Peter Criss

Peter Criss
Criss in 1995
Background information
Birth nameGeorge Peter John Criscuola
Also known as"The Catman"
Born (1945-12-20) December 20, 1945
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Genres
OccupationMusician
Instruments
  • Drums
  • percussion
  • vocals
Years active
  • 1964–2017
  • 2025–present
Formerly of
Websitepetercriss.net

George Peter John Criscuola (born December 20, 1945), better known by his stage name Peter Criss, is an 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.