Metal Marty Wonderful! All three of them are great guitar players, from different moments of the band. It’s so cool to see them all together. Great video.
I thought the same thing. I’ve gained a lot of respect for Paul the last few years as I’ve learned more about him. He truly does love this band, he loves the fans, and he still (even after 45 years) has a ball on that stage every night.
LUVKISS1970 keep in mind we’re talking about Paul. He’s not stupid. Needs to put on the happy face to help get the excitement going for End of the Road. I doubt he’s “happy” about sharing the stage again with Ace
@@terrycarlton6991 Paul had a sh#t-eating grin watching Ace perform 2000 Man. He started seeing dollar signs during that bad ass acoustic solo in 'Back n the NY Groove'. Ace has been playing a lot lately. He's trying to get back into touring shape. He's close too. He just needs a force (he respects) behind him. Driving him forward. Tommy would be a good sport... just like Bruce was in 95. They could actually still use Tommy to fill out the core groove and help cover Paul's vocals in the higher register.
@@tylerthomas1864 Nooooo Did you see Ace's solo show on the cruise?? He can't remember anything or sing or play anymore. He's lost a ton. I love Tommy, I'm just saying that this moment was magical, and it feels just like KISS Unplugged.
@Edward Baladinakis I think Thayer would help get Ace in shape for the tour. He's been a band super helper for decades. Helping to wrangle Ace before having to replace him.
@@metalmarty3948 i didnt say i love it. But you're another keyboard tough guy trying to start something...i thought it was great Ace took the high road and shook his hand as a man. Kudos to Ace.
This was a beautiful site to behold. They looked happy & relaxed. Ace & the fans handled the whole Tommy thing.. No disrespect to Tommy, he is just doing what he loves but Ace is Ace Period.
I NEVER thought I would see Ace back with KISS again. It's truly an awesome moment. It's a shame that Peter Criss wasn't on board. I would have loved to see the original lineup play again.
First I saw Ace barely paying attention to Tommy when he walks in. But what a suprprise in minute 20:06 when Tommy finished RNRAN solo (yes, just in front of Ace!), Ace says ok and smiles to Tommy.... nice!
I have no intention of going to see the end of the road tour. But if this version of kiss went on the road...no make up, no fire, just ripping through a set of Classic kiss and having a great time, I'd travel and pay a pretty penny to see it
I wouldn't care how they do it...electric, acoustic, both preferably. I dont need or want to celebrate the makeup, the theatrics. They just look silly doing that now. I want to celebrate the fact they actually wrote some pretty awesome kick ass rock and roll
There's no way this was a one of. Crowds want to see the original 4. Ace can still do it but Peter (if willing and able) would need to just sit out front and Sing Beth or something. He can't pound the skins anymore
@@PerpetualArt There is only room for the one and onlyApaceman! Ace said it a few days back (Vintage Rock) - he would do the show only if he has his makeup and costume back...that he created. Gene wants Ace back, everyone knows that, but Paul is the boss in the ring.
Barnabas Wanger + Ace has put on a lot of weight since the last time he put on the costume. I would rather have Ace in the fold, but I don't care if they wear the makeup at this point. I really like Bruce Kullick too, but only like Revenge and Carnival of Souls. I saw Kiss 12 times from the year they put makeup back on, 1996, to the supposed final tour in 2000. For me to go they would have to have something new in the stage department, and a better set list than they have had. First they said 25 songs, now its already down to 20.
It would be so great on their last forever if they all were together again for One Last Ride it's like just put all the b******* behind and let's do this
You have to realize that KISS alwasy regarded Ace has a major contributor in KISS - when he applied himself. As Gene has said on many occasions - Ace is capable of great music, if he's sober and willing to work.
