George Peter John Criscuola (born December 20, 1945), better known as Peter Criss, is an American musician and actor, best known as a co-founder, the original drummer, and an occasional vocalist of the hard rock band Kiss. Criss established the "Catman" character for his Kiss persona.
Early years
George Peter John Criscuola is the oldest of the five children to parents Joseph and Loretta Criscuola; his father's family came from Scafati, Salerno, Italy. He grew up in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, New York. He was a childhood friend of Jerry Nolan, who would later find success as the drummer for the New York Dolls.
He was an avid art student and a swing aficionado. While playing with bandleader Joey Greco, Criss ended up studying under his idol, Gene Krupa, at the Metropole Club in New York. This turned into an active musical career as he went on to play jazz and rock with a number of bands in New York and New Jersey throughout the 1960s.
Chelsea
Criss was involved with a number of bands throughout the mid-to-late 1960s. It was during this time that Criss joined Chelsea, who had a two-album deal with Decca Records; the group released a self-titled album in 1970. They never recorded a second album, and in August 1971 became Lips (a trio consisting of Criss and his Chelsea bandmates Michael Benvenga and Stan Penridge). By the spring of 1972, Lips was just the duo of Criss and Penridge.
Peter Criss is a 1978 solo album by Peter Criss, the drummer of American hard rock band Kiss. It was one of four solo albums released by the members of Kiss on September 18, 1978. The album was produced by Vini Poncia, who went on to produce the Kiss albums Dynasty (1979) and Unmasked (1980). Criss covered "Tossin' and Turnin'", which was a #1 hit for Bobby Lewis in the U.S. during the summer of 1961. The song was subsequently covered by Kiss on their 1979 tour. Much of the material on the album was originally written in 1971 for Criss's pre-Kiss band Lips.
Reception
Reviews for Peter Criss were mostly negative. The album was the lowest charting of all the Kiss solo albums of 1978, reaching #43 on the US Billboard album chart. Of the four solo albums, Peter Criss was the only album to have two singles released from it: "Don't You Let Me Down" and "You Matter to Me", neither of which charted.
Track listing
Cover versions
Harvey Milk covered "Easy Thing" for their compilation album The Singles.
Out of Control is the second solo album (his first being his 1978 self-titled) released by former KissdrummerPeter Criss. Recording for the album began in March 1980, when Criss was still officially a member of Kiss. The album sold very poorly, and was not re-released on CD until 1997, as the Kiss reunion tour was underway.
The lone single from the album, "I Found Love", failed to chart. The album also features a hidden bonus track of a cover of "As Time Goes By". Criss sang the first two lines, "you must remember this, a kiss is still a kiss". The album also included a cover of the song "You Better Run" by The Young Rascals.
"Out of Control" is one of Jones' most gripping songs about alcoholism. Written by the singer along with Darrell Edwards and Herbie Treece, its evocative lyrics paint a dismal portrait of a man drinking himself into oblivion, with the narrator identifying himself as "just like that fellow." Like his earlier hit "Just One More", the song is an early example of the sad, cry-in-your-beer honky-tonk lament that Jones would become famous for, but "Out of Control" explores the theme with far more nuance:
Supported by a subtle steel guitar and barroom piano, the character's condition in the song continues to deteriorate, with Jones singing with an almost detached kind of sincerity:
As the decade progressed, Jones would move further away from the high lonesome, Hank Williams-influences singing style that characterized many of his Starday and early Mercury recordings and begin exploring the lower registers of his voice. He would also adopt a more idiosyncratic singing style reminiscent of fellow Texas honky-tonk legend Lefty Frizzell. "Out of Control" laid the foundation for this new vocal approach. As Rich Kienzle notes in the 1994 Sony retrospective The Essential George Jones: The Spirit of Country, "He changed the volume of his voice or swooped from a deep bass to a high treble to accentuate a phrase or lyric. At times he'd stiffen his jaw or sing through clenched teeth to emphasize a point."
David Lynn Harris was an orthodontist who owned a chain of orthodontist offices along with his wife, Clara Suarez Harris. The chain was particularly successful, and the couple were able to afford an upscale home in Friendswood and luxury cars, including Clara's shiny silver Mercedes-Benz. The couple married on February 14, 1992, and were raising three children, twin sons born in 1996 and David's daughter Lindsey from a previous marriage. On July 24, 2002 Mrs. Harris confronted her husband in a hotel parking lot because of an affair he was having, struck him and ran over him multiple times with her car, killing him. She was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Affair
During his marriage to Clara, David began having an affair with his former receptionist, Gail Bridges, who later admitted to the affair. Clara, who was suspicious, hired a private detective agency to spy on her husband, and on July 24, 2002, the agency notified Clara that her husband was at a hotel with his mistress.
