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Ace Frehley facts for kids
| Ace Frehley | |
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Ace Frehley, 2008
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Paul David Frehley |
| Also known as | Space-Ace |
| Born | April 27, 1951 New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Hard rock, heavy metal |
| Occupations | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1965-present |
| Associated acts | Kiss |
| Notable instruments | |
| Gibson Les Paul | |
Paul Daniel "Ace" Frehley (born April 27, 1951) is an American guitarist best known as one of the first members of the rock band Kiss. He was the lead guitar player in the band. When the band started wearing costumes face paint onstage Frehley chose paint that made him look like he was from outer space. Frehley played with the group from 1973 until 1982.
When he left Kiss he started making his own music as a solo musician. In 1996 he went back to playing with Kiss. His second time playing with Kiss stopped in 2002 when he left the band at the end of their world tour.
He went back to his solo career. His last album was finished in September, 2009.