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George Peter John Criscuola (born December 20, 1945), better known by his stage name Peter Criss, is a retired American musician, best known as a co-founder, original drummer, and an occasional vocalist of the hard rock band Kiss. Criss established the Catman character for his Kiss persona.
Find out the latest news, updates, photos and videos of Peter Criss, the original drummer of KISS. Learn about his personal life, music projects, charity work and fan events.
Oct 14, 2020 · Drummer Peter "The Catman" Criss left KISS for the first time in 1980, revealing what Ultimate Classic Rock called the "first fissures in the original lineup." When asked why he'd left the band, Criss replied, "I wanted to do my own thing, my own music and 10 years in KISS was enough for me."
Learn about Peter Criss, the founding member and original drummer of KISS, who also sang hits like Beth and Hard Luck Woman. Find out his biography, discography, autobiography, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.
Dec 16, 2023 · By his own account, Peter Criss deliberately sabotaged three of his final five shows with the original lineup of Kiss. The first and most public of these acts kicked off a week of...
May 2, 2022 · Former Kiss drummer Peter Criss, who left the band in 1980 and officially retired from touring in 2017, is to return to the stage. Criss, who is 76, will appear with Australian rockers Sisters Doll during their performance at The Cutting Room in New York on May 22.
Peter Criss is a former drummer for hard rock super-group "KISS", known for his "cat" character and thumping drum solo's. He also appeared in movies, TV shows and music videos, and sued a tabloid for falsely reporting his homelessness.