Man they look so happy! You can feel the electricity. These guys have chemistry there’s no doubt about it. Let’s just pray to the rock n roll gods the momentum continues into a full blown KISS reunion 🤘🏼thank you for posting
Missed Peter, but great to see the boys back playin, Ace bring the band back to life again, awesome, i hope he and Peter tour with them for this up coming tour
@EricCarr5091 yes if it's the end of the road all must be acknowledged. Eric Carr did great things for the band, they should have Peter start the song of Beth, have Eric Carr's voice sing the middle, Eric Singer do the final verse and then all three sing the final notes. Seems fair to me :)
@EricCarr5091 double lucky!!!! :) Have a blast for sure :) I hope they do, Eric C was so dedicated to KISS he deserves a final mention, his fans do too. We can't forget his memory and his work.
Just remember Paul has been singing more & longer than Ace, it’s great to see Paul smiling but his voice has no power live anymore, in the studio with studio magic he can just do it but can you imagine Paul trying to sing Heavens On Fire these days, Ouch! How funny was that bit where Paul is trying to get Gene to stop playing his bass during Aces guitar solo Lol, Nice to see Ace give Thayer a thumbs up as if to say nice solo! During Rock and Roll All Night
I sure as hell hope Bruce plugs in. Being a Fan since 74. I will always love the original 4. Thy made me a fan. But Paul, Gene, Bruce and Eric Carr will always be my Favorite Line up!
Kiss is a much better band with Ace in the lineup. I loved how the original Kiss had everyone singing lead on various songs. Ace still sounds great busting out the Stones cover from the Dynasty album.
If Peter was there it be like an unplugged reunion. Which is why I love Eric it was his idea to ask Peter to be part of unplugged which brought back Ace and sparked the reunion.
Thats what gene and paul would have you believe, but i think they had a reunion in their sights already. They were at their lowest point in popularity and knew there was only one option.
He didn't ask Ace can I get you a coffee, he asked him if he wanted to do the solo on Rock and Roll all night and Ace said no, that's why Tommy did the solo.
There are a lot of people who say that Kiss charges way too much money for their shows and cruises. I would have paid double just to have been here. This is truly a great band past and present and I love seeing them all working together again. I would not mind it at all if this six piece lineup closed out the end of the road tour. Awesome job boys!
@@darren4mc I hope you are right. There should be no reason to not do it. There will be plenty of money to go around for all of them if you include the merchandise that will most definitely boom if all are involved
I am so glad I can still see these dudes rockn' Look up Don Kirshner's rock concert KISS, its where it all began. I have been there since the beginning. ACE forever!
Hooray- all hands on deck! Vinnie plays the pre-cruise party, now Ace and Bruce guesting- I wonder if this is a sign that ex-members will indeed be showing up along the 'End of the Road'..
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If you notice Ace is playing faster than Tommy and has a Different Stroke of the hand. That's a technique that Ace only has no one else.yes I think that Tommy keeps up with him but Ace has always had a tricky hand movement. In the rest of anyone who's ever tried Aces Style can't get it right. Pet Sounds that are used throughout life. You can hear the twine of Ace but not Tommy.
Why paul is so cute?!!! I mean in the shows It seems he really take Care of the members of the band, and here he is really being so good with ACE, it's just so beautiful
I have never seen Stanley such happy and proud on stage as with Frehley recently. Very sweet!
Groover's Choice Stanley featured in one of the recent Frehley’s albums. I think tgese guys really love each other but their egos get in the way.
Creature Of the night what kind of love are you referring to?
Paul has more of an issue with Peter.
Gene and Paul never really had issues with Ace, it was Petrr they had issues with
Gene is the problem Paul is a cool guy
Ace, Gene, and Paul onstage together brought a legitimate smile to my face. :)
mine too
Mine too! Just sad for Bruce! I don't think he gets the recognition that he deserves!!! Tommy should be on the end where Bruce is!!!
Never thought I'd ever see Tommy, Bruce and Ace on the same stage. So awesome.
Metal Marty Wonderful! All three of them are great guitar players, from different moments of the band. It’s so cool to see them all together. Great video.
Metal Marty Tommy?
Too bad Vinny wasn’t there too
Now Vinnie Vincent and Mark St John need to make an appearance.
Isaiah Marquez Mark St John has been dead for years
Paul iz having fun, he can't stop smiling!!
He is smiling because he does have to sing lead lol.
