178 Culture & Dharma – Is Ace Frehley & Kiss one of the most influential bands in music?

Sharing my thoughts on the legacy and influence of the iconic heavy metal band KISS the day after "Space Ace" Ace Frehley died, while on holiday in New Hampshire. Live 11/29/2025, pre-recorded 10/17/2025

0:00 – Intro to tribute thoughts on Ace Frehley the former lead guitarist of KISS also of Frehley's Comet
1:16 – KISS influence on guitarists who were inspired to learn guitar | KISS offered something different in music that re-interpreted Alice Cooper & New York Dolls | KISS inspired musicians on a mass scale
3:41 – KISS co-created a style of music, created heavy metal | comparison to influence of Taylor Swift | radically changed music influence | end of MTV
5:46 – Becoming a KISS fan
8:03 – Remembering seeing Ace & his solo band live at the Aura, Portland Maine 2025
8:45 – Reflecting on loss of musicians

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