No Regrets: A Rock 'n' Roll Memoir

By Ace Frehley, Joe Layden, John Ostrosky

Book Overview

A funny, candid, New York Times bestselling memoir from the former lead guitarist of the legendary rock band KISS, Ace Frehley.The legendary guitar god who exceeded all limits and lived to tell takes fans on a wild ride through KISStory. He was just a boy from the Bronx with stars in his eyes. But when he picked up his guitar and painted stars on his face, Ace Frehley transformed into "The Spaceman"--and helped turn KISS into one of the top-selling bands of all time. Now, for the first time, the beloved rock icon reveals his side of the story with no-holds-barred honesty . . . and no regrets. For KISS fans, Ace offers a rare behind-the-makeup look at the band's legendary origins, including the lightning-bolt logo he designed and the outfits his mother sewed. He talks about the unspoken division within the band--he and Peter Criss versus Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons--because the other two didn't "party every day." Ace also reveals the inside story behind his turbulent break-up with KISS, their triumphant reunion a decade later, and his smash solo career. Along the way, he shares wild stories about dancing at Studio 54 with "The Bionic Woman," working as a roadie for Jimi Hendrix, and bar-flying all night with John Belushi. In the end, he comes to terms with his highly publicized descent into alcohol, drugs, and self-destruction--ultimately managing to conquer his demons and come out on top. This is Ace Frehley. No makeup. No apologies. No regrets.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1451613954
• ISBN13: 9781451613957
• Release Date: June 2012
• Publisher: MTV Books
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

The Space Ace Lives

We’re losing the pioneers of rock at a quickening pace, but we have to remember this classic rock temple didn’t build itself. Ace Frehley was there at a turning point, when theatricality and showmanship became as much of the production as composition. He shredded with authority, often overlocked as a guy in makeup in costume, but all the guitar heroes knew he was the real deal. He came out of nowhere and leaves a legacy, an equal creator of KISS. His story is worth reading. His life was a heck of a rollercoaster ride. The licks he leaves us will stay in our heads as long as the songs continue to get airplay.

This is the funniest sad book I have ever read

This book had my girlfriend and I laughing with the delivery of ace’ jokes and the stories he was telling. Definitely worth a read for a fan of ace frehleys work.

What a ride!

Imagine being just an average poor kid from the streets and before you know it your one quarter of the biggest band ever! Wow