Former KISS guitarist Paul "Ace" Frehley passed away today, October 16, 2025, at the age of 74. For kids of the 1970's we had Star Wars, Evil Knievel, Happy Days and the "Hottest Band In the Land" KISS. To say that the news of Ace's passing is upsetting is an understatement. KISS was supposed to be forever.

Just last year Ace Frehley called Q1057 and 1035, the Capital Region's Classic Rock Station to chat with Karolyi about Ace's new album at the time " 10,000 Volts " and of course KISS made it's way into the conversation. Listen to the interview below.

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In our 3-part interview Karolyi and Frehley discuss 10,000 Volts, Ace's 1978 solo album and KISS. How did Ace feel about not being included in the final KISS concert at Madison Square Garden? Hear his response

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