I was a 15 year old drummer working as a busboy at steakhouse restaurant in CA in 1982, when Peter & his wife stopped in for dinner. I couldn't believe it & told My General Manager, " You know I'm a KISS freak, right ? " ... and he said yeah. I told him about Peter & his wife just coming in & told him " You've gotta let Me have that table ! " ... and he did. Peter & his wife were really cool !!! I really remember 2 things. Peter told Me to " Go for it ! ", as far as playing pro drums & his wife saying before they left, " Aren't You going to give him Your autograph ? " and he said, " Yeah, I guess so ... !!! " ( Haha ! ) . Peter Rocks !!! ... Forever ✝! KISS was never the same without Peter & Ace ........
I Want You - Peter's drowning on that song still gets me worked up to this day! People can say whatever they want but true drummers know how talented this man really is. He is a legend that inspired thousands of new drummers around the world.
Love this! Peter deserves more credit! Paul’s jealousy ruined kiss… Peter is a 1 of a kind drummer!🥁 He has the flash no other drummer can swing like Peter! He’s amazing!!!!!
It wasn't Paul being jealous,he was trying to keep ace and Peter in line,God forbid they conducted themselves like professionals, there are plenty of rock stars that live the rock 'n roll lifestyle and still show up to recording sessions and play like professionals on stage, after all they were getting paid alot of money,they would have never made it in the real working man's world, and I doubt any of their fans would want to deal with that BS if they had to work with people they couldn't depend on , they constantly missed band meetings when important decisions had to be made about the future of the band, they conveniently left everything up to Paul and Gene , that's why they stopped getting equal shares 😭
@@johnmagill7714Agreed, as a Peter Chriss fan, I thought that was ridiculous!!! Paul also hated the fact that Peter and Eric got along very well, and Eric was nervous to sing Beth and other Peter songs, and Peter told him you will do fine!!!!
Peter Criss IS the reason I put a pair of drum sticks in my hands the first time. He needs to know how much drummers he's influenced. Famous or not, you sir, are my first drumming "teacher." He is the real "God of thunder drumming." God bless you dude. 🤘😌👍
I think that Pete was one of the most underrated drummer of all time... when you go back and listen to Kisses early recordings and really through out all of the stuff that Pete did with KISS it was his drumming that made alot of there tracks really come to life....alot of people want to say he was really more of a jazz drummer... but i say that he was a great great rocknroll drummer....🥁🥁🥁
I just want to thank Peter for his contributions to my favorite band of all... KISS. Great drummer and singer. He wasn't only a rock drummer, but his jazz influence shines throughout his playing , what a swing he had. Thank you, Peter Criss!
All the smack Paul talks, and it turned out that the drum tracks on Alive was the only thing that didn’t need to be doctored. What a great and underrated drummer.
That's just because he was sitting at the drum kit and the other 3 were Running around and jumping around the stage and therefore causing them miss chords also the microphones were cancelling out because of the explosion from the pyro that's what they had corrected,so whenever you listened to the album you didn't have to hear the mistakes, the album was supposed to be a souvenir of what a KISS show was about, many other bands did the same thing, they just never admitted it
@@Jayhawk9of course you are right, it's a lot harder to to hit a snare drum and a cymbal while you're sitting down than it is to play the correct chords while you're running around doing the splits on seven inch heels, lol 🤣
@@timothyrobinson1612 that's an utter and complete bullshit excuse. There are and always have been plenty of bands that can "run around jumping onstage" and still hit the right cords. Alice Cooper's band, Van Halen, Grand Funk, the list is endless. The fact of the matter is that KISS has always been a sloppy band musically. And show me one member of KISS who ever did the "splits" onstage. They weren't ice skaters. Good lord. SMDH.
Peter is an absolute great drummer. But the vocals, man those vocals were pure rock n’ roll! My favorite track he sang is ‘Dirty Livin’….but everything he done was great!!
Totally impacted my life. Thank you, Peter! Because of your drum solo on KISS Alive, I knew I would be a drummer when I grew up. Today I teach kids how to play drums and how awesome Jesus is.
