| 6/28/10 |
Bill Aucoin 1943-2010
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|
 Billl
was a very gifted guy with a great eye for talent!
Through
all the ups and downs, he never lost his big smile and sense of
humor...
We
remained friends till the end...
I'm
gonna miss him...
--
Ace
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| 6/15/10 |
Ace Frehley Talks Jeff Beck and Les Paul in
New Video Interview
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|
 Artisan
News Service caught up with Ace Frehley on the red carpet at Jeff
Beck's Les Paul tribute concert at the Iridium in New York City
on Wednesday, June 9th.
Ace talked about seeing Jeff Beck perform for the first time as
well as the legendary Les Paul.
Watch
the video here.
Photo Caption: Jeff Beck and Ace
Frehley
Credit: Artisan News Service
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| 6/10/10 |
Ace Frehley Attends Jeff Beck's "A Celebration
of Les Paul"
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|
 Ace
Frehley attended Jeff Beck's "A Celebration of Les Paul"
at the Iridium Jazz Club on June 9th in New York, City. The event
honoring the late, great
Les Paul was presented by Gibson Guitar and the Iridium.
Ace caught up with Jeff Beck on
the red carpet as well as Frehley's Comet bandmate Anton Fig,
Paul Shaffer, Meat Loaf, Gibson
Guitar Chariman/CEO Heny Juszkiewicz, and more.
More images from the event are
available on the Pics
page.
Photo Caption: Jeff Beck and Ace
Frehley
Credit: Theo Wargo/WireImage
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| 6/9/10 |
Flashback: Ace Unmasks in Scranton (March 3,
1985)
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|
 Alan
K. Stout, the music columnist at Wilkes-Barre, PA's The Weekender,
recently recounted his experiences at one of the most memorable
shows he's ever seen: Ace Frehley's performance at the West Side
Theater in Scranton, PA on March 3, 1985.
Read
the article here.
Photo
Caption: Ace Frehley onstage in Scranton, PA on March 3, 1985
Credit: The Weekender
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| 6/8/10 |
Gallery Books to Pulish KISS Guitarist Ace
Frehley's Memoir
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|
NEW
YORK, June 8, 2010 – Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon
& Schuster, announced today that it will publish legendary
rocker and KISS guitarist Ace Frehley’s memoir NO REGRETS.
The book, to be published under the VH1 Books imprint, is scheduled
for publication in Summer 2011.
Ace Frehley is known worldwide as the legendary original lead
guitarist for the seminal rock band KISS and respected as a solo
artist who has influenced generations of guitar players. KISS
is known for its wild make-up, spectacular costumes, and theatrical
live shows (not to mention their music)! Frehley will delve into
his life as a kid growing up in the Bronx, his ups-and-downs and
influences which catapulted him into a life of sex, drugs, and
rock-and-roll, and reveal what is was like to be one of the founding
members of one of the most influential bands in the world.
Ace
Frehley said “I think Sinatra said it best…‘regrets
I’ve had a few, but then again, too few to mention.’”
Jennifer
Bergstrom, Vice President, Editor-in-Chief of Gallery Books, said
"NO REGRETS is sure to be the next must-read rock-and-roll
memoir.”
Gallery
Books’ Senior Editor Jeremie Ruby-Strauss negotiated the
deal with Frank Weimann, President of The Literary Group International,
which includes world rights.
#
# # #
Gallery
Books is an imprint dedicated to publishing a wide variety
of must-read books on a wide array of topics. The imprint was
designed to showcase established voices and to introduce emerging
new ones—in both fiction and nonfiction, and across a variety
of genres. Some of Gallery Books’ bestselling titles include
Are You There, Vodka? It’s Me Chelsea by Chelsea Handler,
Still Alice by Lisa Genova, sTori Telling by Tori Spelling, and
Oh My Dog by Beth Stern. Upcoming titles include I Know I Am,
But What Are You? by Samantha Bee, Gunn’s Golden Rules by
Tim Gunn, I Remember You by Harriet Evans, and Lisa Genova’s
new novel, Left Neglected. VH1 Books is an imprint of MTV: MUSIC
TELEVISION and Pocket Books.
