Doug Aldrich Recalls Auditioning To Replace Kis... -

: When Aldrich called, Simmons answered a noisy party and simply said, "Lose this number," before hanging up.

In 1982, guitarist Doug Aldrich auditioned to replace Ace Frehley in KISS when he was just 18 years old. While he successfully navigated two auditions and impressed the band with his playing, he was ultimately rejected because he was deemed too young and lacked the "life skills" to hang out with international rock stars. The Audition Process Doug Aldrich Recalls Auditioning to Replace Kis...

: Aldrich admitted his "maturity level was probably 10" and he had no experience managing adult responsibilities like paying bills or keeping a bank account open. : When Aldrich called, Simmons answered a noisy