Boy is the debut album by Irish rock band U2. It was produced by Steve Lillywhite, and was released on 20 October 1980 on Island Records. Thematically, the album captures the thoughts and frustrations of adolescence. It contains many songs from the band's 40-song catalogue at the time, including two tracks that were re-recorded from their original versions on the band's debut release, the EPThree. Boy was recorded from March–September 1980 at Windmill Lane Studios in Dublin; it was their first time at the studio, which became their chosen recording location during the 1980s. It was also their first time working with Lillywhite, who subsequently became a frequent producer for the band's recorded work.
Boy included U2's first hit single, "I Will Follow". The album's release was followed by the group's first tour of continental Europe and the United States, the Boy Tour. The album received generally positive reviews from critics. It peaked at number 52 in the UK and number 63 in the US. In 2008, a remastered edition of Boy was released.
Peter Criss SUCKS?? Try Playing His Most Famous Beat!
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published: 06 Mar 2023
Peter Criss from Kiss teaching Detroit Rock City or 100,000 years
Short video of drummer Peter Criss from Kiss teaching Detroit Rock City at Bentley’s drum shop
published: 23 Aug 2020
Peter Criss - Beth
published: 22 Oct 2010
Peter Criss Explains Why He Got Fired From KISS by Paul Stanley in 2004
In this video we take a look at an interview that Peter Criss gave about why he was fired from KISS in 2004 and about how he didn't want it to be the end for him in the band. He also talked about how Paul and Gene wanted to continue KISS without him. This is from an Eddie Trunk interview Peter did back in 2004 fresh after all of this went down.
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Peter Criss Explains Why He Got Fired From KISS by Paul & Gene in 2004!
published: 13 May 2024
Peter Criss 1975 Black Diamond (Kiss) live audio cleaned up
Accept no substitutes only the REAL catman can play and sing lead vocals like this. Listen to that groove! Best drummer/vocalist Kiss ever had.
I cleaned up the audio to bring out Pete's playing, the Kissology source is pretty muffled.
published: 08 Jan 2022
Peter Criss Sings Hard Luck Woman With Ace Frehley at Creatures Fest (LIVE 5/27/2022)
Here's my video of Peter Criss singing Hard Luck Woman by KISS on stage with Ace Frehley at Creatures Fest in Nashville 2022. This was the first time Peter and Ace has played together in years. What a dream come true for me!
published: 24 Jul 2023
Peter Criss Talks About Why He Hates and Didn't Play on Dynasty
In this video we take a look at an interview that Peter Criss gave talking about Dynasty. He talks about why he didn't play on the album. This comes to us from an old Eddie Trunk interview back after Peter was kicked out of KISS after the Alive IV Symphony album.
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KISS Dynasty 40th Anniversary Green Vinyl Unboxing and Review
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published: 14 Feb 2024
Peter Criss - HBO Oz (TV Series) - Season 5 - January 2002
The great Peter Criss playing Martin Montgomery on the HBO series "Oz". Peter participated in season 5, episodes 1 & 2 aired in January 2002.
published: 08 Apr 2017
KISS Roblox Band: The Dynasty Tour 79' - SHOWS MIX [CHECK DESCRIPTION]
A special mix from our first big tour "Dynasty" done by the band "KISS" in 1979! The mix has excerpts from the last two shows of the tour (Kansas City, Toronto) we also we also mix the setlists for both days to give everyone a great experience! We know that the recording wasn't good on both days, but, we did it for fun and remember very special moments for our server. Enjoy!
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published: 29 Jun 2024
KISS - Peter Criss Drum Solo Live 1998
From Dodgers Stadium Peter Criss drum solo live 1998!!!
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In this video we take a look at an interview that Peter Criss gave about why he was fired from KISS in 2004 and about how he didn't want it to be the end for hi...
In this video we take a look at an interview that Peter Criss gave about why he was fired from KISS in 2004 and about how he didn't want it to be the end for him in the band. He also talked about how Paul and Gene wanted to continue KISS without him. This is from an Eddie Trunk interview Peter did back in 2004 fresh after all of this went down.
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#acefrehley #genesimmons #petercriss #paulstanley #tommythayer #ericcarr #ericsinger #brucekulick #kiss #kissband #kissendoftheroadtour #eddietrunk
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Peter Criss Explains Why He Got Fired From KISS by Paul & Gene in 2004!
In this video we take a look at an interview that Peter Criss gave about why he was fired from KISS in 2004 and about how he didn't want it to be the end for him in the band. He also talked about how Paul and Gene wanted to continue KISS without him. This is from an Eddie Trunk interview Peter did back in 2004 fresh after all of this went down.
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#acefrehley #genesimmons #petercriss #paulstanley #tommythayer #ericcarr #ericsinger #brucekulick #kiss #kissband #kissendoftheroadtour #eddietrunk
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Peter Criss Explains Why He Got Fired From KISS by Paul & Gene in 2004!
Accept no substitutes only the REAL catman can play and sing lead vocals like this. Listen to that groove! Best drummer/vocalist Kiss ever had.