Simon
& Schuster, a part of CBS Corporation, is a global leader
in the field of general interest publishing, dedicated to providing
the best in fiction and nonfiction for consumers of all ages,
across all printed, electronic, and audio formats. Its divisions
include Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing, Simon & Schuster
Children’s Publishing, Simon & Schuster Digital, and
international companies in Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
For more information, visit our website at http://www.simonandschuster.com.
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| 5/30/10 |
Anton Fig and Ace Frehley's Anomaly
Win Modern Drummer Readers Poll Awards!
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|
Anton Fig and Ace Frehley's Anomaly
have won several Modern Drummer magazine readers poll awards!
In addition to appearing on Anomaly,
Anton Fig played drums with Ace Frehley on his 1978 solo album,
KISS Dynasty, KISS Unmasked, and Ace's Frehley's
Comet, Live+1, and Trouble Walkin' efforts.
Following are the awards:
#1
Rock Drummer -– Anton Fig
#2 Recorded Performance -– Anton Fig/Anomaly by Ace
Frehley
Anton
Fig also won #5 Best Educational Package for his DVD re-release
of In the Groove, which includes a performance of "Breakout"
by Ace.
Congratulations
Anton!
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| 5/29/10 |
Jeff Beck to Celebrate Les Paul with Ace Frehley,
Billy Gibbons, Zakk Wylde, and More
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|
Jeff Beck will stage "A Celebration
of Les Paul" on June 9th at New York's Iridium Jazz Club
to honor the late, great Les Paul presented by Gibson Guitar and
the Iridium.
Ace Frehley will attend the the
invitation-only event along with other guests including Billy
Gibbons, Zakk Wylde, Paul Shaffer, Steve Miller, Meat Loaf, Warren
Haynes, and Gibson Guitar Chariman/CEO Heny Juszkiewicz.
Fans can win tickets here.
Photo
Caption: Jeff Beck (left)/Les Paul and Ace Frehley (right)
Jeff Beck Photo Credit: Getty Images
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5/16/10 |
MusiCares "Shock Me" Jam
Posted Online
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|
Video footage of Ace Frehley jamming
"Shock Me" with Slash, Chad Smith, Corey Parks, and
Allison Robertson at the at the sixth annual MusiCares MAP Fund
benefit to celebrate women in recovery and salute former first
lady Betty Ford and the Betty Ford Center at Club Nokia in Los
Angeles has been posted online.
Watch the video here.
Photo Caption: Slash, Allison
Robertson, and Ace Frehley
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| 5/13/10 |
Ace Frehley Working On Memoir
From: Blabbermouth.net and Artisan
News Service
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|
According to the Artisan News Service,
guitarist Ace Frehley is currently working on a memoir of his
time in the seminal rock band KISS.
One of the most popular rock guitarists
of the 1970s, Frehley became an inspiration to a generation of
guitarists with his lead-guitar prowess and atmospheric Les Paul
sound.
Ace Frehley performed with KISS
from its inception in 1973 until his first departure in 1982 before
rejoining KISS in 1996 for a very successful reunion tour. Frehley's
second stint lasted until 2002 as Ace went back to being a solo
artist again, but the stories and memories still remain from touring
in one of rock and roll's most successful acts of all time.
One the red carpet just before
his performance with Slash at the at the sixth annual MusiCares
MAP Fund benefit concert on May 7 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles,
Ace Frehley talked about putting his
memoir together and how he got help remembering some of his old
stories that he might have forgotten.
Read the full story here.
Watch the video interview here.
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| 5/11/10 |
Ace Frehley Celebrates Nearly Four
Years of Sobriety
From: Spinner.com
|
|
 It's
no secret that the '70s were the height of sex, drugs and rock
'n' roll. As the guitarist for Kiss, 'Space' Ace Frehley had no
problem partaking in the perks that came with his stature during
that decade of decadence -- as he told Spinner last year, "For
a long time I was missing in action."
