Peter George John Criscuola Net Worth is $12 Million
Peter George John Criscuola Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Former drummer for hard rock super-group "KISS", best known for his "cat" character and thumping drum solo's. Criss was born Peter George John Crisscoula on December 20th, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York City. Criss was influenced by the 1940s big band sound, and was quite keen on Gene Krupa's unique drumming style. In early 1973, Criss placed an ad in ...
Gigi Criss, Debra Jensen, Lydia Di Leonardo, I Was Made For Lovin' You, Rock and Roll All Nite, Beth
Parents
Loretta Criscuola, Joseph Criscuola, I Was Made For Lovin' You, Rock and Roll All Nite, Beth
Music Groups
KISS, Wicked Lester, Chelsea, I Was Made For Lovin' You, Rock and Roll All Nite, Beth
Movies
Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park, Detroit Rock City, The Second Coming, Kiss: MTV Unplugged, Kiss: Cat Tales, KISS: Immortals, KISS: Live at the Sydney Showgrounds, Kiss: Resurrection, Kiss: Hell's Guardians
Star Sign
Sagittarius
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Trademark
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Catman makeup
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Quote
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I find myself evil. I believe in the devil as much as God. You can use either one to get things done.
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Fact
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K.I.S.S. was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 7080 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
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The song "Beth" was actually inspired by Rebecca; the girlfriend of a former band member. Originally, the song was titled "Beck". The song was released in 1976.
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April 7, 1981 daughter Jenilee, was born.
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First wife Lydia was his inspiration for KISS' 1975 Top 10 hit "Beth", which he wrote and sang lead on.
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Is 'Cat Man' In The Hard Rock Band, KISS
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According to a statement on his website, he is now permanently out of KISS. His contract was not renewed and Gene Simmons allegedly made some slanderous comments, which angered him. [April 2004]
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Played in such bands as The Barracudas, Chelsea (which released an album in 1969) and Lips before becoming the drummer for KISS in 1973.
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Plans to focus on big-band jazz music in his post-KISS career.
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Drummer for KISS from 1973-1980 and 1995-2000. Has rejoined the group for a second time for their 2003 tour with Aerosmith.
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Successfully sued the National Enquirer in 1995 for falsely reporting that he was a homeless drunk living on the beach. The person featured in the Enquirer article was actually an impersonator named Chris Dickinson, whom Peter met on the 'Donahue' show in February 1991.