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08/31/2007
Subject: hello peter!!

Hi Peterrrrrrrrr!! I'm from Argentina, I speak english veryyyy bad!!
Sorry The reason of this mail is simple: I wanna to give you my THANKS
for make me very happy. You, Ace, Gene and Paul. I start to hear KISS
in 1999.

I apreciate you very much. Thank you for all. YOU ARE ONE OF THE BEST
DRUMMERS AND ROCKERS IN THE WORLD!!!

 
 

08/30/2007
Subject: wow!

Dear Peter,

This may sound nuts, but I always thought KISS was a bit much for my
taste and always avoided the music. I am very close to your age and it
took my 23 year old son to open my eyes to how great the music really
is. I have got so hooked that usually it's dinner music with KISS or
one of the videos. I have always enjoyed listening to drums, but you
are fantastic.

I am so happy I saw the light. You brought out the best of KISS and my
son and I agree, if they ever come around Indiana we would not go
unless you were there too.

Would love to see you on Larry King, I think you would have a lot to
add to his show.

A brand new older fan

Brenda

 
 

08/29/2007
Subject: hi peter

Hi Peter, let me introduce myself, im Enrique, im 24 year old and im
from Mexico, i've been a Kiss since im 14, you were the one who made
me think "i wanna be a drummer", now ive been playing drums for 7
years, i just wanna say THANK YOU!! for all the great songs in the
past and thank you for "One for all", i loved every song on it, i
loved the sound of the drums, the lyrics, everything. the album
touched my heart, i can't wait for a new album. i wanted to ask you...
what do you think of Eric Singer ? but not as a Kiss member coz we all
know that you are the only Catman ;) ... i mean as a drummer, i think
is a great drummer and i wanted to know your opinion.

Thanks for ur time Peter, i really appreciate( did i write it well
??... sorry about my english hehe ) this chance to be in contact with
you :)

 
 

08/27/2007
Subject: one for all

Hello Mr Criss,

I was born in 1973 and since my sister introduced my to "your" band in
1977, I have done my very best to follow my Heroes. Since that time
alot has happened, alot has changed within myself, yours and the gang.
But this letter is strictly about you. I cant even begin to explain my
sincere devotion to your music, both during and after KISS. You became
my hero at a very young age and I didnt know why untill much later in
my life. Your writing ability amazes me, it seems at times you know
all of everyones problems and troubles. I lost my Father in 1992, then
I was given a copy of Blue Moon, man this hit close. I know this all
sounds very retarded, but it is very difficult to explain in this
simple letter. Peter, I just want to say I have seen you live, you
have even autographed things for me, many years ago at a place called
The Toy Tiger, in Louisville Kentucky. One for All is very interesting
and very nice, I love it but I would love buying just about anything
you do (LOL). I mi ss my boys, to me KISS has always revolved around
yourself and Ace, but others had different ideas. You and Ace gave me
my Teenage years and continue to give me alot of the things I miss in
my life. This will sound really stupid, but it is because of you and
your music why I am in College pursuing my Bachelors Degree. I want to
say Thank you for doing what you do best, and helping some of us see
what we are capable of. Your music, especially the solo album and Out
of Control, have held a real close place in my heart, One for all,
will help me finish my College career. Thank You. My degree is in
Criminal Justice Administration, and I plan on using this degree to
help youth find different ways to be out of the gangs. You have and
will continue to be my resource, because you did it. I did it, and I
know they can do it too, with a little help. God Bless You Peter, I am
only one of few, but you helped me through many turbulent times when
death seemed the only answer for the pain. I than k you every day and
I cant say I worship you, but you are a real Hero to me. I hate the
whole new KISS thing, but I dont have to buy it either, even though
Tom Snyders show is classic, remember? Lmao. I hope you tour this new
album, and let me say that the Eastern Kentucky Exposition Center is a
very nice facility, and many great acts, such as yourself, have
performed there. I will personally go out and tell people, and
advertise, no problem. It is a nice, new center. Please give it some
thought.

Your Fan Forever,
Michael Grimes

 
 

08/27/2007
Subject: hello catman

peter,

i just wanted to say thank you for the fond memories you gave me when
you were in kiss.. it was great to see ace and yourself when i
attended the lost cities tour in wheeling west virginia on 3-27-97.. i
think its sad that paul and gene are still out there doing shows
without you and ace i dont think they should've gave your characters
to eric singer and tom thayer.. if anything they should've brought
bruce kulik back and let him and eric create their own characters..
you will always be the one i remember in the cat makeup..

good luck in your solo career too..

do you still keep in touch with ace at all ??

could you pass along my e-mail to him i'd appreciate it..

hopefully someday i'll have a chance to meet him and yourself..

i would love to hear the stories from the lead guitarist and drummer
of kiss i feel you guys deserve to tell your stories about the band..

i'd love to do a sit down shoot style interview with you and ace

well sir thank you for your time and i hope to hear from you

sincerely

rich hoff

 
 

08/26/2007
Subject: your the best..

just got your new album the other day. I have to say i wasn't
expecting the blues, but maybe some jazz, swing kind of songs. But i
think u did a great job with the album. your singing and the guitar
and of course the drums sound great together. the tribute to Ace is
really cool. I liked that jam session at the end allot. i really liked
the lyrics in your songs, especially heart behind these hands and
falling over again. thanks for the song u wrote for us peter criss
fans. do u think you'll make more albums. any chance of a tour with
this album. i'm so glad ur making music again.rock on, peter from a
philly peter criss fan,brian ferrero

 
 

08/25/2007
Subject: just a note.....

Hello Peter!

Just wanted to drop you a line and let you know that I am very aware
of what its like to feel trapped inside of something you don't want to
do anymore. What its like to have people talk s**t on you constantly
but not have the balls to say it to your face. I was in rock radio for
many years and developed a reputation as being someone that was
difficult to work with because I didnt want to put my name on bulls**t
products in commercials or have my show affiliated with things that
really made us look bad all for the sake of a buck. Radio has become
such a whore that I could no longer be associated with it. Much the
same as what I see Gene and Paul doing with Kiss these days. Its not
the same without you Pete. Personally, I wouldnt give a rats ass what
was said about the past because the only thing that matters is the
here and now. I left radio to try out some other things that
interested me and got burned pretty bad in the process by a promoter
who used me for a short time and discarded me. I know you know how
that feels. Now Im trying to put my life back together and find a new
job. Not easy at my age (43)

I was such a fan of Kiss growing up. Had all the posters on my wall.
Spirit of '76 and the Alive 2 mega poster. Remember that one? Wow! You
were always my favorite band member and my only regret is that I never
got to meet you in person. I did get to see the first leg of the final
tour in Wichita, Ks. and was totally blown away seeing you perform
live on stage for the first and last time with the band.

I hope you get a chance to read this because it means alot that I get
this chance to tell you just how much an influence you had in my life.

I wish you the best always

John "JJ" Hill

Salina, Ks.

 
 

08/23/2007
Subject: speak out against this so called kiss

You created the Catman it should be out of respect they either take
off the make-up, or get a new band

 
 

08/21/2007
Subject: one for all

Hey Pete:

Just wanted to drop a line and let you know I enjoyed your new album!

I hope You and the family are healthy and doing well!

God Bless!

Jay Adkins

 
 

08/20/2007
Subject: well done !

Dear Peter,

One for All is a welcome return to your musical roots, performed with
pride. You've produced a truly exceptional album. Thumbs up !

Best regards from Belgium,

Philippe

 
 

08/19/2007
Subject: thank you!!!

Dear Peter:

From the bottom of my heart let me thank you for the enormous and
positive impact you've had on my life.

I am a drummer today because of you. The Paul Lynne Halloween Special
was to me what the Ed Sullivan show featuring The Beatles was to
millions of that generation. In short, you are my Ringo!!! 100,000
Years on Kiss "Alive" stands the test of time for truly being one of
the most memorable drum solos ever recorded. The Krupa influence is so
evident, yet you really made a musical statement with that piece that
is all your own. Thank you for that. While everything you ever played
is incredible, your work on "Destroyer" was way ahead of it's time.
You also were able to prove that drummers could be more than just
drummers in the context of a band with your wonderful vocals long
before Phil Collins was a household name.

I was also fortunate to have the life changing experience of seeing
Kiss at Rupp Arena in Lexington Kentucky on March 5, 1977 when I was
eight years old. My loving father took me as well as my best fiend at
the time as an early birthday present. This of course was just before
it became all the rage for very young kids to attend Kiss concerts.

With respects to my drumming my first inspiration from you had me
starting out on empty Baskin Robbins ice cream cartons which I set up
in a configuration that mimicked your incredible multi-tom setups from
that time period. My sticks then were common dowel rods. Shortly
thereafter I progressed to my first toy set and then my first real kit
which of course was Pearl because of you.

Today I too have the good fortune of playing a monstrous DW kit, the
shells of which were hand picked by Mr. John Good himself who is a
pioneer and an innovator in his own right like you. What a time we in
which we live to be able to play such beautiful instruments that only
DW can produce!!!

Well, enough of my ramblings. LOL Please allow me once again to
express my eternal gratitude for changing my life with the inspiration
which led me to so many enjoyable years of playing the drums. You've
made an indelible impact not only in the history of drumming, but on
the music world as a whole. It's an incomparable legacy you should
always be proud of. Thank you so much for everything you've done for
me in my life through your life's work. God Bless always!!!

Very respectfully yours,

Eric Brandes

Louisville, Kentucky

 
 

08/18/2007
Subject: you are a legend!!

Hello Peter Criss.How are You?? I hope all is well.I just wish to say
to You that You are a true legend!!! Thank You for all the great music
that You made throughout the years.I am 39 years old know and I still
remember the very first time I heard Kiss.Wow!!! You have always
inspired me and Your music is fantastic!!!

You are an awesome drummer!!! Thank You Peter for all Your
greatness!!! Rock On!!!

From a big fan,

Gianni

 
 

08/16/2007
Subject: gene and pauls' negative commentary about
peter in kissology volume 2

Peter,

As a fan, just to let you know: I support and defend you regarding the
negative comments Gene and Paul made about you on KISSOLOGY Volume 2.

Gene said that he was embarrassed about the interview you did in 1980
for CNN. It made sense to me that you did not like the direction KISS
was taking since it became more about the money and constant touring
which diluted the legacy of the band.

Instead of making the made for TV movie that targeted children then
creating Vegas style costumes and singing Disco songs, KISS should
have taken a well deserved hiatus. At that point, all members could've
taken a break from each other and accomplish other goals such as solo
albums, acting, etc.

I truly believe that if KISS took a break at the height of their
popularity then did an occasional reunion tour every 5 years or so
(like The Rolling Stones)

The legacy of KISS would have never been tarnished and in the long
run, KISS would have made even MORE money not because of their
ruthless business ethics and over-exposed market place, but because of
the affect they have on their fans and their contribution to the music
and theatre culture.

As a KISS fan, I feel I am being cheated and being taken advantage of.
The VH1 Classic Special that Gene and Paul did to promote KISSOLOGY
Volume 2 appears as an infomercial starring two old Jewish business
partners performing a Sales pitch with bad wigs and too much plastic
surgery. You would never see Mick Jagger and Keith Richards doing
that. It is highly embarrassing for me to watch, and I almost did not
buy the DVD just because of that informercial. I don't like the way
they bash you and it seems like they are kissing Aces' ass when they
were bashing him too a couple of years ago. My guess is that they want
him back if they expect to do another tour that wouldn't involve
playing as a 50 % tribute act in 200 seat club venues.

