2016-02-17

Story by Cat Badra

Ace Frehley has a covers album on the way, and it features some famous rockers

Slash and Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready appear on “Origins Vol. 1,” the upcoming a covers album from original Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley. The set will arrive on April 15.

“Origins Vol. 1” has covers of songs by a handful of rockers, including Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, the Rolling Stones, Cream, Steppenwolf and Thin Lizzy. Slash plays on a cover of Thin Lizzy’s “Emerald,” and McCready strums guitar on a rendition of the Kiss song, “Cold Gin.”

Other musicians who appear on “Origins Vol. 1” are Rob Zombie’s John 5, Lita Ford and Paul Stanley.

‘Origins Vol. 1’ Track Listing:

“White Room” (Cream)
“Street Fighting Man” (The Rolling Stones)
“Spanish Castle Magic” (Jimi Hendrix) — with John 5
“Fire and Water” (Free) — with Paul Stanley
“Emerald” (Thin Lizzy) — with Slash
“Bring It On Home” (Led Zeppelin)
“Wild Thing” (The Troggs) — with Lita Ford
“Parasite” (KISS) — with John 5
“Magic Carpet Ride” (Steppenwolf)
“Cold Gin” (KISS) — with Mike McCready
“Till the End of the Day” (Kinks)
“Rock and Roll Hell” (KISS)

Cat Badra

By Cat Badra

Meet the expert - Cat Badra is trending news writer for Audio Ink Radio and a range of other music, sports and lifestyle publications. She's a graduate of Michigan State University with a master's degree in theater and speech. Contact her at cat@audioinkradio.com.

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