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  • čas přidán 20. 01. 2024
  • 🎫 Tickets for Justin Hawkins Rides Again tour in London & Liverpool: tinyurl.com/kneukve2
    Former KISS member Ace Frehley is releasing new music, and also stirring up some drama with his former KISS bandmates Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons. Aside from some good ol' fashioned rock'n'roll feuding, today I'm going to listen to Ace Frehley's new song "10,000 Volts" and see if it really does making is former KISS bandmates look like imbeciles.
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  • @JustinHawkinsRidesAgain
    @JustinHawkinsRidesAgain  Před 3 měsíci +56

    Get tickets for my Justin Hawkins Rides Again show in London (Hayes) & Liverpool here: tinyurl.com/kneukve2

    • @mcfcguvnors
      @mcfcguvnors Před 3 měsíci

      Can you remember when Gene Simmons came to Lowestoft ?

    • @jackie38401
      @jackie38401 Před 3 měsíci +2

      I so wish I could have a face to face conversation with you!! As I listened to this and heard certain parts, like the shakers, you took the words out of my mouth...i agree, I admire Ace for standing up for himself and letting his past fellow band mates know his opinions..good for him. As for AI, no thank you, if that runs away with us, we will not be seeing live bands anymore, and that will be a tragedy, plus it will spill over into everyday living and I believe that is dangerous for Humanity...we are spiritual beings and we must not forget this.
      Oh the song?! It was OK, bland but OK, did nothing for me as a work though, I wish him all the best.. And loved your red jacket with yellow shirt and great shoes... Your fire signs in your astrological chart gives you that flamboyance and kind heart. Thank you Justin, I really enjoyed this video tonight.

    • @luisvillarreal5262
      @luisvillarreal5262 Před 3 měsíci +2

      I just reported a spammer on my comment to your video and I don’t think it was you, Mr. Hawkins.

    • @Pstaines439
      @Pstaines439 Před 3 měsíci +1

      See you on Saturday here in Auckland NZ.

    • @spiderriff
      @spiderriff Před 3 měsíci +1

      @jackie38401 hey mate, I think Mr. Hawkins replied to me when he actually meant to reply to you.

  • @rofyle
    @rofyle Před 3 měsíci +361

    Their 1979 interview with Tom Snyder is pure gold. Ace was hilarious. He poked fun at the band and its gimmick, including himself, while Gene and Paul sat there looking as if someone had just insulted their mother.

    • @gnlout7403
      @gnlout7403 Před 3 měsíci +26

      "I'm the plumb-uh "
      "I've got some pipe backstage you can help me with"
      "Tell me about it!"
      Omg. So freaking funny

    • @chickeastwater9883
      @chickeastwater9883 Před 3 měsíci +16

      #JustinHawkins should react to that Interview..

    • @seanmckelvey6618
      @seanmckelvey6618 Před 3 měsíci +78

      A big part of the problem with Kiss was the inability of Gene and Paul to laugh at themselves and how ridiculous their whole shtick was. Ace isn't a perfect human being or anything, but at least the guy knew that the whole thing was a big spectacle and had fun with it.

    • @peppycastro9258
      @peppycastro9258 Před 3 měsíci +26

      Ace was completely toasted in that interview! A rock and roll hall of fame classic interview! !

    • @mattevans060972
      @mattevans060972 Před 3 měsíci

      @@chickeastwater9883absolutely !!!

  • @SteveBrownROCKS
    @SteveBrownROCKS Před 3 měsíci +428

    Thanks so much for digging “10,000 Volts” that I co-wrote & produced with Ace 🙏🏻❤️🤟🏼⚡️ You get it and that’s cool…Cheers

    • @rww71
      @rww71 Před 3 měsíci +22

      I came to the comments here to give you some credit here too. Just saw you in Huntsville too bro, great show and appreciate you taking some time after to take some pics and chat. Rock on.

    • @SteveBrownROCKS
      @SteveBrownROCKS Před 3 měsíci +16

      @@rww71Thanks man ⚡️🤟🏼

    • @TommyRickard1
      @TommyRickard1 Před 3 měsíci +6

      Great stuff Steve. Hope our paths cross at some festivals this year. Love Joey’s playing on the record as well. Cheers brother.

    • @DMSProduktions
      @DMSProduktions Před 3 měsíci +2

      So it's YOU that's responsible for this! I might have known!
      HOW are your GFS guitars selling?
      They look nice!

    • @brucej6290
      @brucej6290 Před 3 měsíci +6

      Hey Steve! Don't know if you remember, but I believe you were filling in for a band at Mohegan Sun Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania. I was very good friends with Janet Raines (God bless her -RIP).
      We were both standing there talking, and you approached us. She introduced you to me and you looked at me and said, "Dude... You look so familiar, I know you from somewhere, do you play in a band?". And Janet said, " yes he does". To which I said yes but just a local band. Have to let everyone know that Steve was about the nicest guy you could ever meet! Congratulations on a great song, and getting to work with Ace must be a dream! Hope to see you around the Wilkes-Barre Scranton area soon! 🤘🎤 Rock on my friend!

  • @TheSteveSteele
    @TheSteveSteele Před 3 měsíci +71

    “Lands in the wrong place, in the right way.” Great line!

    • @Tartersauce101
      @Tartersauce101 Před 3 měsíci +2

      +100 upvotes for noting that gem

    • @eltoro969
      @eltoro969 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Just like Ace Frehleys solo career :D

  • @jamesodonoghue75
    @jamesodonoghue75 Před 3 měsíci +46

    Dear monsieur Hawkins. I don't know if you read these? I work as crew chief on live events.
    I have performed this role for your last two gigs at Leeds academy.
    With the best will in the world, 15 years at it and I have to sit through a LOT of appalling ghastly shit, but you guys. O my God. What a tonic. What a fucking fantastic live act. Not last year but the one before?....
    The Darkness gave me a moment. One of those moments where I remember why I do this job for a living and how fucking fantastically personal, charming, charged and specially gregariously pearlescent a concert should be.
    These are sparse occurrences in my life and I cherish them for their rarity and value.
    I won't over-stuff this comment with details, but you sir?
    Proper gent. Absolutely stellar every time. I also worked that rain soaked bollox in Leeds when you supported Lewis capaldi . You guys were outstanding then too.
    Next time you come through one of "my" venues, well, I'll be looking for a fist bump. That's all, just a fist bump?
    We aren't sposed to have any contact with the talent , as crew. But in your case, I'm prepared to make an exception.
    I appreciate you and your ting on so many levels, don't stop mr Hawkins.
    The Darkness has thrust memories into my mind at work that are of indelible and irreplaceable value. For that I thank you. Down to my last molecule, cheers guys.

