Included on this greatest hits live cd with incredible limited edition 3d cover art, are tracks from the megaforce days and features members of ace frehley s comet. Large 9 12 x 12 inch size many full page photos, mostly color and some black and white shots. Howard considers firing sal after he insults guest howard stern show howard considers firing sal after he insults guest howard stern show howard considers firing sal after he insults. Ace frehley will release space invader, his first new solo album in five years, via entertainment one music eone music on june 24. The finishing touch was the impressive floor length silver cape picture c, that ace wore for photo shoots, and usually also the first. Ace frehley is a 1978 solo album from ace frehley, the lead guitarist of american hard rock band kiss. Bill bakers ace frehley ultimate fan scrapbook has 2,018 members. Ace for the first time, also wore a codpiece a silver codpiece, of course. One fateful day in 1973, ace frehley showed up wearing mismatched orange and red sneakers to audition for a band seeking a hard rock guitarist with balls and flash. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Nov, 2014 frehley also admits in the interview that he is still licensing his spaceman image to kiss, entailing that every time tommy thayer preforms, wearing the makeup that frehley made famous, the one and only bona fide space ace receives royalties for the privilege. His history with ace as well as his stories about music as both an insider and fellow musician are told in books like kiss and tell and rock and roll war stories.
Gerbert spent a great chunk of time as ace frehley s friend before a well publicized falling out. Former kiss guitar god ace frehley is deep into writing a followup to his 2011 bestselling tellall, no regrets. Nov 07, 2012 news \ peter criss stabbed a guy, gene simmons stinks. No band has taken more liberties with their history quite like. While others like girlfriend wendy moore have taken stabs at writing tell all ace books it must be noted that gordon. In a recent interview with classic rock, former kiss guitarist ace frehley has pulled no punches when it comes dissing the dirt on his former bandmates, gene simmons and paul stanley. Ranking rocks 10 greatest replacement guitarists vh1. I could not put the book down, great read, flowed well. Aug 15, 2017 the past few years have seen a renaissance and revitalization in the career of ace frehley. Ace frehley talks space invader, touring plans, his thoughts. No regrets ebook by ace frehley 97814516964 rakuten kobo. Media in category ace frehley the following 20 files are in this category, out of 20 total.
Ace frehley ted nugent joe perry that stuff stands up. Legendary rock interview with authormusician and kiss. Former kiss guitarist ace frehley will release his new book, no regrets. Frehley, ace, frehleys comet second sighting amazon.
Before being hired as a stern show staffer, sal governale was a stockbroker who would relentlessly prank call gary dellabate. He was just a boy from the bronx with stars in his eyes. A funny, candid, new york times bestselling memoir from the former lead guitarist of the legendary rock band kiss. He seems to enjoy recollecting his alcohol and drugfueled shenanigans and is never preachy but makes it clear he knows how lucky he is.
Jul 26, 2006 any kiss fans will know that paul stanley and gene simmons are jewish, and that peter criss is an italianamerican. Included on this greatest hits live cd with incredible limited edition 3d cover art, are tracks from the megaforce days and features members of ace frehleys comet. Check out new york groove by ace frehley on amazon music. The second person we hired for the band was friends with ace frehley of kiss. Read an excerpt from ace frehleys new book, no regrets. Ace frehley reveals how, tired of feeling like he was being bullied and underrated, he sat an iq test with stanley to prove he was smarter than his bandmates thought he was. The book gets 3 stars because ace frehley is the subject matter but as a book oy its reads like a high school composition gone wrong. No regrets by ace frehley overdrive rakuten overdrive. 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. Bill bakers ace frehley ultimate fan scrapbook facebook. Hendrix died, clapton softened, jimmy page wasnt a clean player ace was the conduit from the early 70s to the eddie van halen era. Ace frehley born paul daniel frehley in the bronx, ny, united states on april 27, 1951 is an american guitarist and singersongwriter best known as a founding member and lead guitarist for the hard rock band kiss. Ace frehley no regrets softcover book signed in blue. And if you asked random kiss fans who was their favorite member, the answer was more often than not ace.