Paul humbly arranges Ace's pedestal and microphone ... Like old times ..
Three KISS lead guitarists on stage at one time... glad to see it happen. :)
And suddenly for a moment there was life back in KISS
Exactly! This is the only time since Unplugged/the Reunion Tour that there was actually magic on the stage.
Diagree and fan for 37 years
@@ziviaantjeverharius6165 Disagree and I prefered Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles over Biker Mice from Mars
Totally 110% agree. Christ even Paul has life
Agreed.
Man nice to hear Paul shout out Ace's name
Word. Something very magical about it, for sure.
Thank you so much for sharing this!!
I thought the same thing. I’ve gained a lot of respect for Paul the last few years as I’ve learned more about him. He truly does love this band, he loves the fans, and he still (even after 45 years) has a ball on that stage every night.
Paul is the heart that needed to melt... Ace needs Paul as a task master to get in shape.
LUVKISS1970 keep in mind we’re talking about Paul. He’s not stupid. Needs to put on the happy face to help get the excitement going for End of the Road. I doubt he’s “happy” about sharing the stage again with Ace
@@terrycarlton6991 Paul had a sh#t-eating grin watching Ace perform 2000 Man. He started seeing dollar signs during that bad ass acoustic solo in 'Back n the NY Groove'. Ace has been playing a lot lately. He's trying to get back into touring shape. He's close too. He just needs a force (he respects) behind him. Driving him forward. Tommy would be a good sport... just like Bruce was in 95. They could actually still use Tommy to fill out the core groove and help cover Paul's vocals in the higher register.
Sounds good
Nice to see ace play the solo for nothin to lose for the first time since 1998 pretty spot on especially for an acoustic guitar
Ace is still the man.
And Bruce`s leads were smokin on Hide Your Heart!
The Original and One And Only Space Ace Frehley
@@robertcouch9021 grow up stop having butthurt
Ace Frehley has ALWAYS BEEN the man!
@@garymiddleton658 Can't hide from the truth, and your the one butt hurt, My comment was positive and your trying to put me down.
That was great.. hear the crowd go off chop's when Ace came out.. says it all.. thanks for the vid.. beauty mate 👍👊👌👏🎸😎🆒
Ace welcomed back to the Kiss family-kinda nice to see him with his bandmates doing his classic Kiss song New York Groove!!.
Honestly I love the interaction between Tommy and Ace , nothing but smiles all around ...great stuff
OMg it feels like 1995 again
a tad sloppier... hehhe
You're damm right it's like 1995.
Hopefully this year is like 1996 and we get Ace back on tour with them
@@tylerthomas1864 Nooooo Did you see Ace's solo show on the cruise?? He can't remember anything or sing or play anymore. He's lost a ton. I love Tommy, I'm just saying that this moment was magical, and it feels just like KISS Unplugged.
I have to say that Ace smiles a lot more on stage when he's with Paul & Gene / KISS than he does when he's playing his own gigs.
The chemistry is undeniable!
Thanks for the great video! Here’s hoping Ace shows up on the 2019 Kiss tour.
Or Vinnie,Bruce I like them all but love Ace 🎆
@Edward Baladinakis I think Thayer would help get Ace in shape for the tour. He's been a band super helper for decades. Helping to wrangle Ace before having to replace him.
@Edward Baladinakis How about not blaming a responsible and talented guitar player for replacing a total fuck up in Ace Frehley?
@@bombnom Never Be Able to Replace Ace Frehley
Man with ace their it really adds a different energy and makes them feel Legendary
I love how Ace hugged Bruce and kinda just walked by Tommy
I thought I saw that too.
He did shake Tommys hand at the end.
He shook Tommy's hand in the end, so what's your point and why do you love that?
@@metalmarty3948 i didnt say i love it. But you're another keyboard tough guy trying to start something...i thought it was great Ace took the high road and shook his hand as a man. Kudos to Ace.
Yeah, I saw that!
Kiss nowadays is mostly a disaster, but this is wonderful. There is also something magical about Paul's voice yelling "Ace Frehley!"
Like the good ole days.
