Ace Frehley Threatens to Unleash ‘Dirt’ on Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons
Ace Frehley is threatening to release a “120-page manuscript” filled with “dirt” on Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons.
This threat from Frehley comes after Stanley made remarks in a recent interview regarding KISS being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Stanley was asked why he and Simmons refused to play with Frehley and Peter Criss at their induction. He said, in part (h/t Loudwire), ” … Because if you saw people on stage who looked like KISS but sounded like that, maybe we should be called PISS.”
Frehley, understandably, was offended by Stanley’s remarks. He fired back in a new interview (h/t Classic Rock) saying he wants a formal apology within the next seven days. If he doesn’t receive one, Frehley says, ” … I’m going to tell some dirt that nobody knows about Paul and Gene that I’ve always kept to myself.”
Frehley notes this “120-page manuscript” filled with “dirt” is in possession of his attorney in a safety deposit box.
He also added, “God forbid anything happens to me, my attorney is instructed to release it to the ‘New York Times,’ ‘Rolling Stone,’ everybody. He further noted, ” … Their careers will be ruined. Those guys aren’t squeaky clean. You know how many lawsuits girls have had against Gene?”
As of publishing, neither Stanley, Simmons or any of their reps have yet to comment on Frehley’s statements.
Rock Hall Induction Ceremony: 8 Biggest Drama Moments
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is always a bit of a crapshoot. Some years, everything goes off without a hitch. Other years, though, it all hits the fan, and it is drama with a capital “D.”
It’s rather funny when things go off the rails, because the Rock Hall induction ceremony honors have all been announced. Comedian John Mulaney referred to the Rock Hall induction ceremony as “the only truly fun award show.”
In a February 2018 appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Mulaney explained that the Rock Hall induction is the award show he’d most like to host. Why? He said, “Think of it like a wedding if every speech was given by the bride’s ex-boyfriend. Every band comes in with some old grievance, and all their speeches are filled with bile from 30 years before.”
Sure, Mulaney is being a little hyperbolic, but there have been some very uncomfortable speeches and moments in the past at the Rock Hall induction ceremony, so he kind of has a point.
With that in mind, here are eight of the biggest drama moments in Rock Hall induction history.
But First, The Latest on the 2024 Rock Hall Class
The 2024 Rock Hall class was announced on April 21 on American Idol. This year’s class truly has something for everyone. The inductees include the following:
Performer Category
- Mary J. Blige
- Cher
- Dave Matthews Band
- Foreigner
- Peter Frampton
- Kool & The Gang
- Ozzy Osbourne
- A Tribe Called Quest
Musical Influence Award
(Given to a performing artist or group whose music and performance style have directly influenced and helped inspire and evolve rock & roll and music that has impacted youth culture.)
- Alexis Korner
- John Mayall
- Big Mama Thornton
Musical Excellence Award
(Given to artists, musicians, songwriters and producers whose originality and influence creating music have had a dramatic impact on music.)
- Jimmy Buffett
- MC5
- Dionne Warwick
- Norman Whitfield
Ahmet Ertegun Award
(Given to non-performing industry professionals who, through their dedicated belief and support of artists and their music have had a major influence on the creative development and growth of rock & roll and music that has impacted youth culture. )
The 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Saturday, October 19 at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio. As previously reported, the 2024 ceremony will live stream on Disney+. An edited special will air on ABC at a later date, which will be available on Hulu the next day.
Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights
