The thunder from down under revisits his work on ace frehley s 1978 solo album, meeting frehley and working on the albums demos, and offers insight regarding some of his favorite tracks such as rip it out and why ace frehley is not only an important part of the spacemans evolution, but one of the favorite albums he has ever played on. Ace frehleys 1978 kiss solo album is often rightfully considered the best of the bunch. I recall in an old hit parader interview circa 1989, ace complained that he had to follow a stupid schedule on second sighting, and the album suffered for it. Formed in january 1973, the group originally included rhythm guitarist and vocalist paul stanley, bassist and vocalist gene simmons, lead guitarist ace frehley and. The opener rip it out starts out with a bang of raw energy with great guitar solos by the spaceman himself. Frehleys comet was formed by former kiss guitarist ace frehley in 1984 and recorded two studio albums and a live album before disbanding in 1988. Can finally say goodbye to the ankle paraphernalia. Frehley played with the group from its inception in 1973 until his departure in 1982. In conjunction with its back in the solo album groove series, kissfaq has published an interview with drummer extraordinaire anton fig. One of the of the players on aces new disc spaceman scot coogan was in his banduntil last week.
Ace frehley s 1978 solo effort is by far and a way the best of the four solo kiss releases. Of the four kiss solo albums released simultaneously in 1978, the best of the bunch is guitarist ace frehleys. The biggest song live is ace frehley s greatest hit, rocket ride. There have been many comebacks of sorts in ace frehleys 45yearlong career. We all knew ace had a serious drinking problem and has since found sobriety. After his departure from kiss, frehley recruited anton fig who had performed on frehley s solo album, bassist john regan, vocalist and guitarist richie scarlet and keyboardist arthur stead. Paul stanley, gene simmons, ace frehley and peter criss anton fig ps. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading.
It featured ace and tod howarth on vocals as well as john regan on bass and anton fig on drums. Kiss hired the south africanborn studio drummer anton fig, who played on ace frehley, to play on the dynasty sessions. Ace frehley, a working mans guitar player, yet a creature of a larger universe, is eternal. Anton fig is back on the drum stool, and his playing is still inventive and hardhitting, so everythings in order. Some of the many recordings anton has made include selections with bob dylan, mick jagger, kiss,cyndi lauper, madonna, gary moore, spider, ace frehley. The album features do ya a song originally done by elo, and the move. Anton fig yamaha uk and ireland yamaha corporation. On september 18th, 1978, 40 years ago today, kiss released 4 albums in one day. Like paul stanleys album, it follows in the expected heavy kiss style, but frehley had something to prove with his album. Vip packages available for ace frehley concert dates in angola, indiana, rosemont, illinois, and westland, michigan. Like paul stanleys album, it follows in the expected heavy kiss style, but frehley had something to. Frehley s comet was formed by former kiss guitarist ace frehley in 1984 and recorded two studio albums and a live album before disbanding in 1988. I think that might be why it seems a little tod howarth heavy, songwise.
Forming the group with onetime kiss drummer anton fig and ex707 keyboardistguitarist tod howarth, as well as bassist john regan, frehleys comet cut a couple of pretty decent glam metal albums during the 80s that managed to blow the space mans old bands material from that decade out of the water one listen to the riff on breakout will. Tod howarth also sings lead vocals on something moved. Formed in january 1973, the group originally included rhythm guitarist and vocalist paul stanley, bassist and vocalist gene simmons, lead guitarist ace frehley and drummer peter criss. In 1984, frehley started his postkiss solo career by assembling a band that included, among others, drummer anton fig who had performed on frehleys 1978 solo album and on two kiss albums. Having said that, i like second sighting better than frehleys comet. Ace frehley, rosanne cash, joe cocker, warren zevon and paul butterfield.
