Peter Criss

Quick Facts

Full Name	Peter Criss
Occupation	Drummer
Date Of Birth	Dec 20, 1945(1945-12-20)
Age	79
Birthplace	Brooklyn
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Peter Criss Biography

Peter Criss is one of the most popular and richest Drummer who was born on December 20, 1945 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Drummer from the glam rock group Kiss known as The Catman due to his makeup for performances.

He was part of the group Kiss along with He was a part of the band Kiss with Paul Stanley..

He got married to Lydia Di Leonardo in January 1970. Debra Jensen was married in the month of December, 1979 later Gigi Criss in May of 1998.

Peter Criss Net Worth

Peter Criss is one of the richest Drummer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Peter Criss 's net worth $3 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He studied with the mentor of his dreams, He studied under his idol, Gene Krupa, at the Metropole Club in New York. in The Metropole Club in New York.

He met his bandmates when he received an email regarding an ad which he posted within Rolling Stone seeking work as drummer.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Peter Criss height 5 ft 9 in Peter weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Peter Criss Dating?

According to our records, Peter Criss married to Gigi Criss , Debra Jensen , Lydia Di Leonardo. As of December 1, 2023, Peter Criss’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Peter Ranked on the list of most popular Drummer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Peter Criss celebrates birthday on December 20 of every year.

Top Facts about Peter Criss

1. Peter Criss was the drummer for KISS from 1973-1980.
2. He co-wrote and sang lead on their hit song “Beth.”
3. Criss left KISS due to creative differences and personal issues.
4. He released several solo albums in the 1980s and 1990s.
5. In 2014, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of KISS.
6. Criss battled breast cancer in 2008 but is now cancer-free.
7. He has been married four times and has one daughter.
8. Criss is known for his distinctive cat makeup during performances.
9. His autobiography, “Makeup to Breakup,” was published in 2012.
10. As of 2021, Peter Criss has a net worth of $2 million USD.

Why did Peter Criss get kicked out?

Departure from Kiss Anton Fig, who also played on Ace Frehley’s 1978 solo album, was hired as session drummer for Dynasty and Unmasked. The reasons why Criss was fired from Kiss were never known , although it was obvious that his relationship with his bandmates Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley was not good at the time.

What does Peter Criss do now?

Now, after a post-KISS solo career, the 73-year-old New Jersey resident lives a semi-retired rock star life—at beaches, festivals, rodeos and autograph shows. “Perhaps the most enduring trace of Peter and Lydia Criss is the brick floor in the country kitchen,” says Keating.

Is Ace Frehley rich?

Ace Frehley Net Worth: Ace Frehley is an American rock musician who has a net worth of $1 million. Also known by his stage persona, “The Spaceman,” Frehley is most famous for being the lead guitarist and co-founding member of the rock band Kiss.

Who was the Peter Criss imposter?

He gave them his fake story for $500 and a motel stay. Things got more confusing – and confrontational – on the show when Criss came face-to-face with Cheryl Ann Thompson , an aspiring actress who claimed to have formerly been in a relationship with the rocker.

What nationality is Ace Frehley?

American