Ace frehley discusses his 8th solo album, spaceman considered by those in the know to be the musical genius behind kiss, ace space ace frehley was an original member of the band when it formed in 1973, and was a mainstay of the group until his departure in 1982 to pursue a solo career. Ace frehley to complete next book this year for 2017 release. It is his first album of new studio material since 1989s trouble walkin. That metal show returns this week with their biggest episode of the current season to date. Ive started working on a new album, im writing a new book there are a lot of good things on the horizon. My name is bill baker, and growing up in the 70s i was a huge kiss fan, and ace was. Behind the masks, behind the scenes, between the sheets, you can not get any closer than into the void. Music kiss simmons details his 4,600 onenight stands, frehley s flake problem in book gene simmons autobiography, kiss and makeup, arrives in stores december 11. Dec 20, 2016 nile rodgers on chics rock and roll hall of fame woes. It is possible that i added a fiction that was just under the nonfiction i was intending to add. When kiss hit its 197679 commercial peak, there was no rock band more entrenched in the minds of americas youth. 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 former kiss played a free concert after the tampa bay lightning hockey game tampa, fl, 20110311. Nile rodgers on chics rock and roll hall of fame woes. Ranking rocks 10 greatest replacement guitarists a countdown of the greats who had huge frets to fill. Required reading for all past and present kiss army members, as well as fans of rockpopculture memoirs. After leaving kiss, frehley embarked on a solo career, which was put on hold when he rejoined kiss in 1996 for a highly successful reunion tour. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. This collaboration marks the first time that ace and paul appear on the same studio. Rip it out and speeding back to my baby which along with new york groove would have fit snugly into any of kiss previous albums. When original guitarist ace frehley split from kiss in 82, vinnie hopped on.
Kiss simmons details his 4,600 onenight stands, frehleys. Apr 05, 2016 ace frehley to complete next book this year for 2017 release. The book covers the period from the early days of his. But when he picked up his guitar and painted stars on his face, ace frehley transformed into the spaceman, and helped turn kiss into one of the topselling bands in the world. Hes become a fixture on the concert circuit, and his two most recent albums, space invader 2014 and origins vol. Cofrontman gene simmons aversion to showering is one of the book s leitmotifs. I wasnt sure if this was the rock candy remaster of second sighting by frehley s comet so i took a chance and bought it and it was. Howard realized for the time just how mentally ill sal was when ace was on the show and now he knows for sure how crazy sal is. The album will include at least nine brand new original songs as well as a cover of steve millers the joker.
You can tell if it is by the release date and the price being about the same as the rock candy remaster of trouble walkin by ace frehley which they have listed. Amazon should tell you that it is so customers know. Thats where former kiss guitarist ace frehley was on tuesday afternoon when we caught up with him via phone for a. No regrets kindle edition by frehley, ace, layden, joe, ostrosky. Ace frehley the ultimate fan scrapbook has sold out thanks to all the ace fans out there that purchased the book. And in retrospect aces bluesy style stands the test of time more than the fast 80s guitarists. Music kiss simmons details his 4,600 onenight stands, frehleys flake problem in book gene simmons autobiography, kiss and makeup, arrives in stores december 11.
Anomaly is the fifth solo album by former kiss guitarist ace frehley, released on september 15, 2009. No regrets by ace frehley, joe layden, john ostrosky. A funny, candid, new york times bestselling memoir from the former lead guitarist of the legendary rock band kiss, ace frehley. Ace frehley getting out some great songs for you all and even doing the pop hits from the charts new york groove. 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. The outfit also consisted of a couple of armbands, and a couple of cuffs, both in the same design as the triangle upper body piece.
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. This page is dedicated to mapping out the bands which ace frehley has played with during his career. Bill bakers ace frehley ultimate fan scrapbook public. Filthy riffs from kiss drummers tellall the catman dishes a heaping, entertaining pile of dirt in his new memoir. Sal governales first stern show studio appearance in 1996. No regrets frehley, ace, layden, joe, ostrosky, john on.
Local rock photographer janet macoska to autograph new book at hard. Im sure you all will love this book, and that it was worth the wait. The album was produced by frehley and eddie kramer. The rocker told us hes already six months into the new book, and that. No regrets is a book cowritten by former kiss lead guitarist ace frehley, joe layden and john ostrosky. Every night he wore the same blue work shirt that said kiss on it, so he stunk to high hell. Paul daniel ace frehley born april 27, 1951 is an american guitarist best known as one of the first members of the rock band kiss. While some are a matter of rumor, or in some cases, conjecture, others details come from better constructed sources.
