Coogan Honors Ace: Tribute Shows & Charity

0:00It's April 2nd, from chart to break drops, this is music news today, powered by AI. Scott Cougan, Ace Fretley's drummer and singer since 2006 just broke his silence after the rock legend's death. He says he stayed quiet to let Ace's family grieve in peace without any drama or cash grabs. Cougan calls working with Ace, one of his life's highlights, but stresses its way too early to hit the stage with his songs or cash in on his name. Meanwhile, another crew from Ace's 2018 Australian tour bassist, Philip Shouse, guitarist Ryan Spencer Cook, guitarist Jeremy Asbrock, and drummer Christopher Williams' plan's tribute shows. They'll play Ace's full 1978 solo album, plus KISS hits to honor him. That group even back Jean Simmons before joining Ace's band, the Williams skipped out for a gig with accept. Cougan's bond with Ace ran deep, like family. He walked Cougan's wife down the aisle and was his best man. Still, he's donating any Ace-related money to animal charities and focusing on his own path, recording an LA and rocking a Led Zeppelin tribute.

1:08Ace died last October at 74, from an accidental fall, causing head trauma fractures, bleeding, bruises, even a stroke. Officials confirmed it through scans, but no toxicology details yet. He got a private memorial on October 21st and was buried the next day at Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx. Cougan's clear, any future nods to Ace will come slow, with real respect and heart, no rush or hype.