Kansas City Chiefs Pay Tribute to the Legendary Guitarist and Lifelong Fan of the Chiefs
Kansas City, Missouri – The world of sports and rock music stood still as news broke that KISS founding guitarist Ace Frehley has passed away at 74. But for fans of the Kansas City Chiefs, this loss hit even closer to the heart — because Ace once admitted that he was a fan of the Chiefs and admired their fighting spirit.

The Chiefs organization took to X (Twitter) to post an emotional tribute alongside a photo of a silver guitar next to the team’s logo:
“Rock isn’t just music — it’s fire, it’s fight, it’s passion.
Rest in peace, Ace Frehley. Once a Chief fan, always part of the Kingdom.”
Years ago, during an interview about American sports, Frehley mentioned that he loved watching football and had a soft spot for the Chiefs, saying they “played with heart — the same way rock should be played.” That quote resurfaced online shortly after his passing, sparking a wave of nostalgia and grief across both fanbases.
Ace’s sudden death, reportedly caused by a head injury following an accidental fall, left the entertainment world in shock. But in Kansas City, it was Patrick Mahomes who first broke the silence:
“He told us once that watching the Chiefs felt like being in a rock concert.
He lived and fought the same way we play — with passion and fire.”
Travis Kelce and Chris Jones also joined the tribute, sharing clips of KISS performances with the caption:
“Once a legend, always a Chief.”
Inside the locker room, Chiefs players played “Rock and Roll All Nite” — the KISS anthem that had been a pre-game ritual for several of them — as a final salute to the man who brought music and adrenaline together like no one else could.
Fans quickly flooded social media with messages of love and respect:
“He didn’t wear a helmet, but he played with the same fire every Chief has.”
As the team prepares for another fierce battle on the gridiron, the words of Ace Frehley continue to echo through Arrowhead:
“Rock never dies — and neither does the spirit of those who fight with heart.”










