When Ace Frehley played what would be his final concert last month, he took the stage with a rhythm guitar player who had been by his side longer than any other in his solo bands: Nashville shredder Jeremy Asbrock.

By 1978, all four band members released eponymous solo records, with Frehley’s becoming the biggest seller. In the early 1980s, Frehley found himself sidelined as Criss left the band and Stanley and Simmons formed a tighter unit. On the band’s 1982 “Creatures of the Night” tour, he was replaced by guitarist Vinnie Vincent.

Frehley's family announced his death last week in a statement, writing, "We are completely devastated and heartbroken. In his last moments, we were fortunate enough to have been able to surround him with loving,

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and legendary "Spaceman" of KISS, has died. Frehley died Oct. 16 after reportedly being on life support following a fall at his home. He was 74. The rocker's family said in a statement to USA TODAY that the musician died peacefully, surrounded by his family, in Morristown, New Jersey.

A s the guitar world continues to pay tribute to the late Ace Frehley and the immense legacy he left behind, Tom Morello has honored the Spaceman by sharing how the late Kiss guitarist inspired his musical journey.