I don't care who says what about who. Peter, the magic you brought as part of the Kiss phenomenon will never be forgotten, truly mind-blowing. Stay well
Always thought Peter Criss was an excellent drummer and singer. Been a fan since May 1976 when I saw them in Manchester and Birmingham on the Alive tour. 🇬🇧 God bless you Peter.
Peter is so very talented and down to earth. I got to meet him in 2003 backstage with KISS. I was so worried that I was going to be disappointed in the band that I followed all my life. Peter was so very nice. I’m so glad I got to meet you!❤
The dude was/is a well rounded musician. His drumming was a big part of making kiss one of the biggest bands in the world. His vocals were second to none. From that raspy scream to very melodic and very soulful. He inspired some of the biggest names in rock today.
!975 12 years old playing along while blasting 100,000 years I terrorized the neighborhood. Great times inspired by a great drummer. I still have that same Alive album in my collection. It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing). Rock on Peter!
Great video! The best part was seeing all the musicians that cite Peter as an influence. Tichy, Adler, John5, Nate Morton. Saw Nate when he was in Paul's solo band a few years ago. Nate is a beast. Kinda funny that he talked about the great drumming on Dynasty when the majority of that record is Anton Fig.
I was drawn to a Drum Kit. First set was a 5 piece Pearl kit when I was 13 and I spent countless hours driving the neighbors crazy. KISS was the first band I ever became a fan of. Peter Criss I wish you all the best. You had a impact on a generation and we will always appreciate you👍
Thanks Peter , for all the great music , and inspiration to learn the drums . Been playing drums for nearly 40 years now and it feels as good as ever . CATMAN ❤
I discovered Peter Chris when I was 15 and just starting my musical journey. I never knew back then what it was that struck a chord in me with his drumming. I know now, and hear so many of these musicians saying it. It was that elusive, wonderful swing. That mixed with their pure rock sound was incredible!
Before I played drums, I heard mom's big band records and my oldest brother's jazz records. Sing, Sing, Sing was always a favorite. That jungle rhythm. Then I bought my first record, Kiss: Alive. When I heard the solo, something clicked. This was Peter's Sing, Sing, Sing. I didn't learn of Peter's connection to Gene until many years later. Like so many others, Peter inspired me to want to play drums. I'm still going.
Saw every SO-Cal KISS TOUR since 1976,.Anaheim Stadium,..it was never the same without Peter!,.and yes when the reunion tour happened in 1996,.I was front row at the KRoQ weenie roast.X
The only original Kiss member to retire with class and style. Thanks for the music and the memories. God bless the one and only Catman, Peter Criss ! 🥁
Peter Criss is why playing the drums has always been on my bucket list. I have most of a nice Rolland edrum set, but with my spinal injury, it is looking like the reality of my dream of playing is just a losing battle. Peter and Ace have always been my favorites, and I have never bought an album since Peter left. Not even Dynasty
The very first album I ever bought was Kiss Alive II. The first track is Detroit Rock City and for years, I always wondered why it sounded so different than anything else I'd ever listened to. It turns out it was Peter Criss.
7 yrs old, saved my lunch $ for a while. Who needs food when you can live on Rock’n’Roll. Begged a ride downtown & bought my first LP. KISS DESTROYER! I’ll never forget that moment in Time. Changed my life forever.
Peter Criss has the correct opinion ! I‘m a KISS Fan from the first Make-up Days until 1982 & Reunion 1996/97 ! Don’t wanna any Copy from the original Members ! Ace was always my favorite Member because I play Guitar since my Youth ! But Peter is my second favorite Member because I love his playing (the swing to the HardRock) ! That’s what makes his Drumming so special (always liked Nothin to Lose on Alive , that Swing while Aces‘s Solo - brilliant) ! That was that 70‘s KISS Sound 👍 Liked it overall a Lot more in the Years 1976-79 (Live / the Sound) and Peter’s Vocals on Songs like Baby Driver (my favorite) or Getaway , that Cat screamings - what can you get more ! So Great ! 👍 Happy New Year
I wanted to be a drummer because of Peter Criss, doesn't matter how technically great you are it's all about the nuances and the feeling, he had all of that and an amazing voice as well. Always the cat man \m/
Happy Birthday Peter been with ya the whole time from the start watched Dodger stadium Halloween concert yall was on fire like the start out of this world you and Ace especially love ya man and thanks for the soundtrack of my life!!!!!
