Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley reunited in St. Paul, MN at The Children Matter Benefit concert. This is the first time the two have shared a stage in 16 years. Performing "Parasite", "Cold Gin" and "Shock Me".
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@christopherthomas94866 жыл бұрын
You can tell that gene still cares for ace. Undeniable chemistry
@podoz6 жыл бұрын
maybe, it's impossible to tell, gene and paul are masters at saying whatever they think the fans want to hear and whatever works best in the moment. He's hardly going to say...."welcome to the stage, ace frehley! He's a pretty shit guitarist and singer, and he's a bit of an idiot, but here he is!"
@cooltheengines6 жыл бұрын
I agree...and there’s no denying what they helped create together!
@debgibsonfan6 жыл бұрын
..of course he does. He's still paying someone to dress and play like him.
@graemespringer46439 ай бұрын
I don't understand why people think gene is a mediocre player?? I think he's real real good. Hes all over that fretboard!! 🎉😊
@nonhuman75625 ай бұрын
Drunk or sober, Ace Frehley is an absolute legend in the rock 'n' roll industry!
@campbelljohnston12826 жыл бұрын
That was absolutely classic. Ace Frehley hasn't lost any of his magic. It was good to see Gene Simmons and Ace Frehley on the same stage after all that years. 😊
@davidbakerscuba3 жыл бұрын
Gene’s voice has held up the best. He still sounds great!
@Thegiacobass3 жыл бұрын
That dude has an amazing tone
@calsrecords49853 жыл бұрын
Gene and aces voices were the golden ones that never changed
@kennycaligula30813 жыл бұрын
Amazing isn’t it? He’s in his 70’s!!
@davidbakerscuba3 жыл бұрын
@@calsrecords4985 yes, I saw Ace live here in Orlando about three years ago. He still sounded fantastic as well.
@daveycoon16 жыл бұрын
When all you've done all your life is play in a rock and roll band, that's what you do. Period. And when you get old, you continue to do it. It's what you know. I'm glad they're able to.
@chinita67206 жыл бұрын
daveycoon1 yeah, thank Q for saying that cause i think so too.
@ShadovvV6 жыл бұрын
Some of the best Kiss songs ever written. Never thought I'd see this happen. Thumbs up to Gene.
@mrdavis54535 жыл бұрын
Ace was In my opinion, the best member of Kiss.
@diegorodriguez24425 жыл бұрын
My too. I meet him back on 87 he was nices joke around that was the best day Ace rules
@donnareedfan4 жыл бұрын
Ace was and is the best lead guitar player/plumber in Kiss.
@Skelly59624 жыл бұрын
@@donnareedfan don't forget trout player.
@mikealves9294 жыл бұрын
Yes but replaceable everyone except Paul get rid Paul everything changes
@The_Original_Alex_Channel3 жыл бұрын
Mike Alves you can’t really replace gene either
@andrewclark2376 жыл бұрын
Gene is such an underrated bass player, deserves so much more recognition, the clever riffs and runs, the song writing and structure. I think he knows his talent, it shows in the confidence of the playing
@edwardgoodwin29866 жыл бұрын
I loved when Gene Simmons used the Gibson grabber bass guitar!
@Grayjacket116 жыл бұрын
Andrew Clark Couldn't agree more. Highly underrated as a bassist and even as singer, too.
@paulmccormacksvideogamesan29123 жыл бұрын
I agree with you guys! And singing while playing bass can be really hard! He's a great rock bassist and performer!
@guitarscott6266 жыл бұрын
EPIC feeling to see ACE and GENE on stage again, THE BEST #ClassicKiss4EVER
@myleschiarello3 жыл бұрын
Ace and Gene may not have the best relationship, but when they are on stage together, the music sounds great!
@krismarsel7 ай бұрын
Y’know… gene and ace on the same stage gives me way more excited vibes than KISS’ last show
@CrashTestPilot7 ай бұрын
Considering how close they've both said they were in the early days because they would always pair up in hotel rooms on the road and got to know one another so well, this doesn't surprise me. The business relationship might not be so great, but true friendship always survives the storms.
