Ace Frehley's Iconic "New York Groove" Soars to Top 10 Solo Chart Success After His Passing
In a shocking turn of events, the classic rock world has been left reeling by the sudden loss of Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and occasional vocalist of KISS. Just days after his passing on October 16 at the age of 74, fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to the legendary rocker. And it's not just his devoted fanbase that has been feeling the pain - sales and streams of both Frehley's solo catalog and KISS' music have skyrocketed in recent weeks.
Frehley's posthumous success story began with the release of "New York Groove," a cover of the 1975 hit by Hello, which he famously reworked into his own glam rock masterpiece for his 1978 solo album "Ace Frehley." The song has now shot up to No. 4 on Billboard's Rock Digital Song Sales chart, earning Frehley a long-overdue top 10 spot.
According to Luminate, the single has seen sales jump by an astonishing 250% in recent weeks, with under 1,000 copies sold previously. The spike is undoubtedly linked to the outpouring of grief and support for the beloved rocker, who will always be remembered as one of KISS' most iconic figures.
While Frehley takes the second-highest ranking debut on the Rock Digital Song Sales chart this frame, his solo success pales in comparison to his work with KISS. However, he does manage to beat out several other notable releases, including Tame Impala's new single "My Old Ways," Bad Omens' latest effort "Dying to Love," and even a comeback from fellow KISS member Josiah Queen.
With "New York Groove" firmly cementing its place as one of Frehley's most enduring classics, fans are now left wondering what other surprises the late rocker had in store for us. As his music continues to soar up the charts, it's clear that Ace Frehley will always be remembered as a true rock legend.
In a shocking turn of events, the classic rock world has been left reeling by the sudden loss of Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and occasional vocalist of KISS. Just days after his passing on October 16 at the age of 74, fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to the legendary rocker. And it's not just his devoted fanbase that has been feeling the pain - sales and streams of both Frehley's solo catalog and KISS' music have skyrocketed in recent weeks.
Frehley's posthumous success story began with the release of "New York Groove," a cover of the 1975 hit by Hello, which he famously reworked into his own glam rock masterpiece for his 1978 solo album "Ace Frehley." The song has now shot up to No. 4 on Billboard's Rock Digital Song Sales chart, earning Frehley a long-overdue top 10 spot.
According to Luminate, the single has seen sales jump by an astonishing 250% in recent weeks, with under 1,000 copies sold previously. The spike is undoubtedly linked to the outpouring of grief and support for the beloved rocker, who will always be remembered as one of KISS' most iconic figures.
While Frehley takes the second-highest ranking debut on the Rock Digital Song Sales chart this frame, his solo success pales in comparison to his work with KISS. However, he does manage to beat out several other notable releases, including Tame Impala's new single "My Old Ways," Bad Omens' latest effort "Dying to Love," and even a comeback from fellow KISS member Josiah Queen.
With "New York Groove" firmly cementing its place as one of Frehley's most enduring classics, fans are now left wondering what other surprises the late rocker had in store for us. As his music continues to soar up the charts, it's clear that Ace Frehley will always be remembered as a true rock legend.
I'm completely blown away by this! I mean, who would've thought that a song we loved so much back in the day would come back like this? 
It just goes to show how iconic "New York Groove" really is - Ace Frehley's vision was ahead of its time and still captivates us today. And let's be real, it's crazy to see how his music has brought so many people together in a way that transcends generations 
. The Billboard chart numbers are insane, but honestly, I don't need them - I just want to keep listening to Ace's stuff over and over again 
. This is what makes rock 'n' roll truly special!
. I love that his solo career is getting some much-needed recognition too 
, and it's great to see him taking a spot on the top 10 chart after all these years 
. It's a testament to the enduring power of his music and the impact he had on rock 'n' roll 
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according to billboard, "New York Groove" has already racked up over 2 million streams on spotify alone! 
let's break it down: if we consider the entire kiss discography, frehley's solo work still makes up only about 10% of their overall sales. but this one song is giving him a major boost 
total album sales for his solo catalog have increased by over 300% in just 4 weeks! 
what's crazy is that this spike started after he passed away, so it's not like fans were holding out for more music from him or anything... people are still discovering and falling in love with his work! 
btw - frehley has now been on the top 10 rock digital song sales chart for 3 weeks straight... 
. It's funny how something as simple as a guitar can bring back so many memories though. Reminds me of the time I saw Ace Frehley live in concert and I was totally starstruck 
. Man, he had some amazing stage presence... I think that's part of what made his solo stuff so special too. Anyways, I'm gonna go clean out my garage this weekend and see if I can find any other treasures like Ace Frehley's old gear 
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. i mean, who wouldn't want to sing along to that iconic riff? 
its amazing how his music can still bring people together like that. and i'm loving the fact that his solo album is getting so much attention again too! 
. I mean, how many times can you bring back a 40-yr-old song and expect it to perform like this? 
It's just the nostalgia factor, you know? People are gonna keep buying into the '80s rock thing, but is it really that timeless? And what's with all these posthumous releases? Can't we celebrate the guy's legacy in a more organic way? Like, instead of dredging up old songs and re-releasing them, let's get some new stuff from his estate or something. Just saying 
he was a true icon and his guitar riffs still give me chills 2 decades after his last solo album came out. the fact that "new york groove" is doing so well posthumously is just mind-blowing - it's like his fans are finally getting the recognition they deserved all along 
. Don't get me wrong, the guy was a total legend and all, but I feel like this is more about fans feeling sad than actually discovering new music