Ted Nugent always shares his honest opinions about fellow musicians, often getting critical, as he just a few weeks ago insulted Gene Simmons over his COVID vaccine stances. Despite this, Nugent posted a classy tribute to Ace Frehley after he died yesterday.
— Ted Nugent (@TedNugent) October 17, 2025
Peter Criss is ‘broken hearted’ after KISS bandmate Ace Frehley’s death, and explained to fans that he died surrounded by his family.
“With a broken heart and deep, deep sadness, my brother Ace Frehley has passed away. He died peacefully with his family around him. My wife and I were with him to the end as well. I love you my brother. My love and prayers go out to Jeanette, Monique, Charlie and Nancy and all of Ace’s extended family, bandmates, fans and friends. May the Lord comfort you at this difficult time.
As a founding member of the rock group KISS and in Ace’s solo career, Ace influenced and touch the hearts of millions of people. His legacy will live on in the music industry and in the hearts of the KISS Army. At this time I ask all of you to please be respectful to Ace’s family and allow them to grieve privately. To the KISS Army and Ace’s Rock Soldiers, my heart is with you all… Broken…
God Bless,
Peter Criss
Ace Frehley 1951-2025 🕊️”
Pearl Jam posted, “Ace Frehley, Eddie, Me in awe…
📸: Danny Clinch
I heard about Ace Frehley‘s passing from Rick Friel who I played with in a band called Shadow. Rick was also the first guy on the bus in 1977 with a KISS lunchbox to tell me about Ace…just changed my life. I got a guitar in 1978 to join Rick‘s band Warrior which turned into Shadow. We covered “C’mon and Love Me”.
All my friends have spent untold hours talking about KISS and buying KISS stuff. Ace was a hero of mine and also I would consider a friend. I studied his solos endlessly over the years…
Just listen to “Alive”, I used his solo from “She” as a template. Ace jammed on “Black Diamond” with Pearl Jam at Madison Square Garden…a dream come true for me.
I would not have picked up a guitar without Ace and KISS’s influence.
RIP it out Ace, you changed my life. Thank you.”
