Peter Criss

About Peter Criss

Drummer for the glam rock band Kiss, known as The Catman due of his stage make-up.

George Peter John Criscuola, known by his stage name Peter Criss, is a retired American musician and actor best known as the band's co-founder, original drummer and singer. Criss created the character Catman for his character Kiss. Criss has a powerful, husky voice. In 2014, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Kiss.

Years active	1964–2017
Instruments	Drums, percussion, vocals
Born	December 20, 1945, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Associated acts	Kiss, Chelsea
Labels	Casablanca, Mercury
Birth name	George Peter John Criscuola
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter, producer, actor, author
Also known as	"The Catman"
Genres	Hard rock, heavy metal

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Trivia

He was introduced to his bandmates after receiving a call about an ad he placed in Rolling Stone seeking work as a drummer. 

Peter Criss before fame

At the Metropole Club in New York, he studied under his idol, Gene Krupa.

Achievement of Peter Criss

He was introduced to his bandmates after receiving a call about an ad he placed in Rolling Stone seeking work as a drummer.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$3 Million

Peter Criss family life

He married Lydia Di Leonardo in January 1970, Debra Jensen in December 1979, and then Gigi Criss in May 1998.

Associations of Peter Criss

He was a member of Kiss, which included Paul Stanley.

Peter Criss Height, Weight & Physique Measurements

Weight	in kg - N/A
Height	175 cm
Eye Color	N/A
Hair Color	N/A