@krismarsel7 ай бұрын
@@CrashTestPilot so true ! Well worded
@stevedrums16756 жыл бұрын
When I watch gene's face watching Ace play the solo on "Parasite", I honestly think that beyond all of the talk and nonsense, he actually loves Ace very much.
@BradSchmor6 жыл бұрын
Gene's never spoken ill of Ace's talents as far as I know, only his lack of drive and personality problems. He'd always cared a lot about him, even when Ace was driving him crazy. One can care a great deal about someone and yet still realize it's best that they part ways. It doesn't mean they can't hang once in a while for fun, but they shouldn't be business partners again.
@elguapo72986 жыл бұрын
totally agree, Paul is a different story
@stevedrums16756 жыл бұрын
Paul is a self-absorbed asshole who can easily critique others but obviously can't come to terms with his not being able to sing anymore. I mean, literally is unable to sing. Paul the human being disappointed me.
@mrcrazyjonpresents43126 жыл бұрын
There's a big difference between Ace & Peter Ace is a funny guy liability Peter is a ticking bomb and knows how to push buttons That's why Paul is not playing along He's seen it all before
@stevedrums16756 жыл бұрын
Try that again in complete sentences so I know what in the hell you're trying to write.
@patrickgriffingcollier7916 жыл бұрын
Goddamnit Gene still sounds great. And the fact that he brought ACE on stage shows he is a man of class...
@sylviaruiz7543 жыл бұрын
Because Gene knows Ace has do many fans fans & is admired by many that know how much talent he has, including fans that know he's one of the best bassist ever. Ace has been sober & Gene is about money.So much history between them. Of course he would include Ace now.❤️ Love you Ace Frehley ❤️❤️❤️
@caroldaronch19744 ай бұрын
I love the early days of KISS. I remember my older brother playing the first KISS album in 1973/1974. Still have the original vinyl album
@HELL776 жыл бұрын
Don't know what the hell people are talking about, ACE still HAS IT. Stop being idiots and just admire, or don't, I don't give a shit. But to me ACE still rocks!!!
@leokimvideo5 жыл бұрын
Kiss stripped of Paul is the new Kiss. Hear the solos that Ace invented how they should be played. Even Gene is impressed.
@divineaggression12276 жыл бұрын
Cool to see Gene & Ace on stage together again.
@elpatoshowoficial6 жыл бұрын
Divine Aggression That's Right 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️
@1ManBandChrisWilson4 жыл бұрын
Yeah man.👍
@marciocoutinho33486 жыл бұрын
Ace Frehley has always been and always will be the eternal kiss guitarist, back Ace
@afterburner28694 ай бұрын
It’s nice to see Gene be very respectful of Ace.
@Ouscazz5 жыл бұрын
Who gives a shit if Ace is out of pitch and playing a bit sloppy? Come on, he will be seventy in a couple of years and he's having so much fun on that stage. Ace is Rock 'n Roll, no matter what!
@donaldhoot77413 жыл бұрын
Ace's "sloppiness" is his greatness IMHO! KISS rulz
@stakebeddriver6 жыл бұрын
This is awesome...Nice of Gene and Ace to patch things up and play together. Hopefully more in the future.
@paulwalker2425 жыл бұрын
Always a KISS fan and at 57 still rock to their 70s music which is my favorite.
@katiekuratle21404 жыл бұрын
My husband is a truck driver He bought a older Peterbilt truck from Ace about seven years ago. Ace said he won it in a card game LMFAO is a cool I don't give two fucks type of guy! He treated us as if we had known him for years.
@barrysnider6356 жыл бұрын
Gene still got good pipes ,nice to see them again for a good cause
@grizfu9063 жыл бұрын
Yeah. He’s an anomaly for sure. Guys almost 70 here and still singing really goddamn good
@DannyPepprs4 ай бұрын
It made Gene and the guitar player so happy when Ace started singing ! I love it ! lol
@REVLIMITER34 жыл бұрын
Ace Frehley is a living legend !
