Ace Frehley made lead guitar sound exciting, memorable, and attainable. His influence runs through players as different as Dimebag Darrell, Tom Morello, Mike McCready, Rivers Cuomo, and John 5.
Why So Many Guitarists Cite Ace Frehley as the Player Who Made Them Pick Up a Guitar Read More »
Ace Frehley, Vinnie Vincent, Bruce Kulick, and Tommy Thayer did not perform the same job in KISS. Here is how each guitarist served his particular era—and why Mark St. John also belongs in the history.
KISS Lead Guitarists: How Ace, Vinnie, Bruce, and Tommy Brought Different Strengths Read More »
The 1970s guitar hero was more than a gifted soloist. Ace Frehley shows how sound, songs, stage effects and visual identity merged into one rock character.
When the Guitar Hero Became a Character: The 1970s Stage Revolution Read More »
Ace Frehley and KISS made the lead guitarist part musician, part character and part special effect. Here is how riffs, amplifiers and theatrical staging transformed the 1970s rock concert.
How 1970s Arena Rock Turned Guitar Playing Into Visual Theater Read More »