Peter is as real as a person gets. Had the pleasure of meeting him & his wife several years ago. We talked about breast cancer of all things. I was wearing a breast cancer awareness pin & he asked me if i had it. Told him it was my mama that had it. He told me his story of having breast cancer & we cried a little bit together & prayed for each other. The man is so fricken amazing!

@cynthiajohns0n442

Жыл бұрын

@scottmiller7001 why wouldn't they? Why couldn't they. My mother had breast cancer & i wore a breast cancer awareness pin. That is what started the conversation between Peter & his wife. He had breast cancer too. His sister was a part of designing the mens breast cancer awareness pin.

@jeffhodge7272

7 ай бұрын

A scare with death has a way of making anyone humble. He's admitted being difficult and NOT being so awesome at times in the years in KISS so...🤷‍♂️But. That's KISSTORY!

@rioriggs3568

5 ай бұрын

Really? I always get the feeling he's a bullsh!ter and an excuse maker.

@cynthiajohns0n442

5 ай бұрын

@@rioriggs3568 maybe so but he & his wife were pretty real with us. I am a bullshit meter, so i would have been able to tell.

@WOLFMAN807

Ай бұрын

Yes he is

Such a sincere, humble guy. You can tell Peter has a big heart.

@markflemmer1326

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, and he was a great, instinctual drummer until around '78. He was never Neil Peart, John Bonham or Bill Bruford, but few are. Unfortunately, substance abuse damaged him physically and mentally, and the same goes for Ace. I am very glad they survived those periods in their lives. When they were at the top of their game, they were both better musicians than Gene or Paul, other than Paul's vocals. I think Peter & Ace have good hearts, but I wish they could have resisted the substance abuse. They would have flourished and grown more musically over the years. I am often turned off by Paul's and Gene's derogatory comments about those things, but they're not entirely off-base, either. It's good that Peter & Ace pulled through, and that at least Ace is still actively creating more music.

@dclay9189

2 жыл бұрын

@@markflemmer1326 ironically, look who's pushing experimental drugs now: none other than G & P ( thing 1 & thing 2 ) shilling for BIG farmA. i'm done with those 2 knuckleheads. very fortunate that we still Ace & Pete, though.

@kevinchandler179

Жыл бұрын

He never said he was a John Bonham, Pert or other!!! But, in his prime, he was one of the top 5 drummers in the 70's, literally!!! He had a unique jungle rhythm and jazz filled riffs style, and could hit the skins from 74-78, definitely!!! Best voice of any drummer ever, literally!!! Neil Pert said the exact same thing!!!!

Peter and Ace were, are and always will be the heart and soul of KISS

@mateuszp8904

Ай бұрын

in my opinion they were junkies and alcoholics, Gene and Paul made them stars

I met him back in October. He really is one of the most down to earth celebrities.

What a terrific guy. Like all of us, he made some mistakes back in the day. But the gentleness of his spirit and the generosity of his worldview are evident here.

Hooligan, Black Diamond, Strange Ways, This dude sang so many underrated songs. You can put his voice against many top listed 70’s vocalists.

@MaitreMark

4 ай бұрын

Strange ways is my favorite Kiss song.

@mateuszp8904

Ай бұрын

all these songs were written by Paul Stanley haha

@kevinchandler179

Ай бұрын

That's not the point dumbass!!!!!!! Paul Stanley could write ✍️ songs, but Peter Criss is a fuckin legend and sung them and was a frickin great drummer in the process!!!! Team Peter and Ace always

@thebeatlemaniaxusa4500

Ай бұрын

​@@mateuszp8904 but Peter's voice made them. We're talking about his singing. Not songwriting. Some of the best singers never wrote anything. Elvis is a prime one.

Peter had some of the most beautiful songs❤️💯

@MaitreMark

4 ай бұрын

'Easy Thing' often makes me cry.... still.

