KISS Paid Tribute to Late Guitarist Ace Frehley at First Show Since His Death
As KISS took to the stage of their first show since guitarist Ace Frehley's passing, a moment of silence was observed in his honor. Paul Stanley addressed the crowd, stating, "We just wanted to take a moment to think about somebody who was at the foundation of this band... and we're talking about Ace." The late Spaceman was a pivotal figure in KISS's early years, and despite their differences, the band acknowledged the significance of his contributions.
Stanley also emphasized that Frehley's legacy would live on, saying "No one can touch Ace's legacy." The guitarist's death in October at the age of 74 was met with an outpouring of tributes from fans worldwide. KISS' drummer, Eric Simmons, had stated earlier that "Our hearts are broken. Ace has passed on... Long may his legacy live on!"
Before launching into their performance, Stanley encouraged the crowd to hold up plastic candles in honor of Frehley. The gesture was met with cheers as the audience responded to the tribute. KISS then performed a setlist that included songs co-written by Stanley and Frehley.
Although the show marked a somber occasion for the band, it also represented an opportunity for them to celebrate their shared history. As Stanley noted after the performance, "Here we are... No ship." He went on to jokingly suggest that next year's KISS cruise might take place without the elaborate makeup and theatrics that were once synonymous with the band.
The tribute to Frehley was a poignant reminder of the enduring impact he had on KISS. Despite their differences, he will always be remembered as an integral part of the band's early years.
As KISS took to the stage of their first show since guitarist Ace Frehley's passing, a moment of silence was observed in his honor. Paul Stanley addressed the crowd, stating, "We just wanted to take a moment to think about somebody who was at the foundation of this band... and we're talking about Ace." The late Spaceman was a pivotal figure in KISS's early years, and despite their differences, the band acknowledged the significance of his contributions.
Stanley also emphasized that Frehley's legacy would live on, saying "No one can touch Ace's legacy." The guitarist's death in October at the age of 74 was met with an outpouring of tributes from fans worldwide. KISS' drummer, Eric Simmons, had stated earlier that "Our hearts are broken. Ace has passed on... Long may his legacy live on!"
Before launching into their performance, Stanley encouraged the crowd to hold up plastic candles in honor of Frehley. The gesture was met with cheers as the audience responded to the tribute. KISS then performed a setlist that included songs co-written by Stanley and Frehley.
Although the show marked a somber occasion for the band, it also represented an opportunity for them to celebrate their shared history. As Stanley noted after the performance, "Here we are... No ship." He went on to jokingly suggest that next year's KISS cruise might take place without the elaborate makeup and theatrics that were once synonymous with the band.
The tribute to Frehley was a poignant reminder of the enduring impact he had on KISS. Despite their differences, he will always be remembered as an integral part of the band's early years.
Ace Frehley's spirit is still with KISS, and they're honoring him in the best way possible 
. Paul Stanley's words are so true - no one can replace his legacy 
. It was beautiful to see the crowd showing their respect with those plastic candles 
. KISS has always been about over-the-top performances, but tonight it felt different, more intimate 
. I love that they acknowledged their differences and still celebrate their shared history 
. And omg, can you even imagine a KISS cruise without the makeup? 
I'm so glad they held a moment of silence for Ace Frehley, it shows how much KISS respects him. It's awesome that Paul Stanley acknowledged his legacy and said no one can touch it! 
That's so true, Ace was such an iconic guitarist and his contribution to KISS will never be forgotten. I love the idea of the crowd holding up plastic candles, it's a beautiful gesture 
. It's also cool that they're celebrating their shared history instead of dwelling on the somber occasion. Rock on, Ace! 
I'm so sad that Ace Frehley passed away... 74 is old, you know? 
But it's awesome that KISS paid tribute to him at their first show since his death. Paul Stanley seemed really emotional about it and he was right, no one can replace Ace's legacy 
. It's a bittersweet memory for sure, but it's great that they're celebrating their history together 
... I remember watching his interviews back in the day and being like "who is this guy?" but then you watch KISS live and he's just magic 
... anyway, next year's KISS cruise without the makeup? I'm kinda low-key excited to see how they'll do it without their iconic personas 
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. Anyway, I do appreciate how they acknowledged his legacy and gave him the tribute he deserved 
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All this fuss over his passing is a bit much for me... and what's with the joke about next year's cruise not having any makeup? Is that supposed to be some kind of commentary on aging or something? 