The music world mourns the death of Ace Frehley, a founding member of KISS, who died Thursday at 74.

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Frehley's influence and impact are deeply felt across the industry. From his former bandmates to other bands and musicians, here is how notable figures are remembering Frehley.

L.G. Patterson In this Oct. 4, 2009 file photo, former KISS lead guitarist Ace Frehley plays the national anthem before an NFL football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New York Giants in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson, File)

Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons

“We are devastated by the passing of Ace Frehley. He was an essential and irreplaceable rock soldier during some of the most formative foundational chapters of the band and its hist

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