Best Peter Criss interview ever. As they move into old age, Peter is the most interesting

What a chill guy

@mateuszp8904

Ай бұрын

he's probably high, like he always is

MY FAVORITE DRUMMER IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD!!!

Peter and Ace ALWAYS sound 1000% more honest than any other OG members. He is so real, but mostly very very honest!

@MonetaryReformForum

2 жыл бұрын

That makes u a mark 😂

@markflemmer1326

2 жыл бұрын

Amen

Its so refreshing to hear a grounded perspective on the band and this man's life. Its also nice to see he doesn't go around asking people to feel sorry for him like Stanley does. That guy is a complete head case.

My favorite drummer ever, and very underrated and underappreciated in his own right!!! I challenge anyone to Google old live Kiss shows, anywhere from 74-78!!! Peter Criss is also a very good human being and if you read his book, he is his own biggest critic!!! He says, I thought I was a good drummer in the original years of their hay day, but he was not happy, not just the coke and booze, but Gene and Paul dictating everything!!! He thinks it is a joke that Paul says a John Bohnam he will never be, but Peter says of course, idiot Bohnam was the best ever, nobody will be him!!! Lol

Peters moms advice is great. Every musician should remember that.

Awesome. Long Live Peter Criss.

@AlanTClark

4 жыл бұрын

Kiss sucks!!!

@robsingletary2383

4 жыл бұрын

@@AlanTClark Then why are you here watching & commenting,DOUCHEBAG?....FUCK OFF...While we're at it let's hear YOUR brilliant music,SCUMBAG...

@kevinchadler469

2 жыл бұрын

Kiss has sold 100 million albums, and amazing!!! How fuckin stupid is anyone to say Kiss sucks!!! Lol Disgusting

@wattage2007

2 жыл бұрын

@@kevinchadler469 Album sales are a measure of commercial success, not quality. Kiss are very successful but on a musical level, they absolutely suck balls. Still, it’s interesting to hear the stories from these substandard musicians who were whipped up into megastars.

I love Peter....I could listen to him all day! Peter and Ace are my favorites....and KISS is not KISS without them....when they left they should have renamed the band!

@markflemmer1326

2 жыл бұрын

Amen.

@Chrissvarietychannel549

2 жыл бұрын

Agree

@SSGTStryker

Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more!

@SSGTStryker

Жыл бұрын

I had the honor of meeting Ace when working as a technician. Of course he threw beer cans at us but I was such a fan I didn’t care! 😂

@mariag4677

Жыл бұрын

@@SSGTStryker OMG....that is funny....and awesome!!! I wouldn't have minded if he threw cans at me either! 🤣In fact, I was nicknamed "Ace" in High school as I was such a fan of his! 😁

aww man, you should have done another 10 minutes because Pete looked like he was just getting rolling with some good story telling!

@LaCroixCreative

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! He was just warming up! And I was really getting into it. And then.... aw. It was over. Peter's a cool cat! ;)

@MaitreMark

4 ай бұрын

I could have listened for hours.

@mateuszp8904

Ай бұрын

he was probably too high

love this man! love his drumming, love his band love Beth!! i was born in the seventies so...

@anae.7139

4 жыл бұрын

Me tooooo

@Lightstar7777

4 жыл бұрын

Me too , I was born in 1977

The way I have always seen it is when Gene and Paul are interviewed they are talking to the interviewer and camera like it's a performance. Every time I see Peter interviewed he's talking to the person interviewing him and making it personal. Ace is just Ace. Confused. lol

@81Badger81

4 жыл бұрын

Paul and Gene were lonely , inward and didn’t”t have many friends growing up. Also, I THINK, that their families smothered them more -as many immigrant families do to their kids - and they were ‘less’ American somehow than Peter and Ace. Peter and Ace grew up with less parental supervision and ran riot, had earlier and more sex, had more friends and experimented with drugs and booze as youngsters. Read all the members autobiographies,. Kiss was Gene and Paul’s revenge on the cool kids that ignored them or bullied them. Peter and Ace were probably lore integrated Americans.... the types that would have been doing the bullying. This is just my opinion,, and I love all 4 original members equally. If Peter and Ace were more responsible and committed in the early days of the band, the original 4 would still be killing it today, around the world

@rickr2029

2 жыл бұрын

@@81Badger81 I appreciate your perspective. It's extremely well thought out. And to boot, I agree with it. Bravo! Peter my favorite member for just this type of stuff in the video. A far more "interesting" fellow than Gene and Paul for sure. Because he is so down to earth.

