KISS ex-drummer Peter Criss interviewed in 2011 about growing up on jazz | Raw & Uncut
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Peter Criss, former drummer for KISS, interviewed by Sam Dunn in New Jersey in 2011 about his early life for the television series Metal Evolution about growing up tough and angry, and his love for jazz. This extended interview excerpt is presented raw and uncut, with new director's commentary.
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Such a sincere, humble guy. You can tell Peter has a big heart.
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.
@@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.
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 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!
@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.
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!
Really? I always get the feeling he's a bullsh!ter and an excuse maker.
@@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.
Yes he is
Peter and Ace were, are and always will be the heart and soul of KISS
in my opinion they were junkies and alcoholics, Gene and Paul made them stars
Funny, that the two drug addicts and alcoholics were by far the best in the original lineup and just shows, because on coke and booze still legends!!!!@
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.
Peter had some of the most beautiful songs❤️💯
'Easy Thing' often makes me cry.... still.
Hooligan, Black Diamond, Strange Ways, This dude sang so many underrated songs. You can put his voice against many top listed 70’s vocalists.
Strange ways is my favorite Kiss song.
all these songs were written by Paul Stanley haha
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
@@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.
It doesn't fuckin matter that Stanley wrote them, everyone remembered Peter Criss singing Black Diamond, Hard Luck woman, Beth, Strange Ways, Nothing to lose, Baby Driver, and Houlagan!!
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.
What a chill guy
he's probably high, like he always is
Best Peter Criss interview ever. As they move into old age, Peter is the most interesting
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
MY FAVORITE DRUMMER IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD!!!
aww man, you should have done another 10 minutes because Pete looked like he was just getting rolling with some good story telling!
Absolutely! He was just warming up! And I was really getting into it. And then.... aw. It was over. Peter's a cool cat! ;)
I could have listened for hours.
he was probably too high
love this man! love his drumming, love his band love Beth!! i was born in the seventies so...
Me tooooo
Me too , I was born in 1977
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!
Amen.
Agree
Couldn’t agree more!
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! 😂
@@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! 😁
Awesome. Long Live Peter Criss.
Kiss sucks!!!
@@AlanTClark Then why are you here watching & commenting,DOUCHEBAG?....FUCK OFF...While we're at it let's hear YOUR brilliant music,SCUMBAG...
Kiss has sold 100 million albums, and amazing!!! How fuckin stupid is anyone to say Kiss sucks!!! Lol Disgusting
@@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.
Peter and Ace ALWAYS sound 1000% more honest than any other OG members. He is so real, but mostly very very honest!
That makes u a mark 😂
Amen
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
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
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
@@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.
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.
😂clearly you met him on a good day, then.
This was wonderful. I could listen to him talk for hours
Thank you for the interview, I found Peter an incredible genuine and so easy going of a person..thumbs up definitely.
Peters moms advice is great. Every musician should remember that.
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
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.
A scare with death can humble the toughest of guys.
that was 10 times more intellectual and interesting than I expected it to be. damn. great singer and drummer.
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.
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.
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 Criss is a cool guy! God speed cat man.
Gotta love Peter Criss. He's amazing.
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.
Peter Criss is Kiss' best storyteller! I really enjoyed his autobiography. Laughed out loud many times while reading it.
stray88.
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
Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons currently play ln a tribute band called"Ki$$."
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.
No...there is no KISS without those two. Criss fucked up royally.
well said
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?
Amen 👍🏻🍺🍺🍺🤘🏻
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..
I’m loving this interview! He’s so genuine about his life & life inside of the music world!
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
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!
Always loved and respected this man hes the real deal
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 & 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
Peter looks like that awesome grandma you always wished you had.
Very honest and talkative type. The one who tells your parents that they were no ray of sunshine either when they’re lecturing you
Awesome interview.
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.
+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.
Wow, what an awesome guy!
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.
Really good interview. Thank you.
Coolest member of the original Kiss no doubt.
+TheBzg07 dude that was ACE!! ;)
+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
+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!
+TheBzg07 DEFINATELY IS !!! ACE IS COOL TOO !!!
+boobboomagoo You didn't write shit for kiss.
Peter was the Soul of KISS, He never fails to speak from the heart.
he's just a junkie
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!!!!!
Thx for sharing this.
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."
Great story!!! Thanks for sharing!
I’m a Detroiter
Michigan palace
One of the nicest humans I’ve ever met.. love ya Peter
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
Not gonna happen.
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
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'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.
Excellent!
That’d b awesome if they reunited for a few shows what an awesome guy \m/
This is Peter Criss. I always admired the Cat Man. He was my favourite.
5:16 genuine smile there😊
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
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!!!!
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
Absolutely fuckin true
My favorite member of KISS. Period.
Maestro !!! Peter Criss , hands down🙌🙌
Great, loved watching this. Seems like a very nice guy, totally down to earth. Too bad it isn't the COMPLETE interview.
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
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 💜❤
beautiful interview
great post
awesome interview
Wow! Great!
Great stuff.
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.
Great Interview!
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.
Mediocre musicians? Maybe. But they wrote great rock and roll songs. They never would have been more than a cult band without those anthems.
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.
I agree, but not mediocre!!! Wrong on that, very talented band!!!
Peter had the best voice in KISS. Amazing rock singer.
***** 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
Todd Lavigne
nah paul did, lol but peter was an amazing singer
all round yes I think your right...I stand corrected
i think peter was the coolest dude in kiss lol i wish he would run for president
Canadiens are pretty cool. lol u mean cold Peter. Great interview guys gotta love Peter!
Nice to hear a member of KISS talk besides Gene and Paul.
Best interview by ANY member EVER! This was too damn short.
I really enjoyed the interview with Peter. I get where he is coming from.
The best time in music to me was the 70s and the 90s.
I must have missed the part where he talks about jazz. Cool interview though.
What a nice guy.
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!!!!!!
You can get all kinds of perspective from others, but the one I lived out ranked Peter Criss as a major influence on me as a young drummer in 1976. I played along to Alive II mostly, and Peter’s solo on Alive I, and developed all of his chops. Meanwhile, I played along to Ron Tutt, Ginger Baker, Neil Peart and albums from Boston, Frampton, Foreigner, etc., but few had the musical vibe, life and vocals of Catman Peter! 😻Long live rock! ❤🤘🏻😎🎼🎶🎵🎸🎤🥁
I think he was overlooked. Coz of Paul and gene were up front. He a great drummer.
It’s cool seeing this knowing he is in my family
My favorite of the Kiss band 💕
Interesting man, great interview
Amazing interview, Canadians are very cool, lol, love it, great stuff
OMG this is good.
Thank you God for Peter Criss, and thank you God for all the KISS band !!!! 🤘🤘🤘
LOVE Peter Criss. He was my fav Band Member next to Gene
He is full heart Honest
Where can we see the full interview ?
Man, the way he talks about his days of youth really makes you want to be there ^^
Man I'd love to Jam with Peter here in N.Y!