Paul Stanley: ‘It’s Terrific That Ace Frehley Is Still Alive’
Paul Stanley doesn’t believe Ace Frehley’s new solo album will steal the limelight from Kiss’s comeback release, Sonic Boom.
Ex-Kiss guitarist Frehley’s album, Anomaly, goes on sale on September 15, while Sonic Boom comes out on October 6.
Classic Rock asked Stanley this week whether he regarded the timing as unfortunate.
Stanley replied: “For who? Look, it’s a hard one for me to answer. This album took us months to do, that album from what I understand took Ace 15 or 20 years to do.
“I can’t say anything about the timing or the release schedule or what have you – I truly, always go back to: I hope Ace is happy, and I think it’s terrific that he’s alive. Anything else past that is a bonus. I wish him well.”
Bob Suehs of Rock N Roll Experience recenbtly conducted an interview with Frehley where the guitarist comments on Kiss’s new material and his former band’s Walmart deal. An excerpt from the chat follows:
Have you heard Kiss’s new song, Modern Day Delilah?
Ace : Actually, I did. I thought it was a good song. Paul’s always been a really good writer and the only thing that I would say that the song didn’t live up to was the fact that I believe they said that all the new songs were going to sound like stuff from the 70s, and I didn’t get that. The new song sounded like it could be something off an album they did in the 80s. That’s what I got, but I thought it was a good song.
What do you think of Kiss selling their new CD exclusively through Wal-Mart?
Ace: It seems that more and more groups are going with major chains, and I mean, I guess there’s a plus to the fact that they’ll give you a large advance, but the minus is the album is only available in that chain of stores. I guess there’s pluses and minuses to everything. I mean, I entertained that idea, but, for me, I thought it was better that my album be available everywhere.
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I think Paul Stanley is the only member of Kiss that has stuck it through thier entire career. Gene checked out in the 80’s to become an asshole. But Paul has always been an awesome singer/frontman. He deserves alot of respect and credit for keeping that band together for this long.
But Kiss now is what they were in the 80’s: without Ace and without my interest. I admire that they are stil making records but my heart (& my money) will be going to Mr. Ace Frehely.
He was the firepower behind Kiss, the X factor, the big dick swinging, and Kiss will NEVER be able to replicate that.
Well said M.E.
I have two major problems with buying the new Kiss album – one, some of my money will go to Gene Simmons, and two, some of my money will go to Walmart.
With a couple of yes-men dressed up as Ace and Peter, and a guitarist who has adapted his playing style to mimic the mighty Ace they are nothing but a tribute act.
kiss always been about the money
and ace always been about living past kiss
In think Paul’s great, but I think his comments about Ace are really condescending and he doesn’t do himself any favours there.
Ace is THE man,
he was the talent in Kiss’ hayday, and when he left in ‘82, he took it with him, Ace’s new album is gonna be full of Cold Gins, Shock Mes, and New York Grooves, while KISS’ (well, at least Paul and Gene present KISS’) is gonna be another Crazy Crazy Nights or Uh! All Nite,
Ace is right, Kiss has not (and will never) replicate their iconic 70s sound, the outstanding band that once was, will NEVER be heard from again
and as for Paul Stanley, he needs to stop underestimating Ace, he underestimated him when he had a heavy influence of Ace not singing his early songs, Again in ‘78 when he doubted that Ace could even complete a solo album (Ace’s blue his sappy crap outta the water), and hes underestimating him now,
Go get ‘em Ace
P.S. Paul Stanley’s album Live To Win (just like most of Psycho Circus and probably Sonic Boom) is filled with wanna-be anthems void of all connections to any normal person. Paul needs to put down the whole “Rock and Roll – Preacher” BS and leave it were it should stay, durring Peter Criss’ drum solo on 100,000 years
Why did Classic Rock decide to go with the headline “Paul Stanley: ‘It’s Terrific That Ace Frehley Is Still Alive”??
This is a sensationalist headline unbecoming of CR and belongs in the bin with other tabloid trash. Hell it’s not even a major part of the interview.
Shame on you CR, I expect better of you!
KISS is still the band I fell in love with in 1989, lead by Paul, stronger by Gene’s contribution (when he can be bothered!) and with 2 talented musicians helping to keep the legend alive (Bruce and Eric in 1989, Tommy and Eric S in 2009).
Ace had his chance in the 70’s and he blew it. Ace had his chance in the 90’s and he blew it. I still wish him all the best though. Its great that he is getting a solo career together again.
But I’m glad that KISS are a fully functioning unit again. They haven’t had this much to prove since the mighty Revenge in 1992. I’m hoping that this new album will carry on from thier last great album 17 years ago…..
Kiss has always survived with out Ace or Peter….Everytime Ace has put out an album it sounds the same….dated.
Hey folks, nobody’s said that you have to take sides and that you can only buy one of the albums for feck sake!
I’ll be buying both in the hope that:-
a) they’re both shit hot and
b)both bands tour the UK next year.
Now stop yer moaning the lot of you and be thankful that we’re getting any product at all you miserable cunts!
No, No, No,
Kiss became a different band in the 1980s, they became a generic hair band not fit to play under the KISS logo (Which Ace designed)
And it’s not that Ace and Peter couldn’t handle it, that is Bull Shit, Ace left on his own terms to start a solo career (Paul even took him out to lunch to try to convince him not to go), and as for Peter, he was fired, for his bad attitude
Ace never blew anything (*maybe Paul did, though), he took risks, leaving KISS because you want to achieve greater things isn’t blowing a chance, it’s striving to challenge yourself (and distance yourself from the growing heads of Paul and Gene)
also, maybe his albums sound dated now (in your opinion) but you can’t argue the fact that they were NOT dated in the 80s, when they were released, Ace hasnt released an album since ‘89
In the 90s Ace left the group, again, because of Genes control complex, and, AGAIN, to do his own thing, this, AGAIN, is not blowing it (right Paul?)
Again paul speaks from his ass. He spits out words to see where they land. How can you put down a guy (Ace) who is working at life everyday, and staying sober. What makes Paul Stanley so special to speak this way about Ace, a friend of his. Why can’t Paul & Gene be professional and real human beings and just say hey, I’m happy he’s making music again. Why say it took us months to do what took him 20 years. Why say that? It’s just to be insulting. It’s just to be rude. I am happy I no longer buy into the Kiss BS. After reading this article, it’s hard to like a guy like Paul Stanley. We already know about the kind of guy Gene is. Kiss is a tribute band filled with bitter old fools. Ace has shown class through out when referring to the topic of Gene & Paul, & Kiss. I will never buy another Kiss product, and they have lost a fan of 32 years. Congrats!
I have to agree with Jon, Paul shouldn’t have talked about Ace that way. Sounds like Paul is just a little jealous that Ace is stealing some of their limelight by releasing his LP right at the same time KISS is putting out Sonic Boom. Face it Paul, Ace gave KISS a big part of the original sound that KISS has been trading on for years and years now. Ace’s comments were complimentary and humble, he actually had good things to say about the new KISS track.
Paul, GET OVER YOURSELF BRO-HAM!
That said, I’ll still get the two albums, because when it comes down to it, it’s only rock n roll but I liiiike it.
I agree with Jon, I couldnt believe Paul made such a fool of himself! What an ass! And to think I was going to the KISS concert in December…I’ll have to rethink that one! ROCK ON ACE!
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