No Regrets: A Rock 'n' Roll Memoir - Ace Frehley

From a founding member and former lead guitarist of the legendary rock band KISS comes a funny, truthful, candid memoir about a hard-drinking, drug-addicted, music-loving guitar player who lived a life as a rock star and survived to tell the tale. \nA funny, candid, New York Times bestselling memoir from the former lead guitarist of the legendary rock band KISS, Ace Frehley. \nThe legendary guitar god who exceeded all limits and lived to tell takes fans on a wild ride through KISStory. \n \nHe 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 The 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. \n \nFor 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 party 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 The 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. \n \nThis is Ace Frehley. No makeup. No apologies. No regrets.\n