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'''Paul David "Ace" Frehley''' is a founding member of [[Kiss]] and band's | '''Paul David "Ace" Frehley''' is a founding member of [[Kiss]] and the band's original lead guitarist. [[Weezer]] was hugely influenced by Kiss' music. | ||
[[Image:Boltstrap.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Frehley's lightning bolt guitar strap.]] | [[Image:Boltstrap.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Frehley's lightning bolt guitar strap.]] | ||
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==Career== | ==Career== | ||
===Influence=== | ===Influence=== | ||
Frehley was pivotal in Weezer frontman [[Rivers Cuomo's]] decision to pick up a guitar and begin playing, | Frehley was pivotal in Weezer frontman [[Rivers Cuomo's]] decision to pick up a guitar and begin playing, with Cold Gin being the first song that Rivers ever learned to play. Frehley's first lead vocal song, "Shock Me," was one of Cuomo's favorite songs growing up. More specifically, the ''ALIVE II'' version was his favorite guitar solo. It is likely that Frehley's signature lightning bolt guitar strap was a specific influence in Cuomo's decision to use a similar strap. | ||
Ace Frehley is namechecked in the song "[[In the Garage]]". He is also listed on the [[:Image:Map of Weezerland.JPG|map]] underneath the ''[[Pinkerton]]'' tray. | Ace Frehley is namechecked in the song "[[In the Garage]]". He is also listed on the [[:Image:Map of Weezerland.JPG|map]] underneath the ''[[Pinkerton]]'' tray. | ||