Before KISS became a global phenomenon, there was a kid from the Bronx with a beat-up Les Paul and a wild imagination. Ace Frehley turned that imagination into electricity — blending blues swagger, rock attitude, and cosmic creativity to become one of the most influential guitarists of the 1970s. In this in-depth episode of The Echo Lab, we explore Ace’s entire journey — from his Bronx upbringing and early mischief to the rise of KISS, the chaos of fame, near-death moments, and his rebirth as a solo artist. You’ll hear stories of UFO encounters, toy trains, and the riffs that inspired generations of guitarists from Slash to Dimebag Darrell. This is the story of The Spaceman Who Rocked the Stars — a legend who crashed, burned, and rose again, guitar in hand, always chasing the next great riff. #TheEchoLab #AceFrehley #KISS #TheSpaceman #ClassicRock #GuitarLegends #RockHistory #BronxToStardom #ShockMe #NewYorkGroove #RockPodcast #GuitarHero #MusicDocumentary #RockAndRollForever #GuitarTone #RockIcons