Brian is absolutely 100% correct about Peter's vocal abilities and how much they were just completely overlooked because in my opinion he was the best singer in the group I liked his voice better than Paul's and he was just a great harmonizer and lead vocalist on his own material and would have sang on many more songs but Paul and Gene of course wouldn't allow it because it would take away their thunder. And Nate I hate to break it to you bud but Peter only played on one song on Dynasty that's "dirty livin", you were actually drumming along with Anton Fig because Peter still had injuries to his hands from an auto accident in the year before and was having a difficult time in the studio.
At the time nobody knew that he didn’t drum on Dynasty. The gentleman who said he use to put that record on and drum to it thought it was Peter, and why wouldn’t you. Dynasty was not that complicated and put egos aside he would have left his mark on it.
To Nate Morton who is in this video, the only drumming you were playing to that was Peter Criss on Dynasty was "Dirty Livin"!! The rest of the drums on that album was actually Anton Fig who was a member of Kiss for only 1 day, Gene and Paul changed their minds. Kiss was formed in late 1972, not 1973 as many Kiss fans think. Google is incorrect!!
I think the video was 75 or 76 Cobo ....during the solo, Peter just calmly glances right into the camera for 1 second. Somehow that 1 second made him into a Human, not just a character . I honestly wish we could take away ALL the dirt between them. All things I really dont wanna know.
48 years later, greedy Jews Stanley Eisen and Chaim Witz, are still pissed off that Criss's song Beth is still KISS'S best selling song, that they have never been able to top. It also made Destroyer their best selling album. LOL. Be that as it may, Criss was the perfect drummer and singer for the KISS sound. He was a damn good drummer for his era too. Without Criss, KISS wouldn't have became what they did. Without Frehley also for that matter.
daaaaam n reaaly sat & listened & watched this alive clip. payed super close attention to what he was doing. the snare riding and slipping in a tom, then tom 2 then tom 3 soon after double timing it tom 1 tom 2 tom 3 , meanwhile maintaining the snare consitancy ,.. Ive been playing a decade & I cant do what he did without messing up. just impressive that sall.
I love you Peter criss!! My favorite KISS SONG IS HARD LUCK WOMAN AND BLACK DIAMOND!!!! WHAT DUDE JUST SAID TN MARCHING DRUM BAND!!! I LOVE YOU , YOURE AWESOME AND YEAH TENNESSEE IN THE HOUSE!! THE 70'S ROCKED! YOU AND ACE WERE AND WILL ALWAYS BE MY FAVORITE!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
You know, I was a big KISS fan, back in my teenage years. That drum solo from Alive, was the talk of the school, when that double LP came out. Watching you guys grow as a band, was pretty cool. Then the dissention started to arise. I do believe, it really erupted after the Solo releases came out. Peter Criss, and Ace Frehley, were top 2 sellers of the 4. With Gene, and Paul, sucking hind titty. Especially Paul really tanking in sales. Next thing I remember was Ace Leaving, and Peter following next. after that I lost interest, in the band. I just to say thanx to you Peter, for the good school memories. Music was always, my escape, and you guys were part of it.
Through the ups and downs of your career, I’ve always been a fan. I was so ecstatic when I bought tix to The Offramp, in Seattle. That drive from Portland was one of the best trips in my life. Then a year later, seeing you at the Rose Garden, back on your throne. ✌🏻
Peter was amazing. No doubt. My back teeth are WRECKED from chattering the solo in class to keep calm or focus.. my rare talent is chattering Peter Criss drumming. Never an issue of the talent. Always an issue of hindsight. Ace and Peter are just so “memememe” talking about KISS where Paul and Gene thank the fans and refuse to make it personal except for loving the experience. Loving kiss doesn’t mean I gotta hear you guys say “the REAL kiss” for like 20 years
I know Peter and Ace had major issues but they had alot of young musicians that they inspired. To this day, i never heard another musician that Paul inspired. Maybe that's why he comes across as bitter. He always says that Peter was no John Bonham but he was never a Robert Plant. Hell, he was no Steve Marriott. I think that's the guy that inspired him.
