Kiss Pay Tribute to Ace Frehley Before First Show Since His Passing, Promising Reunion On Cruise Ship
In a poignant moment before their first show since the death of guitarist Ace Frehley in October, KISS paid tribute to the Spaceman, acknowledging his significant contribution to the band. Paul Stanley led the way, addressing the crowd at KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas on Friday.
"We just wanted to take a moment to think about somebody who was at the foundation of this band," Stanley said, his voice filled with emotion. "And we're talking about Ace." This heartfelt tribute highlighted the complexities and differences that existed between Frehley and the rest of KISS, but ultimately emphasized the family bond that unites them.
The crowd outside the Virgin Hotels responded with a chant of "Ace! Ace! Ace!", while Stanley encouraged fans to hold plastic candles in the air as a gesture of honor. This moment of silence was a powerful reminder of Frehley's lasting impact on KISS and rock music.
Frehley's passing left an unbridgeable void in KISS, with Simmons stating that "no one can touch Ace's legacy." The band has since announced plans to reunite at the upcoming KISS Cruise: Landlocked In Vegas, where they will perform without their iconic makeup and theatrics. As Stanley told the crowd, "Here we are. No ship." Next year, however, the plan is to embark on a cruise again.
The setlist for this show included a tribute to Frehley in the form of "Comin' Home," a song co-written by Stanley and his late bandmate. This moment marked a poignant intersection of past and present, as KISS navigated their future without one of its most beloved members.
In a poignant moment before their first show since the death of guitarist Ace Frehley in October, KISS paid tribute to the Spaceman, acknowledging his significant contribution to the band. Paul Stanley led the way, addressing the crowd at KISS Kruise: Landlocked In Vegas on Friday.
"We just wanted to take a moment to think about somebody who was at the foundation of this band," Stanley said, his voice filled with emotion. "And we're talking about Ace." This heartfelt tribute highlighted the complexities and differences that existed between Frehley and the rest of KISS, but ultimately emphasized the family bond that unites them.
The crowd outside the Virgin Hotels responded with a chant of "Ace! Ace! Ace!", while Stanley encouraged fans to hold plastic candles in the air as a gesture of honor. This moment of silence was a powerful reminder of Frehley's lasting impact on KISS and rock music.
Frehley's passing left an unbridgeable void in KISS, with Simmons stating that "no one can touch Ace's legacy." The band has since announced plans to reunite at the upcoming KISS Cruise: Landlocked In Vegas, where they will perform without their iconic makeup and theatrics. As Stanley told the crowd, "Here we are. No ship." Next year, however, the plan is to embark on a cruise again.
The setlist for this show included a tribute to Frehley in the form of "Comin' Home," a song co-written by Stanley and his late bandmate. This moment marked a poignant intersection of past and present, as KISS navigated their future without one of its most beloved members.
so they're still trying to move on from Ace Frehley's passing 
the tribute was nice but I feel like it's gonna be hard for them to fill that void in the band... 
have you seen the setlist? "Comin' Home" is a cool song but it's not gonna bring back Ace 
you know, the kind where they have those giant hammocks that are basically just swings in the middle of your bed? 
I swear, I'd love to spend my days lounging on one of those things with a good book and a fruity cocktail. KISS is so cool, but sometimes I feel like their shows can be a bit too much for me... all that pyrotechnics and makeup can be overwhelming! 
. I love how the crowd reacted with a chant of "Ace! Ace! Ace!" - it's clear his legacy lives on through those fans 
. And now, with KISS reunifying at the next cruise... who knows what the future holds? 
Maybe they'll come back stronger than ever 
The way he acknowledged his contribution to the band was so genuine, and I love how they celebrated their family bond despite all the ups & downs. It's crazy that it took them this long to reunite but at least we get to see KISS perform live again 
omg I'm still getting chills thinking about that tribute 
but seriously, a cruise reunion sounds like so much fun! 
can't wait to see how this new chapter plays out 
, I love how everyone's still passionate about KISS even after Ace's passing. It's also cool to see Paul Stanley acknowledge the complexities of Ace's legacy - that's some mature stuff right there 
. But, man, I'm still hoping for a reunion with Ace on guitar... can we make that happen in the next year? 
He's been a huge inspiration for many guitarists, including Paul Stanley himself 
! According to KISS's 2024 world tour revenue, they've grossed over $100 million in ticket sales alone 
! Meanwhile, the average cost of a cruise ticket? Around $2,000-$3,000 per person 
They've sold over 100 million albums worldwide! 
. And speaking of Ace Frehley, did you know he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2017? 
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. Don't get me wrong, it's a great tribute to pay homage to his memory, but can't they just keep it in Vegas for one show? I mean, it's not like they're gonna be playing the same setlist every night... it feels like a gimmick to try and capitalize on their recent farewell tour 
. Whatever they decide, I'm sure fans will be behind them every step of the way 
I'm still reeling from that emotional tribute to Ace Frehley at the KISS show 
. But what I love most is that they're not just paying tribute in theory - it feels like they're genuinely working through the grief and figuring out how to move forward together 
... and who knows, maybe next year's KISS Cruise will be a whole different vibe? 
. And the fact that they're planning a reunion on a cruise ship is so cool! I wonder what the setlist will be like with no makeup and theatrics 