Ace will be using Gene's solo band as the new Ace Frehley backing band
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Ace will be using Gene's solo band as the new Ace Frehley backing band
Ace is on the new episode of The Cassius Morris Show that got posted today....Episode 109.
At the 4:54 mark....Ace says he's made a change in his band and is now working with Gene's solo band to be the new Ace Frehley backing band.
Pretty cool. Smart move.
At the 4:54 mark....Ace says he's made a change in his band and is now working with Gene's solo band to be the new Ace Frehley backing band.
Pretty cool. Smart move.
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Great news. They are so much better than his previous band, and they push Ace musically to play better.
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This is BIG NEWS! Awesome
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The lack of talk about the Aus run made me think that band didn't add much.
cool!
cool!
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What happens to Richie?
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WhY is he calling into a 19 YEar old having 800 subscribers..(?)
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I'm surprised how honest he is "I realised, I think theY were better than mY current lineup"
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Sounds like Gene might've wanted Ace to keep his band on the gravy train. Which could even involve End of the Road in some manner.
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He asks reallY fun/good questions.
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... Stay Tuned!Spiritual_Chaos wrote: ↑Tue Oct 09, 2018 4:19 pm MaYbe Gene wanted them on the cruise and will also use them for something.... Or would we have known that bY now maYbe (?)
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Or they cover up how badly he plays. Either way, I'm on board for his shows now. Smart move.Planet Caravan wrote: ↑Tue Oct 09, 2018 4:06 pm Great news. They are so much better than his previous band, and they push Ace musically to play better.
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This is great news. Hopefully they'll play in my area.
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I noticed when Gene made the Richie Scarlet comments in Australia that Ace kind of mumbled something about how he was 'reevaluating that'.
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wow.. looks like Gene has been doing lobby against Richie
but I agree, Gene's band are awesome, great move
but I agree, Gene's band are awesome, great move
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What comments did Gene make about Richie?
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What an honor it must be to be the band for two of the four original KISS members. Great news for them and Ace, as far as I'm concerned.
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Probably a good move, but I grew fond of the guys he had. Gene's band look like - no offense - a band of Zakk Wylde impersonators. I think the problem with Ace's band was half that band came to see Ace beneath themselves and didn't want to push him. The younger guys were there along for the ride to bide their time before better opportunities arise. I'm talking about Chris Wyse especially, he got a sweet gig with Hollywood Vampires. I think Scot Coogan is a very good drummer and singer. People say his tempo is all over the place, which I happen to not notice, but assuming it is, he probably got bored to death playing these same songs for years. Also I can't help but notice Ace doing literally everything Gene suggests he do. I wanted to see Ace as his own man, but at this stage in life it looks like professionally he just doesn't wanna be one.
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If he’s out, he’ll have to do that thing he does on Another stage.
But how much Ace can They take?Planet Caravan wrote: ↑Tue Oct 09, 2018 4:06 pm Great news. They are so much better than his previous band, and they push Ace musically to play better.
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Good news, nothing against the other guys but I think Ace benefited from the change. Played better with them, maybe he was in a rut.
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I feel kind of bad for Richie even though I'm not really a fan. The other guys I can see getting gigs but I don't know what he's gonna do.
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Great news!
Ive seen those dudes play Kiss covers in Nashville for many years, its great to see them actually get to play with their heroes.
And Phil is a better Paul than Paul these days.
Ive seen those dudes play Kiss covers in Nashville for many years, its great to see them actually get to play with their heroes.
And Phil is a better Paul than Paul these days.
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It's not his old band's fault they played slowly. Ace told them how to play. He only rehearsed once with Gene's band. It's typical Ace. He doesn't care about people. I want him or Bruce back in Kiss just because I don't want them to end with Tommy, but I don't think Ace deserves it. As far as Gene's band, they look like Nashville players.
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Gravy train? I'm guessing that they can't be making too much touring with Ace, but maybe I am wrong...
Speaking of that - any info on how Gene's solo concerts did for ticket sales?
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What would be the point of changing bands for the spot shows Ace has been doing unless Gene has an idea to keep Ace and the solo band busy for the next three years.....
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This doesn’t surprise me as I had a feeling Ace would use Gene’s backing as his new backing band after seeing how well they played together.
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Re: Ace will be using Gene's solo band as the new Ace Frehley backing band
Here’s all available boxscores for Gene.acefan1975 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 09, 2018 8:21 pmGravy train? I'm guessing that they can't be making too much touring with Ace, but maybe I am wrong...
Speaking of that - any info on how Gene's solo concerts did for ticket sales?
Gene Simmons
The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
Windsor, Ontario
Aug. 25, 2017
$181,401
3,661
Gene Simmons
Pepsi Center WTC
Mexico City, Mexico
Oct. 30, 2017
$153,325
3,050
Gene Simmons
The VETS
Providence, RI
November 12, 2017
$40,648
368
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I hope this means Richie needs to go back to being the resident Ace Frehley lookalike in whatever dive bar he crawled out of. Seriously cannot stand him at all.
Hope that Gene's backing band does better for Ace going forward.
Hope that Gene's backing band does better for Ace going forward.
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Man, that band hit the jackpot with Gene and Ace.
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Couple of points.
Re Cassius. Great catch and coup. Great kid, actually young man. Good head on his shoulders. He always wanted to be a broadcaster/radio/podcasts and hes doing it. Hes built and continues to build on everything hes achieved and contacts hes developed. This Ace one is a great one for him. Hes one to watch.