@jamessmyth25962 жыл бұрын
Love how Gene leads the way with Cold Gin and brings the band back in time. Kiss are underrated
@fifis6773 жыл бұрын
"You know, I've got a ten incher, HAHAHA!" I can easily see him saying that and hysterical laugh afterwards lol
@Duski673 жыл бұрын
I was there...It was terrific. Everybody on here bitching about the sound. It's recorded on a frickin phone, what do expect?
@10millionsubscriberswithno906 жыл бұрын
Ace and Gene actually look happy to see each other here
@KeithStLouis-kd5nz3 ай бұрын
Gene and Ace should tour together this year!!!
@Stefanello706 жыл бұрын
There's just one Kiss guitarist in this world. Without him Kiss ain't Kiss.
@danfro6 жыл бұрын
Genes voice is spot on. I especially like the liberties he takes with his playing when he’s not under the Kiss constraint. As always Ace is the man!!!!
@sam_uelson3 жыл бұрын
Ace is the reason theres 3 other guys playing les pauls on stage
@MrLive2win7 ай бұрын
These guys get along so well when just playing the music. Quit with the war of words. Let the music do the talking please.
@MICKEY43566 жыл бұрын
Gene really enjoyed this reunion.
@wesloroff6466 жыл бұрын
you notice the little shots at Ace every chance he had?
@ktebeest4 жыл бұрын
Love this show and this angle. I am the balding man in the front row.
@wotringjjiv3 жыл бұрын
It's so cool to see Ace and Gene playing these great KISS tunes!
@martinpatrick991511 ай бұрын
I just overlook that comment.
@GestapoPussyRanch6 жыл бұрын
Ace always sounds like he's drunk. Even when he isn't.
@arthurs49643 жыл бұрын
Ace's real name is Paul. He plays a Les Paul and apparently so does everyone else in his presence.
@AMadScientist3 жыл бұрын
Ha
@lbar24583 жыл бұрын
I didnt realize Ace Frehley wrote the kiss songs i like. Hmm Ace is one hell of a writer. The writer is the backbone. I did notice didnt really like any kiss songs after Ace left the band. Guess now i know why
@___and_memes_for_all2 жыл бұрын
Check out Creatures. Great ass tunes on there
@birdmanbl6 жыл бұрын
Gene you sound great and so cool to see Ace and a great benefit nice work!!!!
@CodeBleu7244 жыл бұрын
Hopefully Gene and Paul will pull their heads out of their asses and let Ace and Peter finish the "End of the Road Tour" in 2021.
@martinpatrick17463 жыл бұрын
I agree they should allow Ace to perform with his band mates on the last show of the End of the Road tour.
@martinpatrick17463 жыл бұрын
CodeBleu I agree with you gene and Paul need to get their heads out of their butts and let Ace come back and play with the band one last time.
@natecannon67463 жыл бұрын
Not gonna happen. Ace and Peter suck
@Duski673 жыл бұрын
@@natecannon6746 They were not even selling out their mediocre venue shows. WIthout adding Ace the tour will continue to downtrend. Peter however is done. He physically can't tour.
@natecannon67463 жыл бұрын
@@Duski67 wrong. It was a sellout or close to a sellout at every show.
@Gmblr8126 жыл бұрын
Have you ever seen other band mates MORE star struck than this over Ace!!! So awesome!!! Ace SO COOL!!!!!
@davidames17465 жыл бұрын
classic Ace solo on Parasite....like vintage wine!
@brents.89723 жыл бұрын
Is it me or is it when Paul's not around or on stage with them, the remaining original members of Kiss get along just fine and play well together??? I mean damn, if Gene and Ace can play on stage like this and have this much fun playing together, then why the hell does Tommy Thayer have a damn job in Kiss????
@lmfs40323 жыл бұрын
Because Tommy doesn’t screw up. Ace sounds bad here. It’s hard to deny.