Paul slammed you on the inner sleeve hand written note that referred
to "One For All and All For One" comment. My impression is that he is
jealous because you have the voice that sings KISS' only number One
Hit song and your CD was more about what pleases you instead of trying
to achieve a commercially acceptable contemporary sound that has
already been done better by musicians half his age. Your CD presents
who you are now by showing where you come from and most of all, it's
from the heart. You can feel that vibe through out the whole CD. It
does not matter if you sell 100 or 1 million copies, in time that CD
will be a Classic testament to the memory of you as a musician and a
person, which is more important in your stage of life. I am proud of
you, embarrased by Paul and especially Gene, and I am disappointed
that Ace still hasn't done anything when he was the one who bitched
about wanting to release a solo album the most during the height of
the Reunion tour over 10 years ago.

God Bless You

Joe

 
 

08/15/2007
Subject: one for all

What a great cd. Worth the wait. But don't wait so long to do another.
My son who is 22 Loves it.I may have to buy another copy. I was a Kiss
fan in the 70's and have to say you and Ace were my favorites.I quit
listening to them in the 80's. My husband had remained a fan and got
me to listen to them again,after we met in the mid 90's.Don't think I
missed alot. I did enjoy the MTV unplugged with you and Ace.We were in
Myrtle Beach this year for the coffee house anniversary .This was the
first time any of us had seen Ace perform.It was great.Look forward to
new music from either of you, encourage Ace. Your old fans miss you
and the new ones need to know what they have missed.

Elisa Moore-Jett

 
 

08/14/2007
Subject: thanks for the many great yrs of music

Hey Peter,

My name is Matt Baldwin. I reside in Cincinnati, OH, I am 31yrs old
and have been an avid KISS fan since I was 7yrs old. I am the proud
father of triplets (they'll be 3 in OCT), and I am very amused when my
wife and I ask them "what does KISS do?", they reply by sticking out
their tongues! I absolutely love the new album, "ONE FOR ALL", it
totally rocks! I hope to see new and upcoming things from you and Ace,
but, in the meantime do what you guys do best...keep on rocking. From
one fan who believes you'll always be the one and only "Catman"! Let
me just say, Thank you for the many great years of Rock 'N Roll music.

Sincerely,

Matt Baldwin Cincinnati, OH

 
 

08/10/2007
Subject: new album

Hey Peter,

I have to say I love the new album. The real you shines thru!!!! What
an honest album. My only regret was that I missed the up tempo
rocker...something like "Hooked on Rock And Roll" or "Tossin' and
Turnin'. But I still love it! Thanks for everything you've done and
been over the years.

Jeff

 
 

08/09/2007
Subject: drums

YOU ARE THE REASON I PLAY DRUMS.THE BEST KISS DRUMMER.NOBODY CAN PLAY
"DETROIT ROCK CITY" THE WAY YOU DO.YOU HAVE THE BEST "FEEL" AND
HEART.ERIC SINGER MIGHT HAVE THE TECHNIQUE,BUT HE HAS NO SOUL TO HIS
PLAYING.ERIC SINGER IN MY OPINION WAS A MISTAKE FOR KISS.LOVE AND
PEACE TO YOU PETER.

PHILLIP PAPAGEORGIOU.

 
 

08/09/2007
Subject: hi from australia - great album

G'day Peter.

Greeting from Melbourne - Australia.

Just want to say to you - "WHAT A FANTASTIC ALBUM."

I was a surprise to me, when a heard it - FANTASTIC and very different
from your album in 1994 - Criss Cat #1. Both albums are just brilliant
- always loved your references to The Beatles and John Lennon. And
once again, you have done it on this album.

You know, even to this day - one of my favourie songs is "feel like
letting go" and thats from your 1980 album, Out of Control - I'm sure
I'll find another classic on your latest album. I'm on the 3rd listen
now !!!!!!! - love your choice of the female backing vocalist - WELL
DONE !!!!!

I've always loved your work since I was 12 years old, and now I'm 38.
Yes...i'm a huge KISS fan, and have also followed your solo career - I
just love your voice.

Myself, I have worked in commerical radio stations, all over Australia
- so music and the voice always impress me..... Always wanted to meet
you, but never got the chance. I did meet Gene Simmons, back in 2004,
at radio station 3AW in Melbourne. ( I've enclosed a picture for you
to see )

Mate, just want to thank you once again for the music...you do it so
well, and thanks for some many great memories over the years......keep
em' coming !!!!!!

Cheers

Damian

 
 

08/09/2007
Subject: great work peter!

Hello Sir,

I `ve been a Kiss fan since 1982 and I am very impressed by your
latest solo album. You should do more jazz, rock and rhytm and blues
and less “heavy metal stuff”. Kiss takes another step up when the real
catman is behind the pedals, and I mean in the studio also. With heavy
metal drummers the Kiss sound is not the same.

Keep up the good work, hope to see you sometime in Finland again

Best Wishes

Timo Vänttinen

Finland

 
 

08/07/2007
Subject: legend

Hi Peter,

My name is Darren and I live in Sydney, Australia.

I just wanted to say that I think it's sad the way that Gene Simmons
says negative things about you and Ace. Though I don't know you
personally sometimes I feel your heartache also when you receive bad
press from Mr Simmons. I'm 32 yrs young and have been a Kiss/Cat Man
fan since shortly ater the release of Dynasty and I , like alot of
others will always cherish what the four original band members started
all those years ago. I can pull out "Kiss" or Destroyer or any of
those 70's classic Kiss Albums and I am truly amazed at how fresh it
sounds today compared to alot of commercial stuff being played that
whilst I respect all types of music it just can't compare to that
classic Kiss sound. I believe you were an integral part of that
original sound that was so great with your raspy vocals and unique
style on the drums. Though it may never happen, I'd love to see you in
the Cat makeup again and belting out Black Diamond. I have the utmost
respect for you and though I love all original memebers of Kiss
(including Eric Carr) I think you truly are a professional who doesn't
have to criticise others to inflate your own ego. I appreciate you
must receive thousands of emails so I understand if you can't reply to
me personally but I would be stoked if you did.

Any trips down under planned for the near future, all your fans would
love you to come visit our beautiful country.

God Bless the one & only true Cat Man.

Darren Carroll

Sydney, Australia

 
 

08/07/2007
Subject: hi from finland

Hello from Finland!!!

Thanks for new "one for all" album. Great songs, great album, thanks
Peter...!!!

-Kari

 
 

08/06/2007
Subject: thanks........

hello pete.....i want to tell you made me and my son very happy at the
record sighning. i have been a fan since forever and you hear this all
the time but i play music today cause of you and kiss. i have never
been to a sighning in my life but this was an epic moment for me. to
bring my son who is now into kiss and you especially was amazing. to
see his face and to finally meet you for me was to surreal...thanks
for being a cool cat and tellin my boy i was a good pop for bringing
him. it really was a bonding moment he will really understand in years
to come. the best to you and your family......the new record is great
i love the beatles feel to it at times..i know you loved those
guys.....again it was a pleasure.

DAN AND DERYN GOMEZ....... :)

 
 

08/05/2007
Subject: one for all

Hello Peter,

Great album. I have listened to it many times. Very good for using
your own studio and your first job producing.

I don't think I have a favorite yet because as soon as "Doesn't get
better than this" was my favorite, I picked another then another :)

Great to finally get your autograph, I have all 4 now. I joined your
Cat Club years ago but I know you had problems with the record company
and never got the autograph. Would like to meet you sometime also. I
met the other 3 so hope you tour in the KC area sometime.

God bless you and your family.

Eddie Ivanov

 
 

08/04/2007
Subject: face in the crowd

Hi Peter -

I bought your new album and just wanted to let you know I think it is
your best performance/writing ever. As a KISS/Peter fan who has grown
up (somewhat!) I can appreciate you doing what YOU want and what feels
RIGHT to you. It's that attitude that comes out in the album. The
songs are great but the best thing is you can tell you are pulling it
from the heart. Another way to say it is, this is a 'man's album' not
a kiddie CD...if you know what I mean...

The song Faces in the Crowd - I felt like you wrote that for me and
the millions of fans out there. I really felt the thanks - when the
crowd noise comes in, that is just incredible. I listened to it about
ten times already and am still loving it.

That's it for now, thanks again Peter!

Rich T.

 
 

08/03/2007
Subject: the new cd

I have been a KISS fan for 30 years! and yes Peter you have always
been one of my faves! second only to the greatest frontman in history
PAUL STANLEY! I have always thought some of the better kiss songs were
sung by you,saying this i just want to say i love the new cd! a little
different from what i expected...but great just the same! PS... I want
you back with KISS where you belong! It dosent matter if Gene & Paul
Play fair baseball, this is your legacy, Don't let Eric Singer be the
drummer the under 20 KISS fans remember!!! I love Paul Stanley, but
kiss is not KISS without Peter Criss & Ace Frehley!! Thanks a huge fan

David W Hargrove.

 
 

08/02/2007
Subject: thank you very much!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello Mr. Peter Criss,

Today I have received my copy of you new CD "One For All" in the mail
- because the german distributor is a little bit lazy in delivering
new CD's at the date of release! But I have to tell you that the CD is
running constantly since arrival in my CD-player - it was worth the
wait!!! I love your music since your '78-solo-album! KISS is a joke
now but you are still delivering great and honest music and I just
wanted to thank you for that! I can't wait for new music from you!!!!!
Thank you very much for this great album, Peter Criss!!!!

All the best for you, your wife and all of your family!! Take care and
God bless, Sven

 
 

08/02/2007
Subject: thank you!!

Hey Peter! : )

I can’t tell you how much I have been enjoying OFA and its sultry,
soulful ballads - the jazz and gospel touches are so nicely done! This
album feels so…real. Space Ace is pretty out there, right!? It reminds
me of The Beatles!

I simply can’t listen to “Faces” without crying. I am one of those
faces - and the fact that you wrote that song for me and for each and
every one of your fans is tremendously touching. I hope you know that
it was YOU who were there to see US through. I love this song so much.

And then there’s “Clowns”. Wow. This is a song I have known since I
was a child (probably as long as I have been your fan!) but I have
never experienced it in this light.

I hope to hear you address the question; Is this metaphor for you and
KISS or even you and Paul? Can we dare ask, “Maybe next year?” This
song is beautifully done.

Thank you, Peter! And don’t forget, your fans will always hope for
more yet still wish for you to be happy in whatever you chose to do.
But next, we want to see you tour! And then, I am sure you understand
when we chant, “Send in the clowns”.

Always your fan,

Erin

 
 

08/02/2007
Subject: hello catman !!!

Hi Mr. Criscoula,

my name is Thomas and I'm from germany. I'm Peter Criss and KISS fan
since 1975.

JUST TODAY THE POSTMAN HAD BROUGHT ME YOUR NEW ALBUM.

And this album is absolutly AMAZING.

I'll thank you very much for 50 minutes great and lovely music. YES,
that's PETER CRISS and thank you very much, that you are back in my
home and heart, with this fantastic album.

Faithfully yours

Thomas

 
 

08/02/2007
Subject: thanks for your music

When i heard your album i was falling back to the year of 1978

I broke into tears cause your music touch my soul and really speaks
for it self.

A wery touchy CD that i hope will be a huge succsess.

Stay strong Peter be the one that you always have been.

You are still the greatest of the foursome group KISS.