Spot on!
I love that Paul looks so happy....having a good time.
This was a beautiful site to behold. They looked happy & relaxed.
Ace & the fans handled the whole Tommy thing.. No disrespect to Tommy, he is just doing what he loves but Ace is Ace
Period.
Great to see. The calm before the storm. Thanks for posting this video. 👍
I miss Peter but its cool he raises awareness for cancer & does conventions. Get this line-up on tour.
Peters the shit hes the fucken bomb
I NEVER thought I would see Ace back with KISS again. It's truly an awesome moment. It's a shame that Peter Criss wasn't on board. I would have loved to see the original lineup play again.
C'mon Paul. You know the old magic is there
Paul is controlled by managers and Gene too. I'm sure personally they want to bring Ace back in.
i think that it is more a monny thing !!!!
First I saw Ace barely paying attention to Tommy when he walks in. But what a suprprise in minute 20:06 when Tommy finished RNRAN solo (yes, just in front of Ace!), Ace says ok and smiles to Tommy.... nice!
I wouldn't think any less of Paul if he said that his voice is messed up and he's letting other members handle vocals.
I have no intention of going to see the end of the road tour. But if this version of kiss went on the road...no make up, no fire, just ripping through a set of Classic kiss and having a great time, I'd travel and pay a pretty penny to see it
I wouldn't care how they do it...electric, acoustic, both preferably. I dont need or want to celebrate the makeup, the theatrics. They just look silly doing that now. I want to celebrate the fact they actually wrote some pretty awesome kick ass rock and roll
I concur. This is fun. The end of the road is not.
It’s worse than you thought, Paul is currently lip syncing the end of the road tour.
Definitely!
AMEN
I hope this is what the end of the road tour will be like.. Give all living members the pop before shutting it all down.. Thanks for posting this.
This brought a smile to face. Thank you for posting!
This is so GREAT to see. I can't wait to see and hear what follows. Paul is so happy by the way.
Very cool! Gotta love how much fun they are having. Ace ROCKED!
Thank you Mike Brunn! I can always count on you for all the Kiss vids.
Hopefully this won't be just a 1 off. KISS need an Ace in their deck, especially if it really is the end of the road.
There's no way this was a one of. Crowds want to see the original 4. Ace can still do it but Peter (if willing and able) would need to just sit out front and Sing Beth or something. He can't pound the skins anymore
There is no way Ace will do it if Tommy is in the space paint. No way!
@@PerpetualArt There is only room for the one and onlyApaceman! Ace said it a few days back (Vintage Rock) - he would do the show only if he has his makeup and costume back...that he created. Gene wants Ace back, everyone knows that, but Paul is the boss in the ring.
Barnabas Wanger + Ace has put on a lot of weight since the last time he put on the costume. I would rather have Ace in the fold, but I don't care if they wear the makeup at this point. I really like Bruce Kullick too, but only like Revenge and Carnival of Souls. I saw Kiss 12 times from the year they put makeup back on, 1996, to the supposed final tour in 2000. For me to go they would have to have something new in the stage department, and a better set list than they have had. First they said 25 songs, now its already down to 20.
It would be so great on their last forever if they all were together again for One Last Ride it's like just put all the b******* behind and let's do this
This is great! It truly looked like they were all having fun. Eric was killing it as always.
Ace brings energy to Kiss
Paulo Borba I would also say Ace brings “character” to KISS
True story, not the same without him.
I like seeing them like this, happy! I truly wish this vibe could last as they get older
So Awesome !!! Thanks for sharing !!!
You have to realize that KISS alwasy regarded Ace has a major contributor in KISS - when he applied himself. As Gene has said on many occasions - Ace is capable of great music, if he's sober and willing to work.
New York Groove sounds awesome unplugged!
This is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!! Thanks for the upload!
Thanks for sharing! Great for us who couldn’t go on cruise. Greatly appreciated!
Gene Paul and Ace will always have that magic when they are on stage together even an acoustic jam,
It would be nice if it all ends on a happy note.. Even Vinnie has been out in public again..
just good to see everybody on stage having fun.
