How is the music industry remembering Ace Frehley following his death at 74? Tributes pour in

Ace Frehley, the co-founder of the band Kiss, died on October 16 at the age of 74. The news was announced by his family through a statement:

"We are completely devastated and heartbroken. In his last moments, we were fortunate enough to have been able to surround him with loving, caring, peaceful words, thoughts, prayers and intentions as he left this earth."

According to TMZ, Ace Frehley experienced a brain bleed after a fall and was placed on life support.

Frehley began his music career in 1964 and went on to deliver hits like New York Groove, Rock Soldiers, and Into the Night. His passing has saddened the music world, with fellow artists paying tribute and remembering his impact on the industry.

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The music industry mourns the loss of Ace Frehley

Gary Holt wrote on Instagram:

"Rest in peace Ace. You were huge in this dudes life when I was a young rocker. Left an impression on me , that while my fandom left me for a while, it was rekindled in recent years, I realized once again how awesome you and @kissonline always were. Gone but not forgotten 💔"

Mike Portnoy wrote on Instagram:

"Absolutely gutted to hear of the passing of one of my biggest guitar heroes. Ace Frehley was always the King of Cool…he played with such swagger…and you can literally sing every one of his solos from the first 6 KISS albums they were so melodic."

Tom Morello wrote in an Instagram post:

"The legendary Space Ace Frehley inspired generations to love rock n roll and love rock n roll guitar playing. His timeless riffs and solos, the billowing smoke coming from his Les Paul, the rockets shooting from his headstock, his cool spacey onstage wobble and his unforgettable crazy laugh will be missed but will never be forgotten."

Nuno Bettencourt posted on Instagram:

"So long… Spaceman. First rock band I wanted to be like. Thank you Ace for the music and thank you for your kindness that made a little 8 year old kid’s heart explode. And without a doubt … the greatest laugh in Rock History."

Rock band Foghat wrote on Facebook:

"We are very sorry to hear of the passing of Ace Frehley. We did a couple of shows with him this year and in the past and it was always a good time. Our prayers and thoughts are with his family. RIP Ace"

Bret Michaels wrote on X:

"Ace, my brother, I surely cannot thank you enough for the years of great music, the many festivals we've done together and your lead guitar on Nothing But A Good Time. All my love and respect, from my family and myself - may you rest in peace!!!"

John 5 posted on X:

"I am so shocked & saddened that this happened to my hero & my friend. I’ve known Ace since 1988 & we’ve been very close ever since then. Ace Frehley changed the world. He influenced millions of people & changed my life. I will miss you my friend."

Pearl Jam tweeted on X:

"Ace was a hero of mine and also I would consider a friend. I studied his solos endlessly over the years… Just listen to “Alive”, I used his solo from “She” as a template. Ace jammed on “Black Diamond” with Pearl Jam at Madison Square Garden…a dream come true for me. I would not have picked up a guitar without Ace and KISS’s influence."

Alice Cooper's team posted on Instagram:

"Ace was an absolute Guitar hero to so many people. I did more tours with him than anybody else, as far as opening for us, for quite a long time so… we became quite good friends. We know that right now KISS fans are certainly in mourning, and certainly his family and certainly everybody that knew him… Ace was an ACE"

Steve Vai wrote on Instagram:

"His riffs had swagger, his tone had bite, and his presence lit up stages like a supernova. During my teenage years, his playing inspired me not because it was polished, but because it was gloriously unfiltered and full of life. Ace reminded us all that rock should never apologize for being fun and that a little chaos can sound downright heavenly."

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