It's Detroit Hock City for former Kiss guitarist
Original Kiss lead guitarist Ace Frehley won't be jamming with the band at Cobo Arena tonight or Saturday, but he is getting jammed by the tax man. The state of New York claims Frehley - he's the one in the space age costumes - owes $20,580 in delinquent state taxes, records show.
He was a founding member of the rock group, which recorded part of the breakthrough 1975 "Alive" double album at Cobo Arena. He left the band before reuniting in the late 1990s for a tour that stopped at Tiger Stadium. He left the band a second time earlier this decade.
Frehley, 58, whose real first name is Paul, was in town last week signing copies of his new album, "Anomaly," and took time to visit Cobo Arena.
What's owed:
- The state of New York filed a $3,027 lien against Frehley on July 13 in the Westchester County Clerk's office.
- The state of New York filed a $17,553 lien against Frehley on May 11 in Westchester County.
His side:
Frehley publicist Kymm Britton would not explain what led to the liens being filed or whether he was paying the debt. "Absolutely no comment," she said. "This is just not relevant."
Bonus clip
Here's Kiss live at Tiger Stadium in 1996:
