Peter Criss
George Peter John Criscuola (born December 20, 1945), better known by his stage name Peter Criss, is a retired American musician and actor, best known as a co-founder, original drummer, and 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.
| Full name at birth | George Peter John Criscuola
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| Claim to fame | drummer for KISS
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| Date of birth | 20 December 1945
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| Place of birth | Brooklyn, New York.
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| Age | 76
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| Occupation | Musician and actor
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PERSONAL DETAILS
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm)
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| Distinctive feature | Catman makeup
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS
| Net worth | $3,000,000 USD
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![KISS - Rock Candy Magazine Cover [United Kingdom] (March 2022)](http://img3.bdbphotos.com/images/130x130/j/p/jps0s74v0s6n0n7s.jpg?skj2io4l)
![KISS - Rock Candy Magazine Cover [United Kingdom] (February 2022)](http://img3.bdbphotos.com/images/130x130/g/v/gvudjzv2u5eeev2j.jpg?skj2io4l)
![KISS - Goldmine Magazine Cover [United States] (November 2022)](http://img3.bdbphotos.com/images/130x130/o/b/ob2i9l9xp3ll3o9i.jpg?skj2io4l)
![KISS - Goldmine Magazine Cover [United States] (October 2022)](http://img3.bdbphotos.com/images/130x130/r/l/rlv3sxrtx3jpsjt.jpg?skj2io4l)
- K.I.S.S. was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 7080 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
- The song "Beth" was actually inspired by Rebecca; the girlfriend of a former band member. Originally, the song was titled "Beck". The song was released in 1976.
- April 7, 1981 daughter Jenilee, was born.
- First wife Lydia was his inspiration for KISS' 1975 Top 10 hit "Beth", which he wrote and sang lead on.
- Is 'Cat Man' In The Hard Rock Band, KISS.
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