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In what very well might prove to be the highlight of this year’s Kiss Kruise,\u00a0Kiss<\/a> led an all-star concert in honor of their founding lead guitarist Ace Frehley<\/a> Saturday night.<\/p>\n You can see the complete set list and fan-shot video from the show below.<\/p>\n Frehley died in late October of 2025<\/a>, just before last year’s Kiss Kruise. The band led a candlelight vigil in his honor at last year’s event<\/a>. But this was their first chance to organize a full-scale tribute worthy of his impact, and they hit it out of the park.<\/p>\n The show began with Paul Stanley<\/a> and Gene Simmons <\/a>– accompanied by current Kiss bandmates Eric Singer <\/a>and Tommy Thayer<\/a> – sharing stories of their time with Frehley.<\/p>\n (We’re going to have to write a separate story about that part of the show later because – and we say this with love – Simmons ran a bit long with his stories, to the point that Stanley laid down on the stage and feigned falling asleep at one point. The punchlines were worth it, we promise!)\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Read More: Why Paul Stanley Was ‘Scared to Hear’ Ace Frehley’s Solo Album<\/a><\/p>\n Once the music got going, Frehley’s solo band – bassist \/ singer Ryan Spencer Cook, lead guitarist Jeremy “Jer” Asbrock, drummer Christopher Williams, and guitarist \/ singer Philip Shouse – served as the house band, with a variety of guest stars as listed below.<\/p>\n Stanley kicked things off by taking lead vocals on the first song Frehley ever sang on a Kiss studio album, “Shock Me.” A parade of Kiss alumni and stars from other bands performing at the Kruise this weekend followed, culminating with a mass performance of Frehley’s biggest hit single, “New York Groove.”<\/p>\n Kiss Kruise’s Ace Frehley Tribute Show Set List, Las Vegas 11\/14\/26<\/strong><\/p>\n 1. Paul Stanley, “Shock Me” (from 1977’s Love Gun<\/a><\/em>) Watch Paul Stanley Perform “Shock Me”<\/strong><\/p>\n The former Kiss star’s career followed a unique flight plan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Matthew Wilkening<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
2. Ace Frehley Band, “Talk to Me” (from 1980’s Unmasked<\/em><\/a>)
3. Chris Jericho and Kelly Keagy, “Rip It Out” (from 1978’s Ace Frehley<\/em><\/a>)
4. Bruce Kulick<\/a> and Ron Keel, “Parasite” (from 1974’s Hotter Than Hell<\/em><\/a>)
5. Eric Singer, Jack Blades and Brad Gillis, “Rocket Ride” (from 1977’s Alive II<\/em>)<\/a>
6. Tod Howarth and Marc Ferrari, “Hard Times” (from 1979’s Dynasty<\/em><\/a>)
7. Faster Pussycat’s Taime Downe, “Speedin’ Back to My Baby” (from 1978’s Ace Frehley<\/em>)
8. Eric Singer, “Strange Ways”\u00a0(from 1974’s Hotter Than Hell<\/em>)
9. Tommy Thayer, “She” (from 1975’s Dressed to Kill)<\/em><\/a>
10. Gene Simmons and Brent Woods, “Cold Gin” (from 1974’s Kiss<\/em><\/a>)
11. (Most of the above), “New York Groove” (from 1978’s Ace Frehley<\/em>)<\/p>\nAce Frehley Albums Ranked Worst to Best<\/h2>\n