Former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley shared his thoughts about his guitar playing style in an interview with ‘Shout It Out Loudcast‘ last year on February 19.
“I am a sloppy guitar player,” Frehley admitted. “So is [Led Zeppelin’s] Jimmy Page. So is [The Rolling Stones’] Keith Richards.”
“Jimmy Page is a sloppy guitar player. So am I. Keith Richards is sloppy,” he continued. “Sometimes they’ll have an off night, and Keith is off in the ozone.”
“I wasn’t always on, but most of the time when I played with KISS, I was on,” he explained. “I’d save the partying for after the show.”
Frehley remains active in the rock music scene. He continues to showcase his distinctive guitar style to audiences across the country.
Data from Setlist.fm reveals Frehley’s current ‘10,000 Volts’ tour schedule. His performances feature a mix of solo hits and classic KISS songs. The setlist includes fan favorites like ‘Rocket Ride,’ ‘Love Gun,’ and ‘Detroit Rock City.’
During his time with KISS, Frehley earned the iconic persona ‘The Spaceman.’ His guitar work proved instrumental in shaping numerous hits. He wrote ‘Shock Me’ and delivered a successful cover of ‘New York Groove.’
Records from Songkick highlight Frehley’s successful solo career. His self-titled album ‘Ace Frehley’ achieved Platinum status in the United States. This achievement demonstrated his lasting appeal beyond the KISS era.
Frehley maintains an active tour schedule. He delivers his signature style to audiences while embracing his self-described ‘sloppy’ yet effective approach to guitar playing.
