Peter Criss , the original drummer for KISS , spoke about his regret for never having recorded a collaborative album with fellow band founder Ace Frehley ; a project he always considered a personal dream.
In an interview on the Rock City Podcast , Criss – also known as Catman – recalled how important Frehley was to him, both as a friend and as a musical partner [transcription via Blabbermouth ]. “It was a dream of mine that we would both make an album together,” he said. “I regret that it never happened. And Ace released more solo albums than any of us in KISS. He released about 10 solo albums, easily, more than us. He was working on his new album before the tragic accident and was preparing for another tour. He was 74 years old. God bless him. And there will never be another like him,” confessed Peter Criss.
Criss also spoke emotionally about Frehley's absence at the ceremony where KISS members received the Kennedy Center Honors last December. “The worst part was that Ace wasn't there. I miss him terribly. We were very close. But his daughter was there, and his wife, Jeanette , who is a little unwell, but was there, and his daughter, Monique , was also there. And what moved me the most was that the president got up from the table, walked over to Jeanette, who was in her wheelchair, and then gave Monique a big hug and placed the medal on her. That made me cry. I miss him terribly. Ace's absence will be a great loss,” Ace said.
Frehley was 74 years old and died on October 16th as a result of a head injury caused by a fall. The guitarist suffered an accident at the end of September that was described in an official statement as "a minor fall". The following week, however, the guitarist's entire concert schedule was canceled due to unspecified "medical problems".
READ ALSO: Former KISS member Vinnie Vincent defends himself after releasing a single that costs R$ 1250
