Kiss founding member Ace Frehley has cancelled an upcoming gig after taking a spill in his home studio, Guitar Player reported.
The spill took place on Sept. 25.
“Dear Rock Soldiers, Ace had a minor fall in his studio, resulting in a trip to the hospital. He is fine, but against his wishes, his doctor insists that he refrain from travel at this time,” a statement read.
The statement continues, “As a result, he is forced cancel his performance at the Antelope Valley Fair in Lancaster, California on Friday, September 26th. Please go to the fair to support his friends in Quiet Riot and Vixen, and Ace looks forward to continuing on his tour and finishing work on his next album, “Origins Vol. 4.”
During his tenure in Kiss, lead guitarist Frehley was known for taking spills, including when his high-heeled boots would occasionally trip him up on stage.
Bandmates Paul Stanley or Gene Simmons would often come and play over the fallen Frehley, making it seem like the tumble was part of the show.
“I used to fall a lot in those boots,” Frehley told Music Radar earlier this year. “A lot of times. Paul would cover for me by walking over to me like it was part of the show. He made it look like it was choreography or something.
“If nobody realized I’d fallen, I play on my knees and get back up. It was just part of the show!”
Frehley last played on Staten Island in 2018, appearing at the St. George Theatre.