Ace frehley spaceman 2018 eone ace is back and he told you so. Since the predecessor, second sighting did not do so well, it is possible the record company felt that maybe the new album will sell more copies under the name, ace frehley. Love gun was the bands sixth studio album and for the most part the final ever studio record from the original band anton fig would play on dynasty and unmasked despite peter being pictured. On 4 may 2009, anton joined joe bonamassas band for their debut appearance at the royal albert hall in london, where eric clapton made a guest appearance. It was a great debut and would have been a lot higher if ace hadnt gotten so good these last few years. Of the four kiss solo albums released simultaneously in 1978, the best of the bunch is guitarist ace frehley s. They said of the four kiss solo albums released simultaneously in 1978, the. That cooperation lead anton to make recording sessions with kiss with whom anton recorded albums dynasty 1979 and unmasked 1980.
With guest appearances from simmons who also suggested the title, eric singer and anton fig. Anton fig born cape town, south africa, is wellknown session drummer and a longtime member of the cbs orchestra, appearing nightly on late show with david letterman. A dvd capturing this performance was subsequently released. While his father was of dutch origin, mother esther was a german raised in the united states.
In episode 125 of one on one with mitch lafon, former late show with david letterman drummer anton fig joins mitch to discuss his most recent release figments which includes special guests ace frehley, sebastian bach and more, his time with david letterman, his future plans which include touring with joe bonamassa, working on journeys arrival album, his work. All posters, sleeve art, stickers, etc that appeared in the original lp release have been faithfully reproduced for the kiss army. Ill be back on the joe bonamassa tour starting jan 2020. Gene simmons 1978, ace frehley 1978, peter criss 1978. Ace frehley album simple english wikipedia, the free. Tracks 2, 3, 9, 10, 12 recorded at ace in the hole studios, westchester, ny. Oct 20, 2018 ace frehley spaceman 2018 eone ace is back and he told you so. From the publisher the latest, most informative inside information, on the rock band kiss. This book will appeal to all rock fans as it delves into the private lives of the most secretive rock band on the planet kiss. Ace frehley is one of my absolute favorite records.
Songwriting is typically led by stanley and simmons, who also perform the majority of lead vocals, although all members. Frehleys comet second sighting 1988 megaforce worldwide, 1998 reissue ace was rushed on second sighting i think that might be why it seems a little tod howarth heavy, songwise. After his departure from kiss, frehley recruited anton fig who had performed on frehleys solo album, bassist john regan, vocalist and guitarist richie scarlet and keyboardist arthur stead. Ace frehley breakout late night drumming with anton fig. Ace frehley is a 1978 solo album from ace frehley, the lead guitarist of american hard rock. Ace remained popular with fans and critics alike, and continued to be respected in musics inner circle as the musical force that drove the kiss machine. Check out ace frehley by ace frehley on amazon music. The heavy metal track breakout from the frehley s comet album includes a four minute drum solo from anton fig. Really thrilled to be the guest drummer with the late night with seth meyers house band on the week of october 30th although i remember him as being a member of ace frehleys band, most people remember anton fig as the former david letterman show house band. Youll hear future david letterman band members anton fig and will lee on ace s 1978 lpwhich many kiss fans consider the best of the four solo albums they put out that year. The recording also featured anton fig on drums and will. Sep 06, 20 tim mcphate kissfaq in conjunction with its back in the solo album groove series, kissfaq has published an interview with drummer extraordinaire anton fig.
Anton was born in cape town, south africa, and started playing the drums at age. Picture disc considered the best of the four solo albums that kiss released simultaneously in 1978, ace frehley does not stray far from kisss trademark heavy sound. Rip it out and speeding back to my baby which along with new york groove would have fit snugly into any of kiss previous albums. Space ace and played with the group from its inception in 1973 until his departure in 1982. Paul daniel ace frehley is an american musician and songwriter best known as the original. Though the bronxborn guitaristsinger found limited postkiss chart success with his band frehleys comet, he never seemed to be able to follow through on the creative promise of ace frehley or classic frehleypenned kiss tracks such as shock me and hard times. It holds a special place for many because it was when kiss was on top of the world, firing on all cylinders, featured the vocal debut of ace frehley, and.
