No Regrets

No Regrets

A funny, candid, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling memoir from the former lead guitarist of the legendary rock band KISS, Ace Frehley.<br><br>The legendary guitar god who exceeded all limits and lived to tell takes fans on a wild ride through KISStory.<br> <br>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 €œThe 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.<br> <br>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 €œparty 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 €œThe 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.<br> <br>This is Ace Frehley. No makeup. No apologies. No regrets.