This was wonderful. I could listen to him talk for hours

i just remet Peter in NYC. we spoke drums and stick controll. etc. he was so clear and kind . Thanks Peter .. I too am from Victoria. so Thanks Sam Dunn too for all you do ..Bless

Great interview!!! Love Peter!! He's a super nice Guy and always takes a moment to talk to the Fans! Thanks for sharing this interview with All of Us! - Andy.

@glengamble526

9 ай бұрын

😂clearly you met him on a good day, then.

Peter appeared as the mysterious quit member of Kiss. So great to see that he's a real person a humble individual with a endearing personality. Great to see him doing well. Shout out from a Canadian fan.

@jeffhodge7272

7 ай бұрын

A scare with death can humble the toughest of guys.

I love Peter Criss and not just because he is the original cat man. I like the way the guy carries himself. I like the way the dude won't be pushed around. When he felt he wasn't being paid enough and he felt he was being disrespected he walked... Peter Criss is the toughest guy in kiss. respect.

Gotta love Peter Criss. He's amazing.

This is fascinating. Sometimes you catch someone who has had stuff boiling in him that he's wanted to say and wanted to explore out loud, and it feels like you caught Criss at the right time for him to open up to you.

Peter Criss is Kiss' best storyteller! I really enjoyed his autobiography. Laughed out loud many times while reading it.

@kellydreslinski496

6 жыл бұрын

stray88.

@TheScars98

5 жыл бұрын

stray88 I’ve got Peter’s book and it’s incredible! A lot of wild stories he talked about, but those were the ones that made me laugh the most. Xd

I love Peter and his contribution to Kiss. When I first saw him in Kiss in NY 1976 I could not have imagined him not being in the band. As must as I loved and adored that original grouping, I am happy that Kiss carried on. Saw the reunion tour and in WA 2011. Admittedly, that original electricity is gone, however, Kiss still kicks ass. Thanks to all the member of such an iconic band for creating something so special.

That was no where nearly enough time for this interview! He’s very interesting. Need more please

Thank you for the interview, I found Peter an incredible genuine and so easy going of a person..thumbs up definitely.

that was 10 times more intellectual and interesting than I expected it to be. damn. great singer and drummer.

Peter looks like that awesome grandma you always wished you had.

@gacharockstar2017

3 жыл бұрын

Very honest and talkative type. The one who tells your parents that they were no ray of sunshine either when they’re lecturing you

Amazing talk. I never knew much about Kiss, but this gave me another perspective.

This cat always played with feeling and fire! .... His playing and singing had every bit of the one 4th and then some responsible for the success of kiss! His live solos were before their time! He influenced a huge amount of drummers out of the 80s and 90s.... (Including Eric singer) and Tommy Lee..... Peter criss on the m.f. drums forever!!!

Peter was the Soul of KISS, He never fails to speak from the heart.

@mateuszp8904

Ай бұрын

he's just a junkie

love you peter. you and ace were the heart and soul of kiss, now they are just a tribute band but the real kiss was a big part of my childhood and is still the best band in the world to me.

Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons currently play ln a tribute band called"Ki$$."

@delia7721

6 жыл бұрын

Sas, but true. The original four together = pure magic. Eric and Tommy are great guys, and their performances with Paul and Gene are technically brilliant (they really are), but... it´s not the same. It´s like fast food compared to something your Ma cooked.

