New Jersey Groove: Ace Frehley to play 1978 self-titled solo album at NJ KISS Expo in December

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Credit: Jay GilbertFounding KISS lead guitarist Ace Frehley will play his entire 1978 self-titled debut solo album on the final day of the New Jersey KISS Expo 2018, taking place December 7, 8 and 9 at the Hilton hotel in Parsippany, New Jersey.

Frehley’s performance, scheduled for 3 p.m. ET on December 9, will mark the first time he’s ever played the full album live. He’s also expected to tell stories behind each song on the record, which marked its 40th anniversary in September.

Ace, who released a new solo album titled Spaceman this past Friday, will attend all three days of the fan gathering and will be available for photos each day of the fest. He’ll also be signing autographs on December 8, and, leading up to his performance of his debut album, will host a KISS Christmas party at 1 p.m. on December 9.

The 1978 Ace Frehley album featured the hit single “New York Groove,” which peaked at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album, which reached #26 on the Billboard 200, has sold more than 1 million copies in the U.S.

Other celebrities who will appear at this year’s New Jersey KISS Expo include Lita Ford and Twisted Sister‘s JJ French and Eddie Ojeda.

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