  • @punkassfunk
    @punkassfunk Před 3 měsíci +312

    This is classic Ace. Never perfect yet authentic. He was the coolest Kiss memeber by far.

  • @SaintD382
    @SaintD382 Před 3 měsíci +164

    The more I watch Justin, the more I like him. He must be a blast to hang out with.

    • @kilgoretrout3966
      @kilgoretrout3966 Před 3 měsíci +13

      He is! When they come to your area on tour, buy VIP Tickets, they are the most fun and best value there is, Justin and The Darkness are a gift, keeping Rock alive and kicking arse!

    • @rikardottosson1272
      @rikardottosson1272 Před 3 měsíci +4

      Yeah once you actually think about it, you don’t _really_ want to hang with your heroes, because of the criminal liability. Justin seems like you could invite around for arguing about music without getting arrested in the fallout.

    • @AFaceintheCrowd01
      @AFaceintheCrowd01 Před 3 měsíci +3

      Like most exhibitionists, he probably sits silently and unsmiling in social settings, sulking about all the “wrongs” that’ve been visited upon him.

    • @MrSandalwood
      @MrSandalwood Před 3 měsíci

      Trust me he's know different from his podcast to his personal life...he just draws people in....but could be a very stroppy drunk

    • @frankenfurter58
      @frankenfurter58 Před 3 měsíci +8

      @eddiemanson4120 He's an adorable "goof", and he looks fucking amazing in those spandex outfits. Jealous, much? Get in shape and enjoy life as much as he does!

  • @ggleixnermusic
    @ggleixnermusic Před 3 měsíci +10

    17 years sober! Fantastic! So happy for you. So happy we still have you around to creat such great music and to share in your wise observations! Carry On!

  • @kathleenjulian3333
    @kathleenjulian3333 Před 3 měsíci +25

    My husband co-wrote the song and I was really hoping it would end up on here!

    • @kjc4414
      @kjc4414 Před 3 měsíci

      czcams.com/video/FhRqVUs523Y/video.html&ab_channel=AceFrehleyVEVO

    • @cheaptrickfanatic3496
      @cheaptrickfanatic3496 Před měsícem +1

      He's worth a deuce!

  • @sah-win
    @sah-win Před 3 měsíci +108

    Ace is like my child. No matter what he does, I’ll always love him, haha!

    • @DAC322
      @DAC322 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Mad me hear his giggle 😂

    • @MariaFrancesca
      @MariaFrancesca Před 3 měsíci +3

      I was never a fan of KISS, but Ace was the only one of them I liked. I even read his autobiography 🙂

    • @sah-win
      @sah-win Před 3 měsíci +8

      @@MariaFrancesca I think it’s his personality. Somehow, no matter how ridiculous he may behave, he comes out smelling like roses. He’s just about impossible not to like. And that auto biography, “No Regrets”, is fantastic. So many true LOL moments in there. And another funny quip was a few years ago when he said he was going to write another one and title it “Some Regrets”.

    • @MariaFrancesca
      @MariaFrancesca Před 3 měsíci +6

      @@sah-win Ha ha, some regrets are probably more true... for all of us 😅 He does come across like a fun guy. While Gene Simmons, to me, always came across as deeply unpleasant.

    • @totallyfrozen
      @totallyfrozen Před 3 měsíci +5

      @@MariaFrancesca
      Gene seems a bit of a narcissist and bully.

  • @paulburton5150
    @paulburton5150 Před 3 měsíci +46

    I thought it was 10000 VOLES, which would probably hurt a lot more

  • @davidbakerscuba
    @davidbakerscuba Před 3 měsíci +16

    I saw Ace Frehley live in Orlando a few years ago. He was awesome. His voice sounded great and his guitar playing was exceptional. It was a super fun show. It was much more enjoyable than the last time I saw kiss.

  • @edwardhoffman6774
    @edwardhoffman6774 Před 3 měsíci +15

    I'm happy for Ace!... this rocks and I can't wait for the record!

  • @bigsmoke394
    @bigsmoke394 Před 3 měsíci +295

    In 1976, During the opening song of a KISS concert, Ace Frehley touched a metal staircase railing and got electrocuted, it knocked him to the floor. The show was delayed for 30 minutes and Ace lost feeling in his hand for the rest of the concert. This inspired him to write "Shock me" and also was the first time he did lead vocals on a song.

    • @bensfisher6065
      @bensfisher6065 Před 3 měsíci +8

      One of my favorites albums I didn't know the history music facts thanks

    • @speedy7834
      @speedy7834 Před 3 měsíci +16

      Sounds a Crazy, Crazy, Crazy, Crazy Night!

    • @willardwayne3
      @willardwayne3 Před 3 měsíci +36

      Ace says he was electrocuted but the reality of the situation is that he was shocked. Had he been electrocuted he would be dead.

    • @thecausalgamer7916
      @thecausalgamer7916 Před 3 měsíci +10

      @@willardwayne3he knew he was shocked because of two reasons he would always joke “it was a shocking experience” and it inspired the song “Shock Me”

    • @mikeyland668
      @mikeyland668 Před 3 měsíci +2

      @bigsmoke394 Right on brother. Took the thoughts right out my mind. He's had quite the inspiring recollection of that event in SEVERAL tunes,and references through out his career. Thank God for shitty wiring back then,or we may not have had the opportunity to be blessed with "10,000 Volts" that really "Shock Me" all the to the "New York Groove" .