@brents.89723 жыл бұрын
@@lmfs4032 And the irony is that Tommy is playing everything Ace wrote. Tommy will never be Ace, he'll always be just a hired hand stand in...nothing more sorry.
@edhetrick58992 жыл бұрын
@UCIw9QH3_iJaLR8uKxSwEP1g you're ridiculous
@RyanConnell51502 жыл бұрын
@@brents.8972 I don't think anyone outside of Kiss will disagree about him being a hired hand.
@yoimstewy2 жыл бұрын
Ace is such a genuine rockstar
@Ripster995 жыл бұрын
What was really cool was when Gene and the band stepped back and gave Ace his time in the light. There is just a mutual respect among the band and they all dont try and steal the attention.
@mr.ronnie47167 ай бұрын
You can just see Ace putting in more work into his performance cause Genes on stage, absolutely phenomenal performance guys 🤟
@pghharry6 жыл бұрын
(49 yr old drummer here) That drummer BLOWS!
@GGY61024 ай бұрын
I love this without paint raw version. It just shows they were really GREAT with or without paint. Cold Gin Time Again 👍
@GVBGS574 жыл бұрын
ACE the Spaceman !!! how cool was that !
@hydraulics3 жыл бұрын
4 les pauls on 11 and Gene's bass cuts through and sounds amazing.
@johnforeman6342 жыл бұрын
Man, when Ace steps forward and fires up I almost get tears and chills just from the history of where that’s coming from
@martinpatrick991511 ай бұрын
Memories of the best years Kiss had.
@bambamthecamocowboy9037 Жыл бұрын
👍Ace🎸 Has Always Been My Favorite Member Of Kiss!
@RastaSaiyaman6 жыл бұрын
Allow me to be the first to mention that Gene's singing still sounds killer.
@lobonomade93186 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@charlesdavis14272 жыл бұрын
Gene gave Ace the stage. Gene is not a bad guy, at all.
@angelcrusher4205 жыл бұрын
Even Gene stands back and watches Ace play like a kid staring at his favorite poster!
@klipkultur3680 Жыл бұрын
Ace Frehley always had that ''spacewalk'' style of moving. It's part of the character.
@patriciavaneijden65945 жыл бұрын
Gene and Ace are the only ones who can still sing. They sound really good after all these years.
@edhetrick39155 жыл бұрын
Last I heard peter can still sing
@BDImaniac5 жыл бұрын
@@edhetrick3915 Yeah but Peter doesn't perform anymore
@paulstanley84202 жыл бұрын
Hello, how are you doing it is nice to seeing you hear
@user-sj7un8qp9bАй бұрын
Gene’s lucky Ace invited him to perform !💋❤️🎸
@edwardthejust44526 жыл бұрын
That is one of the best versions of that song I have ever heard. Cold Gin!!!!
@ght40126 жыл бұрын
It's heartbreaking that they just wont reunite....that's the only KISS i know...Gene, Paul, Ace, and Peter
@tallen78733 жыл бұрын
I'm the guy playing the les paul ...lol
@magnusvanttinen78556 ай бұрын
Something like this should the REAL LAST KISS CONCERT sound. Oh Yes! This is REAL ROCK N ROLL!
@christinemorris85783 жыл бұрын
Gene was being so gracious to Ace, like they were best friends. Great to see !
@martinpatrick991511 ай бұрын
Gene crapped on ace after this tour.
@MattSmith-iq1ld5 жыл бұрын
Ace is clean folks. You can say what you want, but I have heard NOTHING about him being on the juice again. If he were, there is no way he would be doing all these albums and projects. When he's drunk, he's worthless. He cannot do zilch. Stop trying to defame him. As for his singing voice, there is a reason why he never sang on Cold Gin and Parasite in the first place. He was never Freddie Mercury to begin with either. I have bought all of his recent solo records. I like them better than most of the Kiss albums myself. I always loved his leads. I still feel the lead on "Calling Dr. Love" is one of the best leads ever written. Just awesome.