Re Ace using Genes band. Twofold here. Economically it makes better sense to double up solo wise . Each attracts a certain number. each have their own costs. Makes perfect sense to combine band and travel costs. For the audience they then get a Ace solo show with a stellar band and Gene solo with a stellar band then an encore with both.
Basically half original KIss knocking it out of the park.
RE: Ace, economically I think he knew that it was long term financially unfeasible to sustain. Hes had many band members. Nothings set in stone. Ace is the draw. Re Ritchie. Well again, Ritchie has been Keith To Aces Keith for decades .,
Plus, Ill be very careful here, I am aware Ritchie is having personal family issues with an ill loved one so the timing of his employment cessation is not at a great time.
Re Cassius. Great catch and coup. Great kid, actually young man. Good head on his shoulders. He always wanted to be a broadcaster/radio/podcasts and hes doing it. Hes built and continues to build on everything hes achieved and contacts hes developed. This Ace one is a great one for him. Hes one to watch.
Re Ace using Genes band. Twofold here. Economically it makes better sense to double up solo wise . Each attracts a certain number. each have their own costs. Makes perfect sense to combine band and travel costs. For the audience they then get a Ace solo show with a stellar band and Gene solo with a stellar band then an encore with both.
Basically half original KIss knocking it out of the park.
RE: Ace, economically I think he knew that it was long term financially unfeasible to sustain. Hes had many band members. Nothings set in stone. Ace is the draw. Re Ritchie. Well again, Ritchie has been Keith To Aces Keith for decades .,
Plus, Ill be very careful here, I am aware Ritchie is having personal family issues with an ill loved one so the timing of his employment cessation is not at a great time.
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Re: Ace will be using Gene's solo band as the new Ace Frehley backing band
Could also be a reason for Richie not wanting to tour right now, to be there, who knows.
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Re: Ace will be using Gene's solo band as the new Ace Frehley backing band
At best, these guys will keep drowning Ace's guitar playing outside his lead work; at worst, they'll be forced to gimp themselves.
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Well it’s a step in the right direction
Now if he would just change the set list
Now if he would just change the set list
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Good stuff!
I'd really like to see Ace in concert now.
I'd really like to see Ace in concert now.
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YepThunderous_Lay wrote: ↑Wed Oct 10, 2018 5:22 am... and dropped KISS songs he didn't even write, or co-write, and delved instead into his vast solo and sublime repertoire.
That’s what I’m saying
No more Love Gun etc.
It’s ridiculous he does them
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Re: Ace will be using Gene's solo band as the new Ace Frehley backing band
Ace really seems to be listening to Gene these days.
Gene suggests the (awful) name of "Spaceman" and Ace goes with it.
Gene lends his band to Ace, dumps on Richie and next thing Ace hires the guys full time.
There was a time when Ace would rather be set on fire than take Gene's advice!
Gene suggests the (awful) name of "Spaceman" and Ace goes with it.
Gene lends his band to Ace, dumps on Richie and next thing Ace hires the guys full time.
There was a time when Ace would rather be set on fire than take Gene's advice!
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Thanks. Small sample size but 2 of 3 are good, one not too good.nibbler1982 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 09, 2018 9:28 pmHere’s all available boxscores for Gene.acefan1975 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 09, 2018 8:21 pmGravy train? I'm guessing that they can't be making too much touring with Ace, but maybe I am wrong...
Speaking of that - any info on how Gene's solo concerts did for ticket sales?
Gene Simmons
The Colosseum at Caesars Windsor
Windsor, Ontario
Aug. 25, 2017
$181,401
3,661
Gene Simmons
Pepsi Center WTC
Mexico City, Mexico
Oct. 30, 2017
$153,325
3,050
Gene Simmons
The VETS
Providence, RI
November 12, 2017
$40,648
368
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Re: Ace will be using Gene's solo band as the new Ace Frehley backing band
I really liked what I heard with Ace using these guys.
I'd go see Ace live again now.
I'd go see Ace live again now.
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Sounds great. And then they can stop doing Cold Gin, Shock Me and Parasite.Thunderous_Lay wrote: ↑Wed Oct 10, 2018 5:22 am... and dropped KISS songs he didn't even write, or co-write, and delved instead into his vast solo and sublime repertoire.
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Those are KISS songs penned by Ace, two of which weren't even originally sang by him.In the Suds wrote: ↑Wed Oct 10, 2018 9:28 amSounds great. And then they can stop doing Cold Gin, Shock Me and Parasite.
Love Gun is a KISS song penned by Paul Stanley, which was not even originally sang by Ace.
The difference is quite evident, I'd say. Also...
Trust the reviews, mein freund.
If Ace's solo work is that stellar, less of a reason for him to rely on stuff he didn't write, wouldn't you agree ?
Maybe he could do what Maiden did with A Matter of Life and Death and play Spaceman in its entirety, live.
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Well, if nothing else, having Ace on their résumé can't hurt! Whichever way it works out.acefan1975 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 09, 2018 8:21 pmGravy train? I'm guessing that they can't be making too much touring with Ace, but maybe I am wrong...
Speaking of that - any info on how Gene's solo concerts did for ticket sales?
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Does the Ace Frehley band really need 3 guitarists?!?!?! I sure hope not.
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Their bass player changed to guitar because of Gene playing bass.sugardaddy wrote: ↑Wed Oct 10, 2018 10:49 am Does the Ace Frehley band really need 3 guitarists?!?!?! I sure hope not.
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You have heard Aces recent playing?sugardaddy wrote: ↑Wed Oct 10, 2018 10:49 am Does the Ace Frehley band really need 3 guitarists?!?!?! I sure hope not.
He needs 3 guitars covering him
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That video really confirms my suspicion that Ace's hearing has issues. for him.