  • @revwillyg6450
    @revwillyg6450 Před 3 měsíci +126

    People forget how different,fun, and exciting Kiss was in the beginning. It's just a weird, sad, parody show now. Has been for years actually

    • @SuziQ.
      @SuziQ. Před 3 měsíci +12

      They were always a joke to fans of Black Sabbath, AC/DC, Rainbow, Dio, and _real_ hard rock.

    • @flor9389
      @flor9389 Před 3 měsíci +4

      I saw them last year at a festival. Left halfway through because it was so schlocky. The funny bit was that when they showed the crowd, they kept showing a guy with a Nirvana shirt on.

    • @michaeldallaway1988
      @michaeldallaway1988 Před 3 měsíci +12

      @@SuziQ. Some fans of heavy music found their way in through being KISS fans first.

    • @Dex000x
      @Dex000x Před 3 měsíci +4

      @@SuziQ. The first Kiss album was great. Not Ozzy-era Black Sabbath or AC/DC great, but it was their best album. Dio was ok with Rainbow, I guess.

    • @SuziQ.
      @SuziQ. Před 3 měsíci +10

      @@Dex000x , “Dio was _okay_ with Rainbow”?
      Dio rocked every band he fronted. We almost got to see him with Sabbath, but they kept changing the singer for that tour (teasing us with Dio, and Ozzy), and we ended up getting Tony Martin.

  • @johngerson7335
    @johngerson7335 Před 3 měsíci +8

    Funny to me how much the chorus to "10,000 Volts" is such a "Gene" style vocal. On purpose maybe?
    Never was a giant fan, but always thought Ace had the coolest character/makeup.
    Conversely; will admit to spinning all four sides of "Kiss Alive l" many, many times while still a teen in 70's, and also will admit that practising guitar to those four sides was how l got really good, really quickly, at using cool pentatonic phrasing in guitar solos for riff-rock. Dude's got a style that you know is him, rhythmically or soloing, in the first bar of the tune, and to my thinking that's what counts most _for any player._
    Thanks Ace!

  • @MD71061
    @MD71061 Před 3 měsíci +7

    He was my 1st guitar hero. I was only a kid then and I had never seen anyone like him before and fuck, could he play guitar. Very underrated in my view.

  • @raysissum
    @raysissum Před 3 měsíci +142

    Ace's 1978 solo album called 'Ace Frehley' is amazing, everyone should hear that.

    • @FoxInferno13
      @FoxInferno13 Před 3 měsíci +10

      Fractured Mirror rules so hard y'all

    • @mikeyland668
      @mikeyland668 Před 3 měsíci +6

      I can't agree with you more. Twenty 24;and it STILL ROCKS a**! Rip it out was on the "To Do List" when my band broke up,well several actually over the years. Lol. But yes,Ace was my always Fav from Kiss,and I was a KISS ARMY dude. It was my favorite album when they were first released!! I'm an old fart. Ace on!!

    • @BelovedChatter
      @BelovedChatter Před 3 měsíci +5

      It’s a great album!

    • @realasadoughnut
      @realasadoughnut Před 3 měsíci +5

      I love Snowblind. Great album

    • @richieroo4844
      @richieroo4844 Před 3 měsíci +5

      What an album all killer no filler , easily best of the four imo

  • @barriobajaj
    @barriobajaj Před 3 měsíci +18

    Ace was the "spaceman" in KISS who was electrocuted on stage back in 1976 which inspired him to write the song, Shock Me which is featured on the Love Gun album. It was one of the highlights for many fans at KISS concerts when Ace sang it live during the Love Gun tour and beyond. I see 10,000 volts as a continuation of Shock Me from the old spaceman. Great review Justin!

    • @circuitdesign
      @circuitdesign Před 3 měsíci +2

      "Shock me! Make me feel better! Shock me! Put on your black leather!"
      Shakespeare, he's not. But who gives a f*ck, right?! 😂

    • @russfleming3169
      @russfleming3169 Před 3 měsíci

      untrue. you lie..his dad was an electrical engineer..read his bio before you start making up lies too try and look cool.

    • @barriobajaj
      @barriobajaj Před 3 měsíci

      That was a dramatic response. You're sounding like that guy in the tiktok video who cried, "Leave Britney Alone!".
      I stand by my post russ flaming. @@russfleming3169

  • @dougsaroma
    @dougsaroma Před 3 měsíci +22

    Never been a huge fan, but I find this song surprisingly listenable. The driving beat of it reminds me a lot of Soundgarden's "My Wave."

    • @philyeary8809
      @philyeary8809 Před 3 měsíci +2

      Agreed.
      It's solid, and it's got good guitar.

    • @PrimevalMudd
      @PrimevalMudd Před 3 měsíci +2

      It's the same riff, albeit in 4/4 instead of 5/4.
      It sounds pretty stonking either way.

    • @eltoro969
      @eltoro969 Před 3 měsíci

      My first thought when I heard it was it reminded me of FIREHOUSE by KISS

    • @eltoro969
      @eltoro969 Před 3 měsíci

      @@PrimevalMudd Not the same riff AT ALL lol

    • @marty_the_party
      @marty_the_party Před 2 měsíci

      I thought the same thing right at the opening riff !

  • @the_love_token
    @the_love_token Před 3 měsíci +100

    Also, congrats to both of you on 17 years sober! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

    • @Christine16425
      @Christine16425 Před 3 měsíci +1

      👍🇨🇵

    • @JokersWild70
      @JokersWild70 Před 3 měsíci +4

      Only one of them is sober, IMO, and it ain't Ace

    • @duane8829
      @duane8829 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@JokersWild70Ace doesn’t drink anymore….doesn’t drink any less either 😂

    • @JokersWild70
      @JokersWild70 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@duane8829 Exactly!

    • @jbirdapparel
      @jbirdapparel Před 3 měsíci

      🤔

  • @ClockworkDave
    @ClockworkDave Před 3 měsíci +64

    Ace is why I'm a guitarist, and that's true for a phenomenal number of people. Legend.