Aug 16, 2014 ace frehley talks space invader, touring plans, his thoughts on exkiss mates autobiographies theres a ton of stories still to be told august 16, 2014, 5 years ago. Ace should have be doing some of this on the kiss cds that he did with them when he was with them. Singerguitarist ace frehley talks about how sobriety has helped him focus. Ace frehley figured he had both, so he answered the ad. Meet legendary kiss guitarist ace frehley no regrets. Aug 03, 2009 it could be argued that ace frehley was the most influential guitarist of the 70s. Wendy moore is a selfabsorbed drug addict who uses people at every turn or so it would seem as she brags about it on every page. Ace frehley the ultimate fan scrapbook by bill baker has. Ace frehley s 1978 solo effort is by far and a way the best of the four solo kiss releases. On the heels of this major tour announcement we also reported on a rumor that frehley was pulling out of his appearance at the annual rock n skull event on october 29th. Verdict frehleys memoir is a blastcandid, conversational, and funny.
After hauling his 50watt marshall and 8x10 cab up a long flight of stairs and jamming on deuce, frehley landed the gig. In an interview with loudwire, frehley stated that some of the songs from his solo album were originally slated for the fifth kiss album, rock and roll over. Save ace frehley les paul budokan to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Singerguitarist ace frehley talks about how sobriety has. Loved reading about his days growing up, and early days in the band. Sadly, i havent been able to find any pictures of the backside, with the cape attached during the encores of the shows, ace would usually appear on stage without the cuffs, and the sleeves of the leotard rolled up, as seen on picture k. Meet legendary kiss guitarist ace frehley no regrets changing. Ace frehley budokan signature trans black flame electric guitar chinese edition. Pekin, illinois metal sludge reported earlier today that ace frehley was touring down under with alice cooper in late october 2017. The space ace responsible for kisss signature guitar sound also had a thing or two to say about his replacement tommy thayer. Ace frehley gives us a ride around his old bronx stomping. 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. Ace frehleys second kiss tellall on the way page six.
In 1996, howard invited him into the studio to debut some of his. According to the shows gossip column, sal was seen rifling through the guest releases the other day looking for ace frehley s home phone number. In the midst of the controversy around kiss not allowing two of its original members to perform on stage during the rock and roll hall of fame induction ceremony on april 10th, kiss original drummer peter criss shares how he really feels about this matter with hosts eddie trunk, don jamieson, and. Frehley produced most of the album himself, with marti frederiksen producing the sweet cover fox on the run. It could be argued that ace frehley was the most influential guitarist of the 70s. Allmusic rated the album 4 stars out of 5 and said, of the four kiss solo albums, the best of the bunch is ace frehley s. Kiss simmons details his 4,600 onenight stands, frehley. 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. From the publisher the latest, most informative inside information, on the rock band kiss. Space ace and played with the group from its inception in 1973 until his departure in 1982. Hi there i just added a couple of my top books this year, but. Playing the popular character of the spaceman, frehley played with the group from its inception in 1972 until his departure in 1982. I had an argument with gene and paul, who said that because they write most of the material, i wasnt very bright. It was one of four kiss solo albums released by casablanca records on september 18, 1978.
Ace frehley the ultimate fan scrapbook by bill baker. Now ive heard that hes of german descent but ive also heard that hes part native american and he kinda looks native american. The past few years have seen a renaissance and revitalization in the career of ace frehley. Howard stern radio show howard considers firing sal after. Signing tickets are free when you purchase no regrets at changing hands bookstore. Sep 18, 2015 singerguitarist ace frehley talks about how sobriety has helped him focus. Original kiss guitarist ace frehley was recently interviewed by i heart guitar. Howard considers firing sal after he insults guest howard stern show howard considers firing sal after he insults guest howard stern. Two days later frehley is game for a tour of his old neighborhood in the bronx, and in fact, is an eager. Gerbert spent a great chunk of time as ace frehleys friend before a well publicized falling out. Jul 19, 2012 this time, well look at one of the four solo albums released under the kiss banner in 1978. Anton fig, john regan, ted howarth and richie scarlett with jamie oldaker on drums live in. Heres a representative selection, as criss describes hanging out with the demon.
The album is dedicated to kiss drummer eric carr, pantera guitarist dimebag darrell, and les paul. During the interview ace mentioned that he is already working on a new book and a new album. 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 top selling. 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. Legendary kiss guitarist ace frehley signs copies of his new memoir no regrets. It is a covers album which features guest appearances from slash, lita ford, john 5, mike mccready, and frehley s former kiss bandmate paul stanley. The legendary guitar god who exceeded all limits and lived to tell takes fans on a wild ride through kisstory. Ace frehley returns to electric lady studios theres plenty to talk about. Anton fig, john regan, ted howarth and richie scarlett with jamie oldaker on drums live in london, plus other special guests.
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