Ace Frehley: A Legendary Rock Musician Mourned
Fellow rock musicians, including Pearl Jam and Mötley Crüe, are mourning the loss of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Kiss founding member, Ace Frehley.
"He was an essential and irreplaceable rock soldier during some of the most formative foundational chapters of the band,"
Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley said in a joint statement:
"He is and will always be a part of Kiss’ legacy. Our thoughts are with [Frehley’s wife] Jeanette, [his daughter] Monique and all those who loved him, including our fans around the world.”
Ace Frehley passed away after being hospitalized following a fall in a recording studio last month. Gene Simmons also paid tribute to his bandmate and friend, saying
"no one can touch Ace’s legacy."
Author's summary: Ace Frehley's legacy lives on in rock music.