Former drummer of the iconic rock band KISS, Peter Criss spoke in an interview about how much he misses late guitarist of the band, Ace Frehley. Earlier last month, the members of KISS were awarded with Kennedy Center Medals of Honor. Criss spoke to what the moment meant to him and how he wished that Frehely could have been there for it.

Both Criss and Frehley were co-founders of KISS who debuted back in back in the early 1970s. The band made it big with hits such as “Beth/Detroit Rock City”, “Rock and Roll All Nite” and “I Was Made For Lovin’ You”. Known for their iconic make up, masks and crazy hair, the band’s unique look became a symbol throughout pop culture. 

Their 2014 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame cemented their legacy among the all time greats, Criss and Frehley, along with the other members of the group, forged a legacy for themselves and changed the genre of rock and roll forever. Criss spoke to his time after the band stopped touring together, and how he wished to record some more music with Frehley as solo artists.

“I’m Sorry That Never Happened,” said Criss. After Frehley’s untimely passing in October of last year, this past event at the Kennedy Center was bittersweet for Criss, who had one more chance to be celebrated for his musical contributions, but also did so while remembering the life of an old friend.