Ace Frehley wasn’t just a guitarist — he was the Spaceman. Born in the Bronx and raised on pure instinct, he never took a single guitar lesson in his life. Every note, every solo, every riff came straight from his soul. As a founding member of KISS, Ace helped shape one of the loudest, wildest, and most unforgettable chapters in rock ’n’ roll history.
When he stepped onto the Rock Legends Cruise, he brought that same fire to the sea. His famous smoke-show guitar roared to life, the crowd went wild, and he reminded everyone exactly why he’ll forever be in the pantheon of rock gods. He signed everything handed to him — records, shirts, posters, whatever fans had — because that’s who he was: genuine, approachable, and thankful for the people who loved his music. I’ll always treasure the poster he signed for me — a simple gesture that now means the world.
Up on the top deck, the wind played games with him as he tried again and again to throw guitar picks into the crowd. Each time, the gusts blew them right back at him. He didn’t laugh or make a scene — he just kept trying. Focused. Determined. That quiet persistence was pure Ace: always giving, always playing, no matter what.
Ace Frehley was a self-taught original — a man who proved that heart, grit, and raw talent could take you from the streets of New York to the stars. His music will live forever, and so will the memories of those nights at sea, when the Spaceman filled the sky with sound and smoke.
Rock on, Ace. You’ll always be remembered — by your fans, by your friends, and by everyone lucky enough to have shared those moments with you. Forever The Spaceman. Forever a legend.
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This news absolutely “Shocked Me”… Maria and I had the honor and privilege to meet “da Plumma” on Rock Legends Cruise IV…it was truly amazing to meet one of my guitar heroes…Rock On in Rock ‘n’ Roll Heaven Space Ace…we Luvs ya….