The members of Rush are looking back on their time touring as an opener for Kiss in the Seventies. Following Ace Frehley ‘s death on Thursday , Oct. 16, Rush shared a tribute to the Kiss guitarist, calling him an “undeniable character.”

“Absolutely stunned and saddened by the news Ace Frehley has tragically passed away,” the band wrote on Instagram. “Back in 1974, as the opening act for KISS, Alex, Neil and myself spent many a night hanging out together in his hotel room after shows, doing whatever nonsense we could think of, just to make him break out his inimitable and infectious laugh.”

The band added, “He was an undeniable character and an authentic rock star. RIP Ace .. thanks for welcoming us newbies into the rock and roll world.”

Rush‘s Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson previo

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