But that was the old Frehely.
He's been sober for four years now and was recently on hand at
the Grammy Foundation's annual MusiCares concert in L.A., an event
that celebrates musicians and their sobriety. Once known for his
partying, Frehley tells Spinner that he's truly a changed man.
"Years ago I was a crazy party animal and people used to
come up to me and say, 'Man, Ace, I got wasted the other night
just like you,'" he says. "Now I've got fans coming
up to me saying, 'Hey, you got sober and you're one of the reasons
I decided to get sober.' I get that kind of feedback now when
I meet fans, when I read fan mail and there's nothing better than
that."
Read the full story here.
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| 5/9/10 |
Ace Frehley Video Interview on Rockerazzi.com
|
Ace Frehley was interviewd by Rockerazzi.com
on the red carpet at the sixth annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit
to celebrate women in recovery and salute former first lady Betty
Ford and the Betty Ford Center at Club Nokia in Los Angeles on May
7th.
Watch the video interview here!
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| 5/8/10 |
Ace Frehley Performs at the 6th Annual
MusiCares MAP Fund Benefit Concert
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Ace Frehley performed at the sixth
annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit to celebrate women in recovery
and salute former first lady Betty Ford and the Betty Ford Center
at Club Nokia in Los Angeles on May 7. Ace joined Corey Parks (Nashville
Pussy), Slash, Matt Sorum, Lemmy Kilmister, and Allison Robertson
(The Donnas) for special performances of "Shock Me" and Slash's
"Dr. Alibi."
Photo Caption: Slash and Ace
(Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
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| 5/3/10 |
Ace Frehley Inducts Les Paul into the
NJ Hall of Fame
|
 Ace
Frehley inducted Les Paul in the New Jersey Hall of Fame on May
2. He presented Les Paul's son, Rusty Paul, with the award, and
he performed a blues jam with the Rusty Paul Band and Aerosmith's
Brad Whitford.
Photo Caption: NJ Governor Chris
Christie, Rusty Paul, and Ace Frehley
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5/1/10 |
VH1 Sober House Episode with Ace Frehley
Posted Online
|
|
 The
full season finale of VH1 Sober House with Dr. Drew featuring
an appearance by Ace Frehley has been posted online.
Photo Caption: Ace Frehley and
Mike Starr
VH1 Sober House Episode 8
|
| 4/30/10 |
Anomaly To Be Released In South America
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|
Anomaly will be released on May 15th, 2010 in Argentina, Chile,
Columbia, and Brazil through the label, Leader
Music, which is based in Argentina.
This will be the jewel case version of Anomaly, and it will be
and manufactured in Argentina.
The release will co-incide with Kissology II.
|
| 4/27/10 |
Happy Birthday Ace!
|
Happy Birthday Ace!
Rock On!
Anthony, Scot, and Todd
|
| 4/25/10 |
Ace Frehley to Induct Les Paul into the
New Jersey Hall of Fame
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Ace Frehley will induct legendary musician and inventor, the late
Les Paul, into the New Jersey Hall of Fame at NJPAC in Newark, NJ
on Sunday May 2.
The organization's third annual induction ceremony will be a
star-studded red carpet event honoring the class of 2010 which
includes Les Paul as well as Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, Susan
Sarandon, President Woodrow Wilson, and more.
Tickets for the ceremony only range from $30.00 to $90.00 and
are available through the NJPAC Box Office at www.njpac.org
or by calling 1-888-GO-NJPAC.
NJ Hall of Fame
|
| 4/24/10 |
Ace Frehley to Appear at MusiCares MAP
Fund Benefit to Honor Betty Ford
|
Ace Frehley will appear at the sixth annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit
to celebrate women in recovery and salute former first lady Betty
Ford and the Betty Ford Center at Club Nokia in Los Angeles on May
7.
