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Kiss drum solo peter criss biography
Peter Criss
American drummer and singer (born )
Peter Criss | |
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Criss performing with Kiss in | |
Birth name | George Peter John Criscuola |
Also known as | "The Catman" |
Born | () December 20, (age79) Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
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Occupation | Musician |
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Years active | – |
Formerly of | |
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Musical artist
George Peter John Criscuola (born December 20, ), 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. In , he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Kiss.[1]
Early years
Criss was born in Brooklyn, New York,[2] to Loretta and Joseph Criscuola, who raised their five children (of whom Peter was the eldest) as Roman Catholics.[3] Joseph Criscuola's family came from Scafati, Salerno, Italy.