@fieryeurochick3194

5 жыл бұрын

No...there is no KISS without those two. Criss fucked up royally.

@josephbalachick1879

4 жыл бұрын

well said

@jondunmore4268

3 жыл бұрын

And you want Peter to join that band, right? Still gonna put shit on them? Why do you put shit on two guys whom you want Peter to join anyway? How confused ARE you exactly?

@edguygz7889

3 жыл бұрын

Amen 👍🏻🍺🍺🍺🤘🏻

I’m loving this interview! He’s so genuine about his life & life inside of the music world!

Peter Criss is a cool guy! God speed cat man.

I'm a die hard lifetime KISS fan and have dealt with my health issues with not many good memories but KISS has and still do help throughout dealing with all my issues and got me through a lot of bad times and for me its only the ORIGINAL line up or nothing at all......thanks Peter for sending your comment a while back ...it meant a lot

Very nice interview! I love these historical autobiographical talks with KISS. I could watch these interviews all day. I've been a fan all of my life since 1980 when I was 8. Each band member has a slightly unique story of not only where they came from, but how they reacted and dealt with their successes and challenges..

Peter is such a Class Act Jazz influenced in his style I was privileged to introduce him to Louie Belson Jazz great in early 2000s at a drum off at the House of Blues

Peter was my favorite drummer growing up. I still have the early KISS albums. I haven't bought a single album of the band's after Peter left. Peter is the Cat Man and Ace is the Spaceman. The rest are just players in Gene and Paul's band

@philipholmes5884

5 ай бұрын

I agree...I had no interest in Kiss after Peter left ...the only reason I bought and enjoyed "Kiss unplugged" is because him and Ace were on it ... when they came out and played "2000 man" it was a dream come true ❤

Awesome interview! Gained a lot more respect for the man!

@warriorv9359

2 жыл бұрын

Always loved and respected this man hes the real deal

Him and Ace are my 2 favorite members of Kiss...I appreciate him very much, not just as a drummer, as a human being..

Haven't talked to peter in about 20 years, truly a great friend

Peter & Ace are my type of guys.... I fkn grew up on Kiss and even loved all their solo albums... especially Peter's Out of Control album and Cat#1

Really good interview. Thank you.

Peter had the best voice in KISS. Amazing rock singer.

@toddlavigne6441

7 жыл бұрын

***** ok ...the other two guys are great as well. Actually I have perfect pitch. A rock voice is by definition NOT pleasant sounding. Not that rock singers can't sing pretty but that's not what it's about. Heard Peter live...the fucking guy CAN sing well and is not tone deaf....with respect ,,,cheers

@jeffreybrown1285

7 жыл бұрын

Todd Lavigne

@elizabethrose1596

7 жыл бұрын

nah paul did, lol but peter was an amazing singer

@toddlavigne6441

7 жыл бұрын

all round yes I think your right...I stand corrected

@elizabethrose1596

7 жыл бұрын

i think peter was the coolest dude in kiss lol i wish he would run for president

Awesome interview.

Coolest member of the original Kiss no doubt.

@danielgreen2788

8 жыл бұрын

+TheBzg07 dude that was ACE!! ;)

@YouCantHoldOnTooLong

8 жыл бұрын

+TheBzg07 Yeah, I loved his 1978 solo album even though his style of music was distinctively different by comparison to Gene's and Ace's and Paul's. It was unfortunate that Peter's solo album was the lowest selling of the four which ultimately led to his decision of leaving Kiss in 1980. However, he truly is an incredibly talented man and I love his music. Long Live The REAL Catman!!! ~Dutch

@terrymadre9286

8 жыл бұрын

+YouCantHoldOnTooLong Yes, Peter's album was quite superior. I'd written many of the songs for KISS and not once have I received any credit. Peter was the most honest and congenial of all those jerks, no matter what horrible things they say about this marvelous artist. I remember when I was in the studio with Peter during the solo record sessions he barely needed any of my help. I maybe helped him through a few mild arrangements but nothing to the point where it was necessary for credit but Peter insisted I get some kind of credit. When it came time to design the album covers as well as the typical credit to enigneers, etc. Peter requested my name put on his record as well as Gene and Paul's (Ace was the only member who I had not worked with on the solo projects) but they refused and almost credit a horrible mess of a law suit. The band kept so many of their songwriters under wraps because they wanted to bring this mystique that they had written every track for every record as a collebrative effort as every band would but with KISS this was never never will be true. They are frauds!