Il hope that you will tour the world and get over to Europe

God bless you .

P-J Wetterstrom in Sweden

 
 

08/02/2007
Subject: saludos

gracias peter por tu musica. desde sudamerica ,CHILE.

 
 

08/02/2007
Subject: greetings from brooklyn

Hi Peter,

New album sounds good - proving once again you were the best musician
in Kiss...

God bless you!

in Christ,

Tom

Brooklyn, NY

 
 

08/02/2007
Subject: what a great cd!!!

Hello Mr. Peter Criss,

I have received my copy of your new CD today and I can't tell how
great it is!!!!!!! Okay here is a try: BRILLIANT!!! I love your music
since 1978 and I can't wait for new music from you! KISS is a joke
nowadays but you are still delivering great music to your fans and
that is far beyond brilliant!!!! I would love to see you in Germany
but that is maybe to much to wish....... but I'm hoping!!!!!!!!!!!

All the best to you and your wife and all your family, God bless and
take care,

Sven Warner

Hamburg/Germany

 
 

08/02/2007
Subject: ...one for all

Hi Peter, I've never been a huge Kiss fan, but "One for All" is a
wonderful CD. I can't stop listening to.

Claudio...from Lugano (Switzerland)

 
 

08/01/2007
Subject: great new album

Peter,

I have been a fan since 76. I love your new album it is from your
heart! At first listen I didn't know what to think, it was really
differn't. But now I love it more with each listen-It is deep man!
Thanx for sharing your belief in God it strengthens me in my walk! Can
I get an address to send you a souvieneer? Thx

David In North Carolina!

 
 

08/01/2007
Subject: enjoy your cd!

Hi Peter,

I really enjoy your new CD One For All, got in today, great! Al though
I enjoy the soft side of your song writing I would love some rockin
and rollin stuff for your next release. I love the Cat#1 CD, but I
think it would be great if you could make an album with the energy you
had on the KISS Detroit 76 DVD, you look like you're gonna kill the
drums - I love it!

Keep it up! All the best, love

Patrik Ek, Gothenburg Sweden

 
 

08/01/2007
Subject: new album

Dear Peter,

I just wanted to drop you a line and let you know that I am so looking
forward to getting the new record. I was so sad when I couldn't find
it in the stores in my town (Chattanooga, Tennessee). I ended up
having to order it online from Best Buy. It was back ordered, and I
can't wait until it gets here. I have been a fan for many years now. I
just want you to know that I so admire your talent and your music. God
bless you and keep on putting out the music!

Love,

Susan Jordan

 
 

08/01/2007
Subject: thanks you catman

I just wanted to thank you for the many great KISS shows I've seen
over the years. You always delivered. Buddy Rich could entertain me
but you made me feel alive.

Allan Cornett

Collinsville,VA

 
 

08/01/2007
Subject: hello...

hi PETER,

(sorry, i no good speak english...!!!)

my name is marc, i'm french, , i 40 year's,

i'm a very big fan of you, and i worship's you (and kiss), since
forever... (1975)

you are my idol, you are my god, you are the best...

the new album is very very good, congratulation...

bye, see you soon, in french...???

i hope a new album studio of KISS with gene, paul, ace, and you...and
a new world tour...

i like it, it's my dream...

friendly,

marc...3

 
 

07/31/2007
Subject: meWOW

WOW!

I was not expecting this but was not surprised.

This album must of been busting to get out for years.

Well Done Peter and thank you for your love and honesty. A great story
you sing.

Stuart

(Adelaide, Australia)

One for all

 
 

07/30/2007
Subject: Hi Peter !

I must say, I am trilled that you released a New album !

I am still Loving Kiss albums when you and Ace where in the band !

Beth Made me a Kiss fan but i still listen to "I can´t stop the Rain"
I Love your solo albums ! I got them All !

When i driving to work "I can´t stop the Rain" is always on, in my car
!

Hope you Never stop recording !!

with Love from a friend in Norway

Freddy Kriete

 
 

07/30/2007
Subject: One For All

Hi Peter,

I love the new album. I'm glad I bought it. One For All, Send in the
Clowns, Whisper, and Space Ace are my faves.

When can we expect the rock album? I can't wait for it to come out.

Richard

 
 

07/30/2007
Subject: new cd

Peter,

Love the new CD. As a huge KISS fan i will continue to support your
and Ace (hopefully soon) solo projects. Heard you on 98.9 the buzz
here in Rochester, NY last week. you have the right Idea on putting
the music above the money.- Joe

JOE CHRISTIANO

 
 

07/30/2007
Subject: Thank you!

Peter,

I love your new album! My favorites on it are: One for All, Faces in
the Crowd, and Space Ace. Thank you so much for Faces in the Crowd.
I'm one of your loyal fans because I love who you are. I got
goosebumps when I listened to Faces in the Crowd. It made me feel so
good. I really felt close to you as a fan. Never stop rockin'!

God bless you,

Gabe

 
 

07/30/2007
Subject: One For All *****

Hey Peter,

Let me start off by saying I'm a 44 year old Father of 3 and I've been
a fan since '75 & Kiss Alive & was an outstanding member of the
KissArmy throughout the rest of the 70s. I did lose interest in the
80s after You & Ace left ,I know you probably hear that all the time,
but it's the truth Kiss just wasn't Kiss to me anymore. Of course The
Reunion in '96 was great I felt like a teenager in the 70s again,
luckily I got to take my oldest Son to see you guys again in Little
Rock Arkansas on the farewell tour, and You & The Boys rocked big time
on that night. Now I just had to say your new album "One For All" is
one of the best pieces of music I've heard in years, it's one of the
most honest sounding albums ever The Music, The Vocals, The Songs,
Beautiful, The Whole thing is Great!! My 10 year old Daughter and I
were driving to the Post Office just this morning listening to it and
we were both singing along. I love it and just had to email to say
Thank You very much for such a great album. Keep up the good work
Peter, I'm looking forward to new releases from THE CATMAN!, Well I
guess I said what I coud, again fantastic album

Thank You and God Bless You and Yours always,

Randal Turner

 
 

07/29/2007
Subject: None

Peter-

I am 44 and I grew up in Darien, CT. There isn't a bigger fan than me.
I remember going to your house with my little brother for Haloween at
Ridge Acres. He had a Paul Stanley mask on and you were pretty funny,
making us feel like we 'dissed' you. You gave us a big bag of candy
and you didn't let us take pictures because the Dynasty tour was at
that time.

I am a Fairfield CT police officer but I still play the drums and you
and Ringo were the reason. I would sit for hours playing Destroyer,
Love Gun and Rock and Roll Over on my cheapo Panasonic stereo. I saw
Kiss four times in the 70's. Awesome shows!

You are a genuine person and a genuine star at the same time. Thanks
for providing the backround music for my youth!

John Tyler

 
 

07/29/2007
Subject: About One For All

It is very important to me to make sure you know how much I enjoy this
album. The one thing that I have always truly loved about you is that
you always brought to the table for us 30+ year KISS fans a different
element in the band. And you have not changed, no matter what. I see,
as a musician and drummer, the work that it took for this product. And
I thank you.

Out Of Control is one of my all time favorite albums. I could talk for
hours about that record. But I really see this one, in the next
several years, surpassing that with me. And that my friend is an
awesome gift.

Thank you for the gift. I feel proud to be a fan. I feel proud to call
you my inspiration and teacher behind the drum kit.

Lee Johnson

Charlotte, NC

 
 

07/29/2007
Subject: New album...

Beautiful!! Heart and Soul to the fullest..

God Bless, Keep Rockin' and be well.....

Fan For Life ....

Scott Rock

Randal

 
 

07/29/2007
Subject: letter to pete

DEAR PETE ! I JUST WANTED TO WRITE, AND TELL YOU HOW MUCH I ENJOYED
MEETING YOU AT YOUR CD SIGHNING ON TUES AT THE VIRGIN MEGA STORE ON
14TH STREET! IT WAS THE SECOND TIME I HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING
YOU,AND YOU WERE JUST GREAT ! I TOLD YOU THAT YOU WERE MY GENE KRUPA ,
AND BELIEVE ME THAT'S NO LIE ! I HAVE MANY DRUM INFLUENCES !! KEITH
MOON, RINGO, SIMON PHILLIPS, JOHN BOHNHAM, HAL BLAINE, STEWART
COPELAND , AND OF COURSE GENE KRUPA , JUST TO NAME A FEW !! , BUT YOUR
THE TOP GUY FOR ME ! MAYBE, BECAUSE KISS WAS THE FIRST CONCERT I EVER
ATTENDED, THE ROCK N ROLL OVER TOUR FEB. 1977 AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
! I ALWAYS LOVED YOUR PLAYING ON THE RECORDS " ROCK N ROLL OVER", AND
"DRESSED TO KILL" MY TWO ABSOLUTE FAVORITES ! BUT WHEN I SAW YOU LIVE,
IT WAS LIKE MAN !! YOU JUST SMOKED !! TOTAL HEART AND SOUL PLAYING ! I
NEVER GOT THE CHANCE TO SEE MOONIE, OR KRUPA PLAY LIVE ,BUT THAT'S
COOL! IT WAS YOU WHO GAVE ME THAT FEELING O F WANTING TO BE A DRUMMER
, FROM LISTENING , WATCHING , LEARNING, AND OF COURSE MEETING YOU ! I
ALSO WANTED TO SAY THAT I'M ENJOYING THE NEW CD ! I'VE ALWAYS DUG YOUR
SOLO STUFF ! I LIKE ALL TYPES OF MUSIC ! THE DRUMS SOUND GREAT! I LOVE
THE BRUSH WORK ON "WHAT A DIFFERANCE A DAY MAKES" GOOD LUCK WITH IT !!
ANYWAY PETE THANKS FOR THE INSPIRATION .AND THE JOY YOU'VE GIVEN ME
OVER THE YEARS! P.S. I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE SWING CD!! PLEASE POST ON
YOUR WEB SIGHT WHEN IT'S COMING OUT! SINCERLEY YOURS; CHRIS GIRARDI
,FELLOW DRUMMER! AND STUDENT OF THE ART OF PETER CRISS STYLE "HEART
AND SOUL" TYPE DRUMMING!!

 
 

07/28/2007

hey peter sup how've you been? well i just got your new album, and
it's very different from your solo album but i absolutely love it.
it's weird because a lot of your lyrics are things that are going on
in my life, so thank you very much. oh and thank you for the autograph
in the booklet i've been a kiss fan for about 7 years, and honestly
you are the reason i picked up the sticks in six grade for marching
band. I just graduated so i'm gonna continue to follow my dream thanks
for guiding me to it.

daniel fimbres

 
 

07/28/2007
Subject: Not the same

Just went to see KISS at the Soo in MI. Just not the same without you
and Beth.

Lori Friend

Houghton Lake, MI

 
 

07/28/2007
Subject: HEARD YOU ON KML RADIO SHOW

Dear Peter:

I was listening to a "playback" of a recent show of Kirk, Mark and L
on WHFS-FM today (Saturday, July 28) and they ran your interview. I am
now going to find your album "One for All." Did not know what you were
doing, until that interview. I used to do concert tours in the 1970s
and my wife has been selling my memorabilia on e-bay. I did several
KISS dates, in fact I met my wife at the July 13, 1976 KISS concert at
the Baltimore Civic Center with Bob Seger in support. I was also at
the Johnstown, PA show just before Easter with Artful Dodger as the
opening act. Lot's of memories!!

