Founding Kiss drummer Peter Criss was intrigued by a strange phone conversation that led to rock and roll greatness ...

In his book Kiss and Make-Up, Simmons recalled that Criss “looked very serious and intense,” adding: “Peter couldn’t read or write music, not then and not now. None of us could. … But by that time he ...

Kiss' simultaneously released 1978 solo albums were partially designed to help keep an unhappy Peter Criss in the band. The plan didn't work. They were at the height of their fame and commercial power ...

The Catman is biting back. By Gary Graff Peter Criss is countering KISS bandmate Gene Simmons’ recent claim that the Catman “had nothing to do” with the group’s 1976 hit, “Beth.” Criss co-wrote — ...

One day before he turns 80, Criss will release a self-titled rock album, his first in 18 years. By Gary Graff It’s a proverbial December to remember for KISS’ original drummer, Peter Criss. Consider ...

Criss, the original drummer of Kiss and the third member of the band to pen a memoir, delivers an entertaining autobiography written with Sloman, who coauthored Scar Tissue, the memoir by Red Hot ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Peter Criss, the former KISS drummer whose signature song ‘Beth’ helped ...