The only real badass kiss ever had then Ace God bless u Peter thank u for the memories "Beth is my Daughters song just texted her right now hearing "Beth"
I think the list of musicians who were inspired by KISS is incredibly long and extensive. Let’s see how many you can name. I will start. Paul Gilbert Alex Skolnick
I’m not a drummer, but I can hear, and can discern between sounds which are pleasing and those that are not. To me Criss always delivered and supported the music brilliantly, yet conservatively. I think drum solos in rock based systems don’t belong, they more well placed within a jazz setting. I never enjoyed listening to them, if it isn’t Buddy Rich, there’s no point
Alive 1 has the best drum solo along with Deep Purples Ian Piece the mule 1972 Amsterdam and there is no better. Unfortunately i can't split the two. Bowie.
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I was a 15 year old drummer working as a busboy at steakhouse restaurant in CA in 1982, when Peter & his wife stopped in for dinner.
I couldn't believe it & told My General Manager, " You know I'm a KISS freak, right ? " ... and he said yeah.
I told him about Peter & his wife just coming in & told him " You've gotta let Me have that table ! " ... and he did.
Peter & his wife were really cool !!!
I really remember 2 things.
Peter told Me to " Go for it ! ", as far as playing pro drums
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his wife saying before they left, " Aren't You going to give
him Your autograph ? " and he said, " Yeah, I guess so ... !!! " ( Haha ! ) .
Peter Rocks !!! ... Forever ✝!
KISS was never the same without Peter & Ace ........
No they weren't the same. They were better.
@@careful...IcarusIn what way?
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I Want You - Peter's drowning on that song still gets me worked up to this day! People can say whatever they want but true drummers know how talented this man really is. He is a legend that inspired thousands of new drummers around the world.
Love this! Peter deserves more credit! Paul’s jealousy ruined kiss…
Peter is a 1 of a kind drummer!🥁 He has the flash no other drummer can swing like Peter! He’s amazing!!!!!
Peter is the best KISS ever had, a true legend, the real deal!
It wasn't Paul being jealous,he was trying to keep ace and Peter in line,God forbid they conducted themselves like professionals, there are plenty of rock stars that live the rock 'n roll lifestyle and still show up to recording sessions and play like professionals on stage, after all they were getting paid alot of money,they would have never made it in the real working man's world, and I doubt any of their fans would want to deal with that BS if they had to work with people they couldn't depend on , they constantly missed band meetings when important decisions had to be made about the future of the band, they conveniently left everything up to Paul and Gene , that's why they stopped getting equal shares 😭
Paul kept it going. I do love Peter though. I can like Steak and Cheesecake 😁
To Paul hes not the problem everyone else is. He even slammed Eric Carr in his book. WTF???? no one but him would do that.
@@johnmagill7714Agreed, as a Peter Chriss fan, I thought that was ridiculous!!! Paul also hated the fact that Peter and Eric got along very well, and Eric was nervous to sing Beth and other Peter songs, and Peter told him you will do fine!!!!
Peter Criss IS the reason I put a pair of drum sticks in my hands the first time. He needs to know how much drummers he's influenced. Famous or not, you sir, are my first drumming "teacher." He is the real "God of thunder drumming." God bless you dude. 🤘😌👍
I think that Pete was one of the most underrated drummer of all time... when you go back and listen to Kisses early recordings and really through out all of the stuff that Pete did with KISS it was his drumming that made alot of there tracks really come to life....alot of people want to say he was really more of a jazz drummer... but i say that he was a great great rocknroll drummer....🥁🥁🥁
Hes both and much more
I just want to thank Peter for his contributions to my favorite band of all... KISS. Great drummer and singer. He wasn't only a rock drummer, but his jazz influence shines throughout his playing , what a swing he had. Thank you, Peter Criss!
All the smack Paul talks, and it turned out that the drum tracks on Alive was the only thing that didn’t need to be doctored. What a great and underrated drummer.