Man they look so happy! You can feel the electricity. These guys have chemistry there’s no doubt about it. Let’s just pray to the rock n roll gods the momentum continues into a full blown KISS reunion 🤘🏼thank you for posting
Missed Peter, but great to see the boys back playin, Ace bring the band back to life again, awesome, i hope he and Peter tour with them for this up coming tour
I hope when they go on tour though they'll make a special trip to to Eric Carr too, his family and his memory deserves it too
Rock on guys
Mark St John also
@EricCarr5091 yes if it's the end of the road all must be acknowledged. Eric Carr did great things for the band, they should have Peter start the song of Beth, have Eric Carr's voice sing the middle, Eric Singer do the final verse and then all three sing the final notes. Seems fair to me :)
@EricCarr5091 double lucky!!!! :) Have a blast for sure :)
I hope they do, Eric C was so dedicated to KISS he deserves a final mention, his fans do too. We can't forget his memory and his work.
@@IronhorseSara id love to hear/see that
Great as always (Ace, Paul, Bruce, Tommy, Gene, Eric Singer) Simply Wonderful
Greatly appreciate you posting this footage. I'm glad to see Ace and the rest of Kiss on friendly terms again.
This does my heart good! I love it.
man this feels like the KISS Unplugged session from back in the day!
This is really special! Absolutely love it!
Thank you for posting this..love it
"To @ace_frehley he is a iconic guitar player has been IMITATED but NEVER EQUALLED by generations of guitar players around the world". Gene 2014
Who ever would have thought that Ace would have wound up with a better voice than Paul????LOL!
please dont' start with your bullshit
Just remember Paul has been singing more & longer than Ace, it’s great to see Paul smiling but his voice has no power live anymore, in the studio with studio magic he can just do it but can you imagine Paul trying to sing Heavens On Fire these days, Ouch! How funny was that bit where Paul is trying to get Gene to stop playing his bass during Aces guitar solo Lol, Nice to see Ace give Thayer a thumbs up as if to say nice solo! During Rock and Roll All Night
stevedrums Safly he still doesn’t. Ace could never sing.
Who ever would have thought that Paul would have wound up a better guitarist than ACE???LOL!
@@jasondeffley9708 : LOL!
Brought back memories of the Kiss Unplugged show, pre reunion,when Ace and Peter Criss came out on stage!!.
You the true MVP OP. Thank you for sacrificing you data plan to get us this video.
I sure as hell hope Bruce plugs in. Being a Fan since 74. I will always love the original 4. Thy made me a fan. But Paul, Gene, Bruce and Eric Carr will always be my Favorite Line up!
Ace’s voice is still good!
If by good you mean dogshit.
Would have been so happy to see something like this at the last show 😢
Wonderful this super meeting !!! , very good indeed! we are all the Kiss family and let all be with God.
Ace hates playing acoustic.
I hate sounding it.
I do to...
He hated it more during the sessions for Unplugged
@@cameronholladay3605 True
Unfortunately not everyone can be like Bruce, who could eat both Ace and Tommy for lunch... on the acoustic guitar.
Ace is the Man!
KISS makes sense with Ace!!! So amazing to see!
Bruce Kulick discussing KISS Kruise back in 2016 czcams.com/video/FrEIMXeWVKY/video.html
Ace looks great. They all do. That’s a Great night.
It sure was!!!
Ace shines, Awesome!!
I could NOT STOP SMILING while watching this! So frikin awesome!!!!
Almost forgot... THANK YOU for posting and sharing
Wow, they're tuned a whole step down now (I'm playing guitar along to this).
Well most of there songs are already a half step down and I guess a half step down from that is a full step down
Kiss is a much better band with Ace in the lineup. I loved how the original Kiss had everyone singing lead on various songs. Ace still sounds great busting out the Stones cover from the Dynasty album.
This warmed my soul 😌🤘🏻🩵🪐
Excellent clip and thanks so much for posting this. Wishing I was there for this event :) Keep rocking....