Longtime drummer anton fig, whose friendship with ace began in that 1978 record, also appears on off my back and pursuit of rock and roll longtime collaborators scot coogan and matt starr also play drums on spaceman. In episode 125 of one on one with mitch lafon, former late show with david letterman drummer anton fig joins mitch to discuss his most recent release figments which includes special guests ace frehley, sebastian bach and more, his time with david letterman, his future plans which include touring with joe bonamassa, working on journeys arrival album, his work with kiss on their dynasty and unmasked records, the 1978 ace frehley solo album, frehleys comet, working with ace frehley, and. Drummer anton fig has recorded with artists such as kiss, bob dylan, peter frampton, and b. Ace frehleys 1978 solo effort is by far and a way the best of the four solo kiss releases. With future david letterman band members drummer anton fig and bassist will lee backing him up, frehley shows that he is more than a songwriting match for bandmates simmons and. In episode 125 of one on one with mitch lafon, former late show with david letterman drummer anton fig joins mitch to discuss his most recent release figments which includes special guests ace frehley, sebastian bach and more, his time with david letterman, his future plans which include touring with.
Fig was featured on ace frehley s album anomaly, released on 15 september 2009. In fact, the album yielded a top 20 hit in new york groove. Pre order ace frehleys spaceman due out october 19 on eone entertainment here. Kiss is an american hard rock band from new york city, new york. Gebert on ace frehley s autobiography no regrets book, frehley s comet and much, much more. Criss was hindered by injuries to his hands that he had suffered in a 1978 car accident. King and has been a member of the band of the late show with david letterman since 1986. On dynasty, peter was pretty much out of commission, reflected stanley, so i wouldnt point to it as a classic kiss album. Vip and guitar signature packages are available for ace frehley s upcoming shows in angola, indiana, rosement, illinois, and westland, michigan. Kiss ace frehley picture disc vinyl lp on popmarket. Anton fig on seth meyers oct 30 letterman, ace frehley.
After leaving kiss, ace formed the band frehleys comet with anton fig, john regan and tod howarth, and performed together beginning in 1986 and continuing through 1990. The group alternated between the name ace frehley and frehley s comet. The first somewhat solo release since leaving kiss is ace frehleys frehley comet release. We all knew gene simmons is an asshole who sold his soul for the money.
Ace and anton fig on drums, what a great combinationcant go wrong. Gene simmons, peter criss, paul stanley and ace frehley. Ace frehley background vocals,primary artist,track performer,acoustic guitar,bass guitar,rhythm guitar,synthesizer guitar larry kelly background vocals david lasley background vocals anton fig drums,percussion carl tallarico drums bill scheniman vocals,bells will lee bass technical credits eraldo carugati artwork,paintings. Anton fig talks about his time with kiss they never. Ace frehley biography childhood, life achievements. Ace frehley lead vocals, lead guitar, additional bass on tracks 2, 5, 9, 11, and 12 anthony esposito bass anton fig drums, percussion on all tracks except 4, 10, and 12 derrek hawkins rhythm guitar on track 2 scot coogan drums, percussion on track 10, background vocals on 3. The thunder from down under revisits his work on ace frehleys 1978 solo album, meeting frehley and working on the albums demos, and offers insight regarding some of his favorite tracks such as rip it out and why ace. Additionally, frehley was the only one to score a genuine hit an energetic cover of hellos back in the new york groove. Anton fig played all the drums in this album, peter didnt sing or play anything. Drumsbass, andy bigan starman ace frehley played lead guitar on joe silvas cover of the david bowie song, released in 2014.