@louissinclair16935 жыл бұрын
They confuse the damage all the drink and pills have done to him over the years and say his drunk when his been sober 12 years now
@johndvorak51985 жыл бұрын
Matt Smith the reason he didn’t sing cold gin and parasite even though he wrote them was because he was scared to sing. Shock me was the first song he ever recorded himself singing and they recorded it while he was laying down
@centinela245424 жыл бұрын
He sings parasite, there are videos of him doing it with his band, you can even find those videos in youtube.
@MattSmith-iq1ld3 жыл бұрын
I am just talking about Gene's bass playing compared to McCartney's. Not sure what Ace has to do with this, but whatever.
@sylviaruiz7543 жыл бұрын
My favorite Ace Frehley since 1976 when I first saw KISS in Tucson, Az.❤️✌️🎶🎤🎸🎶🎵🎼
@drewgeraci8434 Жыл бұрын
Between Gene's compliments to Ace, playing three Ace songs and totally crushing them, this really gave me the warm fuzzies. Thanks for the upload, Kurt!
@JimLaughlan Жыл бұрын
Gene's bass sounds awesome!!
@drumhd1 Жыл бұрын
Gene is phenomenal. His voice and playing still great as ever.
@robertconley34286 жыл бұрын
Ace Frehley LEGEND!!! He designed the KISS logo, wrote so many great KISS songs, he should be recognized for the LEGEND he is, todays YUPPIE fans have NO CLUE!!!
@mattclauss75475 жыл бұрын
Ace rules always has he always will love his guitar playing what a influence he has had on my playing don’t give a fuck what anybody says he’s the best
@a.l59623 жыл бұрын
absolutely !
@henrikharbin55217 ай бұрын
In the early 2000s Gene used to say that Ace could never write anything on his own. The truth: Ace isn't a slacker. He takes his time writing the best music he can.
@one_with_kevrything98257 ай бұрын
Which is mostly pretty forgettable.
@freddyferrillo97046 жыл бұрын
I just noticed, but Ace sounds like he fumbles his words when he introduces Shock Me! He's hilarious in such a cool way! I know people will say he's drunk! BUT I DONT THINK HE IS! And I don't care if he is either. Because he played a great version of Shock Me so that's the important thing. I love Ace. I worship the guy! I wish we could see the 30 people sing r&roll all nite?
@garyulyssesking6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I still listen to this in the car. "Strange Ways" lead solo always made my hair stand up. Love it forever.
@mikemiller2165 Жыл бұрын
Gotta watch now and then for the memories. I was there so glad you put this up. Awesome night in all
@jjamleroy5 жыл бұрын
MORE OF THE SPACE MAN ACE FREHLEY IT DOES THE HEART GOOD TO SEE ACE AND GENE TOGETHER, WHERE’s the rest of the boys? I have to say when the four guys get together THERES A MAGIC THAT HAPPENS.
@martinpatrick991511 ай бұрын
Paul and Eric and Tommy they chilled.
@guruuudev50713 жыл бұрын
Ace's soloing still has that magic -- the real thing!
@frederickalvarez4970 Жыл бұрын
Kiss without Ace isn't Kiss
@martinpatrick991511 ай бұрын
Ace screwed up doing drugs and all the shit,so they let him go..the effects of the drugs you can see have effectively killed his guitar skills so if he looks drunk he might be on stuff to help him ease off drugs.
@GooglSucksDisk11 ай бұрын
Ace quit. Gene is hard work. Gene and Paul is worse.
@stevensimon62757 ай бұрын
I didn't like KISS until ACE and Peter left, 2 losers 🙄
@cameronholladay36053 жыл бұрын
If it weren’t for Paul and his big mouth, this could’ve been the Hall of Fame ceremony ladies and gents...
@martinpatrick991511 ай бұрын
Yup Paul shot off his big mouth.
@cbccnc1283 Жыл бұрын
Aces playing is out of this world just listen to it soar over the mediocre band sound,true greatness ,his leads where so unique
@davidlangley5166 жыл бұрын
thanks for uploading this historical event, rock on Kurt!