God Bless Ace for finding Sobriety
If Peter was there it be like an unplugged reunion. Which is why I love Eric it was his idea to ask Peter to be part of unplugged which brought back Ace and sparked the reunion.
Thats what gene and paul would have you believe, but i think they had a reunion in their sights already. They were at their lowest point in popularity and knew there was only one option.
I read that MTV wouldn't agree to the Unplugged show without a reunion. MTV didn't think Kiss could pull any numbers without it.
Great video! Thanks for posting!
"Hi Bruce" and then barely a look to Tommy...hilarious!
I find it very telling that between every song, Tommy runs over to Ace and ask him "can I get you coffee". 🤘😉🤘
He didn't ask Ace can I get you a coffee, he asked him if he wanted to do the solo on Rock and Roll all night and Ace said no, that's why Tommy did the solo.
And I thought he would explain him again how the songs are to be played.
He asked him if he needed a shoe polish.
It is his idol,if i bet Ace i would offer him a coffee 😂
It looks to me as though Thayer is trying to be all "buddy, buddy" with Ace and Ace is pretty much brushing him off.
There are a lot of people who say that Kiss charges way too much money for their shows and cruises. I would have paid double just to have been here. This is truly a great band past and present and I love seeing them all working together again. I would not mind it at all if this six piece lineup closed out the end of the road tour. Awesome job boys!
They will the last song of each show..all but Vinnie Vincent probably
@@darren4mc I hope you are right. There should be no reason to not do it. There will be plenty of money to go around for all of them if you include the merchandise that will most definitely boom if all are involved
Thanks for sharing with us!!!!!! Hugs from Brazillllllll
I am so glad I can still see these dudes rockn'
Look up Don Kirshner's rock concert KISS, its where it all began. I have been there since the beginning. ACE forever!
Amazing!! Thank's
This is like the MTV Unplugged, so awesome, the Kiss Kruise is the best thing they could do...i hope to be there this year if covid allow us.
Very Cool KISS KRUISE JAM including ACE & Bruce K!
2000 Man
NY Groove
Nothin' To Lose
Rock & Roll All Nite
I'm faint! This is great, even as acoustic. Paul looks cool in jeans and polo shirt. And, Ace=always cool, no matter what. What an F'ing treat!
Hooray- all hands on deck! Vinnie plays the pre-cruise party, now Ace and Bruce guesting- I wonder if this is a sign that ex-members will indeed be showing up along the 'End of the Road'..
We can all have our own opinions about Tommy and Eric. If any of US were asked to join KISS what we have said.... "NO"?
Bryan B I’d be like, where’s the makeup kit and my costume...
I'd have respect for those that came before me by not wearing their persona... I'd be original and make up my own.
@@Cultonproductions Cool, but then you would not be allowed in KISS
@@X1xone exactly... I wouldn't want to be in a kiss cover band anyway.
Thanks, Mike! This is awesome! I hope you get more great videos this year! (I'd have to quit my job to go on a Kruise, and next time I will!)
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This brings tears to my eyes! 😭
I thought it just me.
I've said it here before my first KISS concert was the summer of 75 in WILDWOOD NJ..been a fun ride
Ace always wanted to hear that he was a good guitar player yes Ace you are 😜😜
THIS IS MMY GOODBYE KISS CONCERT. NO NEED NO TICKET
This is the tour that people would love to see
WooHoo Loving it!
If you notice Ace is playing faster than Tommy and has a Different Stroke of the hand. That's a technique that Ace only has no one else.yes I think that Tommy keeps up with him but Ace has always had a tricky hand movement. In the rest of anyone who's ever tried Aces Style can't get it right. Pet Sounds that are used throughout life. You can hear the twine of Ace but not Tommy.
as gene simmons said in his hall of fame speech, there are many people who copy ace but no one can ever replace him.. something like that. hehe
Kiss needs an Ace in their deck for sure. Spaceman is a bit rusty on the acoustic but I am sure he has played these songs only a few times in years :)
This was very cool. It makes me happy.
Why paul is so cute?!!! I mean in the shows It seems he really take Care of the members of the band, and here he is really being so good with ACE, it's just so beautiful