  • @kevinscott3315
    @kevinscott3315 Před 3 měsíci +8

    First: THANK YOU for pronouncing his last name correctly! Second: Ace has always been my favorite KISS member. He IS rock-n-roll: cocky, sloppy, and heavy. I've been fortunate enough to meet him three times. Third: If I could sing in falsetto like you, I would rule the world.

    • @eltoro969
      @eltoro969 Před 3 měsíci

      Is there a correct way though? In Europe we have always said "Free-hley".

    • @MikeDijital
      @MikeDijital Před 2 měsíci

      You got the sloppy part right...

  • @johndef5075
    @johndef5075 Před 3 měsíci +30

    Ace' solo on Strange Ways will melt your face.

    • @ianwilkinson2831
      @ianwilkinson2831 Před 3 měsíci +6

      That is one of my favourite Ace solos

    • @Gambo916
      @Gambo916 Před 2 měsíci +2

      IMHO Ace's solo on Callin' Dr Love is mega.......quite short, but oh so atmospheric.

    • @samdeninno1951
      @samdeninno1951 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Isn't that the lead that was stolen from the doors song?

    • @johnstevens8253
      @johnstevens8253 Před 2 měsíci +2

      I love it too! Marty Friedman says it's the most intense rock lead he's ever heard!

    • @DavidM-mb1vx
      @DavidM-mb1vx Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@samdeninno1951that’s the solo from She. Which was them reused by Pearl Jam’s Alive.

  • @ZuzuTheLemon
    @ZuzuTheLemon Před 3 měsíci +35

    That suit is brightening up a grey January evening gloriously!

    • @NinStardust
      @NinStardust Před 3 měsíci +2

      Did you notice the colours match his title card? 🤔 Subliminal advertising perhaps? 😂😂😂

    • @ZuzuTheLemon
      @ZuzuTheLemon Před 3 měsíci +2

      ​@@NinStardust he's 'on brand' although that sounds more estate agent than rockstar 😂

    • @NinStardust
      @NinStardust Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@ZuzuTheLemon Strangely enough, I can easily imagine Justin as an estate agent. Maybe an estate agent to rock stars but an estate agent nonetheless. 😅

  • @dcamp671
    @dcamp671 Před 3 měsíci +24

    There is no mistaking that solo. First time I heard it I was transported back to 1978 listening to Ace rip it on Love Gun

  • @foldedcoast3705
    @foldedcoast3705 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Awesome to hear you share about your experience! Just celebrated 26 years of sobriety on 1/18/24!

  • @warthogA10
    @warthogA10 Před 3 měsíci +28

    Ace's cheesy lyrics have always just... worked.
    He has always just had a nack for putting catchy songs together, combined with a powerful rhythm,
    He knows the combinations that catch the ears of the average listener... just simple and up to date

    • @eltoro969
      @eltoro969 Před 3 měsíci

      Up to date? Well.. Not really. Play this song to anyone under 25. It`s NOT up to date and that`s what`s great about it. It could easily have been on his 1978 solo album. In any KISS albums. Released at any time. So it`s just classic rock in a genre that we older people loves.

    • @bjorn-falkoandreas9472
      @bjorn-falkoandreas9472 Před 2 měsíci +1

      mud flaps my baby's gottem

  • @toddcampbell9044
    @toddcampbell9044 Před 3 měsíci +22

    I loved the darkness from the start. I’m 32 months sober from alcohol. Love your channel and insight

    • @eltoro969
      @eltoro969 Před 3 měsíci

      Wow you`re counting months? Why not just say 2 and a half years. I get that it`s huge for you and that`s why you`re being so spesific but when you say 32 months to people, we get confused as how long that really is and it gets annoying.
      Just say 2.5 years dude. Cheers.

    • @circuitdesign
      @circuitdesign Před 3 měsíci

      @@eltoro969 I'm sober for 0.58 years. But I usually tell people I've been sober for 7 months.

    • @hanselmansell7555
      @hanselmansell7555 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Keep going mate, so worth it 💪

  • @buzzin-hornet
    @buzzin-hornet Před 3 měsíci +14

    Was almost expecting your sign off signiture intro/outro to be "Juuuuuustin Hawkins rides in spaaaaace....innn space!" 😂

  • @bthomasbert
    @bthomasbert Před 3 měsíci +23

    Bought my first guitar in 1979 because of Ace.

    • @punkassfunk
      @punkassfunk Před 2 měsíci

      I hope the pickup didn't catch fire 💥

    • @bthomasbert
      @bthomasbert Před 2 měsíci

      @@punkassfunk mmmmmm........what?

    • @punkassfunk
      @punkassfunk Před 2 měsíci

      @@bthomasbert He guitar would fire up during his big solo
      czcams.com/video/GOXONdhZMPU/video.htmlsi=2UBBvBX_B81Tc7yF

    • @punkassfunk
      @punkassfunk Před 2 měsíci

      @@bthomasbert czcams.com/video/GOXONdhZMPU/video.htmlsi=E1_Lk_9fjARUBGS2

    • @punkassfunk
      @punkassfunk Před 2 měsíci

      @@bthomasbert His guitar would catch fire 🔥 during his big solo

  • @jasongoad1084
    @jasongoad1084 Před 3 měsíci +2

    So glad that you reviewed this!! Its awesome.

  • @millycamilla8773
    @millycamilla8773 Před 3 měsíci +38

    You’re really funny. Saw you recently and you could do stand up comedy just as well as you can be a rock star.
    Hilarious comedy timing and really a stellar raconteur. I don’t think as many people as should, realise how totally naturally funny you totally are. Great comedic timing. Uniquely engaging.

  • @sonotdown998
    @sonotdown998 Před 3 měsíci +15

    “When I saw her face… I burnt a resistor.” Apologies to Neil and The Monkees. 🥁

    • @peterjohansen7922
      @peterjohansen7922 Před 3 měsíci

      .... now I'm with her sister

    • @HuwBass
      @HuwBass Před 3 měsíci

      I've always preferred ...and she's a retriever.

  • @paulmcphee5232
    @paulmcphee5232 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Best track Ace has recorded in a long time. Simple yet catchy. Love the chorus. Great fun song!

