Ace Frehley is an American musician best known as the former lead guitarist
and founding member of the rock band
KISS.
He took on the persona of the "Spaceman" or "Space Ace",
and played with the group from its inception in 1973 until his departure in 1982. After leaving KISS,
Frehley embarked on a solo career.
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Birth Name: Paul Daniel Frehley
Also Known As: "Spaceman" or "Space Ace"
Name Origin:
After the band decided to paint their faces for live performances, Frehley decided to start paintingsilver stars on his eyes.When the group eventually decided to adopt a stage persona to go with their makeup designs.Frehley became "Space Ace". Later the stage persona would be known as "The Spaceman."
Born: April 27, 1951 (age 73)
From: The Bronx, New York, United States
Genre(s):
Hard rock,
heavy metal
Instrument(s):
Guitar,
vocals
Occupation(s):
Musician,
songwriter
Active From: 1964-present
Associated Acts:
Cathedral,
Frehley's Comet,
KISS,
Wicked Lester
Influences:
Jimi Hendrix,
Albert Lee,
Buddy Guy,
Eric Clapton,
B.B. King,
Led Zeppelin,
The Rolling Stones,
The Who
Did You Know:
• Frehley designed the band's double-lightning-bolt logo