Ace Frehley

The full Kiss Kruise programming schedule reveal also includes details on a special pre-show party.

In nearly every case, these artists were forced to make major changes to get their careers moving forward again.

In total, Simmons played four Frehley-penned Kiss classics at his first solo show of 2026.

Whether planned or unplanned, 2025 marked the last time we'll see these legends onstage.

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"My hand to God, I didn’t intend to hurt Ace or his legacy," he declared.

"Falling down the stairs — I’m not a doctor — doesn’t kill you. There may have been other issues, and it breaks my heart."

The Kiss legend died in October at the age of 74 after a fall in his home studio.

Peter Criss handled lead vocals on the original studio version of the heavy, psychedelic track.

Paul Stanley said he could picture his late bandmate looking down on the show - "from [planet] Jendell, probably."