DAYS OF THE DEAD Adds Rock Icon ACE FREHLEY To Its July Roster

Created on Wednesday, 28 March 2012 07:01

Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 March 2012 07:49

Written by Mr. Chainsaw

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Legendary guitarist and rock and roll icon, ACE FREHLEY, returns to Indianapolis by popular demand for DAYS OF THE DEAD 2012!

 You wanted the best....you GOT the best! In response to repeated requests from fans, it is with great pleasure that announce the return of rock legend, guitar icon, and former KISS member, ACE FREHLEY, to DAYS OF THE DEAD III in Indianapolis!
 

Ace Frehley is known around the world as a founding member and lead guitarist for the legendary rock band KISS. He masterminded and embodied the persona of the "Space Ace" when the band shocked the planet with costumes, makeup, and exploding theatrics! Frehley was a crucial member of KISS from its inception in 1973 until his departure in 1982.

After leaving KISS, Frehley embarked on a new journey that lead to a successful solo career, selling millions of albums with his band, Frehley's Comet, as well as under is own name. This, however, was put on hold when he rejoined his old bandmates for the highly successful KISS Reunion Tour in 1996, which became the #1 grossing tour of '96-'97. He returned to the studio with KISS in 1998 to record the "Psycho Circus" album and performed on the tour as well. He completed his run with the boys in 2001 on the band's "Farewell Tour," ending in Australia.

Frehley has since resumed recording and performing worldwide. On September 15, 2009, he released the album, "Anomaly," to rave reviews. Greg Schwartz from esdmusic.com has this to say about the album, "It's that musical depth and the lyrical maturity demonstrated in tunes like "Change the World" that puts Ace light years beyond the current version of KISS..." The CD debuted at #27 on Billboard's charts and was followed by tours of the United States, Europe, and Australia.

From his time spent as the world renowned "Spaceman" to his infamous Halloween '79 interview on the "Tomorrow Show" with Tom Snyder (uproariously commemorated in an iTunes exclusive "The Return of Space Bear"), Frehley is one of the most beloved personalities in rock n' roll. He's the man who designed the iconic KISS logo and Spaceman Makeup and delivered an all-time stadium classic in "New York Groove" from his 1978 solo album "ACE FREHLEY-KISS." He continues to stay at the top of his game by sharing the stage with other legendary artists like Slash, and his recent cameo at Madison Square Garden with Pearl Jam, which sent the audience into a frenzy.

Ace Frehley is an inspiration and influence to guitar players, musicians and music lovers around the globe with his signature style, both on and off the stage.

Ace Frehley joins an all-star cast of previously announced guests for DAYS OF THE DEAD III, happening July 6th-8th at the Wyndham Indianapolis West, including John Waters, Gunnar Hansen, David Prowse, Traci Lords, Mercedes McNab, and MORE!

For more info on all of DAYS OF THE DEAD's upcoming show, visit the convention's official website at http://www.DaysoftheDead.net. 

- Mr. Chainsaw