You sound great on the show and I wish you much success with this new
project. As Mark and Kirk remarked, you are someone who has a great
"attitude" and is a pleasure to talk to and for those of us on the
other side "someone great to listen to!"

Now that I have your web site, I will find a picture or two from my
wife's collection and send it along - -since I was with the promoters
of the shows, she had "photo passes": and great access to you guys - -
backstage and all.

Continued good fortune.

Bud Becker

Baltimore, MD

 
 

07/28/2007
Subject: ONE FOR ALL

Hello Catman!,

Congrats on the new album! I understand there is an autographed
edition available to Best Buy customers in the U.S., but where does
that leave us Catman fans in Canada??? I'm really been looking forward
to a new album from you (your '78 solo album is a big favourite of
mine!), but I want to be sure to get the Special Edition. (I've heard
there's been a run of "fake" versions auctioned off on eBay, so I'm
staying clear of that route) Do you plan on doing any in-store
appearances in Canada and can we look forward to some tour dates??

On a personal note, I just want to say I think it's deplorable the way
Paul and Gene have treated you and Ace. I was so happy to see the four
of you back together and when I heard the petty and childish things
that lead to the current state of affairs I was very disappointed;
putting other musicians (regardless of ability) in KISS make-up does
not make it KISS. I'm sure it was difficult for you to see that happen
and Paul and Gene disrespected you and Ace and insulted the fans in
doing so. I remember you showing up to support Paul when he was in
Toronto performing "Phantom" and it's too bad your former bandmates
choose to be so selfish. I guess it's true that friends really do let
lawyers and money come between them, but you seem to have made peace
with the past and moved on with the recognition that the really
important things are family and following your heart.

Sincerely,

Scott

p.s. - CATS ARE COOL!!!

 
 

07/28/2007
Subject: Good for you and the new CD

Hey buddy,

Steve Boyd from New Braunfels Texas here. Got your CD a day or two
ago. I have only sampled a bit of the new CD, but it gave me goose
bumps it was so good. Your "stock" has gone up, as I found out while
researching your other solo efforts I was not aware of. Your other
recordings are in huge demand. Good for you. All the luck in the world
to you. I see you are the bigger person for including everyone in your
previous band in the liner notes. Kill em' with kindness.

I read your article in the Chicago paper. I knew there was something
up with the Las Vegas disc. You didn't look too happy; I thought it
was terrible. I didn't know about Ace being replaced. A little note:
Van Halen is not Van Halen without David Lee Roth and Michael Anthony;
Journey isn't Journey without Steve Perry and Steve Smith; Motley Crue
isn't Motley Crue without Vince Neil, and KISS isn't KISS without Ace
Frehley and Peter Criss. It sickens me that KISS is now playing Indian
reservations with people that resemble you and Ace. It's a sad day.
KISS really is no more. Not unless it's the original four. I never saw
a KISS show without all four original members of KISS in their makeup.

That was great in the article where it said "Beth" was and is still
KISS' biggest hit. Truth Hurts.

Thanks for putting up pics of your drum sets. I am going to purchase a
set of drums in the near future just for exercise and to have a hobby
I like. I will be able to show the guys in the store your drum sets.
I've always loved music and have a natural rhythm.

Again, way to go and congratulations on your new solo album. I think
it's the start of many good things for you. Remember, the demon always
loses in the end. But it's the cat that lives the longest; he has nine
lives. From one cat to another, God bless you, Peter Criss. Good
things come to those who wait. Again, God Bless.

Many well wishes,

Steve Boyd

New Braunfels, Texas

 
 

07/28/2007
Subject: ONE FOR ALL

G'day Peter,

Awsome CD mate.I have played it several times now and love the blusey
Heart Behind these Hands and the Jazz filled What a Difference a Day
Makes (I'm listening to it now).Looking forward to more releases from
the Catman.

All the best

Mate,

Dave.(Australia).

 
 

07/27/2007
Subject: BreuerUnleashed Appearance.....

Peter,

Heard you on Breuer Unleashed Sirius Radio yesterday and I have to
say...... you really were a "Great Hang"..... It was nice to hear a
legendary Rock Star (I know you hate that term) like yourself just
hangin' out and having a good time. I'm going out to buy the new album
this weekend.....

y out of Queens for a few months......

God Bless,

Mike in Ft. Myers

 
 

07/27/2007
Subject: THANK YOU

Hello Peter, what an amazing journey life has taken you on. I have
enjoyed many times over the creative music that has been delivered
over the years......Thank you :)

 
 

07/27/2007

Hey Peter,

Just wanted to thank you for the many years of giving me someone to
look up to. I was watching the clips of you on Donohue. What a joke.
Love ya man

Todd Spires

 
 

07/27/2007
Subject: Thank You for One For All!

Hi Peter!

First of all I want to thank you for your appearance at Virgin
Megastore this Tuesday, and thank you for being such a great person. I
can't stop listening to One For All, its one of the greatest CDs ever!
I like the songs so much, that even when I dont hear the CD im humming
the songs. I think my favorite is "Hope", but it may as well be every
song on the album. So thank you Peter for giving us this great album!
Hope to see you again soon Adrian

PS I love how you sang Send In The Clowns!

 
 

07/27/2007
Subject: Hope you can Read this

Dear Peter,

My name is Adam. I know you probably don't remember me but on
11/22/2003 you invited me to the KISS concert in Greensboro, NC. You
might have the picture somewhere that your wife took of us. Anyways,
ever since that amazing night those happy memories have blessed me
everyday. You are an excellent man and you showed me just how great
you are. You are a hero to me and I thank you so much. I wanted to
write to you because I got your album and I love it. Its amazing. I
love it. I really was moved when I listened to it. I know i'm a guy
but it did. I really enjoyed the album. Thank you so much for putting
it out. It was a joy to listen to all 5 times. I rarely listen to any
album that much after I buy it. Just keep up the good work. God has
really blessed you and back in 2003 he blessed me by giving me the
opprotunity to meet one of my biggest heroes. You're true and down to
earth. Thats what is so great about you. But I just wanted to thank
you for inviting me to the show in 2003 and for putting out such a
great album. Take good care and God Bless you Peter.

Sincerely,

~Adam

 
 

07/27/2007
Subject: Re: New Album

Hey Peter,

Well, I picked up your new album on the day that it came out but I
wanted to wait a few days and give it a few good listens before I
wrote you.

I think it's a very, very good album and you deserve to be proud of
yourself. I hope that you take your wife out and celebrate because...
You done good, Buddy Boy! Tracks 7 and 8 are my favorites on the
album.

I did read a couple of reviews from folks that just don't get it. They
expect a KISS sounding album and they don't think that this is a KISS
sounding album BUT if they took the time to think, they might realize
where they are wrong.

I see it like this... You were and always will be the ballad guy in
KISS. END OF STORY! If not for Beth, we'd all be sitting around in
2007 saying, "KISS who?" Your 78 solo album was mostly ballads and
true KISS fans know exactly what I'm talking about. Sure, you had your
rock songs as well and they were good songs BUT you are the ballad guy
of the band. After you left KISS in 1980, Paul tried to be the ballad
guy but it just didn't work in my opinion. None of his ballads can
hold a candle to "I can't stop the rain."

Getting back to your new album... The ONLY song that I have mixed
emotions about is Space Ace. Not that it's not a good song but I just
don't understand if it is supposed to be a positive tribute to Ace or
a negative song about him. I say this only because of the line about
his lies. It's just a little confusing to me.

In the song, "Send in the Clowns," you show a singing ability that
I've never heard from you before. You always sound great in those slow
ballads but not only did you sing this song beautifully but you did it
with a Broadway sounding style. Anyway, since you were kind enough to
e-mail me back (a few weeks ago) I just thought that I'd let you know
that I really enjoy this new release and I'm looking forward to more.
The autographed booklet was a very nice touch too.

Take care, your fan for life,

Mike

 
 

07/26/2007
Subject: just a quick comment

Peter!

I've been a fan for many years (since '74) and just wanted to drop a
note and let you know how great it was to hear you on "Rockline" with
Bob Coburn last night! It was nice to hear you in good spirits and to
hear some of the old tunes that I know so well, but I must say the
songs from the new disc sounded GREAT! I especially dug the tune
inspired by Ace who, coincidentally, is one of my favorite guitarists.

You are blessed with the gift of music, and I for one thank you for
sharing. I look forward to buying the new disc from my local music
shop shortly. And, as a music reviewer and radio deejay, I look
forward to turning a bunch of other folks on to it too... well done!
Thanks for your time,

John Kereiff

Castlegar, BC

Canada

 
 

07/26/2007
Subject: CONGRATULATIONS ON THE RELEASE OF YOUR NEW
ALBUM

Dear Peter,

My wife, Christelle and I wanted to both CONGRATULATE YOU ON THE
RELEASE OF YOUR NEW ALBUM 'ALL FOR ONE'

I wanted to wish you all the very best and give you ALL THE SUPPORT
just as YOU DID for me whilst I was recovering with my broken back,
last year. THANK YOU!

This goes to show what a GREAT GUY YOU ARE!

We are just sorry we couldn't make it to the cd signing in New York.
We were there in spirit tho

All our love and best from France to you & your family

Take care now

Rich & Christelle

 
 

07/26/2007
Subject: New CD

Hey Peter:

Picked up your new CD @ Best Buy and was glad to find one of the
autographed copied left. Thank you for going the extra mile for your
fans. I appreciate it very much.

The new CD is great and I look forward to you upcoming projects.
Hopefully you will be coming to the Chicago area soon so we can see
you again!!

A fan since '75!!

Jerry

 
 

07/26/2007
Subject: Thanks You

Dear PETER, thank you for ONE FOR ALL, is fantastic, I love it, I feel
your soul in each track, you are great, I can´t wait for the 2 other
albums.

PETER ROCKS!!!!

Martín Zamorano

 
 

07/26/2007
Subject: One for All

Peter,

Just purchased and listened to your new CD. Very soulful. I could tell
the songs really came from your heart. Keep rockin'!

Your friend,

Bret

 
 

07/25/2007
Subject: new cd

hey peter, the new cd is great, i really enjoyed the different type of
songs. richard

 
 

07/25/2007
Subject: Kudos my friend....

i was reading about your new album. you like R&B and Motown.
Huh...even from being a member of the KISS army I did not know that.
:) What I do know is...you threw down on Baby Driver and Black
Diamond. YOU FLEX THAT VOICE MY FRIEND!!! SHOW THE SOUL THATS WITHIN
YOU. Can't wait.

34 years....geez has it been THAT long?

ps...if you need a cheap backup singer (raising hand) :D

Toi Buchanan

St. Paul, MN

 
 

07/25/2007

Peter:

It was a true honor and a pleasure to meet you yesterday at the record
signing. I flew down from Boston and had a total blast. I have been a
huge fan of yours since I was kid. My parents took me to NY to see you
on my 11th birthday at MSG in 1977 (you guys never played Boston back
then because of strict fire laws).

Thanks for coming out yesterday to meet your biggest fans. I am sure
you were totally spent by the end of the day, but I know that each and
every one of us was truly thrilled to be able to talk to you and share
some memories. I am looking forward to enjoying your latest album for
years to come.

All the best.