Ace will join Corey Parks (Nashville Pussy), Slash, Matt Sorum,
Lemmy Kilmister, and Allison Robertson (The Donnas) for a special
performance.
MusiCares
MAP Fund Benefit
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4/23/10 |
Ace Frehley to Appear on VH1 Sober House
on April 29
|
 Ace
Frehley will appear on the season finale of VH1 Sober House with
Dr. Drew on Thursday April 29 at 10:00 PM. The episode will re-air
at 11:00 PM and 1:00 AM as well as several times over the weekend.
VH1
Sober House Schedule
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| 4/20/10 |
Daniel Porter
|
 Ace,
his family, and friends would like to send their condolences and
sympathy to Kevin and Tricia Porter on the passing of their beloved
son, Daniel. Ace said, “I knew Daniel, and he was a wonderful young
man! I am saddened that he’s no longer with us!"
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/hometownannapolis/obituary.aspx?n=daniel-porter&pid=141889792
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| 3/18/10 |
Ace Frehley will be on Eddie Trunk TONIGHT!
|
|
Eddie's show is from 11 pm to 2 am EST. You can listen live @
http://www.q1043.com/main.html
|
| 3/15/10 |
Ace Frehley VIP Packages for US Tour Dates
Announced
|
http://www.acefrehley.com/tour_dates/
Ace VIP Experience | Mar 19, 2010 | Uncasville, CT - SOLD OUT
Ace VIP Experience | Mar 20, 2010 | Atlantic City, NJ - SOLD OUT
Ace VIP Experience | Mar 21, 2010 | New York, NY - SOLD OUT
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| 2/19/10 |
Ace Frehley US Tour Dates Announced
|
http://www.acefrehley.com/tour_dates/
New US Tour Dates Announced:
Mar 19, 2010: Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT
Mar 20, 2010: House of Blues, Atlantic City, NJ
Mar 21, 2010: Nokia Theater Times Square, New York, NY
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| 1/21/10 |
Ace Frehley Behind the Play Official Commercial
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http://www.acefrehley.com/video/
|
| 1/8/10 |
Ace Frehley to Perform National Anthem
at Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship in Anaheim This Saturday
|
Ace Frehley will be performing the national anthem
at the 2010 Monster Energy AMA Supercross, FIM World Championship.
The live season opener will take place from Angel Stadium in Anaheim,
CA on Saturday January 9, and will be televised at 10:00pm EST on
the SPEED channel.
|
| 12/21/09 |
Ace Frehley to Release 'Behind the Player'
DVD Worldwide January 19TH
|
Ace Frehley will release 'Behind the Player' a retrospective
DVD chronicling his work as one of the world’s most influential
guitar players. The DVD will be released worldwide January 19th,
through IMV, Rocket Science Ventures and Sony/RED.
The DVD features the iconic Spaceman talking about his life as a
guitar player, including rare photos and video footage. Ace also
gives in depth lessons for his KISS classics “Shock Me”
and “Cold Gin.” The DVD includes an all-star jam session
of Ace playing with George Lynch, John 5, Matt Sorum, Chris Wyse
and Tommy Clufetos. Frehley says, “I haven’t done anything
like this before, but liked what they were doing with the Behind
The Player series. Jamming the tracks with the guys was a lot of
fun.”
Ace Frehley Behind The Player will be available January 19th at
music retailers and for digital download everywhere. Or you can
pre-order on Amazon today, follow this link:
http://www.amazon.com/Behind-Player-Ace-Frehley/dp/B002XTXGCA/ref=acefrehley-20?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1261419929&sr=8-1
|
| 12/03/09 |
Ace Frehley Official iPhone App
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http://itunes.apple.com/app/ace-frehley/id330249040?mt=8
|
| 10/18/09 |
Anolmay Reviews Posted
|
JETAA
(print mag in NY / Japan)
Edsmusic.com
Metal Core fanzine
|
| 10/16/09 |
ACE FREHLEY POSTPONES JAPAN DATE AND AUSTRALIAN
TOUR UNTIL 2010
|
LOS ANGELES – Legendary KISS guitarist Ace
Frehley announced today he has postponed his Australian tour until
2010. Due to overwhelming demand, Frehley has decided to reward
the response with additional dates and an expanded set list, including
some rarities, for his fan base. The Spaceman promises the shows
will be worth the wait. “I made Anomaly for my fans, and the response
has been incredible,” Frehley says. “I’ve never toured Australia
as a solo artist, and I want to pull out all the stops.” Frehley
is currently considering adding his biggest Australian KISS hit
“Talk To Me”, as well as the never performed “Dark Light”
(from KISS’ “Music From The Elder”) to his set. Ace also plans
to reschedule his Japan dates after Anomaly has been released there.
