Frehley's Comet

Frehley's Comet
Also known as	Ace Frehley
Origin	New York City
Genres	Hard rock, heavy metal
Years active	1984–1988
Labels	Megaforce, Atlantic
Associated acts	KISS
Past members	Ace Frehley John Regan Anton Fig Richie Scarlet Arthur Stead Tod Howarth Billy Ward Jamie Oldaker

Frehley's Comet was an American rock band formed and led by ex-KISS lead guitarist Ace Frehley. The group released two studio albums and one live EP before Frehley left the band to release his 1989 solo album, Trouble Walkin'.

Background

Before forming a band for his post-KISS career, Frehley had previously done a solo album in 1978. Frehley's Comet featured numerous guest vocalists (???), with Will Lee as the bassist. Future Frehley's Comet member Anton Fig was also involved.

In 1989, for Trouble Walkin' , Frehley changed the lineup again and released the album under his own name rather than the band´s. Tod Howarth was replaced by a returning Richie Scarlet, and Jamie Oldaker by ex-Riot drummer Sandy Slavin. Session work was also done by old Frehley's Comet drummer Anton Fig. The album featured numerous guest vocalists. The band continued until 1995, with Richie Scarlet remaining throughout, and John Regan departing in 1992. Ace Frehley put his solo career on hold to rejoin KISS in 1996. He has since resumed his solo career with Richie Scarlet back in his touring band.

Personnel

Members

• Ace Frehley – lead guitar, lead vocals (1984-1988)
• John Regan – bass guitar, drums, backing vocals (1984-1988)
• Anton Fig – drums, percussion (1984-1987)
• Tod Howarth – rhythm guitar, keyboards, piano, lead vocals (1986-1988)
• Richie Scarlet – rhythm guitar, vocals (1984-1985)
• Arthur Stead – keyboards (1984-1985)
• Billy Ward – drums, percussion (1987-1988)
• Jamie Oldaker – drums, percussion, backing vocals (1988)

Lineups

1984	1984–1985	1985	1985–1986
Ace Frehley – lead guitar, lead vocals Anton Fig – drums, percussion John Regan – bass guitar, drums, backing vocals Richie Scarlet – rhythm guitar, vocals	Ace Frehley – lead guitar, lead vocals Anton Fig – drums, percussion John Regan – bass guitar, drums, backing vocals Richie Scarlet – rhythm guitar, vocals Arthur Stead – keyboards	Ace Frehley – lead guitar, lead vocals Anton Fig – drums, percussion John Regan – bass guitar, drums, backing vocals Richie Scarlet – rhythm guitar, vocals	Ace Frehley – guitars, lead vocals Anton Fig – drums, percussion John Regan – bass guitar, drums, backing vocals
1986–1987	1987–1988	1988
Ace Frehley – lead guitar, lead vocals Anton Fig – drums, percussion John Regan – bass guitar, drums, backing vocals Tod Howarth – rhythm guitar, lead vocals, keyboards	Ace Frehley – lead guitar, lead vocals John Regan – bass guitar, drums, backing vocals Tod Howarth – rhythm guitar, lead vocals, keyboards Billy Ward – drums, percussion	Ace Frehley – lead guitar, lead vocals John Regan – bass guitar, drums, backing vocals Tod Howarth – rhythm guitar, lead vocals, keyboards Jamie Oldaker – drums, percussion, backing vocals

Discography

Studio albums

Date of Release	Title	Billboard
July 7, 1987	Frehley's Comet	40
May 24, 1988	Second Sighting	81

Live albums/EPs

Date of Release	Title	Billboard
February 1988	Live+1	84

Filmography

• Live+4 (1988) (VHS)

External links

• Official Richie Scarlet Website
• Official Anton Fig Website
• Official Tod Howarth Website