That's just because he was sitting at the drum kit and the other 3 were Running around and jumping around the stage and therefore causing them miss chords also the microphones were cancelling out because of the explosion from the pyro that's what they had corrected,so whenever you listened to the album you didn't have to hear the mistakes, the album was supposed to be a souvenir of what a KISS show was about, many other bands did the same thing, they just never admitted it
@@timothyrobinson1612lol a drummer never sits still. Ever! Arms,hands,legs,feet always going brother
@@Jayhawk9of course you are right, it's a lot harder to to hit a snare drum and a cymbal while you're sitting down than it is to play the correct chords while you're running around doing the splits on seven inch heels, lol 🤣
Yeah right. Paul doesn’t know what the fuck he’s talking about. He’s an idiot.
@@timothyrobinson1612 that's an utter and complete bullshit excuse. There are and always have been plenty of bands that can "run around jumping onstage" and still hit the right cords. Alice Cooper's band, Van Halen, Grand Funk, the list is endless. The fact of the matter is that KISS has always been a sloppy band musically. And show me one member of KISS who ever did the "splits" onstage. They weren't ice skaters. Good lord. SMDH.
Peter is an absolute great drummer. But the vocals, man those vocals were pure rock n’ roll! My favorite track he sang is ‘Dirty Livin’….but everything he done was great!!
All of them though, Black Diamond, Hard Luck woman, Beth, Strange Ways!!!! He is critically underrated!!!!!!!
Beth than black Diamond
great songs for sure, but I prefer "I can't stop the rain" from his Criss solo album.
My fave is nothin' to lose from alive! Peter did the chorus!
@@hailholyqueen Yep! His vocals really made that track come to life.
Peter is a fantastic drummer and i thank him for being there to help and start KISS. Happy birthday man
Totally impacted my life. Thank you, Peter! Because of your drum solo on KISS Alive, I knew I would be a drummer when I grew up. Today I teach kids how to play drums and how awesome Jesus is.
I don't care who says what about who. Peter, the magic you brought as part of the Kiss phenomenon will never be forgotten, truly mind-blowing. Stay well
The reason why i started playing drums and Pearl drums exclusively!! KISS always was...and ALWAYS WILL BE my #1 favorite band of all time!
Always thought Peter Criss was an excellent drummer and singer. Been a fan since May 1976 when I saw them in Manchester and Birmingham on the Alive tour. 🇬🇧
God bless you Peter.
Peter Criss was my first drumming influence ! What an inspiration. God bless you Peter ! Thank you for everything :)
Peter love you man hope this finds you brother be a fan sence 75 you truley will allways be the cat man.
Peter is so very talented and down to earth. I got to meet him in 2003 backstage with KISS. I was so worried that I was going to be disappointed in the band that I followed all my life. Peter was so very nice. I’m so glad I got to meet you!❤
Peter Criss was my first drum influence. He's got great feel. KISS would not have been the same without him. He was the fire in the belly!!!
The dude was/is a well rounded musician. His drumming was a big part of making kiss one of the biggest bands in the world. His vocals were second to none. From that raspy scream to very melodic and very soulful. He inspired some of the biggest names in rock today.
!975 12 years old playing along while blasting 100,000 years I terrorized the neighborhood. Great times inspired by a great drummer. I still have that same Alive album in my collection. It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing). Rock on Peter!
Love you Catman 😻and Happy Birthday to the drummer,the Cat,the man ,the legend 🎂🎈🥁
Great video! The best part was seeing all the musicians that cite Peter as an influence. Tichy, Adler, John5, Nate Morton. Saw Nate when he was in Paul's solo band a few years ago. Nate is a beast. Kinda funny that he talked about the great drumming on Dynasty when the majority of that record is Anton Fig.
Thats what I was saying Lol..
Yeah, lol, he didn't know he was learning from Anton, not Peter.
Ace & Peter were AND are my dudes!
Grow up
I was drawn to a Drum Kit. First set was a 5 piece Pearl kit when I was 13 and I spent countless hours driving the neighbors crazy. KISS was the first band I ever became a fan of. Peter Criss I wish you all the best. You had a impact on a generation and we will always appreciate you👍
Have always loved Peter, he was an excellent drummer, but also had an amazing voice.
