“I believe it is far too soon to perform Ace’s music, and I have absolutely no interest in profiting from his name, likeness, or legacy.”
— Scot Coogan
MS NEWS / APRIL 2nd 2026 — Ace Frehley‘s longtime band-mate and personal friend Scot Coogan has gone on record after months of silence following the late iconic guitarist’s passing.
Coogan played drums and sang for Frehley in his solo band since 2006.
Coogan took to social media and shared a statement regarding his deep respect for the former Kiss guitarist’s musical history, their friendship and his personal life.
Coogan wrote to his fans and followers on Facebook sharing the following: “Hello all—As Ace’s longest-running solo-band drummer and lead vocalist since 2006, I have remained intentionally silent.
It was important to me to give my crew, management, and most importantly Ace’s family the time, space, and respect they deserve to grieve without added noise, speculation, or opportunism.
I believe it is far too soon to perform Ace’s music, and I have absolutely no interest in profiting from his name, likeness, or legacy.
Working with Ace since 2006 was one of the greatest honors of my life.
We shared the stage on countless tours and collaborated on multiple recordings, but our connection went much deeper than music.
Ace walked my wife down the aisle and stood beside me as my best man.
He wasn’t just someone I worked with – he was family.
And because he was family, I will always protect and honor his legacy. Any money that comes to me connected to Ace’s name, music, or likeness will be donated to an animal charity in his honor.
In the meantime, I’ve continued working—recording in Los Angeles, performing with my Led Zeppelin tribute project, and focusing on building my own music and identity.
When the time comes to honor Ace’s contributions to rock and roll, it will not be rushed, and it will not be exploited.
It will be done the only way that matters—with dignity, respect, and real love.
— Scot Coogan
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Frehley passed away last fall on October 16th 2025 after suffering a series of falls at his home in New Jersey roughly a week earlier.
Ace Frehley was 74.
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