  • @user-qb1sm3rk9r
    @user-qb1sm3rk9r Před 3 měsíci +4

    Kiss are an interesting mix of personalities. Gene and Paul are hard working and sober. Gene really only cares about the money and the women. Paul is passionate about the music. Ace was a lazy drunk, but an amazing guitarist, especially live. Along with Buck Dharma and Alex Lifeson he's one of the most underrated players ever.

  • @aaronleverton4221
    @aaronleverton4221 Před 3 měsíci +11

    Yes, Ronny Scott from Bonny Scotland was a drummer prior to joining AC/DC. Prior to joining Fraternity or the Valentines, for that matter.

  • @jayholewinski
    @jayholewinski Před 3 měsíci +12

    I just passed 20 years sober on December 27 of this past year. Great job Justin.

    • @eltoro969
      @eltoro969 Před 3 měsíci

      It`s so funny alcoholics always brings everything back to being sober when hearing someone else talking about it. Okay. We get it. It`s good to have self discipline. Most of us have it.

    • @haassaan1098
      @haassaan1098 Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@eltoro969 sounds like you need to sober up.

  • @duperscreen811
    @duperscreen811 Před 3 měsíci

    Sometimes I can't tell if you genuinely like something, or if it's just some of your unbreaking and hilarious civility. I love it.

  • @MikeGervasi
    @MikeGervasi Před 3 měsíci +3

    Ace is like Keith Richards. A survivor who still rocks. Lyrically Ace needs to mention space, electricity, science. He's claiming his Space Ace character. The smoking guitar, lit up flashing guitar body..all his Kiss trademarks.

  • @JokersWild70
    @JokersWild70 Před 3 měsíci +7

    George Young and Harry Vanda would add shakers, tambourines, and hand claps in the studio to several of the Bon Scott era songs to give them that swing, along with Phil Rudd's drumming of course

    • @muziktrkr
      @muziktrkr Před 2 měsíci +1

      George and Harry were in The Easybeats (and as co producers produced pop hits pre AC/DC)and Bon had also been in a pop group, so some pop elements of the 60s were brought into AC/DC.

    • @guitarandmore69
      @guitarandmore69 Před 2 měsíci

      Did they bury it in the mix? Because I can't hear any of it.

  • @rayhutto2063
    @rayhutto2063 Před 3 měsíci +17

    congrats on the 17 years sir

  • @warthogA10
    @warthogA10 Před 3 měsíci +4

    I met Ace in NYC in 92'
    very cool dude...

  • @kevingoodrich5472
    @kevingoodrich5472 Před 3 měsíci +4

    I've been a KISS fan since I was 12 an now at 54,I can say that I will always love them as whole but they never were better then when Ace was laying down the tracks. If he had dedicated himself to practice an perfection, he would always be in the conversation as one of the greatest from the era. But, if you step back an see him as who he is an was, it was always real an from the gut. Flaws an all made him Ace an he proved it with his solo album. He overcame his fears an dealt with his addictions to create some all time classics. He was cool an funny, he was the rock n roll back bone to KISS an was never writing or recording because he tested an followed trends. He has been doing the same thing since the day he auditioned for KISS, rolls in with no fucks to give an just rocks out. Ace forever!!!

  • @rickmonce2827
    @rickmonce2827 Před 3 měsíci +21

    The main riff sounds like My Wave by Soundgarden.

    • @realasadoughnut
      @realasadoughnut Před 3 měsíci +2

      So funny you said that, I thought the same thing when I heard it.

    • @Marwolaeth01
      @Marwolaeth01 Před 3 měsíci +4

      I thought the same. So I went and listened to My Wave again and 2 hours later I'm just emerging from my Soundgarden rabbit hole. Every God. Damn. Time...

    • @johngerson7335
      @johngerson7335 Před 3 měsíci

      Yep.

    • @booyrnes
      @booyrnes Před 3 měsíci

      Thought the same thing and was scanning the comments to see if someone had already noted it.

    • @hbo001
      @hbo001 Před 3 měsíci

      Yes. You helped me to save time finding which song from Soundgarden it was. A very good riff though. Edit: I listened to Soungarden song and it's way more interesting then this. First thing I noticed how Ace made the riff simpler to 4/4 so he can say he didnt steal it:)

  • @jimsteele2072
    @jimsteele2072 Před 3 měsíci +27

    Well, after 50+ years in the music biz, living through all the changes from each decade, being as Road Worn as Ace is, this tune rocks.

    • @burntvirtue
      @burntvirtue Před 3 měsíci +6

      It's limited, and predictable, and that's totally OK because it's undeniably Ace which is one thing that Paul & Gene can't understand is the key to good music. Stay true to yourself. Seems like Ace is the only one who actually lived the soundbite that Gene always claimed about KISS not being concerned with fashion and critics. Long live Ace

    • @12symon
      @12symon Před 3 měsíci +2

      Early KISS Albums are the best. For me, "Rock & Roll Over" just kicks butt...

    • @NecramoniumVideo
      @NecramoniumVideo Před 3 měsíci

      I think we should be happy the dude is still even around! He had more nine lives than Peter Criss! Crashed many cars, drug and alcohol abuse for most of his life, had a very destructive lifestyle.

    • @treff9226
      @treff9226 Před 3 měsíci

      Their best album - rocks like hell!

  • @Wishpool
    @Wishpool Před 3 měsíci +4

    I love your colorful suit & shirt, Justin! 💖 You'll be seeing Ace when The Darkness plays the Monsters of Rock Cruise in March, so you can have another go at chatting with him. 🚢⚓🎸
    Steve Brown (Trixter) produced and co-wrote this album. Anton Fig was the drummer on the recording. The musicians in the video are Ace's solo band: Scot Coogan (drums), Ryan Spencer Cook (bass), and Jeremy Asbrock (2nd guitar).

  • @wolfsmagic77
    @wolfsmagic77 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Brilliant yet such an entertaining analysis! You had me laughing in so many parts 😂
    Ive been a big fan of ace for 45 years. He has a knack for simplicity with unforgettable hooks!