Mike

 
 

07/25/2007
Subject: Hello Peter

Just wanted to write, I am glad to see you moving on and doing well.
It is always good to get back to who you were before the the band took
off to such heights, We will always love Kiss as fans but without you
and Ace it isn't Kiss and it isn't the same, the group made such
fantastic music together,as a youngster I like many was a huge kiss
fan and followed and bought everything kiss. Once you and Ace were not
with the band anymore it just wasn't the same, I remained a fan to to
the members of one of the greatest rock groups ever. I have watched
your career and Ace's career after kiss and I am glad to see your
doing well, thanks for all the memories and looking forward to what
the future brings.

All the best wishes

Chuck Hodgson

 
 

07/25/2007
Subject: God Bless YOU!

Hey Catman!

I guess you could call me one of the original KISS Kids... I was 6
years old the first time I heard a KISS song. I do believe the
'Dressed to Kill' album was the one that made me a life long fan. By
the age of 15; I owned every album you guys cut and my bed room was a
virtual shrine to 4 men in makeup... (much to my parents dismay). I
was even an official KISS ARMY member... That has been some 30 yrs ago
now... (eww.. yuck) And I still own those albums, mostly upgraded to
CD now, But YOU were my favorite then and remain so today. You were
the one band member that seemed to be a real person under the makeup.

I ran across your web site today because of an online news article
promoting your new album. Congratulations on that! I have sorted
through the pages reading about the real life of one of my childhood
idols. I must admit one I haven't heard much from in too many years.

I am so very happy for you that you found love, happiness, peace and
God in your life. I'm very pleased that you found the real meaning of
why we are here and that it is not Money or fame. It's health and
family and those rare friends that we adopt into our families. It's
taking a talent that God entrusted to you to share and do it very
well. You have given your fans the best gift of all... your music...
decades of it. God has obviously blessed you on this earth for that
deed.

I don't want to blab on... I can do that without any effort at all. :)
All I really want to say is Thank You and may God continue to bless
you in your life... Grandpa' :)

Much love from an old fan in Tennessee,

Shannon Shaffer

 
 

07/25/2007
Subject: Sincerest Thanks

Thank you for making yourself available to your fans on Tuesday!

It was truly an honor to meet you. Best of luck with the CD & I'm sure
I speak for many when I say that I look forward to seeing you live
very soon.

You're the best,

John Reece

 
 

07/25/2007
Subject: Tonight at Virgin Mobile

Mr. Criss....

Tonight was awesome. I was well worth the 2 hour wait. You are my
hero. Your a wonderful person and an amazing musician. The best. No
one can ever out do you on drums. You are the nicest person (famous) I
have ever met. Gene and Paul are just plain rude. Ofcourse Kiss is and
will always be #1 in my book but I am just pointing out the obvious
(the were much better with you).

I would just like to take this opportunity to thank you for the
picture. It was really nice of you to take the picture with the guitar
in it. Don't worry, that is a family collectible ( my father, Peter,
and mine) and it's not going anywhere.

In case your wondering, I am Peter's nephew (the guy you spoke with
today with your wife). But thanks a lot and keep up the amazing work.
I really hope you come to the Atlantic City Area some time. I would
LOVE to see you there. Thanks again.< BR>
-Nick

 
 

07/25/2007

Congrats on new CD it is about time that you are able to do your own
stuff. You deserve this opportunity, thanks for the for all you have
given to us through the years saw you in 79. KISS is not the same
withoput you and ACE. Best of luck to you Lee Ackley, Portland OR

 
 

07/25/2007
Subject: Love, One For All!

Hi Peter,

Just purchased One For All on iTunes. I found out about it on my
Earthlink news page. Every song is great! I especially like Send In
The Clowns, my other favorite rendition of it is by Cleo Laine from
her A Beautiful Thing album. So glad you're doing well and I hope this
album goes stratospheric ;-}

P.S. I love the cover art, any chance a Tshirt is in the offing???

Cheers!

Bridget

 
 

07/25/2007
Subject: One For All and All For One

Peter,

I just picked up a limited autographed addition of your new CD on the
day of it's release and just had to let you know how I feel.

I am 39 years old and have been a fan since I was 7 years old in New
York City. Thanks to the impression you had on me, I started banging
on pots and pans and worn out the grooves on my KISS records with my
first suit-case record player. These days, I own a home Pro-Tools
recording studio and play 5 instruments. I have followed the careers
of all the original members with you and Ace being my favorites.

I will be turning 40 in a few months and enering a new pahase in my
life. Your new CD has touched me just as much as I was touched at the
age of 7 when I saw

The KISS Alive record cover. You have incredible soul to your voice
and I can feel you pouring yourself out to your music. You are not
only a great drummer, but you are truly a legend as a singer and
songwriter….and are miles ahead of both Paul and Genes recent solo
effort. In my opinion, you are the soul of KISS that money can not
buy.

I am very proud of you and I am so glad I followed you through out
your career and I congratulate you on surviving the Rock-N-Roll
madness and found peace within your heart. God Bless You. You are my
inspiration to keep moving forward with my music and looking forward
to the future.

Thank you,

Joe G.

PS...Call Ace and tell him that he is the only original KISS member
who has yet to put out a solo CD post 9/11…..what is he waiting for,
another KISS Reunion ?

He needs to put out a CD too then I could see the possibility of the
Quintessential KISS album with just the 4 of you in equality. Gene and
Paul need you and Ace more than you guys need them. But the KISS Army
needs all of you.

 
 

07/25/2007
Subject: Hey!! I got my cd ONE FOR ALL!!

Hey Peter...the cd sound its great...thanks for this production...i
got my cd with you hand signed....my favorite song? ONE FOR ALL!!!

God Bless You!!!

Jaime Sebastian

 
 

07/25/2007
Subject: In Store Appearance Picture

It was an honor meeting you today Peter. You made my week!!!

Attached you'll find a picture of me meeting you.

There were lots of cameras and film crew at the store. Hope to see all
those pictures sometime.

Sam Roldan

 
 

07/24/2007

Peter:

Great album... just finished spinning it here at work and am TOTALLY
pleased with the direction the album took.

Any plans of promoting it through a tour, either signing or
performing???

Would love to see you back here in Detroit Rock City.

Again, congrats on turning out a great album!!!

Todd

 
 

07/24/2007
Subject: big fan

had to write to tell ya your the reason i fell in love with kiss as a
child i cant wait to get my hands on the new solo album and that you
inspired me to name my now 17 year old daughter Beth peace and love

ted

 
 

07/24/2007
Subject: New Album

Pete, Just wanted to say the new album sounds great, hope you tour for
it would love to see you, the songs on here set a great mood for a
romantic night with the wife, many thanks my friend we the fans have
waited a long time for something new from you. God bless and take
care..

your friend and long time friend, Phil

 
 

07/24/2007
Subject: your new cd

Peter

I just bought your new cd 30 minutes ago (10 am July 24) and just
wanted to tell you that it is very good! I can tell that it came from
the heart. What stood out especially to me is that you put the World
Trade Centers on the cover in the word "all". Very nice!!!

I was raised on KISS in the mid 70's and am now raising my 4 kids (8
and youger) on KISS. They think the Cat is great! Please tour for this
cd and come to Rochester New York. We have a huge KISS (and solo
career) following here. Thank you for all of the music you've given
me.

Your fan

Mark

 
 

07/24/2007

Hey Peter your one of my drum idols in the world. Thanx for the
interview you did on radio reality check last week it was a great
interview thank you for it on behalf of THE KISS ARMY. I hope your new
album dose well.

From Hyde

 
 

07/24/2007
Subject: Great New CD

Peter

I was at Best Buy when they opened to pick up the new CD.. Great Job

From a huge fan since '77, Great to see you still being true to
yourself and making your music.

Take Care

Tony Williams

 
 

07/24/2007
Subject: One For All

Peter,

Thank you for hand signing limited quantities and especially for
making this CD !!!

I have all your CD's but for one which has The Cat song on it thats
the only one I dont have and just cant seem to find it. I just love
your music...This CD was worth the wait love it...And thanks again to
the one and only

Cat Man !!!

^ .. ^

Karen

 
 

07/24/2007
Subject: new album

Hi Peter,

That is what I'm talking about . I just heard the samples from your
album and I am getting it tomorrow. thanks for doing something new and
different and i wish you the best. by the way, if Kiss fan start
complaining about the album, do not listen to them cause they don't
grow up. you may be getting new fans out there.

thanks for the nice album,

ED

 
 

07/24/2007
Subject: You the man (i.e.The Cat Man)

Dear Peter,

I just bought the new disc ONE FOR ALL and wanted to you tell that I
love hearing your voice again Catman. Great job. Just keep cranking
out the music. Give us a disc every year, the more new music you put
out the better the world will be. If you tour this record PLEASE come
play Santa Cruz, CA. The Peter/Ace soldiers of the KISS Army are ALIVE
and well and waiting for you in Santa Cruz.

GOD BLESS YOU PETER.

Your Friend,

SAL

 
 

07/24/2007
Subject: New Solo Album

Hi Peter,

I just wanted to send you a quick note that I'm on my second listen of
One For All and I'm really enjoying it. I'd also like to thank you for
taking the time to autograph a specific portion of the CDs. That was
very kind of you and a nice treat!

Sincerely,

Nathan

Chico, CA.

 
 

07/24/2007
Subject: The new CD

Peter,

I was at Best Buy in Baton Rouge at 10:00 a.m. to pick up the new CD.
Me and one other guy got the only two signed copies. We were both
thrilled.

I can't begin to tell you how glad I am that you're doing music that
is close to your heart. The disc sounds great, the songs are fantastic
and your voice is honest. In fact, listening to the disc over and over
today the word "honest" keeps popping into my head. I hope you have
nothing but success with this CD. You deserve it.

And for God's sake, keep 'em coming! We need more Peter Criss music!

Clay

 
 

07/24/2007
Subject: Peter Criss autographed CDs at Best Buy

I was the first in line at my local Best Buy to get Peter's new CD
"One for All." I was anxious to get to the store as soon as it opened
because I wanted to have the first chance to score one of the Limited
Edition Hand Signed copies of Peter's CD. Luckily I got to the store
when I did because there were only 2 copies of the autographed version
of the CD! Of course, I bought both. I've included a picture of what
the CD's cover and autograph looks like.

I urge all KISS / Peter Criss fans to get to your local Best Buy
immediately in order to have a chance at purchasing an extremely rare
limited edition collectible. By the way, the CD is excellent. Finally,
fans are able to appreciate Peter for the true musician that he is.

One final thought, I wanted to thank Peter Criss for issuing such an
awesome collectible to his fans. This is a true touch of class from a
certified legend.

-Ryan

(Goodyear, Arizona)

 
 

07/24/2007
Subject: new cd

Peter,

I rushed to my Best Buy store early Tuesday morning and bought your
new cd. I thought that it was a steal to get an autographed copy of
your cd for only $12.99. What an awesome thing to do for your fans! I
listened to the cd and was pleasntly surprised. It is a very personal
cd with alot of heartfelt lyrics. My hats off to you Pete! Great job!
I hope you do a few more personal appearances so that your fans can
have a chance to meet you one on one.

Keep rockin',

Johnny Price

 
 

07/24/2007
Subject: Hi Pete >^^<

I Was Lucky Enough Too Get The Limited Edition CD At Best Buy Today
And I Love It !!! My 2 Favorite Songs Are Space Ace & Send In The
Clowns .

Great Work Bro !!!

Continued Success & God Bless ...Berry

 
 

07/11/2007
Subject: Hello

Hey Peter! My name is Steve. I am 44 (today!) and have followed KISS
from the very beginning. My brother saw KISS back in the early days
and I have seen KISS 3 times myself. I have also been following your
career and wondering what you have been up to? I am looking forward
for the "One For All' cd to come out on the 24th. I know it will be
good! Well, have a good one man and I will drink a beer or two to the
success of your new cd!!

