When The Late Great Ace Frehley Rocked Maine: Complete History of His Performances

We sadly said goodbye once again to a fallen rock icon.

Ace Frehley has passed away. The legendary guitarist died last week due to complications from a recent fall. He was 74 years old.

Ace Frehley Had an Incredible Career and Life

Born Paul Daniel Frehley in 1951, he became an absolute rock god as the original guitarist for the band KISS. He left the band in 1982 and found success as a solo artist before a second run with KISS in the late 1990s.

Whether it was with KISS or as a solo act, "The Spaceman" was a huge draw — and deservingly so. He was a tremendous musician, underrated as a writer, and a massive inspiration to the generations who followed him. It's always tough to lose our heroes, especially those with legendary status.

Recently, Frehley had once again been touring as a solo artist, including a show at Aura in Portland back in February of this year. Sadly, he had canceled the rest of his fall tour due to the accident that ultimately led to his death.

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That show served as a reminder to Maine KISS and Frehley fans that he spent a lot of time in the Pine Tree State. Whether with KISS or solo, Frehley entertained Mainers with tremendous showmanship and musicianship. I'm sure everyone who saw him here in Maine has a story — or ten — to share about those experiences.

How Many Shows Did Ace Feehley Play in Maine?

So, let’s take a closer look at that history below, with a look at Frehley’s touring history here in Maine.

April 16, 1976 - Bangor Auditorium
KISS Destroyer Tour 
His and the band's first trip to Maine was in support of the release of the highly popular Destroyer record.

Dec 30, 1976 - Augusta Civic Center
KISS Rock and Roll Over Tour 
The band's second Maine trip came later that year, just after the release of their Rock and Roll Over album.

July 28, 1979 - Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland
KISS Dynasty Tour
The band's first trip to Portland was in support the band's Dynasty record.

July 22, 1993 - The Chez, Waterville
Just for Fun Tour 
Ace's first solo trip to Maine came back in 1993 in Waterville. It was a stop on his 'Just for Fun' tour.

Aug 16, 1994 - The Metro Club, Bangor
Ace would play more solo show in Maine before jumping back in with the KISS boys for their reunion a few years later.

March 25, 1997 - Cumberland County Civic Center
KISS Alive/Worldwide Tour
Frehley had reunited with his former KISS bandmates and they were selling out shows left and right, including here in Portland.

Nov 16, 1998 - Cumberland County Civic Center 
KISS Psycho Circus Tour
The final sessions turned into like 40 more albums for KISS, including Psycho Circus, which Ace and the band toured on in '98.

June 15, 2000 - Cumberland County Civic Center
KISS Farewell Tour (LOL)
How many farewell tours can one band have? If its KISS, then it's like 20. However, this would be Ace's final Maine show with the legendary band.

Feb 1, 2025 - Aura, Portland 
10,000 Volts Tour
This was Ace's last show in Maine, coming earlier this year in Portland. It capped off an incredible ride that Mainers were lucky to witness.

The world will miss you, Ace. Thankfully, your legacy will live on forever.