Legendary KISS Guitarist Died Following Accident

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The music world continues to be reeling from the information that KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has handed away.

Frehley was 74 and rumored to be in good well being within the months main as much as his passing.

Information of Frehley’s demise comes courtesy of an announcement issued by his household:

Musician Ace Frehley visits at SiriusXM Studios on March 23, 2016 in New York City. — Musician Ace Frehley visits at SiriusXM Studios on March 23, 2016 in New York Metropolis. (Photograph by Ben Gabbe/Getty Pictures)

Ace Frehley’s family members pay tribute to late rock legend

“We’re utterly devastated and heartbroken. In his final moments, we have been lucky sufficient to have been capable of encompass him with loving, caring, peaceable phrases, ideas, prayers and intentions as he left this earth,” reads the assertion (per Selection).

“We cherish all of his best recollections, his laughter, and rejoice his strengths and kindness that he bestowed upon others.

“The magnitude of his passing is of epic proportions, and past comprehension. Reflecting on all of his unbelievable life achievements, Ace’s reminiscence will proceed to stay on ceaselessly!”

The household additionally confirmed stories that Frehley died following accidents suffered throughout a fall final month. In accordance with a health worker’s report, Frehley suffered blunt trauma to the again of his cranium.

Lead guitarist Ace Frehley of the rock group ''KISS'' performs live, June 27, 2000 at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. — Lead guitarist Ace Frehley of the rock group ”KISS” performs stay, June 27, 2000 on the Continental Airways Area in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photograph by George De Sota/Liaison)

Frehley joined the band in 1972 together with different founding members, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, and Peter Criss.

The opposite members recalled being dismayed by his look — he wore one purple sneaker and one orange one to his audition — however blown away by his guitar work.

Although KISS scored a slew of hits, they obtained little respect from critics, who turned their noses up on the band’s theatrical make-up and pyrotechnic-heavy stage reveals.

KISS’ legacy has since been reappraised, and so they’re now thought to be pioneers within the style of glam rock.

When all 4 members concurrently launched solo albums in 1978, Frehley’s — which included the hit single “New York Groove” — obtained probably the most favorable response.

Inductee Ace Frehley of KISS attends the 29th Annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on April 10, 2014 in New York City. — Inductee Ace Frehley of KISS attends the twenty ninth Annual Rock And Roll Corridor Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Barclays Heart of Brooklyn on April 10, 2014 in New York Metropolis. (Photograph by Michael Loccisano/Getty Pictures)

Frehley left KISS to pursue a solo profession in 1982 earlier than reuniting along with his bandmates for a profitable reunion tour in 1996.

“We’re devastated by the passing of Ace Frehley. He was a vital and irreplaceable rock soldier throughout a few of the most formative foundational chapters of the band and its historical past,” Stanley and Simmons wrote in an announcement, including:

“He’s and can at all times be part of Kiss’ legacy. Our ideas are with Jeanette, Monique, and all those that beloved him, together with our followers around the globe.”

Our condolences exit to Ace Frehley’s family members throughout this enormously troublesome time.