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Ace Frehley released Greatest Hits Live in 2021 as a live compilation drawing from performances spanning his solo career and his tenure as lead guitarist for KISS. Frehley's significance lies in his role as architect of KISS's guitar-driven sound and his solo work, which carved out a distinct identity separate from the band's theatrical approach. This collection captures him performing the signature tracks that defined both chapters of his career, documenting his approach to these compositions in a live setting where his playing takes center stage.

The tracklist balances Frehley's KISS era with his solo catalog, featuring performances like "Shock Me" and "Deuce" alongside solo material such as "Rip It Out" and "Breakout." His guitar work—marked by controlled feedback, precise bending, and melodic sensibility—remains the focal point across these live renditions, where the songs benefit from the immediacy of performance. "Cold Gin" and "Rocket Ride" showcase how these tracks translate to a live context, with Frehley's solos expanding naturally within the energy of an audience setting.

This 2021 Megaforce Records reissue arrives as a 2×LP pressing with stamped runouts, presenting the live recordings in a format that rewards sustained listening. The double-vinyl presentation allows for proper spacing and sound quality, making this a worthwhile physical edition for collectors seeking Frehley's live work on wax rather than relying on digital or CD formats.

Tracklist:

A1. Rip It Out (Live)
A2. Breakout (Live)
A3. Cold GIn (Live)
B1. Shock Me (Live)
B2. Rocket Ride (Live)
B3. Deuce (Live)
C1. Strangers In A Strange Land (Live)
C2. Separate (Live)
C3 . N.Y. Groove (Live)
D1. Rock Soldiers (Live)
D2. One Plus One
D3. Give It To Me Anyway