Steve

 
 

07/19/2007
Subject: Toy Guns ?

Hey Peter we watched the tom snyder interview from 79, and me and my
dad were wondering if you still collected toy guns? LOL Looking
forward for your new album. Kiss is not kiss without you and ace, God
Bless

 
 

07/09/2007
Subject: lizzy

Dear Peter,

i love your work because it is so..................... well i can't
explain toooooo well because it is just so great!!!!!!!!!! i want to
meet you one day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and the rest of the band
too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! you guys are awsome and
you just completed the band!!!!!!!!!! now, the band does not feel
complete anymore because you aren't in it. i think you should get back
in the band!!!!!! 'cause you are the greatest drummer
ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

we love you,

a fan

 
 

07/09/2007
Subject: thanks

Hey Peter. Just wanted to drop you a line to say thanks for all the
great music over the years. KISS is my favorite band of all time, and
I can't overstate how important I feel your drumming was to the KISS
sound that I fell in love with as a kid. The KISSOLOGY DVD that came
out last year really showed the power and the groove that you brought
to the music. Anyone who doubts the importance of you and Ace to what
KISS was/is, simply doesn't know what they're talking about.

I'm hoping to make it to your in-store appearance in NYC this month,
as you're the only original member of KISS that I haven't had the
pleasure to meet yet.

Thanks again and good luck with the new CD.

Joe

Mantua, NJ

 
 

07/06/2007
Subject: Respect

Hello Peter!

I have been a huge fan and I know you hear that from thousands of
people, but I too, have been a BIG fan since i was just a little guy.
I am now 35 and there is not a day goes by where KISS music plays some
sort of role in my daily life. I am a KISS fan period. Peter, Paul,
Gene, Ace!! But the first time I put on your solo album...wow...it
just sounded so much different than the rest..and I love the direction
you had went Peter. To myself and I am sure, MANY people agree that
out of the 4 solo releases yours was really the BEST. I know Gene and
Paul run the show (and always have) but, without you and Ace, KISS
would have never become the BAND that it wanted to be. Each of you had
such a great charisma about yourselves and because of that particular
chemistry...THE BEST ROCK BAND WAS BORN!! Thank you Peter Criss for
being a big part of a band that still to this day sends shivers down
my spine when I hear those classic songs. It was an energy, an era for
it and you guys changed the rock scene forever!

Thanks again Peter Criss for all the Good and Not so Good memories!!

Love ya man,

Bryan in Denver, Colorado

 
 

07/05/2007
Subject: NEW ALBUM

Hello Peter ! ! ! !

Am anxious for your new solo album. I have all the others: Peter
Criss, Out of Control, Let Me Rock You, and Criss Cat 1. This will be
a wonderful addition to my Peter Criss collection.

All the best to you and would love to see you live in concert....SOLO.

Sincerely,

Dave S. Wicklander

Cocoa, FL

 
 

06/29/2007
Subject: heartfelt interview

Peter,

I just listened to the ’04 Eddie Trunk interview and want to tell you
how much I enjoyed it. Like many people, Kiss was what made me a
musician. I began on drums after listening to Alive and the Originals
(remember that one?!) when I was 7. It wasn’t until I was 12 that it
was clear that I would play guitar. You and Ace were really the
driving force of my musical direction. Your voice, in particular, was
so raw and heartfelt that I just wished I could sing too.

Now, 32 years later I still am a Kiss fan, but only up until the point
when you left the band. My first concert was ’79 at the Cow Palace
just a short time before you left the band. Mom wouldn’t let me catch
the Love Gun show a few years earlier…and I will always regret that.
The Gene and Paul show stinks. For my birthday 3 years ago, my buddy
took me to see them in Phoenix and it was absolutely horrible. I call
it Kiss-lite, or the Kisscapades. The whole thing is a sham.

I know you’re busy with your life and don’t expect a reply, but just
know you made a lifelong impact on me and my music. To this day I
actually make my living making music. I write music for film,
television and video games.

Thank you for being such an inspiration. And let me say for the record
that your solo on 100,000 Years from Kiss Alive! Is still the coolest
f-ing thing I’ve ever heard. Not a misplaced note on that.

You’re the man.

Steve

 
 

06/28/2007
Subject: Hi Peter

Hi Peter, my name is Simon... KUKI for my friends and I just want to
tell you how much I like your music, I'm a really love your style. I'm
already pre order your new CD and I know I'll love it like the
others... I hope you have a good day and a good live sir... and thank
you for all your greatest songs, and to give KISS that cool, magic and
special sound on the earliest 70's... my best regards. KUKI

KUKI

 
 

06/28/2007
Subject: thanks pete

Dear peter

I just wanted to say thank you for everything while you were in kiss
and otherwise, I first saw you guys in San Fransisco I believe it was
74 or 75 and I was hooked from that day on. I went through some hard
times as a kid but I always had you and KISS to lift my hopes and
spirits, I love the music in kiss but I related to yours much more you
sang from the heart and showd alot of your fans that its ok to show
your emotions yet still be able to ROCK with the best of them, if it
wasnt for you im not sure where I would have ended up, you and your
music saved my life it truly did and i'll never forget that. Goddbless
you and your family, thank you so much. I cant wait for the new cd im
sure it will be as great as the others.

Bill Wilson Hayward Cal.

 
 

06/28/2007
Subject: You can post on Peter's website

Peter,

Your new album is a couple of weeks away from release but I want to
congratulate you anyway. You have so many dedicated and adoring fans
who love and care about you. Speaking for lifelong KISS fans (I
believe), I want to say that it's so nice to see you happily married,
with children to love you back and a new album (or albums) coming out.
You have always been the drummer of KISS in my eyes, and it was a
sincere treat to have you back in KISS for recent reunion years. I
admire and appreciate that you credit God in your sign-offs and that
you're proud (not PC) afraid to show your Christianity when you wish
us all a Happy Easter or Merry Christmas. Your longtime cross symbol
seems to have developed greater meaning to you, and that's cool.

Can't wait to go to Best Buy to get your autographed CD. That's an
enormously cool idea and your fans will all love it.

God bless you, Peter! And may you see tremendous success with your new
solo venture.

Brian Kann

 
 

06/27/2007
Subject: New Album

Hi Peter,

Can't wait for the new album to be released. I already baught a copy
and can't wait to get it so I can add it to your other solo albums I
have. Love ya and thanks for the many years of enjoying you and your
music.

Your Friend and Lifetime fan, Phil

 
 

06/25/2007
Subject: Just A Note To Peter

Hey Peter,

How's it going? I have been A Major KISS fan since 1975, and a fan of
yours every since the first time I seen a picture of you in the "cat
hat" in an issue of Rock Scene Magazine before I ever bought a KISS
record, I don't I have just always connected with you I love you
honesty and willingness to tell it like it is. I have all your albums
including the Chelsea album from 1970. I am so excited about the new
"One For All" Album.

Peter I don't know about anyone else, but for me you are the reason
KISS rocks. Your solo albums Out Of Control and Let Me Rock You are
the greatest things to come out of anyone in the KISS camp ever, and
your band Criss was Kick Ass to say the least. I saw Criss live in
1992 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I will come see you again if you decide
to tour for "One For All"!!

Peter you are an inspiration to us all ThanX so very much for all you
have done and continue to do in the world of music, life, and love for
us all.

The CAT will live on in all of us forever,

Gary

Boonville, Indiana

KISS freak for life, husband of the most beautiful woman in the
universe, father of the greatest girls ever, and stepfather of one
nut,and Grand Dad to one BEAUTIFUL Baby Girl forever.. I love them all
with all my heart and always will !!!

 
 

06/23/2007
Subject: Cool sticks

Hey Peter!

I just got both sets of your sticks and they are very cool. I want to
get them framed but I am going to wait and see if you go on tour with
your new CD first. If I get the chance to meet you I am going to be
ready with a fine point sharpie!

I really enjoy your site and love reading the mail from your fans. Any
fan of PC is a friend of mine

I am looking forward to One For All!

ES

 
 

06/18/2007
Subject: An Old Fan

Greetings Mr. Peter Criss:

I am a 40 year old cat fan and just wanted to take a moment to say
thank you for some great music and memories. I remember when I was a
kid, I would always buy the new Kiss album and wonder what song or
songs you were going to sing. For me, the cat man was always the
pillar of Kiss and when you left the band it was just never the same..
And without the cat, buying a new Kiss release just lost alot of
magic. Thank Goodness you have blessed those who enjoy your music with
several solo albums over the years. I do have all of your solo efforts
and have been spinning Out Of Control and Let Me Rock You for a few
days now. Imagine my surprise when I found out you were releasing a
new CD in July. I will surely buy your new album and gladly support
your musical efforts.. I do hope there will be more Peter Criss music
in the future without such a long time in between discs. You are a
very talented man and I truely cannot believe what a terrible deal you
received from former band mates in Kiss. I was a bit taken back to
hear that Paul Stanley said you were too old to cut it anymore.. and
that you didn't play on much of Psycho Circus. I frowned a bit upon
the fact also that the producers of Psycho Circus said your material
was too weak for the album. I am sure that you could have written a
song that ran circles around Paul Stanley's cheap Peter Criss
immatation ballad. I suppose Stanley and Simmons are too concerned
with what makes money rather than making good music or even good
choices as human beings anymore. You are a true musician Mr. Criss and
I suppose that has always been the difference for me. You'r material
always had heart and soul.. it was real. Unlike Stanley and Simmons
who wrote plastic lyrics always looking for the next big money
generating hit. My hat goes off to you Peter Criss, you are a fine
person and a one of a kind artist.. God bless you sir and I hope my
long email makes your fan page.

P. Jones USA

 
 

06/18/2007
Subject: KISS/new album

Hey Peter,

Let me start by saying ive been a KISS fan since you guys started. I
am 38 yrs old and have been disabled all my life due to being born
with spinal bifida. Because of this I have never had the chance to
experience KISS live. But it hasnt stopped me from being a huge fan.
Just for the record Peter, I want to say this to you on a personal
note. I dont care how many drummers KISS has, if the drummers name
isnt Peter Criss, its not KISS! You Rocked and Rolled All Nite and Ace
Partied Everyday! I am really looking forward to the new solo album.
Are you planning a solo tour for the album?

Finally let me say this on behalf of the KISS Army. We love you Peter!
Thank you for what you gave us. You put your everything into KISS and
the KISS Army will be eternally grateful.

God Bless,

Wayne

 
 

06/14/2007
Subject: Thanks

Just wanted to thank you for a life time of great memories.

Brent Gaffan

Santa Monica

 
 

06/14/2007
Subject: Fan from old and dad of a great drummer in a
Christian rock church band

Dear Peter Criss ,

I first want to say from reading your site I am glad I found it . You
were the inspiration for me as well as Ace in the 70's . My first
record was Hotter than Hell and I played it until it wore out . Since
I had first heard Beth on the radio and sang it to my girlfriend at
the time ( over and over and over ) you were the one I likened to and
wanted to fallow in music. You were and to many still are the modern
king of the drums. My second son I was to name after you but my wife
and I decided on Gabriel Simon . 16 years later he is a drummer in our
church youth praise band ( as well as another rock band from high
school ) with a deep faith in our Lord . He started playing in high
school marching band in the 7th grade ( 2 years early ) He is awesome
and I do so encourage him to keep with what he enjoys and has talent
with . To hear you express your faith it truly will be great knowing
and hearing you in the " upper room " playing your drums . God Bless

Chris Summers

Hopkinsville KY

p. s. He also is a huge Neil Pert fan as well. Inclosed is about half
his set the rest are around the house (like 3 other floor toms ,
another bass , a "china" cymbal about 8 inches around , a couple other
tom toms and I think a couple more cymbals and a snare or two ) Any
advise for him I can pass along?

