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ACE FREHLEY
THE RISING SON
Compact Disc
Item no. :SMCD992 Barcode :0823564040226 Artist :ACE FREHLEY Product type :Compact Disc Label :SMOKIN Release Date :03 April 2026
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One of rock music’s true originals, Ace Frehley rose to prominence as a founding member of KISS, known by the stage persona of ‘Spaceman’ or ‘Space Ace’. As the band’s unmistakable lead guitarist, he helped define its sound, look and mythos during the group’s most influential years. His fluid, melodic leads and space-age swagger powered landmark albums and anthems that reshaped hard rock. After departing KISS, Frehley forged his own path with Frehley’s Comet and a steady run of solo releases, reinforcing his reputation as a guitarist of rare feel and personality. His career spanned five decades, ending with his passing in October 2025, and left behind a legacy that continues to inspire players and fans worldwide.
In the years following his final exit from KISS in 2002, Frehley embraced the freedom of the solo stage. His live shows became celebrations of his entire catalogue, blending classic riffs with new material that proved his creative spark remained undimmed. This period culminated in 2018 with Spaceman, a creative peak that reaffirmed Ace Frehley as a singular voice in hard rock, delivering inspired solos and marking a reunion with Gene Simmons on two tracks.
Just one month before the release of Spaceman, Frehley returned to Japan to perform before a feverishly appreciative audience. Recorded during his residency at Billboard Live Tokyo on 4 September 2018, and broadcast on local radio, this performance captures Frehley at a moment of triumph. The setlist draws freely from every chapter of his career, from iconic KISS songs to Frehley’s Comet favourites, solo staples and a selection of well-chosen covers. Backed by a tight, road-hardened band, Frehley delivers a performance full of fire and authority, a master guitarist clearly enjoying every moment on stage.
1 Intro 2:07
2 Rip It Out 3:45
3 Hard Times 3:43
4 2000 Man 5:45
5 Rock Soldiers 5:22
6 Parasite 3:44
7 Love Gun 4:19
8 Rocket Ride 4:47
9 Emerald 4:44
10 Strange Ways 3:36
11 New York Groove 5:44
12 Shock Me 3:47
13 Guitar Solo 5:58
14 Cold Gin 5:18
15 Detroit Rock City 4:34
16 Deuce 5:12
