Peter Criss

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Peter Criss, born December 20, 1945, is an American retired musician and actor, best known as the original drummer and vocalist of the rock band Kiss. His flamboyant stage persona is known as the Catman.

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Peter Criss, born George Peter John Criscuola on December 20, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York, is best known as the original drummer and co-founder of the iconic rock band Kiss. His flamboyant Catman persona, powerful vocals, and songwriting contributions were integral to the band's early success.

Early Life

Raised in Brooklyn, Criss developed a passion for music early on, particularly jazz drumming. He played in various local bands before gaining wider recognition.

Career

Criss co-founded Kiss in 1972, achieving international stardom with their elaborate makeup, stage theatrics, and anthemic rock songs. He sang lead vocals on several of their most popular tracks, including the ballad "Beth." Criss's tenure with Kiss involved several departures and reunions throughout the years.

Personal Life

Criss has been married multiple times and has children. He has also publicly discussed his battles with male breast cancer.

Channel Credits

KissVEVO

2009 -

Official music videos, live performances, interviews, and more from the iconic rock band Kiss.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Peter Criss?

Peter Criss is an American retired musician and actor, best known as the original drummer and vocalist of the rock band Kiss.

What is Peter Criss's stage persona in Kiss?

Peter Criss's stage persona in Kiss is known as the Catman.

What is the KissVEVO channel?

The KissVEVO channel is an official YouTube channel featuring music videos, live performances, interviews, and more related to the band Kiss.

When did the KissVEVO channel join YouTube?

The KissVEVO channel joined YouTube in May 2009.

Is Peter Criss featured on the KissVEVO channel?

Yes, as the original drummer and vocalist of Kiss, Peter Criss is featured in content related to the band on the KissVEVO channel.

What are Peter Criss's YouTube stats across all credited channels?

As of 2025, Peter YouTube channels collectively have over 12.9M subscribers, more than 52,081.6M views, and have uploaded over 2.0K videos.

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First name
Peter

Middle name
Criscuola

Last name
Criss

Nickname
The Catman

Birthdate
December 20, 1945

Age 79

Birth location
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, US

Heigth
1.70 meter

Years active
2009 - present

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