Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this episode, Robert John Hadfield and Gary Casella dive into the breaking news that Ace Frehley (KISS’s original Spaceman) has canceled the remainder of his 2025 tour dates due to ongoing medical issues.
Robert and Gary unpack the timeline — from reports of Ace’s studio accident to the announcement that all remaining shows are off — and compare it to other recent rock health scares, including Vince Neil’s stroke during Mötley Crüe’s Vegas run.
Gary (dubbed “Dr. Gary”) shares his own theory about what might really be happening behind the scenes, suggesting routine checkups may have revealed deeper health concerns. Together, they reflect on what it means when our rock heroes — the icons who lived the hardest and partied the loudest — start facing the limits of time.
The conversation turns personal when Robert shares a cool behind-the-scenes moment: a DAT tape from a member of Vixen that came through his Audiomover digitizing studio, proof that even decades later, these rock connections are still alive and spinning.
Finally, the two wrap up with heartfelt words for Ace — wishing him a full recovery and reminding everyone that while our legends may age, their music will always stay young.
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Timestamps:
00:00 – Ace Frehley cancels his 2025 tour dates
01:10 – The original report: Ace injured in the studio
02:30 – Comparing Ace’s situation to Vince Neil’s medical scare
03:45 – Dr. Gary’s theory: what might really be going on
05:15 – The toll of the “true rockstar life”
06:40 – Reflections on aging, health, and hero worship
08:30 – Updates on the KISS “Landlocked” Vegas event
09:15 – Inside Audiomover: a DAT tape from Vixen arrives
10:45 – Thoughts on Ace’s classy message to fans
11:30 – Robert and Gary’s heartfelt message to the Spaceman
Hashtags:
#AceFrehley #KISS #Spaceman #ClassicRock #RobertJohnHadfield #Audiomover #GaryCasella #VinceNeil #MotleyCrue #RockLegends #Vixen #RockNews #KISSArmy
In this episode, Robert John Hadfield and Gary Casella dive into the breaking news that Ace Frehley (KISS’s original Spaceman) has canceled the remainder of his 2025 tour dates due to ongoing medical issues.
Robert and Gary unpack the timeline — from reports of Ace’s studio accident to the announcement that all remaining shows are off — and compare it to other recent rock health scares, including Vince Neil’s stroke during Mötley Crüe’s Vegas run.
Gary (dubbed “Dr. Gary”) shares his own theory about what might really be happening behind the scenes, suggesting routine checkups may have revealed deeper health concerns. Together, they reflect on what it means when our rock heroes — the icons who lived the hardest and partied the loudest — start facing the limits of time.
The conversation turns personal when Robert shares a cool behind-the-scenes moment: a DAT tape from a member of Vixen that came through his Audiomover digitizing studio, proof that even decades later, these rock connections are still alive and spinning.
Finally, the two wrap up with heartfelt words for Ace — wishing him a full recovery and reminding everyone that while our legends may age, their music will always stay young.
***** SIGN UP TO MEET WITH ROBERT JOHN HADFIELD - scheduler.zoom.us/robert-hadfield
Timestamps:
00:00 – Ace Frehley cancels his 2025 tour dates
01:10 – The original report: Ace injured in the studio
02:30 – Comparing Ace’s situation to Vince Neil’s medical scare
03:45 – Dr. Gary’s theory: what might really be going on
05:15 – The toll of the “true rockstar life”
06:40 – Reflections on aging, health, and hero worship
08:30 – Updates on the KISS “Landlocked” Vegas event
09:15 – Inside Audiomover: a DAT tape from Vixen arrives
10:45 – Thoughts on Ace’s classy message to fans
11:30 – Robert and Gary’s heartfelt message to the Spaceman
Hashtags:
#AceFrehley #KISS #Spaceman #ClassicRock #RobertJohnHadfield #Audiomover #GaryCasella #VinceNeil #MotleyCrue #RockLegends #Vixen #RockNews #KISSArmy
