Gene Simmons recently opened up about his regrets concerning his former KISS bandmate, Ace Frehley, shortly after Frehley’s unexpected passing last month.
The celebrated guitarist, a founding member of the iconic rock band, died on October 16th at the age of 74. His family made the difficult decision to remove him from life support after he was hospitalized.
Investigators determined he died from a head injury sustained in a fall, and the death was ruled an accident earlier this month.
Simmons was one of the founding members of KISS along with Frehley, Paul Stanley and Peter Criss.
The singer recently admitted that his biggest regret is not having done more to help former KISS members Ace Frehley and Peter Criss improve their lives, something he believes many people experience. He shared this sentiment while on the KISS Kruise in Las Vegas, according to People magazine.
The performer admitted they had avoided discussing issues to prevent arguments.
Let’s keep going with the tour. You seem motivated by personal gain – it’s clearly benefiting you financially, and you don’t want to risk losing those benefits, so let’s not disrupt things.
Simmons added that someone who could be your brother is making poor choices and harming their own life.
The musician, famous for the song “Detroit Rock City,” also admitted he wished he’d been stricter with the people he cared about.
He admitted this wouldn’t be an easy conversation, and people might disagree with it. However, he believed it could ultimately help someone improve their life.
Simmons recalled using the tactic of ‘tough love’ to help his mother quit smoking cigarettes.
KISS was created in New York City in 1973. Peter Criss left the band after seven years but rejoined from 1995 to 2000. He had another brief return in 2003 before leaving for good the following year.
Ace Frehley played lead guitar for the band and famously created the character known as The Spaceman.
He played with the group until 1982, when he started his own band called Frehley’s Comet.
Ace Frehley rejoined KISS in 1996 for a reunion tour, but he left the band again in 2002.
Simmons and Stanley were deeply saddened by Frehley’s recent passing and publicly shared heartfelt tributes to the rock icon last month.
The pair issued a joint statement to The Hollywood Reporter after the shock news of his passing.
I was deeply saddened to hear about the death of Ace Frehley. He was a vital and unique part of the band during its early, most influential years.
They stated that he will forever be remembered as an important part of KISS’s history, and expressed their sympathy to Jeanette, Monique, his loved ones, and fans everywhere.
Shortly after the guitarist’s death, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, and Peter Criss came together for a memorial service held in late October, according to someone who was there.
It was so special – they held the celebration of life right in the Bronx, where Ace was born! Knowing it was in his hometown just made it even more meaningful, like he was surrounded by everything he loved.
According to TMZ, the musician reportedly fell and hit his head in his home studio several weeks before he passed away.
Ace Frehley’s family told Rolling Stone they were heartbroken by his death, but grateful they could make him comfortable in his final days.
His family was grateful they could share loving words, peaceful thoughts, prayers, and support with him as he passed away.
Ace Frehley’s family celebrated his life and remembered him for his joyful spirit, kindness, and the positive impact he had on those around him.
They continued: ‘The magnitude of his passing is of epic proportions, and beyond comprehension.
Ace lived a remarkable life, and his accomplishments will be remembered always.
The Morris County Medical Examiner in New Jersey determined that Ace Frehley died from a head injury sustained in a fall.
The complete medical examiner’s report, obtained by the Daily Mail, reveals the actor died from a fractured skull and a significant bleed on the left side of his brain.
Frehley had also suffered from a left temporal bone fracture as well as a stroke.
KISS is a popular band famous for songs like “Rock And Roll All Nite,” “I Was Made For Lovin’ You,” and “Detroit Rock City.”
In addition to his work with Kiss, Ace Frehley has released eight solo studio albums, such as Trouble Walkin’ (1989), Space Invader (2014), and Origins Vol. 2 (2020).
The legendary rock band KISS held a three-day fan event, KISS Kruise: Landlocked, in Las Vegas this past weekend.
It was the also the first time the group performed since Frehley’s death one month earlier.
On Friday, Stanley paused during the show to remember Ace, a founding member of the band, saying they wanted to take a moment to acknowledge his importance before continuing with the performance.
‘We certainly had differences, but that’s what family is about.’
According to People magazine, Simmons and Stanley, along with Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer, mentioned their former bandmate only briefly during the next night’s performance.
Thayer was also seen lifting one of his hands towards the sky before playing a guitar solo.
On Saturday, the concert audience repeatedly chanted the name ‘Ace’ in honor of the late guitarist.
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2025-11-18 23:51