Love you catman❤
Thanks Peter , for all the great music , and inspiration to learn the drums . Been playing drums for nearly 40 years now and it feels as good as ever . CATMAN ❤
did not realize that Peter Criss was that fast..wow.
Peter YOU are the main reason I play drums. (And one of the reasons green is a favorite color of mine) I subscribed with honor, my brother!🤘😼🤘🔥
I discovered Peter Chris when I was 15 and just starting my musical journey. I never knew back then what it was that struck a chord in me with his drumming. I know now, and hear so many of these musicians saying it. It was that elusive, wonderful swing. That mixed with their pure rock sound was incredible!
Before I played drums, I heard mom's big band records and my oldest brother's jazz records. Sing, Sing, Sing was always a favorite. That jungle rhythm. Then I bought my first record, Kiss: Alive. When I heard the solo, something clicked. This was Peter's Sing, Sing, Sing. I didn't learn of Peter's connection to Gene until many years later. Like so many others, Peter inspired me to want to play drums. I'm still going.
❤❤❤❤what a legend he is my favorite of all of them he’s the one that made the band so complete. Love him ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Saw every SO-Cal KISS TOUR since 1976,.Anaheim Stadium,..it was never the same without Peter!,.and yes when the reunion tour happened in 1996,.I was front row at the KRoQ weenie roast.X
The only original Kiss member to retire with class and style. Thanks for the music and the memories. God bless the one and only Catman, Peter Criss ! 🥁
I liked all the Kiss drummers.
Peter Criss is why playing the drums has always been on my bucket list. I have most of a nice Rolland edrum set, but with my spinal injury, it is looking like the reality of my dream of playing is just a losing battle. Peter and Ace have always been my favorites, and I have never bought an album since Peter left. Not even Dynasty
Peter Criss is an absolute legend.
The very first album I ever bought was Kiss Alive II. The first track is Detroit Rock City and for years, I always wondered why it sounded so different than anything else I'd ever listened to. It turns out it was Peter Criss.
7 yrs old, saved my lunch $ for a while. Who needs food when you can live on Rock’n’Roll. Begged a ride downtown & bought my first LP. KISS DESTROYER! I’ll never forget that moment in Time. Changed my life forever.
Peter Criss has the correct opinion ! I‘m a KISS Fan from the first Make-up Days until 1982 & Reunion 1996/97 ! Don’t wanna any Copy from the original Members !
Ace was always my favorite Member because I play Guitar since my Youth ! But Peter is my second favorite Member because I love his playing (the swing to the HardRock) ! That’s what makes his Drumming so special (always liked Nothin to Lose on Alive , that Swing while Aces‘s Solo - brilliant) ! That was that 70‘s KISS Sound 👍 Liked it overall a Lot more in the Years 1976-79 (Live / the Sound) and Peter’s Vocals on Songs like Baby Driver (my favorite) or Getaway , that Cat screamings - what can you get more ! So Great ! 👍 Happy New Year
One of my Favorit Drummer when i was a young Boy...Peter makes me Play drums....thanks for that...❤😊
Thanks, for the wonderful memories of a phenomenal musical.
Saw Peter first time in 1976. The man is a great drummer.
I wanted to be a drummer because of Peter Criss, doesn't matter how technically great you are it's all about the nuances and the feeling, he had all of that and an amazing voice as well. Always the cat man \m/
YES! We love you, Peter! You are simply the BEST! 😻😻😻😻
You are the reason I started playing drums and you only. Love you Peter
I have always like him. Really good drummer and a really good guy. Great singer too.
Happy Birthday Peter been with ya the whole time from the start watched Dodger stadium Halloween concert yall was on fire like the start out of this world you and Ace especially love ya man and thanks for the soundtrack of my life!!!!!
A lot of swinging for a rock drummer!😁
100 000 years. Peter made it a million years.
