What’s the secret to carving a long-lasting and productive music career? A commitment to health and wellness would be a good start, according to former Kiss axeman Ace Frehley.

Since leaving Kiss for the second and final time in 2002, Frehley has been prolific, having released nearly half a dozen solo albums in the past decade alone.

Asked what he attributes his productivity to in a recent interview with Goldmine magazine, the guitarist replies: “Losing 45 pounds, exercise, taking my vitamins, eating organically and working out.”

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KISS. The face-painting, pyrotechnic-happy, spectacle-performing rock band from New York City will live on throughout history. Not just for their holograms but for their style, look, demeanor, and power-punch sound. Brash and bodacious, KISS is as much a beacon of volume and electricity as it is a group of musicians.

As a result, the band boasts at least a few songs that will stand the test of time. Whenever someone wants to bridge the world of professional wrestling with rock and roll, KISS songs will be at the top of the playlist. And here below, we wanted to dive into a trio of such tunes. Indeed, these are three eternal classic rock songs from KISS.

He shredded legendary rock riffs as the iconic lead guitarist of the classic metal band KISS.

Now, Ace Frehley bring his solo tour to Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races on Saturday, June 15.

“I’m not slowing down at all — if anything, I’m accelerating my career at this juncture in my life,” Frehley told WTOP. “Of course, I’ve got to do songs like ‘New York Groove.’ … You will hear me perform ‘Rock & Roll All Nite,’ you’ll hear me perform ‘Cold Gin,’ ‘Shock Me,’ ‘Rip It Out,’ all of the classic KISS songs, plus we’ll be doing ‘10,000 Volts’ off of the new album and ‘Cherry Medicine’ off of the new album.”

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Special promo poster to advertise Gene’s book. Measures 28.5 x 20 inches.

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Las Vegas A ‘Strong Contender’ For KISS’ Hologram Show

Ace Frehley said he’s talked his record label out of doing a live album due to the omnipresence of fans filming shows with their phones and the inevitable surfacing of fan-filmed footage on the internet.

In the day and age when everyone and their grandmother has smartphones with competent cameras, the global music scene has been rife with discourse surrounding fan-filmed footage. While some still defend the concertgoers’ rights to capture snippets of live shows so they have something to remind them of the experience, others argue that the trend takes away from the “live” part of the show — which led some artists, with Jack White being one notable example, to introduce a “no phones” policy for their gigs.

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Either in collaboration with Paul Stanley or by himself, Gene Simmons has had a major hand in creating some of arena rock’s most renowned tunes, tops being such Kiss classics as “Rock and Roll All Nite“, “Shout It Out Loud“, “I Love It Loud“, etc. And throughout it all, he has always put the importance of penning a memorable song over simply trying to go “prog” or “shred.”

During an interview with Adam Carolla, Simmons discussed the craft of songwriting. And also, explained how the more complex a song is doesn’t necessarily mean it’s better, nor is being able to read music a necessity when it comes to composing a rock tune (transcribed by Ultimate Guitar).

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Episode 575. In a recent interview Ace Frehley stated he talked his label out of releasing a live Ace Frehley album and instead talked them into doing a third Origins cover album. So our question to you… what would you rather have, a live Ace Frehley album or another album of cover songs?

Original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley played his song “Cherry Medicine” live during his concert on Sunday, May 26 at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below.

KISSmueum.com

We have extended the closing of KISSmuseum.com by one day to Monday, May 19, 2024 at midnight. We have some great costume pieces as well as many more items of every degree. If you want something, you need to buy it now – after tomorrow the remainder will be sold to an investor and will be gone.

Visit us one last time at KISSmuseum.com

Matt Porter

KISS ARMY – did you know that KISS was scheduled to play at Montgomery County Community College, the broadcast home of THE KISS ROOM, on May 11, 1974?

It’s true!  Hear all about it on the May issue of THE KISS ROOM!
Listen and find out about Montco’s almost place in KISStory!
PLUS you’ll hear an exclusive track from THE JASPERS!
A scorching new song from BLITZ!
A Mother’s Day tribute from THE KISS ROOM HOUSE BAND and MORE!

KISSmuseum.com

KISSmuseum.com is closing Sunday May 19, 2024.
If there are any collectibles you want from us, you need to buy them before Sunday. Although this company is running as strong as ever, after 37 years of being a full-time Professional KISS Fan, (as I like to call it), I’m just getting older every day and it’s time to move on from the 40 hour week. I will be posting a few more items this week, but after that, whatever remains has already sold to an investor and will be GONE.

Can’t tell you the joy it was to build and run this business over the decades as well as meet and make friends with so many of my customers from all over the world. I truly hope KISS Collecting continues to bring joy and be a great part of your life for many years to come!

We are still posting new items all week before we close. Visit us here:
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Michael Brandvold

Michael Brandvold