- Vinnie Vincent (1982-1984)
- Ace Frehley (1973-1982, 1996-2002)
- Bruce Kulick (1984-1996)
- Mark St. John (1984)
- Tommy Thayer (2002-Present)
Then, does Gene Simmons play guitar?
Playing style
Simmons plays bass, and lead vocals are split between Simmons and rhythm guitarist Paul Stanley in most Kiss songs.
People also ask, how many guitarists did Kiss have? Since their first show in 1973, Kiss have performed using nine different lineups, featuring five lead guitarists and three different drummers.
Likewise, people ask, where does Ace Frehley rank as a guitarist?
His most recent solo album, Origins Vol. 2, was released on September 18, 2020. Guitar World magazine ranked him as the 14th Greatest Metal Guitarist of All Time. Outside Kiss, Frehley had commercial success, with his first solo album going platinum.
Who played the guitar in Kiss?
Tommy Thayer: My favorite KISS song when I heard the first KISS album [1974’s Kiss] was Black Diamond. I still love playing that one live. [Original KISS guitarist] Ace [Frehley] had some fantastic, very signature solos back in the day, and I love playing those solos.
Who replaced Ace Frehley on Kiss?
Frehley was replaced by Vinnie Vincent, who debuted with the group in December 1982 after contributing to Creatures of the Night earlier in the year.