REMEMBERING ACE FREHLEY

THE HARD VOLUME EXPERIENCE PODCAST SHOW NOTES: REMEMBERING ACE FREHLEY Welcome back to the experience, sonic allies. We’re mourning the loss of astronomical guitarist and the epitome of guitar hero inspiration, the one and only Ace Frehley. Our community lost Ace on October 16, 2025 – he was 74. Ace was the original lead guitarist and “Spaceman” of KISS, known for his signature solos and contributions to the band’s classic albums. After a successful 1978 solo record, he left KISS in 1982 and launched Frehley’s Comet. He came back to KISS for their 1996 reunion before departing again. Afterwards, he maintained a steady solo career with multiple albums that showcased his timeless hard-rock style with the final album being, “10,000 Volts” – a title no doubt inspired by his near-death on-stage incident in 1976 when he was electrocuted from touching a metal railing that wasn’t properly grounded. He was knocked out but returned to finish that show. We feel a little knocked out too after a string of deaths in the rock community this year, but we’re always down to celebrate music, community, and performers like Ace – a guy that captivated generations of fans. Have a great time listening and TURN IT UP! – Joe & Chuck ⩶⩶⩶⩶⩶⩶⩶ SONGS IN THIS EPISODE: Ace Frehley – Rip It Out / KISS Ace Frehley Ace Frehley – Fractured Mirror / KISS: Ace Frehley KISS – Let Me Go Rock ’n’ Roll / Alive! Link Wray – Rumble / Live at Paradiso KISS – Rock and Roll All Nite / Alive! KISS – Detroit Rock City / Destroyer KISS – Cold Gin / Alive! KISS – Black Diamond / Alive! KISS – She / Alive! KISS – Parasite / Alive! Ace Frehley and The Roots – New York Groove / The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon Ace Frehley – 10,000 Volts / 10,000 Volts Joe Harnell – The Lonely Man (Theme from The Incredible Hulk) / The Lonely Man: The Solo Piano of Joe Harnell Ace Frehley – New York Groove / Kiss: Ace Frehley The Hard Volume Experience Podcast theme, “You’ll Find Out” was written and recorded by Joe Natoli. ⩶⩶⩶⩶⩶⩶⩶ CLIPS: Ace Frehley & Tod Howarth interview on “Metal Hammer” at MTV, UK 1988 / https://youtu.be/LsFaxo6XrPU?si=yJjyeO1Gt0igpLBk Ace Frehley "Cold Gin" guitar lesson presented by Guitar World, 2010 / https://youtu.be/wFXnDV7FZ1c?si=TQ3xOhcAULyRYp77 KISS Interview - The Tom Snyder Show, 1979 / https://youtu.be/fwSClSe5uy8?si=mC9INxKS4OTAOKN6 KISS Concert Sketch – Family Guy, “Road To Europe”, 2002 / https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0576961 ⩶⩶⩶⩶⩶⩶⩶ SHOW MERCH (SHIRTS + HOODIES): https://givegoodux.threadless.com/designs/the-hard-volume-experience Proceeds go to charity. ⩶⩶⩶⩶⩶⩶⩶ This episode was edited by Chuck Borowicz and mastered by Joe Natoli. Cover design by Chuck Borowicz. Songs, clips and effects appearing in The Hard Volume Experience Podcast are the property of their perspective holders unless otherwise noted by us. This show is not for profit. We make it because we love it.