@Stewieboy19955 жыл бұрын
Gene always still has it in his voice, it's amazing. he sounds GREAT!!! never really lost his touch
@deanmiccoli45195 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@saraann81408 ай бұрын
Ace - Gene - Peter - Paul - Ty ty so much for all the awesome sounds and sharing your gifts 🥰
@don.richard88236 жыл бұрын
ACE AND GENE STILL RULE! 🍺🤘
@phillipbishop66136 жыл бұрын
I love it. Suddenly, a bunch of you tube losers are music critics. The crowd didn't get the memo. Rock on Ace & Gene! F the haters.
@Brian194515 жыл бұрын
Damn both Gene and Ace sound great here. Gene’s bass playing really solid, his tone sounds great! Ace tasty solos as always, kickass!
@BLSDOOMCREW6 жыл бұрын
band sounds so better without pauls scratchy vocals
@guillermokuri77192 ай бұрын
I wouldn't say better, maybe different which is pretty cool..
@charlesdavis14272 жыл бұрын
Outstanding! Love it! Takes me back to my childhood.
@DSpeir-pi6tm4 жыл бұрын
How cool is this ? Too much fun !!! A great video . Thank you so much for posting it 👍👍🤗
@OceanbornAngel6 жыл бұрын
I really miss the younger, skinnier, scarier Gene Simmons of the 70's.
@angelas3496 жыл бұрын
Even BEFORE the last syllable of the first word ♠️Ace sang on Parasite rolled off his tongue, I had the BIGGEST shit-eating GRIN on my face‼️ There is no substitute! Ace’s nuances, his like-no-other delivery when he sings is so unique, it should almost be patented. Thanks for the upload! ❤️ U ♠️‼️
@magnusvanttinen78556 ай бұрын
All my thumbs up! Now this is Rock n Roll! THIS IS KISS, OH MAN YES! GENE AND ACE ARE TIGHT PLAYING TOGETHER. THEY SHOULD MAKE IT NOW,
@tonymiller43766 жыл бұрын
Nice too see these guys getting along.
@Monarchist942 жыл бұрын
After the EOTR tour this should be the thing Ace, Gene and this Band!
@simone49936 жыл бұрын
Gene by himself ...No... Ace arrives the magic happens You can just feel it ...its great to hear the 2 of them together There just know other feeling than when Ace pounds it out on the fret board...He is Kiss
@Leit06 жыл бұрын
SO TRUE AHHA
@magnusvanttinen78558 ай бұрын
This is GREAT! Happy to hear and see Gene and Ace together. That classic KISS sound is there. And Ace is a mega good guitarist and songwriter, and gene is a great songwriter and basist as well. They do good together.
@jefjahn2476 жыл бұрын
I am shocked there has only been 111 thousand views! I plan on seeing it at least that many times my self this weekend! Rock on y'all! Thanks for supporting those affected by Hurricane Harvey.
@rudycompton53662 жыл бұрын
If kiss wants to go out the right way...it should be with ace, peter, gene, paul Together for the last show. Period!
@gnbgffgcd39022 жыл бұрын
I agree. They don’t have to do an whole freaking show with them. Do exactly what they did for the MTV unplugged segment. Whole show with Tommy and Eric, then bring out Bruce and vinnie if they want for someone the 80’s songs… then Peter and Ace out for their signature songs.. shock me, New York groove, 2000 man, Beth, hard luck woman, then do rock and roll all night with everyone on stage. (Ace and Peter better be in makeup tho!)
@user-hu4gr1bo5g2 жыл бұрын
There's still a chance. All 4 are still living.
@JoyofBooking Жыл бұрын
I don't think Peter would be able to play
@toddm9501 Жыл бұрын
Ace is my favorite of Kiss. That being said, he was an addict, as was Peter. But, everbody makes mistakes. He seems to have righted the ship. I think he was lazy back in the day. But, he has always been talented. Influenced a lot of guitarists.