Peter Criss | |
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Birth name | George Peter John Criscuola |
Also known as | "The Catman" |
Born | Brooklyn, New York, U.S. | December 20, 1945
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Occupation | Musician |
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Years active | 1964–2017 |
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Website | petercriss |
George Peter John Criscuola (born December 20, 1945), better known by his stage name Peter Criss, is a retired American musician, best known as a co-founder, original drummer, and an occasional vocalist of the hard rock band Kiss. Criss established the Catman character for his Kiss persona. In 2014, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Kiss.[1]