I cleaned up t...
Accept no substitutes only the REAL catman can play and sing lead vocals like this. Listen to that groove! Best drummer/vocalist Kiss ever had.
I cleaned up the audio to bring out Pete's playing, the Kissology source is pretty muffled.
Accept no substitutes only the REAL catman can play and sing lead vocals like this. Listen to that groove! Best drummer/vocalist Kiss ever had.
I cleaned up the audio to bring out Pete's playing, the Kissology source is pretty muffled.
Here's my video of Peter Criss singing Hard Luck Woman by KISS on stage with Ace Frehley at Creatures Fest in Nashville 2022. This was the first time Peter and ...
Here's my video of Peter Criss singing Hard Luck Woman by KISS on stage with Ace Frehley at Creatures Fest in Nashville 2022. This was the first time Peter and Ace has played together in years. What a dream come true for me!
Here's my video of Peter Criss singing Hard Luck Woman by KISS on stage with Ace Frehley at Creatures Fest in Nashville 2022. This was the first time Peter and Ace has played together in years. What a dream come true for me!
In this video we take a look at an interview that Peter Criss gave talking about Dynasty. He talks about why he didn't play on the album. This comes to us from ...
In this video we take a look at an interview that Peter Criss gave talking about Dynasty. He talks about why he didn't play on the album. This comes to us from an old Eddie Trunk interview back after Peter was kicked out of KISS after the Alive IV Symphony album.
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KISS Dynasty 40th Anniversary Green Vinyl Unboxing and Review
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#kiss #genesimmons #paulstanley #acefrehley #petercriss #kissband #kissdynasty
In this video we take a look at an interview that Peter Criss gave talking about Dynasty. He talks about why he didn't play on the album. This comes to us from an old Eddie Trunk interview back after Peter was kicked out of KISS after the Alive IV Symphony album.
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KISS Dynasty 40th Anniversary Green Vinyl Unboxing and Review
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#kiss #genesimmons #paulstanley #acefrehley #petercriss #kissband #kissdynasty
A special mix from our first big tour "Dynasty" done by the band "KISS" in 1979! The mix has excerpts from the last two shows of the tour (Kansas City, Toronto)...
Peter Criss SUCKS?? Try Playing His Most Famous Beat!
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In this video we take a look at an interview that Peter Criss gave about why he was fired from KISS in 2004 and about how he didn't want it to be the end for him in the band. He also talked about how Paul and Gene wanted to continue KISS without him. This is from an Eddie Trunk interview Peter did back in 2004 fresh after all of this went down.
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#acefrehley #genesimmons #petercriss #paulstanley #tommythayer #ericcarr #ericsinger #brucekulick #kiss #kissband #kissendoftheroadtour #eddietrunk
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Peter Criss Explains Why He Got Fired From KISS by Paul & Gene in 2004!
Accept no substitutes only the REAL catman can play and sing lead vocals like this. Listen to that groove! Best drummer/vocalist Kiss ever had.
I cleaned up the audio to bring out Pete's playing, the Kissology source is pretty muffled.
Here's my video of Peter Criss singing Hard Luck Woman by KISS on stage with Ace Frehley at Creatures Fest in Nashville 2022. This was the first time Peter and Ace has played together in years. What a dream come true for me!
In this video we take a look at an interview that Peter Criss gave talking about Dynasty. He talks about why he didn't play on the album. This comes to us from an old Eddie Trunk interview back after Peter was kicked out of KISS after the Alive IV Symphony album.
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KISS Dynasty 40th Anniversary Green Vinyl Unboxing and Review
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#kiss #genesimmons #paulstanley #acefrehley #petercriss #kissband #kissdynasty
George Peter John Criscuola (born December 20, 1945), better known as Peter Criss, is an American musician and actor, best known as a co-founder, the original drummer, and an occasional vocalist of the hard rock band Kiss. Criss established the "Catman" character for his Kiss persona.
Early years
George Peter John Criscuola is the oldest of the five children to parents Joseph and Loretta Criscuola; his father's family came from Scafati, Salerno, Italy. He grew up in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, New York. He was a childhood friend of Jerry Nolan, who would later find success as the drummer for the New York Dolls.
He was an avid art student and a swing aficionado. While playing with bandleader Joey Greco, Criss ended up studying under his idol, Gene Krupa, at the Metropole Club in New York. This turned into an active musical career as he went on to play jazz and rock with a number of bands in New York and New Jersey throughout the 1960s.
Chelsea
Criss was involved with a number of bands throughout the mid-to-late 1960s. It was during this time that Criss joined Chelsea, who had a two-album deal with Decca Records; the group released a self-titled album in 1970. They never recorded a second album, and in August 1971 became Lips (a trio consisting of Criss and his Chelsea bandmates Michael Benvenga and Stan Penridge). By the spring of 1972, Lips was just the duo of Criss and Penridge.