Peter Criss
Definition
Peter Criss (born George Peter John Criscuola, December 20, 1945) is an American musician and singer-songwriter, best known as the original and longtime drummer of the hard rock band Kiss.
Famous for his signature cat-man makeup persona and co-writing Kiss hits like 'Beth' (their first No. 1 single), Criss has had a tumultuous career marked by multiple departures and returns to the band.
Examples
Peter Criss proved that even drummers can steal the spotlight with 'Beth,' turning a ballad into Kiss's soft-rock revenge plot.
After more comebacks than a bad ex, Peter Criss finally hung up his cat makeup for good – or so we thought.
Watching Peter Criss navigate Kiss drama is like seeing a reality show where the confessional booth has face paint and fire-breathing.
Peter Criss's solo career post-Kiss? A reminder that not every rock god needs a spaceship stage to shine.