Please c lick here to go the tour dates section for more information and to purchase. In 1984, frehley started his postkiss solo career by assembling a band that included, among others, drummer anton fig who had performed on frehley s 1978 solo album and on two kiss albums. Hot on the platform boot heels of his 2014 induction into the rock and roll hall of fame, ace frehley has announced origins vol. With future david letterman band members drummer anton fig and bassist will lee backing him up, frehley shows that he is more than a songwriting match for bandmates simmons and stanley. The thunder from down under revisits his work on ace frehleys 1978 solo album, meeting frehley and working on the albums demos, and offers insight regarding some of his favorite tracks such as. Backing vocals the angels ashley suppa, danielle ciccimarra, dominique ciccimarra, monique frehley drums anton fig lead guitar, rhythm guitar, bass, acoustic guitar ace frehley organ hammond marti frederiksen tracking by alex salzman writtenby frehley. Forming the group with onetime kiss drummer anton fig and ex707 keyboardistguitarist tod howarth, as well as bassist john regan, frehleys comet cut a couple of pretty decent glam metal albums during the 80s that managed to blow the space mans old bands material from that decade out of the water. When all four original members of kiss released solo albums in 1978, critics and fans alike hailed lead guitarist ace frehley s disc as the best of the bunch.
It was released on september 18, 1978, as one of four solo albums released by the members of kiss. Ace, born in bronx county of new york city, was originally named paul daniel frehley. Rock and roll experience with mike brunn 22,521 views. Ace frehley lead vocals, lead guitar, additional bass on tracks 2, 5, 9, 11, and 12 anthony esposito bass anton fig drums, percussion on all tracks except 4, 10, and 12 derrek hawkins rhythm guitar on track 2 scot coogan drums, percussion on track 10, background vocals on 3 and 10.
Ace frehley the albums ranked worst to first 2loud2oldmusic. Anton fig talks about his time with kiss they never said. Ace frehley s 1978 kiss solo album is often rightfully considered the best of the bunch. Similar in approach to paul stanleys album, frehley did not stray far from the expected heavy kiss sound like gene simmons and peter criss did with their releases, but ace was equipped with better compositions than stanley. Jan 09, 2019 the first somewhat solo release since leaving kiss is ace frehleys frehley comet release. Ace frehley was born on april 27, 1951 as the youngest of the three kids to his parents carl daniel and esther anna frehley. In 1989, ace releases trouble walking under the name ace frehley. Bassist john regan who had worked with peter frampton, whom frehley met in 1980, was also an original member of the band as was vocalistguitarist. Frehley played all of the guitar parts on spaceman, as well as bass on all but two songs. Youll hear future david letterman band members anton fig and will lee on aces 1978 lpwhich many kiss fans consider the best of the four solo albums they put out that year. When frehleys band, cathedral, started earning a series of paying gigs. The newly developed phx series reveals yamahas allout pursuit of the. Tim mcphate kissfaq in conjunction with its back in the solo album groove series, kissfaq has published an interview with drummer extraordinaire anton fig.
Forming the group with onetime kiss drummer anton fig and ex707 keyboardistguitarist tod howarth, as well as bassist john regan, frehley s comet cut a couple of pretty decent glam metal albums during the 80s that managed to blow the space mans old bands material from that decade out of the water one listen to the riff on breakout will. Ace frehley spaceman silver edition lp electric fetus. Gebert on ace frehleys autobiography no regrets book, frehleys comet and much, much more. On april 27th, 1951, paul frehley was born in the bronx, new york. He took on the persona of the spaceman or space ace when the band adopted costumes and theatrics. First off, frehley played all of the guitar parts on spaceman, as well as bass on all but two songs. Frehley was involved in a serious automobile accident drummer anton fig was the. He was a member of ace frehleys band frehleys comet from 19841987 and later on he has played on numerous aces solo albums including the latest release anomaly 2009.
Longtime drummer anton fig, whose friendship with frehey began in. No regrets written by ace frehley with joe layden and john ostrosky gallery books mtv books release date. Danielle ciccimarra, dominique ciccimarra, monique frehley drums anton fig lead guitar, rhythm guitar, bass, acoustic guitar ace frehley organ hammond marti frederiksen tracking by alex salzman writtenby frehley. The group alternated between the name ace frehley and frehleys comet. Frehley spent the early 1970s in a series of local bands including one called molimo who recorded half. Ace frehley is the first solo album from ace frehley, the guitarist of the american hard rockheavy metal band kiss.
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