What happened at the KISS Kruise: Landlocked event in Las Vegas?

The KISS Kruise: Landlocked event in Las Vegas featured the band KISS honoring their late co-founder Ace Frehley, who passed away in October 2025 after a fall at his home. The band members paid tribute to Frehley during the 3-day event.

How did KISS remember Ace Frehley during the Las Vegas event?

During the KISS Kruise: Landlocked event, the band members took time to acknowledge Frehley's passing and his contributions to the band. Lead singer Paul Stanley told the crowd they had their differences but that Frehley was family. Other members also briefly mentioned Frehley during the event.

What was the cause of Ace Frehley's death?

According to the medical examiner, Ace Frehley, the co-founder of KISS, died from blunt trauma injuries to his head after a fall at his home. The manner of death was ruled an accident.

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KISS Honors Late Co-Founder Ace Frehley at Vegas Tribute Event

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KISS held a 3-day event in Las Vegas to honor late co-founder Ace Frehley
Frehley passed away on Oct. 16 at age 74 after a fall at his home
Bandmates paid tribute to Frehley, acknowledging their differences but calling him family

KISS Honors Late Co-Founder Ace Frehley at Vegas Tribute Event

In the weeks following the tragic death of KISS co-founder Ace Frehley on Oct. 16, 2025, the band held a special 3-day event called KISS Kruise: Landlocked in Las Vegas to honor his memory. Frehley, known for his "Spaceman" persona and makeup, had co-founded the iconic rock group in 1973 but left in 1982.

During the event on Nov. 14, 2025, lead singer Paul Stanley, 73, took a moment to address the crowd, saying, "We certainly had differences, but that's what family is about." The following night, other band members, including Gene Simmons and guitarists Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer, also briefly mentioned Frehley and his contributions to the band.