HEARTBREAKING REVEAL: ABBA and the Bee Gees Unite to Honor the Late Ace Frehley in a Historic Tribute Concert
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN — The music world is in mourning — and preparing to celebrate one of its true pioneers. Just 45 minutes ago, Björn Ulvaeus of ABBA announced that the Swedish supergroup will join forces with the remaining member of the Bee Gees for a once-in-a-generation tribute concert honoring Ace Frehley, the legendary guitarist whose influence on rock and roll forever changed the sound of modern music.
The announcement, made during a quiet press appearance in Stockholm, sent waves of emotion through the global music community. With tears visible in his eyes, Björn spoke softly about the impact Frehley had not only as a musician but as a symbol of artistic courage. “Ace inspired generations with his sound, his fire, and his fearless spirit,” he said. “This night will be our final salute to him.”
The upcoming concert, set to take place at Friends Arena in Stockholm, will bring together some of the greatest names in music history for what is being called “A Night of Legends: The Final Salute to Ace Frehley.” The event will serve both as a celebration of Frehley’s extraordinary career and as a farewell to an artist whose guitar defined an era of rebellion, creativity, and pure rock authenticity.
While the full lineup has not yet been revealed, organizers confirmed that the tribute will feature collaborations between members of ABBA, Barry Gibb, and a roster of world-renowned artists spanning multiple genres — from classic rock and pop to contemporary acts influenced by Frehley’s signature style.
For fans, the pairing of ABBA and the Bee Gees in honor of Ace Frehley is profoundly symbolic — a meeting of melody and power, harmony and distortion, elegance and energy. It represents a union of musical worlds rarely seen, bound together by mutual respect for a man who embodied the very essence of freedom through sound.
Born in New York City in 1951, Ace Frehley rose to fame as the lead guitarist of KISS, where his electrifying solos and space-age persona helped propel the band to global superstardom. His creative vision, marked by explosive stage presence and technical innovation, redefined what it meant to be a rock guitarist. Yet beneath the pyrotechnics and painted face lay a man of remarkable musicality and imagination — a craftsman who viewed his guitar as both weapon and witness.
His passing marks the end of an era, but his influence endures — echoing in the riffs of every young musician who ever picked up a guitar in search of their own voice.
Björn Ulvaeus reflected on that legacy, saying, “He reminded us that art isn’t about perfection. It’s about courage — the courage to be loud, to be honest, to be yourself.”
The concert, to be broadcast globally, will include newly arranged tributes blending orchestral renditions of Frehley’s most iconic work with the timeless harmonies of ABBA and the Bee Gees. A moment of silence, followed by a collective performance of “Rock and Roll All Nite” and “New York Groove,” will serve as the emotional centerpiece of the evening.
Around the world, fans have begun organizing candlelight vigils and digital memorials under the hashtag #FarewellAce, flooding social media with photos, lyrics, and memories of the man whose riffs became anthems. One post read: “He didn’t just play guitar — he made the stars sing.”
As Björn closed his remarks, he looked upward and smiled faintly. “Wherever he is,” he said, “I hope he hears the music we’ll play for him. Because for Ace — it never really ends.”
And indeed, for those who loved him, it never will.
Ace Frehley may be gone, but his fire — that fearless spark of rock and roll — will live on through every chord, every crowd, and every night the music plays.