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 honorees 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, What to Expect at the 2024 Rock Hall Induction Ceremony
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.
This year features a diverse slate of performers being inducted. They include Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & The Gang, Ozzy Osbourne, and A Tribe Called Quest. Other artists being honored with the Musical Excellence Award and the Musical Influence Award include Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick, Norman Whitfield, Alexis Korner, John Mayall, and Big Mama Thornton.
So far, the breakdown of presenters and additional performers is proving that 2024 induction ceremony is setting itself up to be a banner year. Here’s a breakdown of the guest lineup:
- Ozzy Osbourne will be honored with an all-star tribute that includes Billy Idol, Jelly Roll, Chad Smith, Wolfgang Van Halen, Zakk Wylde, Maynard James Keenan, Robert Trujillo, Steve Stevens and Andrew Watt. Jack Black will be doing the honors of inducting Ozzy at the Rock Hall ceremony.
- Julia Roberts will be doing the honors of inducting Dave Matthews Band. The Academy Award-winning actress starred in the band’s music video for “Dreamgirl.”
- Foreigner will be honored by an all-star tribute band featuring Slash, Sammy Hagar, Chad Smith and Demi Lovato. (Foreigner is also set to perform).
- Jimmy Buffett will also receive the all-star tribute with a performance by James Taylor, Kenny Chesney and Mac McAnally.
- Inductee Peter Frampton will be inducted by Keith Urban and Roger Daltrey. (Frampton has been confirmed to perform.)
- Chuck D will do the honors of inducting Kool & the Gang.
- Inductee Mary J. Blige will be performing at the ceremony. Honoring Blige and helping induct her into the Rock Hall are Method Man, Dr. Dre, Ella Mai and Lucky Daye.
- Busta Rhymes will be performing at the Rock Hall ceremony in honor of inductees A Tribe Called Quest.
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