 
 

06/14/2007
Subject: There's nothing better than Peter Criss

Hi Peter, I only wanna say you a thing: thanks. Thanks for all the
emotions, fun, crying and smiles that your songs and your voice
produce on me! I'm attending "One for all" album here in Italy and I
hope that the distribution will be good in my own town (I've a lot of
problems for "Let me rock you" and "Cat#1" albums).

Thank you Peter and...by yourself...starting over again...

Enrico from Brescia, Italy

p.s. sorry for my english

 
 

06/14/2007
Subject: Hola, from ARGENTINA

Pete: Thanks for all your music & I am waiting for news albums. You
are the GREAT.

Diego Kyke Kiss, from Buenos Aires, Argentina

 
 

06/13/2007
Subject: Thanx

Been with ya from the beginning, THANX!!

 
 

06/13/2007
Subject: just a fan from the '70's......

I just wanted to let you know that if you and Ace hadn't been part of
the 2000 "Farwell Tour", I woudn't have driven my daugter, niece, and
nephew over 600 miles to catch the show in Minneapolis. It just
wouldn't have been the same without you and Ace. I was 35, my neice
was 14, my nephew was 13, and my daughter was not quite 7. All four of
us wouldn't have taken the concert seriously without you. You and Ace
were vital to our KISS experience.........without you and Ace, it
would have been 1/2 the real thing and 1/2 tribute band. Kiss is not
Kiss without you and ACE, and I just wanted you to know that the
attitudes of your young friends reflects that of your older
fans........

 
 

06/12/2007
Subject: just wanna thank ´n´say hi

Peter: thks a lot fr yr great drummin´, music and singin´with KISS. I
still enjoy every Kiss album in which you were involved, as well as
that fiftiesque sound of your solo proyect with the band (great
ballads and great rockers), which I really like. On the other hand
unfortunally, here in Colombia (South America) is not easy to find
your other solo albums, but I hope your last release will be the
exception.

Bye.

 
 

06/12/2007
Subject: Thank you.

Peter,

I guess the best way to put this is just by saying thank you for being
you. I cant wait for your new album to come out and I hope to be able
to get a copy. once again thanks, I can remember listening to the
Peter Criss "solo" album you did while in kiss and listening to it,
then taking it out and putting in ace's album on a family vacation
once. Those were the only two albums I brought with me, and I was fine
with it.

much love,

William D. Sherrill

 
 

06/11/2007

Hi Peter, how are you? This is the first time I am e-mailing a KISS
member so here goes. I am 41 years old, born 12/28/65, divorced, and 3
daughters. I just finished listening to the interview you did with
Eddie Trunk from May 2004 (kind of late)and that was some interview. I
can't disagree with anything said. You (and Ace) definitely belong in
the band and there are no substitutes for the both of you. It's just
not the same. I'm a real die hard fan of the band during the 70's and
late 90's. I know your songs should be included in the set lists of
all shows. Those two other imposters (what are their names again????)
do not sing or even write as far as I am concerned along with having
no talent. Besides, they don't even have any signature colors. KISS
started with Peter and Ace and will certainly end with Peter and Ace
one day. It must. I can't wait to hear your new CD. A lot of people
say that your KISS solo album came in fourth place but I don't think
so. I think the Mr. Simmons' one came in last as I hardly or never
listen to it. I'm playing yours right now on my computer. There is
only one catman and spaceman. You two were definitely the true
musicians of the band as you didn't care about any of the merchandise.
I saw KISS at the Garden in July 1996 and at Nassau Coliseum in Dec.
1996. Excellent shows. I have all your solo stuff: KISS solo, out of
control, let me rock you, and criss cat #1. There should be a band
with you and Ace in it. Of course you on drums and Ace on lead guitar
but both of you sharing the lead vocals and writing on all songs. But
anyway, keep up the great work and I will always be a big fan of
yours. You and Ace will never be forgotten. Peter, I think you should
be the next President of the United States!!!!

Rock and Roll from Staten Island, NYC

Camillo Messina

 
 

06/11/2007
Subject: the sounds ive heard so far

Peter youre still the best of the fouresome band called Kiss you bring
the music to the heart and thats why i still loves you and youre
voice. And when i think of you sitting all alone in the front of the
stage singin Beth that gives me so mutch chill on my back. that song
and you in the centre of the stage thats where you belong youre the
best man. its so sad that you couldnt be here in sweden this saturday
an play with all the best that musicians that sweden has to offer you.

god bless you Peter and i hope that you will come to Europe with the
jazz cat some day

 
 

06/08/2007
Subject: GANGS

Pete, KISS songs have been with me so long I don't want to admit it. I
just saw in the WIKIPEDIA site that you came from a "gang" background,
along with "Ace", in your youth. I am born and raised in Long Beach
CA. Our beautiful city has been taken over by the likes of
"snoop-dog", and he is a dog, amongst others. A personal friend of
mine who I grew up with was mugged in "snoop's" neighborhood in the
'80's and still suffers from that injury and may one day be with The
Lord sooner because of it. But God decides.

Since you came from this background I hope that you(and Ace, whose
email I can't find) may one day speak out against a way of life that
God (not KISS) saved you from.

Signed; a fan who has many RK&ROLL memories but has turned to God and
is thankful for it.

 
 

06/08/2007
Subject: The Best...

Peter, you are the coolest drummer alive..Thanks for the great
music...Take Care my Friend.

David D. McLendon

 
 

06/08/2007
Subject: Tribute

Peter,

I just wanted to let you know that as a lifelong "KISS" fan you will
always be regarded as an absolutely integral part and creative force
of the music that made KISS the institution it is today. No one really
knows the inside workings, difficulties, and personal stressors
involved in maintaining the success of one of the world's most iconic
bands. Regardless of any personal situations or personality conflicts
within the original lineup, the fans really will never understand the
pressures of performing while constantly in the public eye.

The real fans understand that you and ACE are just as much a part of
KISS now as Paul and Gene are. I hope all goes well for you and your
contributions remain at the forefront of the band and its history.
Thanks for your music.

Steve Kirkegard

Billings, MT

 
 

06/07/2007
Subject: Kissology

Hi

How's it goin? My name is nick from ballarat victoria, australia and i
just wanted to comment on a recent DVD a mate gave me to watch,
KISSOLOGY. It was pretty good footage of you guys on the first disc
('75-'76) and i wanted to ask a question about the '77-'78 concerts
that were on the disc. The concerts shown in the '75-'76 era were
pretty awsome and i really enjoyed watching you guys play. i then put
disc2 which had a concert from '77 and it seemed to lack the raw
energy that the '75-'76 concerts had. Were you guys under a lot of
pressure when this video was filmed? It seemed as though the energy
that was present in the '75-'76 concerts had disappeared. No offence,
but what i saw on the DVD seemed as though you guys were
pressured/worn out. Anyway, KISS f@#ked up by letting you go, you were
the only one who had a decent live rock 'n' roll voice out of the
band. Hope your doin OK and your still punchin' it out

Nick Stephens

 
 

06/06/2007
Subject: Thank you Peter

Peter

I just finished reading some of your posts on your website. I tracked
you down after looking at Gene’s site for family jewels went to the
kiss links and you or ace aren’t there. I was most impressed to read
your praise and gratitude that you have for God! To quote Darth Vader…
Impressive most impressive. It is good to hear how grateful you are
for Gigi , . I wish you all the best in the future and may Heavenly
Father bless you in ways that your heart truly desires .Keep Rockin or
jazzin I’m sure your new solo album will be awesome.

Danman!

 
 

06/04/2007
Subject: Fan Mail

Peter,

We will always be huge fans of "The Cat Man". Word is getting around
the internet that you will be on radio reality check on the 19th of
July. I hope it's true, so many of us can't wait to hear you talk
about your new CD!!!! I hope we can hear a song or two from the new
album!!!! We will be the first in line to buy it!

You are awesome Peter!

Jay and Laura Thatcher (California)

 
 

06/02/2007
Subject: About Beth...

Hi Mr. Criss,

Along with most of the planet, I'm a huge KISS fan. I have always
enjoyed your drumming style. I have never been in a rock band that
didn't play "Detroit Rock City." Back in 1978, I bought the sheet
music to "Beth" and began to learn to play it on guitar. It helped me
learn to play melody, harmony and bass lines simultaneously. It is
currently one of the most requested songs in my repertoire; my grandma
asks me to play it just as often as my friends! Someday, I sure would
like to play and record a version with you. I believe you live in NJ
(my family lives in North Bergen) but if you ever find yourself in
Denver, CO...?

One of your biggest fans,

Tom St.James

Good luck with your new album! I really like the track on your
webpage.

 
 

05/31/2007
Subject: Aussies

Hi Peter,

Cant wait to hear your new album.

Any plans for an Aussie release, or even better a tour?????

Love your work,

Your Pal,

Kevin

 
 

05/31/2007

Peter I am you biggest fan!!!!

You are the best drummer to walk the planet!!!!

You are AWESOME!!!!

I am such a big fan of Kiss and you that I have driven my parents
insane!!!!

I know everything about you and Kiss!!!!

You biggest fan,

Christian

 
 

05/31/2007
Subject: New album :-))

Hi Mr. Peter Criss,

Saw on your webside that you're releasing a new album. I am a big fan
of yours and I am truly looking forward to the 24th of july when the
album comes out.

I am still playing your solo album and my fave songs are Hooligan,
Tossin'n turning and can't stop the rain. A great rock and ballad
album that was.

Good luck with the new album and it's great to see pics of you looking
healthy and well !!

I saw you in Oslo in 97 and that I'll never forget.

Thank you for giving me some great moments during my life !

Sincerely from Norway,

Orjan..

 
 

05/30/2007
Subject: GREAT interview!

Hi Pete!

I just read Mitch Lafon's interview with you on kissasylum.com.

EXCELLENT! I am looking very forward to your CD in July. Counting down
the days!

I'm also VERY glad about what you said concerning Ace. As I have
written before, you and Ace MADE KISS. I only bought the KISS Symphony
CD and DVD is because of YOU. You really got to shine on "Beth". I too
wish Ace had been there in Melbourne.

God bless! You and your family are in my prayers every week.

Barry Black, Athens, GA

 
 

05/29/2007
Subject: HELLO

Hello PETER!!

I`m Eiliv, a big fan of you!! I`m 12 years old and live in Norway. I
play drums. (have just played since march...) 1. How are you? 2. How
many drumset do you have??? 3. Do you think your new album coming to
Norway? I`m a big KISS fan, thats becous i know who you are.

