Ace Frehley of KISS dies

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How did Ace Frehley’s near-electrocution onstage inspire KISS’s hit ‘Shock Me’? Details explored as guitarist dies at 74
He co-founded Kiss in 1973 in New York City alongside Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, and Peter Criss. Ace Frehley suffered near-electrocution on stage during a concert in 1976 in Florida. He was almost electrocuted when he grabbed the railing of a metal staircase while holding his guitar. This inspired him to write, Shock Me, which became a hit.

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KISS Guitarist Ace Frehley Nearly Died Onstage. What Happened Next Made Him a Rock Legend.
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This Is the Moment Ace Frehley Knew He Had To Leave Kiss: 'I Saw the Writing on the Wall'
Fans of the legendary 80s rock band Kiss were absolutely shocked when founding guitarist Ace Frehley died unexpectedly on Thursday, October 16 after being on life support as a result of a fall at his ...

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Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley honor late Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley: 'Irreplaceable rock soldier'
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Remember Ace Frehley’s Legacy as the Co-Founder of KISS With His Memoir ‘No Regrets’
The book offers fans of KISS and Frehley an intimate look into his life pre- and post fame, from the lows of addiction to the highs of making music, his first love.

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Ace Frehley, legendary Kiss guitarist, dies at 74
Ace Frehley, founding guitarist with theatrical rock band Kiss, dies at 74

Kiss’ Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Peter Criss, Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready and More Remember Ace Frehley: ‘An Essential and Irreplaceable Rock Soldier’

The rock world is mourning the death of Kiss co-founder and legendary lead guitarist Paul Daniel “Ace” Frehley. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer died after sustaining injuries in a fall last month, his family confirmed Thursday,
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Ace Frehley Says His New Music Will Make Former Kiss Bandmates 'Look Like Imbeciles': 'That's How I Shut Them Up'

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‘Irreplaceable': KISS band members and music world react to death of Ace Frehley

Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Peter Criss and others paid tribute to the original KISS guitarist, who died at the age of 74.
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