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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.
Peter Criss is a founding member and original drummer for the rock n' roll supergroup, KISS. In addition to playing drums in the band, Peter also provided lead vocals for a number of KISS' most popular and memorable songs including Beth , Black Diamond , and Hard Luck Woman .
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."
Dec 20, 2015 · We start our list of Top 10 Peter Criss Kiss Songs with this relative standout from the drummer’s much maligned debut.
Dec 20, 2023 · Peter Criss split with Kiss for the third and final time after playing his last show on Dec. 20, 2003.
Dec 16, 2023 · Paul Natkin, Getty Images. 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...
Dec 9, 2022 · The original drummer of the band, the Criss era of KISS is unmistakable as he wowed audiences behind the kit, plus provided lead vocals on some of their most memorable songs including “Black Diamond,” “Hard Luck Woman,” and the big hit “Beth.”
