Kiss lead guitarist Ace Frehley dies at 74

Ace Frehley (C) of the band Kiss holds up their award after the rock band was inducted at the 29th annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York April 10, 2014. Standing behind Frehley are Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson

(Reuters) -Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist of the rock group Kiss, whose hard-driving sound, stage theatrics and iconic makeup created one of the most popular and groundbreaking bands of all time, died on Thursday at age 74, his family said.

A representative for Frehley, Lori Lousararian, attributed his death to a recent fall at his home, Rolling Stone magazine said.