Paul Daniel "Ace" Frehley (; born April 27, 1951) is an American musician, singer and songwriter best known as the former lead guitarist and founding member of the rock band
Kiss. He took on the
persona of the "Spaceman" or "Space Ace" and played with the group from its inception in 1973 until his departure in 1982. After leaving Kiss, Frehley embarked on a solo career, which was put on hold when he rejoined Kiss in 1996 for a highly successful
reunion tour.