Ace Frehley

"It will certainly frame his musical legacy in a very positive way," co-author Ken Sharp tells UCR. "It's not a dirt book and there's so much new ground on his pre-Kiss bands."

The guitarist has received an outpouring of praise from ex-bandmates and fellow rockers.

UCR pays tribute to the fallen guitar hero through the memorable conversations we had with the Spaceman over the years.

Vincent called Frehley's passing "the loss of a loved one" in his social media tribute to rock's signature Spaceman.

Think of him as the band's George Harrison - but from outer space instead of England.

Looking back at the life of founding KISS member Ace Frehley.

A fan posted a startlingly accurate prediction of how the Space Ace’s career would end.

The guitarist died at 74, leaving behind a towering legacy.

Former bandmates, onetime tourmates and artists influenced by Kiss' original guitarist lead the tributes.

The guitarist's unique self-taught style has been cited as a major influence by many younger stars.