|
| 10/2/09 |
Ace Frehley To Appear on MTV2's Headbangers
Ball
|
Tonight 's Headbangers
Ball will be an Ace Frehley special!
There will be five interview segments throughout the show conducted
by Talking Metal's John Ostronomy and Mark Strigl.
In addition, Ace will be featured in 4-5 music videos including
Ace Frehley/Frehley's Comet material, the "God of Thunder" jam from
VH1 Rock Honors, and "Shout it Out Loud" by KISS.
|
| 09/28/09 |
Ace Frehley In-Store Appearances This
Weekend
|
Saturday and Sunday were the big in-stores. On
Saturday, 500+ people lined up at Vintage Vinyl in NJ to meet Ace;
400+ at Looney Tunes on Long Island on Sunday.
|
| 09/25/09 |
Ace Frehley Australian Tour
|
Hot on the heels of the release of his latest
solo album ‘Anomaly,’ original KISS lead guitarist Ace
Frehley will tour his signature smoking guitar and vocals to Australia,
playing Melbourne’s Palace October 19th, Sydney’s Enmore
Theatre October 20th and Brisbane’s The Tivoli October 21st.
This is the first ever solo tour to Australia by the former KISS
Spaceman.
Ticket
Link
Red
Ant
Watch The Trailer
|
| 09/21/09 |
Ace Frehley in Cobo Hall... one last time....
|
I had the pleasure of touring Cobo Hall in Detroit one last time
on Saturday night (Sept.19).....
I was filming a documentary called "Let's Go Cobo" about the history
of that arena....
As you all know, this was the birthplace of "KISSteria" & a
very important venue to all the original members of KISS....And,
if you are not aware, Cobo Hall will be gutted & transformed
into a auto showroom in the next few weeks....The End of an era.......Thanks
Cobo for all the memories.....Ace
P.S. While we were filming inside Cobo, we heard a crash....as we
were driving away.....we saw this.... A cab driver started the demolition
on the Cobo box office early I guess!!!.....Weird.
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My New York: Ace Frehley
|
http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/my_new_york_ace_freheley_V2Q8NrK3CQZAvCI5Q8MlsM
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Bruce Kulick at the Grammy Museum
|
Hey Bruce...It was great seeing you!! Thanks
for coming by the Anomaly Pre-Release party at the Grammy Museum
on Monday.....All the Best!!!
Ace
|
| 09/17/09 |
Another Great Anomaly Review
|
http://wmwmsblog.com/2009/09/review-ace-frehley-anomaly/
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Cool pics from the Viper Room Show
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http://kissnews.web-log.nl/kissnews/2009/09/ace-frehley-sho.html
|
| 09/16/09 |
Best Buy Hollywood
Pics
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|
| 09/15/09 |
Happy Anomaly
Day!!
|
Where to buy Anomaly,
Click Here.
