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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Legendary Rock Guitarist, 74, Gives Health Update After Canceling Shows
had everyone worried. 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
Business Wire
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Rock Legend Ace Frehley to Perform at Rivers Casino Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The only thing more recognizable than Ace Frehley's signature 'Spaceman' makeup is his guitar playing, and Kiss fans can see the rock legend when he performs at Rivers Casino in Fishtown. Frehley, a co-founder and the original lead guitarist of Kiss, comes to The Event Center on Friday, June 6. Concert tickets are on sale now, starting at $39. Showtime is 8 p.m. Frehley's thunderous riffs and soaring solos have cemented his status as one of the most influential and iconic musicians in rock history. Simply put, rock 'n' roll and heavy metal wouldn't sound, look or feel the same without him. Among his many accolades, Frehley and his Kiss bandmates were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. Guitar World ranked him among the Top 15 in its 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists of All Time and recognized his 'Shock Me' solo as one of the 50 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time. 'We're thrilled to welcome Ace Frehley to Rivers, giving fans the chance to witness his legendary guitar magic up close in The Event Center,' said Shannon Redmond, regional vice president of marketing for Rivers Casino Philadelphia. 'His music has inspired generations of rock fans, and we look forward to an unforgettable night of rock and roll.' After his time with Kiss, Frehley built an incredible solo career with hits like 'New York Groove,' 'Shock Me' and 'Rip It Out.' In 2024, he released '10,000 Volts,' his 10th full-length solo album, which debuted at No. 72 on the Billboard 200. The record upholds an incredible legacy for Frehley, spanning 50-plus years in the limelight. Tickets to see Frehley in The Event Center at Rivers Casino Philadelphia can be purchased at Located along the Delaware River waterfront in Fishtown, Rivers Casino Philadelphia features more than 1,500 slots, 75 table games, 36 hybrid and automated gaming seats combined, a 28-table poker room and a designated sportsbook area for live sports betting. Rita's Italian Ice and Dunkin' are among the popular grab-and-go locations in the casino's Marketplace. The casino also offers an array of distinctive restaurants and bars — among them are Sapore, a welcoming Italian kitchen; Mian, featuring authentic Asian cuisine; Jack's Bar + Grill; and FLIPT, which serves classic burgers and shakes. Guests will also enjoy riverfront views, live performances in The Event Center, free parking and daily promotions and giveaways. Riversuites at The Battery is the casino's luxury boutique hotel. For additional information and current offers, please visit
New York Times
22-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Francisco Lindor, Tylor Megill show why ‘it's a great time to be a Met'
NEW YORK — Despite his 6-foot-7 frame, Tylor Megill owns more of a slouched-shoulders, back-of-the-classroom vibe. And so it was nonchalant, like always, that after a 5-4 win over the Phillies, the pitcher dropped what might as well become the early-season slogan in Queens. 'It's a great time to be a Met right now.' Advertisement How often has a New York Met said that and meant it sincerely? How often has this fan base heard it and nodded as vigorously as it does in this moment? Because Monday, like so many days early this season, reiterated the indisputability of that point. Megill threw shutout baseball into the sixth with 10 strikeouts. Francisco Lindor homered two more times to provide just enough cushion to withstand a ninth-inning rally from the Phillies. For the 10th time in 11 games at Citi Field this season, the Mets cued up 'New York Groove.' 'We've got a lot of really good players, a really good clubhouse,' Megill said. 'Everyone's pulling for each other; there's a lot of selflessness. At the end of the day, we're just trying to win one ballgame a day.' They've done it five days in a row now, all in front of, for April, enormous crowds in Queens. The Mets drew 35,000-plus on Monday. They've drawn more than 400,000 fans in their first 11 dates — the most since Citi Field's inaugural season in 2009 and almost 150,000 more than through the same time frame last year. Those fans are juiced enough to give Juan Soto a standing ovation despite some early struggles — a little different approach in these parts from past slumping superstars, as Lindor knows. 'It's been fun coming to the ballpark,' president of baseball operations David Stearns said pregame. 'Our players have talked about that. We all feel it when we're here.' Lindor made sure fans were on their feet early. He dropped the bat head on an Aaron Nola curveball in the first and deposited it into the second deck in right field — the second straight day he'd led off the game with a home run for New York. (Only Kaz Matsui and Curtis Granderson had ever done that for the Mets.) Six innings later, Lindor ripped a José Ruiz fastball to right-center for a three-run homer. It landed in just about the same spot of the Philadelphia bullpen as his grand slam in Game 4 of last year's National League Division Series. Advertisement 'That was pretty similar to what happened last year,' Megill said. Lindor was less sentimental. 'Different moment, different scenario,' he said. 'I'm in the moment.' This is a good moment, too, for the shortstop. With four homers in the past four games, Lindor has firmly concluded any talk about slow starts for him individually. In his prior four seasons with the Mets, Lindor had hit .218 with a .697 OPS before May 1. This season, he's up to a .284 average and .840 OPS. 'When he's getting his pitches in the strike zone, he's not missing them,' manager Carlos Mendoza said. 'He looks amazing at the plate,' said Jesse Winker, who added a solo shot in the second. 'Day in and day out, he does something special.' And about that selflessness Megill mentioned? Every Met asked about Lindor's three-run shot made sure to mention Tyrone Taylor's hustle down the line one batter earlier, to prevent an inning-ending double play. The history from last October was the context for this first meeting of the season between the defending NL East champs and the team that directed them out of the postseason. Neither team's schedule has been what you might call robust, and so their first rendezvous doubled as a fun early test, a check-in with the rival you expect to be hanging with you down the home stretch. And the Mets, like last October, looked well-equipped for the challenge, now and moving forward. While Megill still lacks the pitch efficiency that will permit truly dominant outings, he limited Philadelphia to a single hit over 5 1/3 innings. He struck out 10 while walking four, capitalizing on a Phillies lineup more reticent to swing than in the past. Four of those 10 punchouts were looking. 'I'm definitely more confident in my stuff,' Megill said. 'Obviously, it's been showing.' Megill lowered his ERA to 1.09 on the season. Since returning to New York's rotation late last season, he's posted a 1.78 ERA in 11 starts. The Mets are 9-2 in those games. Advertisement A veteran of the Syracuse shuttle, Megill is motivated to be a part of this clubhouse for all 162 this year. 'I want to be around for these guys and help them win,' he said. The Mets were three outs away from a sixth shutout in 23 games before Philadelphia scored four in the ninth off a tiring Max Kranick and Edwin Díaz. Díaz struck out Trea Turner and Bryce Harper to seal his sixth save. 'We're doing things right right now,' Lindor said. 'We're not focused on the future. We've got to stay the course.' (Top photo of Francisco Lindor: Elsa / Getty Images)