Peter Criss #1
Pete is a fine drummer..he's was a big band guy.. unfortunately he just had too much fun living the rock n roll life style..killer voice too
Simple "Thank You" Peter for the hard work you did!!! The band was ONLY a band with the Originals just like the Album!!! T.Y. Allen
Brian is absolutely 100% correct about Peter's vocal abilities and how much they were just completely overlooked because in my opinion he was the best singer in the group I liked his voice better than Paul's and he was just a great harmonizer and lead vocalist on his own material and would have sang on many more songs but Paul and Gene of course wouldn't allow it because it would take away their thunder. And Nate I hate to break it to you bud but Peter only played on one song on Dynasty that's "dirty livin", you were actually drumming along with Anton Fig because Peter still had injuries to his hands from an auto accident in the year before and was having a difficult time in the studio.
Peter Criss did not play on Dynasty. Just one track Dirty Livin.
At the time nobody knew that he didn’t drum on Dynasty. The gentleman who said he use to put that record on and drum to it thought it was Peter, and why wouldn’t you.
Dynasty was not that complicated and put egos aside he would have left his mark on it.
Someone should tell that Nate Morton to check out Anton Fig, I am guessing he will love his drumming too 😂
Loving this Peter footage. Been a fan a long time & it’s choking me up a bit.
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LOVE YOU ALL...!!!....MUCH LOVE.!!
To Nate Morton who is in this video, the only drumming you were playing to that was Peter Criss on Dynasty was "Dirty Livin"!! The rest of the drums on that album was actually Anton Fig who was a member of Kiss for only 1 day, Gene and Paul changed their minds. Kiss was formed in late 1972, not 1973 as many Kiss fans think. Google is incorrect!!
I think the video was 75 or 76 Cobo ....during the solo, Peter just calmly glances right into the camera for 1 second. Somehow that 1 second made him into a Human, not just a character . I honestly wish we could take away ALL the dirt between them. All things I really dont wanna know.
48 years later, greedy Jews Stanley Eisen and Chaim Witz, are still pissed off that Criss's song Beth is still KISS'S best selling song, that they have never been able to top. It also made Destroyer their best selling album. LOL. Be that as it may, Criss was the perfect drummer and singer for the KISS sound. He was a damn good drummer for his era too. Without Criss, KISS wouldn't have became what they did. Without Frehley also for that matter.
daaaaam n reaaly sat & listened & watched this alive clip. payed super close attention to what he was doing. the snare riding and slipping in a tom, then tom 2 then tom 3 soon after double timing it tom 1 tom 2 tom 3 , meanwhile maintaining the snare consitancy ,.. Ive been playing a decade & I cant do what he did without messing up. just impressive that sall.
If anybody thinks Peter isn’t talented. Try playing drums and singing lead vocal then come back and tell us how easy it is.
That's a fact 💯
Peter was very talented, unfortunately it didn't last as long as it could have, he let drug use take over his talent.
They all trash each other its rediculous but money ruins friendships
Depends on the song. Some songs are easy if it's a straight beat with no syncopation.
@borisdisko4322 that's true but he's probably addressing the Layman who always say "PETER CRISS SUCKS" but can't play a single beat themselves 😆
THE 1 N ONLY CAT MAN
End of cold gin has great drumming. Check that out
True, certainly on Alive I.
And so has their dressed to kill album every drum part on that album rocks. You can really hear the Gene Krupa influence.
I love you Peter criss!! My favorite KISS SONG IS HARD LUCK WOMAN AND BLACK DIAMOND!!!! WHAT DUDE JUST SAID TN MARCHING DRUM BAND!!! I LOVE YOU , YOURE AWESOME AND YEAH TENNESSEE IN THE HOUSE!! THE 70'S ROCKED! YOU AND ACE WERE AND WILL ALWAYS BE MY FAVORITE!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
He would swing, but those solos were just the world’s longest drum rolls.
I liked the drumming on Detroit Rock City. What a kit Eric Carr had.
It's about time,
Great Vid, Peter rules!