  • @kennywilkus1632
    @kennywilkus1632 Před 3 měsíci +53

    I’ve always enjoyed Ace’s solo work. Seen him in concert a few years ago. He sounded amazing!

    • @arthurhall8238
      @arthurhall8238 Před 3 měsíci +10

      You must need hearing aides.

    • @simonjamesyoung1990
      @simonjamesyoung1990 Před 3 měsíci +2

      I'm listening to ACE over Kiss

    • @jamescarter3196
      @jamescarter3196 Před 3 měsíci +1

      I want to see him in concert. Video clips I've seen in recent years, his playing is terrific but I'm always glad when somebody else handles the vocals. If he wanted to hit the tone and the notes a little better, I wouldn't feel that way but I think there's no shame whatsoever if he just wanted to play and not worry about singing.

    • @arthurhall8238
      @arthurhall8238 Před 3 měsíci

      @@simonjamesyoung1990 sorry to hear...

    • @simonjamesyoung1990
      @simonjamesyoung1990 Před 2 měsíci

      @@arthurhall8238 don't be sorry Its really quite nice

  • @k30sking
    @k30sking Před 3 měsíci +7

    Love your reaction when reading the update about Frehley and your facial expressions are just so funny 😂

  • @crazyedface
    @crazyedface Před 3 měsíci +4

    Very cool that Ace and Anton Fig are playing together. Agaiiin!
    Steve Brown from Trixter is Ace’s “ace” on this record.
    Fun stuff🤘🏼

    • @SteveBrownROCKS
      @SteveBrownROCKS Před 3 měsíci +1

      Thank You!!!

    • @johnmarshall3903
      @johnmarshall3903 Před 3 měsíci +1

      ​@@SteveBrownROCKSNo bro, thank you for being there for our boy Ace. Lots of us old timers still love the guy.

    • @SteveBrownROCKS
      @SteveBrownROCKS Před 3 měsíci +1

      Cheers John

  • @dylanthrillmour866
    @dylanthrillmour866 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I love how he starts from laughing at it to bopping along

  • @monkeytailhock2295
    @monkeytailhock2295 Před 3 měsíci +13

    I've seen Ace and his solo band countless times and it's always a blast and fun to nerd out to KISS and Ace solo songs live.

    • @grauemaus4225
      @grauemaus4225 Před 3 měsíci

      and he is always authentic and quite the New Yorker, always a good thing.

  • @jenniferjones7229
    @jenniferjones7229 Před 3 měsíci +23

    I love Ace's new song. 10, 000 Volts ROCKS!

  • @jameskonners8304
    @jameskonners8304 Před 3 měsíci +3

    This song was stuck in my head all day today. ACE Frehley - 10,000 Volts - New album 2/24/24 One of the most influential guitarists of All-Time.

  • @therockexperiencewithmikeb8365
    @therockexperiencewithmikeb8365 Před 3 měsíci +3

    @justinhawkinsridesagain
    The Steve Ace refers to is Steve Brown from Trixter who worked with him on the album and actually co-wrote this song. Ace has said the main riff for this song was Steve’s and Ace added a bridge to the song.

    • @ianwilkinson2831
      @ianwilkinson2831 Před 3 měsíci

      I am looking forward to the album coming out next month. I have a feeling it’s going to be great.

  • @lw3764
    @lw3764 Před 3 měsíci +9

    "The band will be continuing as digital avatars... *sigh* oh god...."😂😂😂😂

    • @philyeary8809
      @philyeary8809 Před 3 měsíci +1

      The Kiss Genes NFTour

    • @andrepereira744
      @andrepereira744 Před 3 měsíci +3

      Great. I will send my digital avatar to see them, also.
      [not even that]

  • @harbosonius
    @harbosonius Před 3 měsíci +5

    5:34. " At least he put in the call ,d'ya know what I mean?..."😂😂😂😂

  • @MarkKunoff
    @MarkKunoff Před 2 měsíci

    My favorite JH episode yet! 😂 I also enjoyed the spinal tap of it all. 🤪

  • @cmberrian
    @cmberrian Před 3 měsíci +56

    You're totally right about the 6 years. Ive never heard someone else really acknowledge that it takes that long to heal mentally and emotionally from decades of active addiction. If I make it til February 7 without picking up, I'll have 8 years sober but it's really only the last year and a half that I started to feel like a actual functioning person again whose emotions didn't wildly fluctuate from day to day, amoung other things. I heard some old timer say at an AA meeting something like "if it took you ten years to walk into the forest, don't think you're going to be able to walk out in ten minutes" always thought that was a good one.
    As far as Ace, hes the reason I started to play guitar many years ago but lately I don't know why he keeps airing this KISS stuff in public. I guess it's because those guys basically grew up together and it goes really deep for him ( gene and Paul too). I don't know. He should just let the music do the talking. But honestly I guess if I had some former band mates talking shit about me like they did Ace, I probably couldn't keep my mouth shut either now that I think about it 🤔

    • @davidtrahan3062
      @davidtrahan3062 Před 3 měsíci +5

      Truly well said as I am sober for 23yrs …now I know why I felt the way I did for the hard first 6 years ❤

    • @lancemcdaniel2576
      @lancemcdaniel2576 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Agree. 5-29-1994 here. The damage we do never truly goes away. I get why Gene & Paul say stupid shit about Ace. Fact is, Ace is right, they are wrong.
      Ace is moving on.
      KISS is now… avatars?! So dumb.
      KISS looks like imbeciles without any help at all.
      KISS Army from mid-70’s here.

    • @guzgrant
      @guzgrant Před 3 měsíci +6

      Two months sober and doing alright .

    • @DruEllz
      @DruEllz Před 3 měsíci +2

      I've never heard of this "6 years" before. I guess that explains why I feel worse, 1 year into being clean and sober after 3 decades of self abuse.

    • @susiew2521
      @susiew2521 Před 3 měsíci +2

      I'm about to start dealing with my demons. Thanks for your honesty. In my naive mind I thought 12 months would be a major milestone. Now I'm more prepared. Good luck to you. And to JH of course.

