KISS Guitarist Ace Frehley Remembered By Bandmates, Rock Legends

Ace Frehley, the unique lead guitarist for KISS, died after being taken off a ventilator following a nasty fall and a mind bleed … and tributes are pouring in from tons of rockers, together with his KISS bandmates Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley.

In an announcement to TMZ, Gene and Paul say … “We’re devastated by the passing of Ace Frehley. He was a vital and irreplaceable rock soldier throughout a number of the most formative foundational chapters of the band and its historical past. He’s and can at all times be part of KISS’s legacy. Our ideas are with Jeanette, Monique and all those that beloved him, together with our followers all over the world.”

Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick says “Ace’s passing is devastating to the world of rock. It has deeply affected me as effectively. He was considered one of a sort and really an iconic guitar participant. His plain position within the creation and success of KISS can’t be forgotten.  Not solely was he beloved by all, he influenced hundreds of thousands of guitarists all over the world.”

Bret Michaels says he cannot thank Ace sufficient for years of nice music, and he is wanting again on all of the festivals they did … sending love and respect.

Andy Biersack is honoring Ace for being in what he believes is “a very powerful American rock and roll band of all time.”

Mötley Crüe touring guitarist John 5 says … “I’m so shocked and saddened that this occurred to my hero and my good friend I’ve identified Ace since 1988 and we’ve been very shut ever since then. Ace modified the world. He influenced hundreds of thousands of individuals and altered my life.”

Guitarist Tom Morello says Ace was his “first guitar hero.” He says Ace “impressed generations to like rock n roll and love rock n roll guitar taking part in. His timeless riffs and solos, the billowing smoke coming from his Les Paul, the rockets capturing from his headstock, his cool spacey onstage wobble and his unforgettable loopy chuckle might be missed however won’t ever be forgotten.”

We broke the story … Ace was hospitalized and on life help, respiratory via a ventilator after falling in his studio and struggling a mind bleed.

Ace’s household took him off the ventilator Thursday, and he died. He was 74.