|
| 09/12/09 |
Ace Frehley Viper
Room Show Setlist - Saturday September 12th
|
Parasite
Deuce
Outer Space
Snow Blind
Sister
Getaway
Speedin' Back To My Baby
Shock Me (with Smokin' Guitar Solo)
Rocket Ride
Encore:
Space Bear
Love Gun
Cold Gin (featuring Slash)
Black Diamond Outro
|
| 09/11/09 |
Ace Frehley on
Rockline - Wednesday September 16th - Live 8:30pm to 10pm PST
|
Rockline Radio Show
Wednesday September 16th
Live 8:30pm to 10pm PST
1-800-344 ROCK (7625)
www.rocklineradio.com
|
| 09/10/09 |
ACE FREHLEY:
HARD ROCK CAFÉ - DETROIT – SAT. SEPT 19
|
Legendary KISS guitarist,
ACE FREHLEY will be appearing Sept. 19, 2009 at the HARD ROCK CAFÉ-DETROIT,
45 Monroe St. Detroit MI. 48226
“LET’S GO COBO” the Official Cobo Arena Documentary
and Rocket Science Promotions present: ACE FREHLEY
Ace Frehley in support of the his new record “ANOMALY”
and the feature film “LET’S GO COBO” will be appearing
for a FREE autograph signing inside the world famous Hard Rock Café-Detroit,
Saturday, September 19 at 8:00pm
The Fans will be provided the opportunity to meet with KISS’
original guitarist Ace Frehley.
Ace is releasing his first full record of new material in nearly
two decades. Ace’s appearance at the HARD ROCK-DETROIT will
be in promotion of his new release “ANOMALY” and the
official Cobo Arena Documentary, “LET’S GO COBO”
in which Ace will be featured…
See www.letsgocobo.com
Ace will be signing ONE (1) item per person (no guitars) starting
at 8:00pm Sept 19. at no charge to fans and will have autographed
copies of his new record on CD & Vinyl and other new merchandise
for sale.
The historic COBO ARENA is closing its doors for good and the Producers
of the film “LET’S GO COBO” want fans to have
the opportunity of a lifetime by meeting the guitarist responsible
for one of Cobo Arena’s greatest rock moments.
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| 09/08/09 |
Grammy Museum
Ace Appearance Tickets Available Online
|
Be among the first to
hear legendary rock guitarist Ace Frehley discuss his first new
album in 20 years, Anomaly, the day before its release. Before an
intimate audience of 200 in the Museum's GRAMMY® Sound Stage,
hear Frehley in conversation with Museum Executive Director Robert
Santelli about the craftsmanship, production, and brilliant guitar
work that went into the long-awaited new album. After the interview,
Frehley will take questions from the audience and sign copies of
the album.
http://grammymuseum.org/interior.php?section=programs&page=publicprograms#frehley
|
| 09/08/09 |
Listen to the
complete album a week before its in stores.
|
http://www.vh1.com/artists/az/frehley_ace/2459817/album.jhtml
|
| 09/08/09 |
Original KISS
guitarist Ace Frehley, announced today he will be appearing at 3
upcoming retailers to sign copies of his new album
|
Original KISS guitarist
Ace Frehley, announced today he will be appearing at 3 upcoming
retailers to sign copies of his new album, Anomaly which will be
released September 15th on his own Bronx Born Records label.
When fans purchase Anomaly at the following locations, they will
receive a wristband (starting Sept 15th) ensuring their place in
line at the signing event. Space will be limited, and the only way
to receive a wristband will be by purchasing the new album.
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KNAC.COM presents:
Tuesday September 15th @ 7:00pm: Best Buy - 1015 N. La Brea Ave
- West Hollywood, CA 90038
|
WRAT & WDHA presents:
Saturday September 26th @ 1:00pm: Vintage Vinyl - 51 Lafayette Rd
- Fords, NJ 08863 - www.vvinyl.com
|
Sunday September
27th @ 1:00pm: Looney Tunes - 31 Brookvale Ave - West Babylon, NY
11704 - www.looneytunescds.com
|
| 08/27/09 |
| Anomaly CD packaging
comes in 3 different versions |
WalMart Packaging includes Ace autographed tattoo
|
Best
Buy Packaging is printed on silver stock, like the Double Platinum
Album
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|
Standard Packaging
|
Just saw this.... pretty cool.
"The music industry has lost a giant! I'm very saddened by the news of Les Paul's passing.