  • @aprilkurtz1589
    @aprilkurtz1589 Před 3 měsíci +27

    This is a fun song! Also, it's better than any Kiss song I've heard in a really long time, so I think Ace has succeeded in his quest to write the best song ever. But he might have to argue the point with Noel Gallagher, who is better than the Beatles, according to Noel Gallagher.

    • @SuziQ.
      @SuziQ. Před 3 měsíci +4

      😂 Good one.

  • @henrikharbin5521
    @henrikharbin5521 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Ace is not a technical player at sll; he plays and writes 100% by feel. To me, it's a very honest way to do this kind of music.
    I can't read music myself, because I'm legally blind, but I know what a great groove sounds like, and the two songs I've heard so far ( this one and "Walkin' On the Moon") have the perfect groove.
    Thank you for the review ANF your commentary :)

  • @TheTobesOfHades
    @TheTobesOfHades Před 3 měsíci +2

    Oh, stop having so much fun!!!!
    Ace is a rocker. Glad to see that he's still around and making music.

  • @simonpark843
    @simonpark843 Před 3 měsíci +24

    I loved this song...many thanks for drawing attention to it. I didn't know Ace had an album out, either.

    • @mercuryshadow09
      @mercuryshadow09 Před 3 měsíci

      Hes got like four albums.

    • @zennomad258
      @zennomad258 Před 3 měsíci +1

      more like 10’or 12 if you include Frehley’s Comet, his compilations and Origins I & II

    • @ianwilkinson2831
      @ianwilkinson2831 Před 3 měsíci +1

      The album come out next month

    • @eltoro969
      @eltoro969 Před 3 měsíci

      It`s not released yet

  • @AdrianGrayComedy
    @AdrianGrayComedy Před 3 měsíci +3

    Justin, I could listen you talk about Bon Scott for hours. Please do more stuff on AC/DC - a song or album doesn't have to be a new release to be worth covering!

  • @Eggman1964
    @Eggman1964 Před 3 měsíci

    Just discovered your Channel. Wow! Just great! Love it! Just subscribed! 😁

  • @DashdownMusic
    @DashdownMusic Před 3 měsíci +4

    Amen man ...ACE is back and he told ya so!!

  • @jnixo9900
    @jnixo9900 Před 3 měsíci +8

    I always loved Aces songs from Kiss. He sings slightly behind the music which creates that sleaze. His guitar sound is all him. Instantly recognizable.

  • @cavemant4842
    @cavemant4842 Před 3 měsíci +5

    "Maybe we should be called PISS!" is such a William Murderface quote

  • @joukovaananen5951
    @joukovaananen5951 Před 3 měsíci +3

    He's not exaggerating at all! That Space-Ace's song alone is better than what Kiss has produced in last 25 years.

  • @peppycastro9258
    @peppycastro9258 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hey Justin! I just sent Ace this segment on his cell! Love your gig! 👍😂🙏😘🎶

  • @atomicenergysociety6038
    @atomicenergysociety6038 Před 3 měsíci +12

    Thank you for the review of Ace's Song. I believe you are right on target. That song is just proof, Ace can write some really good, catchy material. You and your band do also. Ace Rocks!!! and so does The Darkness!

  • @shakinabe
    @shakinabe Před 3 měsíci +4

    I have to admit that even though I’m a huge Ace fan, I didn’t enjoy this song until seeing Justin singing and clapping along. You made it fun!

  • @29memyselfandi
    @29memyselfandi Před 3 měsíci +1

    “ Spent about ten seconds on the lyrics “ 😂😂 I think you credit them with an extra 5 seconds.

  • @ironmojo
    @ironmojo Před 2 měsíci +1

    Hey, great review.
    Long time Ace fan.
    Saw Kiss in Boston Garden and Ace's band in an 800 seat venue in 2019.
    Kiss has lights, fireworks and levitating platforms.
    Ace has Rock n Roll swagger.
    He's the king of sleaze. From the South Bronx so he doesn't back down.
    His lyrics often reference electricity because he was electrocuted during a Kiss show in '77 and space because his Kiss character was the "Spaceman".
    He engineered the smoking pickup himself while in Kiss, knew how to because his hobby was building rockets.
    He admits that his lyrics are crap because he doesn't care.
    He's not for everyone, but he's authenrically himself.
    Gene and Paul always seem to be marketing when they talk instead of being themselves.
    I love the guy.
    With your sense of humor, I think you'd like Ace's song "Rocket Ride" off side 4 of Kiss' '77 Alive 2 record.
    The chorus is:
    Baby wants a blast
    Baby wants it fast.
    She wants a rocket ride.
    It's so campy that it seems like a mockumentary of a mockumentary.
    Sorry for the lengthy comment.
    Thanks for doing what you do.❤

  • @christophersullivan8009
    @christophersullivan8009 Před 3 měsíci +5

    It’s perfect Ace. Looking forward to hearing the record. Great video Justin!

  • @starrwilson6818
    @starrwilson6818 Před 3 měsíci +3

    I think you’re brilliant. Thanks for the ride.🙏🏽💜

  • @PicsnLicks
    @PicsnLicks Před 3 měsíci +4

    Much respect to Frehley for going against the KISS standard and actually producing MUSIC. A great listen, and enjoyed Justin's reaction to it. ;) PS... JUSTIN... Why no BELFAST on your tour Monsieur?!

  • @tmm8521
    @tmm8521 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Ace and Slash's version of Thin Lizzy's 'Emerald' is brilliant. Their playing is very impressive........probably underplayed his hand in KISS IMO............ Cheers

  • @MagsMusicfan9
    @MagsMusicfan9 Před 3 měsíci +9

    You are so hilarious! When you genuinely laugh it seriously cracks me up! You could do an awesome cover of “Back in the New York Groove” you could even do the clap thing! Woohoo! LOL Congrats on the 17 years! 😂🤘🏻👏🏻

  • @Cfolger
    @Cfolger Před 3 měsíci +18

    My 1st concert was kiss in 94 I was 4, grew up a huge fan but I think it's gross what they did to ace and Peter these last 20 yrs, now I'm just an Ace frehley fan.

    • @Wishpool
      @Wishpool Před 3 měsíci

      My first KISS concert was in 1979. I stopped seeing KISS in 2009, but I catch Ace every 1-2 years when he rolls through Houston. 🎸

    • @DennisBarakos
      @DennisBarakos Před 3 měsíci

      @@Wishpool Me too, at the Los Angles Forum, which was recorded and released as Alive II

    • @mebeme007
      @mebeme007 Před 3 měsíci

      Oh come on.
      Ace is the main one who hasn't been able to shut up and just let it all go.
      I really like Ace and his music.
      But damn I just wish he would STOP whinging about Paul and Gene already.
      Actually let his music do the talking, end of.

  • @zacherysmith4520
    @zacherysmith4520 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Ace is one of the last true rock stars left on this planet. What a life he has lived. Long live AF

  • @grimmertwin2148
    @grimmertwin2148 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Piff...snort.... I love Ace.
    Please read his autobiography

  • @philcourteney4328
    @philcourteney4328 Před 3 měsíci +7

    5:16 Justin, you have the most hilarious silences, and your comic timing is absolutely on point! 🤣👍

  • @jessesmith5501
    @jessesmith5501 Před 3 měsíci +52

    Seeing how Paul and to some extent Gene , have trashed both Ace and Peter . Paul claiming neither can play and he and Gene were always Kiss . It’s nice to see Ace hitting back and putting out some really good stuff ! It’s such a shame Gene and Paul couldn’t set their egos aside during the reunion tour and into Psycho Circus record ! The original 4 members of Kiss have a certain magic together ! Kiss isn’t nearly as good with out the originals !

    • @arthurhall8238
      @arthurhall8238 Před 3 měsíci +3

      right, it's better without the addicts and poor players

    • @BadHorsie1
      @BadHorsie1 Před 3 měsíci +3

      Kiss peaked with Kulick and Carr

    • @totallyfrozen
      @totallyfrozen Před 3 měsíci +5

      Paul claiming Ace can’t play is laughable. As much as I’m a KISS fan and like all the members, I noticed that Paul was happy to hand off the guitar solos to someone else. Apparently, someone who “can’t play”? LMFAO.

    • @christheghostwriter
      @christheghostwriter Před 3 měsíci +7

      Dude, come on. Ace was such a sloppy mess that they had to bring in ringers and session players for almost every record. He's the one who needs to put his ego aside

    • @eltorpedo67
      @eltorpedo67 Před 3 měsíci

      @@christheghostwriter lol - every one in kiss was shit. who are we trying to kid?

  • @blamejez
    @blamejez Před 3 měsíci

    12:39 From a master of the double entendres. I giggle every time I think of Christmas Time.

  • @brentj.peterson6070
    @brentj.peterson6070 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Ace was CLEARLY the best musician in KISS..followed by Peter...then the other two. Real sleazy and catchy🔥

  • @jwhey2fun
    @jwhey2fun Před 3 měsíci +3

    This song is now stuck in my head the rest of the day just downloaded it have to admit really like this one a lot. Ace is back and he told you so

  • @anastasiabosakowski8651
    @anastasiabosakowski8651 Před 3 měsíci +8

    QUESTION regarding your favorite clapping pattern: Have you heard Bowie's song Heathen (The Rays)? He uses that clapping pattern, but there's nothing joyous about it, actually, it's funereal. I'd love to or you to give it a listen and analyze how David could add such gravitas to what is almost universally a happy clappy rhythm.

  • @sandra_12-82
    @sandra_12-82 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Another glorious episode, thank you Justin. While watching one question came to my mind, maybe for next comments day 🤗. When it comes to lyrics and songwriting: Which single song line you‘ve ever written makes you most proud (is that correct English? 🤷‍♀️ If not I‘m so sorry)?

  • @davelafaro2174
    @davelafaro2174 Před 3 měsíci

    'Digital avatars' - cue one of the greatest eye-rolls I have ever witnessed

  • @thornwithin6195
    @thornwithin6195 Před 3 měsíci +6

    Interesting. I'll have to check out this album. My fav Ace album is "Trouble Walking"

  • @peterfletcher6920
    @peterfletcher6920 Před 3 měsíci +8

    I love it I thinks Ace's new album will be a belter

  • @JohnPatrick-kv4ti
    @JohnPatrick-kv4ti Před 3 měsíci +2

    10,000 volts stepped right out of a time traveling delorean from 1984. Great fun song . Ace should named the album Back to the Future. Video is fun as shit with Ace’s bandmate with glasses on doin that 1970’s dance 🕺 your grandfather did.

  • @everly-shadystudios9900
    @everly-shadystudios9900 Před 3 měsíci +4

    Justin Hawkins has a way of keeping your attention, very knowledgeable about all genres of music with a unique personality

  • @scamp808
    @scamp808 Před 3 měsíci +14

    Joan Jett does the sleaze vocal thing as well.

    • @kissfanman
      @kissfanman Před 3 měsíci +1

      I always thought they should do a song together.

    • @willardwayne3
      @willardwayne3 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Ha! Someone else agrees! You could interchange them singing each other's stuff and it would sound the same. It like their twin brother and sister and....hey.....wait a minute.......🤔

  • @metalcubana3004
    @metalcubana3004 Před 3 měsíci +5

    Of COURSE Space Ace would drop a reference to space in his song. 😊 Always enjoy your videos. 🤘 Much love from Texas!

  • @ken_wilkens
    @ken_wilkens Před 3 měsíci +2

    Just checked, and Ace is creeping up on 900K views. Go Ace!!

  • @GRequinBlanc
    @GRequinBlanc Před 3 měsíci +2

    For me it was the first 24 months that were hard. After that it was better and better faster. Celebrating 8 years

  • @applehead252
    @applehead252 Před 3 měsíci +6

    I wasn’t expecting much but this song hit me like 10,000 volts ! Absolutely amazing simple song technique of kiss … keep it simple stupid song writing. Always the best technique imo