@GHOSTCHASER01

8 жыл бұрын

+TheBzg07 DEFINATELY IS !!! ACE IS COOL TOO !!!

@festusvonkinzie6907

8 жыл бұрын

+boobboomagoo You didn't write shit for kiss.

Great, loved watching this. Seems like a very nice guy, totally down to earth. Too bad it isn't the COMPLETE interview.

Thx for sharing this.

Somehow KISS got double booked with all the original members in Charlotte NC....saw them twice within 5 months UN FREAKIN REAL!!!! sold out both times...Peter Criss...love himmmm!!!!!

One of the nicest humans I’ve ever met.. love ya Peter

Maestro !!! Peter Criss , hands down🙌🙌

Wow, what an awesome guy!

Best interview by ANY member EVER! This was too damn short.

beautiful interview

I LOVE PETER CRISS!!! IF IT WASNT FOR HIM I PROBLEY NEVER CONTINUED PICKING UP A DRUM STICK HE INFLUENSED ME IN A BIG WAY !!! MY FAVORITE DRUMMER OF ALL TIME!! PETER CRISS IS THE ONLY CAT MAN!!!! PETER ......FOR EVER!!!!

@thehouseofautumnspells258

7 жыл бұрын

I met him before the reunion, and got his autograph. He was really pretty cool. Ace, on the other hand, was a total fucking asshole prick. Still my fave guitar player, though lol the bastard

@kathyloveless6525

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely fuckin true

Excellent!

This is Peter Criss. I always admired the Cat Man. He was my favourite.

Man, the way he talks about his days of youth really makes you want to be there ^^

great post

i'm glad he mentioned Jerry Nolan. I have always wanted to know more about Peter and Jerry's friendship as I believe Jerry Nolan was an incredible drummer. Also curious what Kiss' relationship was like with the Dolls as a group/competition in the very early days.

@wclaurence

8 жыл бұрын

+RavnerRavner I also liked that Peter brought up the New York Dolls. I saw KISS open for the Dolls in Toronto in June of 1974. I still listen to the two Dolls studio albums.

awesome interview

Peter's Grandmother lived on the corner of Euclid Ave and Ridgewood in Cypress Hills Brooklyn. I lived two houses down. I was only a young pup and used to sit on her stoop and wait for Peter to show up. He is the truth not Paul or Gene. Peter is a stand up guy.

That’d b awesome if they reunited for a few shows what an awesome guy \m/

5:16 genuine smile there😊

My favorite member of KISS. Period.

I wanna sit down with this man, and just talk about culture, the world, just pick Peters brain for a good hour, drink some coffee, and maybe make a new friend in the procrss

@hulksmash8159

2 жыл бұрын

Not gonna happen.

Great Interview!

Great interview Pete! I like these kind of fun interviews about Kiss. No real smack talking or blame being directed at other members. Gene is a big guy, and if you don't remember Gene from Asylum, well Peter is just delivering facts, so that doesn't count. Thanks for a positive and friendly interview.

Here was the stuff that jammed Kiss music... his history with jazz, then turned up to 11! Sad process that pushed Peter and Ace away

Wow! Great!

