A resurfaced comment about KISS’s 1982 announcement regarding Ace Frehley’s departure has gone viral, sparking a wave of laughter and nostalgia among fans. The reminder, shared by radio personality Eddie Trunk on social media, highlighted just how long “temporary” really turned out to be.

The moment emerged during a fan discussion about Vinnie Vincent replacing Ace Frehley as KISS’s lead guitarist. Trunk chimed in with some historical context, reminding fans of how the band originally framed the situation.

“I think a lot of people forget that when this change was first announced on the Creatures tour they told fans it was temporary and Ace would return,” Trunk said. “Which was true except for the return was 14 years later! Ha.”

The resurfaced comment quickly struck a chord with fans who vividly remember the band’s original promise during the Creatures of the Night tour in 1982. At the time, Frehley’s departure was presented as a short-term arrangement rather than a definitive lineup change.

However, history played out differently. The so-called “temporary” break stretched into one of the most significant lineup changes in rock history. Frehley’s absence marked the end of an era for KISS, and his eventual return would become one of the band’s most anticipated reunions.

According to WDRV, Frehley finally rejoined the classic lineup in 1996, 14 years after the initial announcement. The band revealed the news in dramatic fashion on April 16 aboard the USS Intrepid in New York City, officially launching their highly publicized reunion tour.

The announcement sent shockwaves through the rock world and reignited fan excitement. For many, it was the fulfillment of a long-delayed promise, bringing the band’s original chemistry back to the stage.

Looking back, the viral moment serves as a reminder of how rock history often plays out in unexpected ways. What was once described as a short-term absence became a defining chapter in the story of KISS and Ace Frehley.