Legendary Rock Guitarist, 74, Gives Health Update After Canceling Shows
The former KISS guitarist announced on May 21 that he had to pull out of a pair of upcoming shows due to his health.
"Hello everyone," he posted on social media. "I wanted to let you all know that I will sadly be unable to perform this weekend on Friday, May 23, at Brat Fest in Madison, Wisconsin, or Saturday, May 24, at the Arcada Theater in St. Charles, Illinois."
"Although not serious, I am ill and don't feel that I am capable of the rigorous travel or performing up to my usual standards this weekend," he added.
"I extend my deepest regrets and most sincere apologies for having to cancel. I thank you all for your understanding in the matter," wrote the "New York Groove" singer.
"Take care of yourself! We are bummed we won't be seeing you on Saturday but your health is far more important," wrote one fan.
"Your fans love you and totally understand. Play a show here and there, when you're up to it," added another.
"Wishing you a speedy recovery!" commented one follower, while another added, "Get well, Spaceman."
Frehley has performed as a solo artist for the past two decades. He rejoined KISS (Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Peter Criss) in 1996 and stayed with the band until 2002. He did not participate in KISS's farewell tour, which concluded in 2023.
Frehley released his eighth solo album, 10,000 Volts, in 2024. He said his next release will be a third installment in his Origins series, where he covers songs that inspired him.
"I could have it ready [this year]," he said on a February episode of SiriusXM's Trunk Nation with Eddie Trunk, per Blabbermouth. "I can do the album in a month because I don't have to write the songs. That's the beauty of the Origins series….All I have to do is Ace-ify it."Legendary Rock Guitarist, 74, Gives Health Update After Canceling Shows first appeared on Parade on May 22, 2025
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