The New York Dolls had booked a tour of Canada in 1974. They hired The Michael Quatro Band to open for them. (Michael Quatro happens to be the brother of Suzi Quatro, who is better known to some as Leather Tuscadero, Pinky Tuiscadero's juvenile-delinquent little sister "Happy Days.") At the last minute, The Michael Quatro Band dropped out of the tour, and were replaced by KISS. It turned out to be the 'Dolls' worst nightmare, as Peter Criss auditioned for their vacant drum spot two years earlier, but they decided on (his best friend) Jerry Nolan instead. So, propelled by the vengeful drumming of Peter Criss, KISS totally BLEW AWAY the 'Dolls. When KISS exited the stage, they'd pass the 'Dolls in the hallway of the venue, Peter would pat Jerry Nolan on the shoulder and say, "Sorry, Jerry. Ya know I love ya,, but 'cha know how it goes. Biz'ness is biz'ness."

@Gatorbeaux

2 жыл бұрын

Great story!!! Thanks for sharing!

@motowngirl5891

4 ай бұрын

I’m a Detroiter

@motowngirl5891

4 ай бұрын

Michigan palace

It’s cool seeing this knowing he is in my family

I really enjoyed the interview with Peter. I get where he is coming from.

Great stuff.

My favorite of the Kiss band 💕

Love Love Love The one and only Cat Man. I have been a KISS fan from the beginning-the original 4 . And I have had the privilege to have met him several times. He is the sweetest most giving and humble rock legend you'll ever meet-he truly loves and appreciates his fans. In my opinion one of the best drummers of all time. And his beautiful wife Miss Gigi is the most generous, sweetest lady you could ever know. Team Catman!!!!!!

my favorite drummer to watch...saw Kiss 5 times...he bounced off his seat playing...like a dance...i would sit with binoculars watching..looking at his make up and watching his arms move...it was really cool

Interesting man, great interview

Peter est un gars avec un cœur il est vrai tout simplement juste, sincère et droit et ça ne plaît pas à tout le monde 💜❤

This is the part where Paul or Gene usually chimes-in and has something bad to say about Peter or Ace and what they did wrong.

LOVE Peter Criss. He was my fav Band Member next to Gene

4 mediocre musicians formed a 100% kickass group. It´s kinda like what he says, it was the time and the place that made kiss. New York . 1973 Amazing times to be a musician i bet.

@rmartin7558

5 жыл бұрын

Mediocre musicians? Maybe. But they wrote great rock and roll songs. They never would have been more than a cult band without those anthems.

@italianstallion9148

4 жыл бұрын

Mediocre musicians? I highly disagree. Gene Simmons is the most underrated bassist in rock n roll history. Nobody ever talks about his playing and his bass on all the 70s stuff was golden. Ace Frehley could take a song and throw in the right riff. Peter Criss's solos were amazing in my opinion. Paul Stanley s vocals are just so good, I can't describe it. These guys had talent.

@kevinchadler469

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, but not mediocre!!! Wrong on that, very talented band!!!

OMG this is good.

The best time in music to me was the 70s and the 90s.

Nice to hear a member of KISS talk besides Gene and Paul.

Thank you God for Peter Criss, and thank you God for all the KISS band !!!! 🤘🤘🤘

Man I'd love to Jam with Peter here in N.Y!

The Kat,Kool kat, Peter Chris was fantastic in kiss and I'm happy he is still enjoying a fantastic life.

Amazing interview, Canadians are very cool, lol, love it, great stuff

Wow, absolutely the best interview of Peter I've ever seen. My opinion of him just went up several notches. Paul has derided him a number of times for not being a brainiac or intellectual. Perhaps Peter doesn't always use proper grammar or syntax, but neither did Jimi Hendrix. He (and they) understands (understood) the human condition, and the world around them. Intellect and wisdom aren't necessarily synonymous. Peter displays wisdom here.

What a nice guy.

More!

I think he was overlooked. Coz of Paul and gene were up front. He a great drummer.

He is full heart Honest

Canadiens are pretty cool. lol u mean cold Peter. Great interview guys gotta love Peter!