin’” (1989).

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The KISS Room December 2023

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Matt Porter

KISS ARMY – meet me in THE KISS ROOM!

It’s the December issue of THE KISS ROOM and we’re wrapping up the year with our END OF THE ROAD re-cap!

Matt Porter is joined by Bobby Dreher, Christopher Hartman, and Michael Cavacini to share stories from the End of The Road weekend in NYC, plus some rocking holiday tunes and the classic story of THABONIZER SCROOGE, presented by THE KISS ROOM HOUSE BAND!  This is for the really hardcore fans!

It’s a party and you are invited!  You don’t need a golden ticket to get in, just bring your friends and press play!

THE KISS ROOM – Originally broadcast via Montco Radio on Friday, December 8, 2023. 

The KISS Room – November 2023

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Matt Porter

KISS ARMY – meet me in THE KISS ROOM!

On the November issue of THE KISS ROOM, Matt Porter is joined by Bobby Dreher and Christopher Hartman as we get ready for the End Of The Road.   First KISS show?  Favorite KISS show?  The Final KISS show?

PLUS we chat with drummer, author, podcaster and superstar Joey Cassata for his thoughts on the final shows, the new Ace Frehley album, working with Bruce Kulick and MORE!

THE KISS ROOM HOUSE BAND delivers a special set honoring our recently lost friend and KISS ROOM HOUSE BAND member, Steve Campagna.

ALL of this and MORE, on the November issue of THE KISS ROOM!

Originally broadcast via Montco Radio on Friday, November 10, 2023.