I was one of their first radio interviews and became quick friends with. Since the 1980s, eddie trunk has been involved in the world of metal in a variety of ways radio dj, television vj, record company vice president, concert host, book author, and cohost of the popular that metal show tv program. Music news february 23, 2014 its interesting listening to this 22minute interview with ace frehley during an appearance on last nights edition of eddie trunk rocks radio show on new yorks q104. Jul 03, 2017 ace frehley talks collaborating with gene simmons on two songs for new solo album we had a fantastic time july 3, 2017, 2 years ago. Eddie trunks essential hard rock and heavy metal volume ii kindle edition by eddie trunk, slash. Join eddie and his famous friends in rock and entertainment every week for a rollicking good time. Ace frehley talks collaborating with gene simmons on two. Currently, trunk is the host of the axs tv series trunkfest.
Ruben mosqueda eddie trunk is no stranger to hard rock and metal fans. Sep, 2017 its gonna be nice, expressed ace frehley on reuniting with alice cooper for his october tour of australia. Featuring a diverse lineup, from marilyn manson and ace frehley to lita ford. Thanks for making the eddie trunk podcast such an immediate hit. One of the cool things about eddie trunk is that even after being in the music business now for thirty years, he still seems like the kind of guy you could have a beer with and just talk music with. Mar 12, 2020 eddie trunk has been sharing his love of hard rock and heavy metal with fans for thirty years. Eddie trunk ace frehley on the elder and kiss farewell tour please support. The eric carr story is the firstever book to tell the life story. Nov 02, 20 ace frehley blast gene, paul and peter eddie trunk 11. Glenn told me this was one of the best interviews he ever did so hope you enjoy it. Ill tell you, that one that i used on unplugged, gibson just gave that to me, while we were rehearsing, they brought it over and that guitar sounded great. Ace frehley is a greedy paranoid backstabbing junkie. During that time, he earned executive producer credit on some works from bands like anthrax, raven, t.
Still, trunk, via phone, soon warms to the topic at hand. Sep 09, 2009 ace frehley, 2009 edition is a more sober man than the ace of 1989 or even 1999, when ace was back in the kiss juggernaut supporting the controversial psycho circus album. Eddie trunks essential hard rock and heavy metal, volume ii. This is david, ace s webmaster, with some news for you. The eric carr story is the firstever book to tell the life story of kiss drummer eric carr. Sep 01, 20 i received eddie trunks essential hard rock and heavy metal volume ii as part of a goodreads giveaway. Eddie trunk on whitesnake 1987 lineup change youtube. Watch that metal show on vh1 classic saturdays at 98c. There seems to be gaps between the interviews where there was once music being played. And today is aces birthday and we are still great friends. Although hes not bitching about it, eddie trunk is a bit weary, raspyvoiced, and as ready to hit the hay as any guy after a long days work. Then when ace frehley started dropping the ball, it was seamless for them to go with tommy.
Ace frehley new video interview with eddie trunk available. On immortal pleasures, one of the best tracks on his new album, space invader, rock icon and hall of famer ace frehley sings ive reached the top, theres no more need for climbing. Joe elliott and neal schon are live with eddie trunk to answer all your questions. This is annoying because he will suddenly be talking about a song and since you dont hear it, you have to guess what hes talking about. Ace frehley solo years great white glenn hughes kings x. Eddie trunk with jon and marsha z signing ace frehley to. I have my own set now that gibson put out, with my face on the cover, special ace frehley edition whats your favourite acoustic guitar.
Upcoming appearances 22may2020 pryor ok eddie trunk hosts rocklahoma cancelled23may2020 pryor ok eddie trunk hosts rocklahoma cancelled24may2020 pryor ok eddie trunk hosts rocklahoma. Almost immediately, a clearly inebriated ace frehley stole the show. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read eddie trunks essential hard rock and heavy metal. Nov 15, 2016 ace frehley frehleys comet 1987 another one that is extremely important to me is the ace frehley solo album, frehleys comet.
What a book end to the body of work and a way to close revenge. Interesting guy with a real vision having some real success in rock. Tomorrow ace frehley calls in, thursday the next trunk top 20. Eddie trunk interviews ace frehley, 04072014 youtube. This is only16 minutes or so of ace talking about his second sighting cd, and various things related to that. Quick, manowar, overkill, kings x, prophet, icon and ace frehley. Ace frehley talks collaborating with gene simmons on two songs for new solo album we had a fantastic time july 3, 2017, 2 years ago. Music historian trunks book takes a brief glance at 35 hard rock and heavy metal bandsacts. Apr 02, 2014 kiss paul stanley comments on ace frehleys and peter criss autobiographies stating the few bits i read were so ridiculous that it was frightening to think that either of them believe it. He is the host and coproducer of vh1 classics that metal show and is heard on two weekly radio shows. We all knew ace had a serious drinking problem and has since found sobriety. Megaforce records distributed by atlantic records prior to his appearance at the lost horizon in syracuse, n. The 10 best ace frehley podcast and radio episodes in 2019.