You know, I was a big KISS fan, back in my teenage years. That drum solo from Alive, was the talk of the school, when that double LP came out. Watching you guys grow as a band, was pretty cool. Then the dissention started to arise. I do believe, it really erupted after the Solo releases came out. Peter Criss, and Ace Frehley, were top 2 sellers of the 4. With Gene, and Paul, sucking hind titty. Especially Paul really tanking in sales. Next thing I remember was Ace Leaving, and Peter following next. after that I lost interest, in the band. I just to say thanx to you Peter, for the good school memories. Music was always, my escape, and you guys were part of it.
Through the ups and downs of your career, I’ve always been a fan. I was so ecstatic when I bought tix to The Offramp, in Seattle. That drive from Portland was one of the best trips in my life. Then a year later, seeing you at the Rose Garden, back on your throne. ✌🏻
Peter the travel, soul, ❤
Peter was amazing. No doubt. My back teeth are WRECKED from chattering the solo in class to keep calm or focus.. my rare talent is chattering Peter Criss drumming. Never an issue of the talent. Always an issue of hindsight. Ace and Peter are just so “memememe” talking about KISS where Paul and Gene thank the fans and refuse to make it personal except for loving the experience. Loving kiss doesn’t mean I gotta hear you guys say “the REAL kiss” for like 20 years
Kiss alive Solo during 100,000 years talented
I hate to say this but Anton Fig is the drummer on the Dynasty album, but I love Peter Criss,he is the reason i play drums....
Somebody wanna tell Nate Morton that Peter only played on Dirty Livin’ on Dynasty? 🤦🏻♂️
Anton Fig was behind the kit on the other tracks.
And it's one of the best songs on that record.
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All the drummers from that era were good
Alive #1, best drum solo of all time in spite of all the better drummers out there !
Believe it or not, many death metal drummers call Peter an inspiration
I know Peter and Ace had major issues but they had alot of young musicians that they inspired. To this day, i never heard another musician that Paul inspired. Maybe that's why he comes across as bitter. He always says that Peter was no John Bonham but he was never a Robert Plant. Hell, he was no Steve Marriott. I think that's the guy that inspired him.
If kiss had ended after Dynasty, it really wouldn't have been a bad thing, as long as the reunion still happened at the end of the 90's!
Best singer in the band❤❤❤
The only real badass kiss ever had then Ace God bless u Peter thank u for the memories "Beth is my Daughters song just texted her right now hearing "Beth"
Love you Catman \,,/
I think the list of musicians who were inspired by KISS is incredibly long and extensive.
Let’s see how many you can name. I will start.
Paul Gilbert
Alex Skolnick
Ace and Peter still sound good playing today paul Stanley is a ahole the guitar solo and drum solo where the 2 best parts.of a kiss show
Peter Criss 102: The DRC Shuffle.
Peter was and is the shiz! His live solo is my favorite live drum solo recording. It is so intense.
I'd be interesting to hear that solo without the phaser effects.
Sorry Nate Morton.. you should dedicate your video to Anton Fig! If Dynasty was your influence on drumming.. then Peter didnt record those parts! Eheh
And ginger fish?? Damn Peter you are an inspiration!!!!
Who ever says peter was not a good drummer needs to be checked out especially Paul Stanley lol
Was so disappointed that Paul didn't say for Peter at MSG,and Peter's parents were sitting right over there 😢🫶❤️..
The real Cat-Man.
I’m not a drummer, but I can hear, and can discern between sounds which are pleasing and those that are not. To me Criss always delivered and supported the music brilliantly, yet conservatively. I think drum solos in rock based systems don’t belong, they more well placed within a jazz setting. I never enjoyed listening to them, if it isn’t Buddy Rich, there’s no point
Hate to break it to Nate Morton, but Peter Criss did not play on Dynasty. Peter only played on Dirty Livin. still a nice accolade..
Alive 1 has the best drum solo along with Deep Purples Ian Piece the mule 1972 Amsterdam and there is no better. Unfortunately i can't split the two. Bowie.
Back when Ace Kicked ass,it's a shame he doesn't even remember playing those shows,what a waste...😔
Like all the greats he won't get recognition till he dies.
I don't play an instrument but I can say for FACT IF I COULD ID BE A DRUMMMER BECAUSE OF YOU!!❤❤❤
Seems that nate is confused since peter didnt play on dinasty
Peter Criss is god 🥁🥁