KISS took a moment to honor Ace Frehley before their first performance since his passing. The tribute happened at the KISS Kruise: Landlocked in Vegas, held outside Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Paul Stanley addressed the crowd, saying, “We just wanted to take a moment to think about … somebody who was at the foundation of this band.”
Ace Frehley, who co-founded KISS in 1973 with Stanley, Gene Simmons, and drummer Peter Criss, passed away on October 16 at the age of 74 due to injuries from a fall. He left the band in the early 1980s to pursue a solo career but reunited with KISS from 1996 to 2002.
Before the show, fans were given electric candles to hold up. The crowd chanted “Ace! Ace! Ace!” in a heartfelt tribute. This concert marked the first time the band played together since their farewell tour ended in December 2023 at Madison Square Garden.
For this acoustic set, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer, and Eric Singer performed without their iconic makeup. The night kicked off with “Comin’ Home,” a song co-written by Stanley and Frehley. They played a total of 11 songs, including “See You Tonite” and “A World Without Heroes.”
The three-day KISS Kruise: Landlocked in Vegas wrapped up on November 16. On Saturday night, the band delivered an electric performance at the same venue, sharing the stage with Quiet Riot, Stephen Pearcy, and Warren DeMartini. Fans left the event buzzing with excitement and memories of a special night.