Since the 1980s, eddie trunk has been involved in the world of. Reacting to tom snyders assertion that gene simmons played the bass guitar, ace jokes that he is the trout player before schooling his amused host on the proper pronunciation of genes instrument. Feb 08, 2020 eddie trunk ace frehley on the elder and kiss farewell tour please support this commercial free channel by checking out our affiliate links. Exkiss ace frehley reveals how he managed to quit his. May 24, 2008 metal radio guru eddie trunk recently spoke with original kiss guitarist ace frehley for msg tv.
Eddie trunk discusses his new show trunkfest, the future of. Jul 29, 20 eddie trunk s essential hard rock and heavy metal by eddie trunk, 2011, harry n. We discuss all of eddies feelings about kiss, the end of the road tour, paul stanley, ace frehley. Eddie trunk ace frehley on the elder and kiss farewell tour please support this commercial free channel by checking out our affiliate links. Sep 24, 20 eddie trunks essential hard rock and heavy metal. Eddie trunks essential hard rock and heavy metal volume ii. The new series finds trunk hitting the road to explore music festivals and the culture surrounding them.
Eddie trunk on his career, the impact of changes in the music industry on rock journalism and more. Frehley also named his band after the title of this album, and in this way, it is also considered the selftitled debut album credited to frehley s comet, as opposed to a frehley solo release. On this episode of the podcast mark strigl interviews ace frehley. Eddie trunk live, which airs on siriusxm radio, and the fmsyndicated eddie trunk rocks, heard in new york city on q104. Each band receives about 6 pages of brief biographical information, along with photographs, factoids, discography, and recommended playlists from trunk. Eddie trunk ace frehley on the elder and kiss farewell tour.
Ace frehley in 1987, ace frehley hit the road to promote his second solo album, frehley s comet. Andrew watt from his new band california breed also joins in. But after reading a few books, seeing interviews on tv, and talking to a friend who used. Today, we give you our recent conversation with eddie trunk. Eddie trunk interviews greg prato for his kiss book take. Ace frehley blast gene, paul and peter eddie trunk 11. Feb 08, 2020 eddie trunk on whitesnake 1987 lineup change please support this commercial free channel by checking out our affiliate links.
Although that cd was the first original kiss studio recording to feature ace since music from the elder in 1981, aces contributions were, by his own admission and much to. Eddie trunk interviews greg prato for his kiss book take it off 11. Here, he takes time from his busy schedule including hosting a new talk show, trunk nation, on siriusxm to ponder which albums led him to his career path. The way the books been laid out makes it different to a conventional book, as its purely based on interviews but alas none from gene, paul, ace or peter. Ace mentions that his new girlfriend is a elementary school teacher, not a personal trainer.
He has had an illustrious career in radio and working in the record industry including signing ace frehley to megaforce records in 1986. In fact, trunk was the main driving force behind reviving ace frehley s career, convincing megaforce records head jon zazula to sign frehley to a solo deal. Frehley s comet is the second solo release by american musician ace frehley, former lead guitarist of kiss. I bought my best bud peter a copy of this for his birthday a couple years ago. Eddie trunk interviews greg prato for his kiss book take it off.
Eddie trunk the 11 records that changed my life louder. Alice got sober 20, 25 years ago, and i got sober 11 years ago, but in the 70s i had the opportunity to get drunk with him laughs before we both got smart. Eddie trunk ace frehley on the elder and kiss farewell. Eddie trunk and ace frehley remember their time at megaforce records. Ace is clearly a legend with nothing to prove, yet 2014 finds. Listen to eddies interview with hagar, and anthony, below. A funny, candid, new york times bestselling memoir from the former lead guitarist of the legendary rock band kiss. One of the most famous guitarists of all time and former kiss member ace frehley made a recent interview with siriusxms eddie trunk and revealed the secret story of how did he endup quitting alcohol ace frehley stated that his lovely daughter moniques phone call was the crucial thing that made him sober here is what ace frehley told to eddie trunk. Space ace and played with the group from its inception in 1973 until his departure in 1982. Hes managed bands, hes been a record exec, a radio personality, a tv personality and now he can add author to his evergrowing resume. We all knew gene simmons is an asshole who sold his soul for the money. Kiss icon confirms breakup after gene simmons claim. Another one that is extremely important to me is the ace frehley solo album, frehleys comet. Jan 01, 2015 eddies knowledge of the bands, albums, and all of the details in between has created a challenge for others to stump the trunk.
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