 
 

05/29/2007
Subject: Solo CD

Hey Peter, I've been a fan since '75 & I just wanted to say that I'm
reakky looking forward to your cd "One For All" The world really needs
some good music in this day & age, I know it's gonna be great like I
tell my friends Peter Criss could sing the phone book & it would sound
great, so I'm countin' the days. I have always been a huge Kiss fan
70s era and a big fam of all your solo work. So like I said I'm really
looking forward to it. #1 CatFan Cal

 
 

05/26/2007 CC: swdoublej@yahoo.com
Subject: Kiss

Hey Peter, I saw Kiss in "79" at Pontiac Silverdome in Pontiac, Mi
with my two youger brothers. It was the best rock concert that we've
ever seen & our first. I've always taken yours & Ace side because you
guys were always about the music. It's sad that Gene & Paul let the
fame go to their heads & become a**holes. Without you & Ace Kiss would
not be where they are today. You guy were the heart & soul of the band
& when you guys left I quit listening to anything new they put out
because it ain't Kiss without the orginal members & that's one thing I
can say I saw the orginal 4 members in makeup before your departure in
"80". Bruce M. Jones

 
 

05/25/2007
Subject: Looking forward to radio reality check

Hey Peter,

I am looking forward to hearing you on the radio reality check show!!
It will be a great show.

Keith in Japan.

 
 

05/25/2007
Subject: From Venezuela

Hello Mrs Peter.

We are waiting the new Peter`s production.

The question is: We will have it on Venezuela?

any way, i will like to send you a gift.I bank acount with one
millions of thanks for to be here with us.And give us your talent.

Thank you.

Dr.T.J. Valbuena F.

 
 

05/25/2007
Subject: New Album

Hi Peter,

I'm sure that you get tons of e-mail from your fans everyday so I will
try keep this one short

I have been a KISS fan since 1976, I'm 39 years old. You have ALWAYS
been my favorite member of the band and you always will be. I loved
your 1978 solo album and I still think it was better than Gene's,
Ace's or Paul's.

Why? Because your vocals are better than the other three guys and
unfortunately it upsets certain people (like Mr Stanley) to admit this
but it's the truth.

I did NOT buy Gene's newest solo album and I did NOT buy Paul's newest
solo album. (Nor did I see his solo tour)

However, I WILL be picking up your new solo album when it goes on
sale. I'm very much looking forward to it. I own all of your official
releases (including the EP for the CRISS album) and I can't wait to
hear this new album.

Your song, "I Can't Stop The Rain" could have (and Should Have) been
the single from your 78 album and it would have sold even better than
Beth. Even my friends who are Non-KISS fans have listened to that song
and really liked it a lot.

Look, I'm starting to ramble. I just want to wish you luck with the
new album and I want to thank you foe being there for me when I needed
a Father figure (and a hero) to look up to when I was a kid.

God Bless you Mr Criss.

Mike R

 
 

05/23/2007
Subject: Message for Peter

Hi Peter,

It is great that you are releasing your solo album. I can’t wait to
hear it. I remember when your first solo album came out I was very
young and my father bought it because he liked your songs on my ‘Best
of the Solo Albums’ cassette so much. He and I would listen to it all
the time. He still asks what you are up to. I hope you tour Australia
and we will both come to see you.

On the drum sticks page it says you have finished a swing album as
well. Are you going to make that available also? I have always liked
jazz and swing, and when I listen back to the old Kiss records I often
think that you were the genesis of that.

Take care,

Alex R

 
 

05/23/2007

Hi Peter!

My name is Mirko and I`m mailing from Germany. Even if we haven`t
heard some news about you for quite a long time, I want you to know
that the European fans, especially the German fans are always with you
and HUNGRY for some new material! I got crazy when I recognized that
your new album will be released in July!! :o)

Can you imagine to visit Europe with your new band again???

Lots of Greetings,

Mirko

 
 

05/23/2007
Subject: Congratulations and God Bless!

Peter,

You have ALWAYS been my musical inspiration since I was about 8 years
old. I'm 38 today. The KISS reunion tour and subsequent tours with you
in them, honestly, have been the highest point in my life. I have
enjoyed seeing you back with them, I have written critic columns
highlighting your visible smile while playing drums in your second go
around with KISS. I have been happy for you and I have been deeply
saddened when it all "happened" again - Peter and Ace leaving KISS.
Wow! I was heartbroken, and I have not so much wished they (G&P) would
hang it up, but that you guys would all just put and keep the band
together. The real KISS! The only KISS! I have been ill over hearing
that you didn't really play on albums since Love Gun. And with a
reunion album, Psycho Circus, shouldn't the reunited "band" have been
recording? I do want to know why you aren't on all of Psycho Circus.

All of that said and asked, I am so proud of you, for what that's
worth to you when you don't know me. I am so happy for you to have
this new album coming out and to have talent like Paul Shaffer working
with you - that's a brilliant move that is sure to have provided great
talent in the studio with you. Peter, Congratulations! I'm in your
corner and I hope you get the most aggressive promotions and marketing
out of Sony and whomever else is there to promote you. You deserve the
spotlight. You deserve to shut Gene up and cause him to ONLY voice
respect and high compliments. I take them personally for you, ya'
know. So many of us do.

Enough, eh?

God Bless you and Gigi, your family and your career. You have so so
many adoring fans.

Brian Kann

 
 

05/22/2007
Subject: Kiss me not!

Kiss is just not the same w/o YOU!!! & Ace

You were the heart & soul of KISS! Keep it up!

Will Nevin & Matthias

 
 

05/22/2007
Subject: New Album

Hey Peter,

I am so excited about the new record. I really enjoy your music and
talent and so do my two kids. Where will it be distributed to?

Thanks

Susan

Chattanooga, Tennessee

 
 

05/20/2007
Subject: hi

HI PETER,DAVE HERE IN AUSTRALIA.

WELL MATE I AM JUST EMAILNG YOU TO SAY THANKS FOR ALL THE YEARS OF
PLEASURE YOU HAVE GIVEN ME THROUGH YOUR MUSIC MATE.I AM 40 YEARS OLD
AND BOUGHT MY 1ST KISS ALBUM WHEN I WAS 8 YEARS OLD.I FEEL LIKE I HAVE
BEEN ALONG FOR THE RIDE WITH YOU.I HOPE YOU GET THIS EMAIL AND I WOULD
LIKE TO WISH YOU ALL THE BEST FOR YOUR NEW CD,I CAN,T WAITE TO BUY
THAT ONE.

SO ONCE AGAIN THANKS FOR EVERYTHING,AND GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR NEW CD AND
ALL YOUR OTHER FUTURE PROJECTS.

REGARDS

DAVID EVE.

 
 

05/20/2007
Subject: Thank You

I want to take this time to personally thank you for your years with
KISS. I like many of the millions of fans world wide was shocked to
hear you were not contacted by the others. It saddens me that it
happened. But I see it in so many bands past and present. I still
remember the first time I saw you perform Beth. To this this day it
remains one of my all time favorite songs. Your solo album had a song
that I also enjoyed. I can't stop the rain. I hope that one day you
can come to Dallas,TX and perform and please invite Ace. I don't know
if you read your email or your staff does, but I hope that wherever
you go or do in your life will be one of happiness and good health. I
just hope that one day I can meet you have my picture made with you
and tell you thank you for your great work.

Joey

 
 

05/20/2007
Subject: Your New CD is AWESOME!

I couldnt believe I found a site that was streaming previews of All
For One! When I got to Faces In the Crowd I was bawling! Thank you so
much Peter for writing that for us. It shows that you know we are all
out here - your fans who have loved you for so many years! It shows
how much you love us! Hearing you sing new cuts after a few years
passed is sweet music to my ears and I thank you so much for blessing
us with your new songs. I never expected for the lifelong idol of my
life to actually live up to my expectations - but you are truely a
beautiful soul Peter! God Bless you and your family and thanks so much
for the fantastic new songs -I cant wait to get the CD.

Erin

 
 

05/19/2007
Subject: hey peter

Hey Pete, my name is Ricky, I'm 20 years old and have been a huge fan
of your work with and without KISS for many years now. I was fortunate
enough to see you live on your last tour with KISS on the tour with
Aerosmith. I still regard those shows as some of the best concerts
I've seen...even though I wasn't fortunate enough to experience thhe
band with the spaceman. Anyhow, with your new album coming out this
July(it actually is coming out on my 21st birthday which is totally
cool), I was wondering if there was any plan to do any kind of tour,
even a small scale one just hitting bigger cities or something,
because all of us fans would love to see you out there again!

Hope all is well

Ricky

 
 

05/18/2007
Subject: peters new album

I love you man you are the soul of KISS

 
 

05/17/2007
Subject: Always my Favorite

Peter,

You have always been my favorite member of KISS. The band isn't THE
band without you and Ace. I'm looking forward to you're new CD coming
out and since it comes out a few days before my birthday I will
consider the release date a gift. I've been following KISS, Ace's solo
career and your solo career for dare I say 30 years and I love all the
music and good times with it. I would like to find your "Let Me Rock
You" CD cause that is the only one I don't have to date.I wish you the
best with your new album and I would love to see you play the Philly
area so I can catch your show.

A long-time fan

Jeffrey Weber

 
 

05/17/2007
Subject: One For All

Peter

Just read the press release. Can't wait til July. I know the CD is
gonna rock.

Carol Johnson

 
 

05/16/2007
Subject: Thanks from a fan.

Hi Peter, I'm a fan from way back in the mid seventies. I found your
website and loved it. I know you hear this same ole crap from every
fan. I was and still are a KISS fan. I only listen to the
classics(with you and Ace in them). My thirteen year old son got
turned on to the whole Kiss scene after seeing all of my old lps and
posters, etc. Now Preston is a life long Kiss fan, and like his dad
only likes the classics. In this day of ganster rap and grunge crap,
I'm thankful that the classics "thanks to you Peter" still sounds good
and has found it's way into the ears and heart of teen in 2007. God
Bless and keep on Rocking. Ryal Williams.

 
 

05/13/2007
Subject: A short story

Hi Peter!!

Im freaking out now because I never thought Id have a link to send a
message to a person I´ve admired artistically for nearly 30 years.

My short story, in 1978 I was 7 years old, my first kiss record was
Destroyer.. I think the very best album cover art to date, both
contemporary and back then. Anyway.. me and my friend used to make
kiss costume copies out of whatever we could and put the record on and
play our live show in the living room. it was great. I was Peter
Criss.. it was cool. Back then my mom bought me a toy drum set, with
paper heads. haha. i broke them fast and filled them with paper
plates. haha. Anyway my favorite drum licks u play are from: Dr. Love
(kissalive2) i still wonder about it, sounds complicated. Strange
Ways, that pattern i feel really makes the song. umm what else, Rock
Bottom from the alive record, it just drives and drives the song..
truly awesome timing.. and i dunno can´t think more but i just think
your great, and am glad you came back strong. When I play on my kit, I
think of you.

Stay healthy and hope to see you again next tour!

Sincerely,

Christian Woodruff

 
 

05/12/2007
Subject: Thank You

dear Pete, I just want to sat thanks for all the hard work over the
years you've put into your music, Russell

 
 

05/08/2007
Subject: Hey

Peter,

I was just watching some videos of you with KISS having a farewell
tour announcement. Since my 1st KISS concert in 2003, I've been a huge
KISS fan, and one of the few things I have wanted in life since then
is another KISS reunion with you, Paul, Gene, and Ace. I'm sure you
hear this a lot, but it would just be absolutely beautiful if you guys
hooked up again for at least one more huge tour. It would mean the
world to me. I love you all! You changed my life in such a positive
way. You guys gave me the most amazing views on life. God bless you
all!

Your # 1 fan,

Gabe

 
 

05/08/2007

hello catman you are very influential in my music today thanks for
being great to all your fans oh yeah do you think ace will lend me a
guitar???

Tyler

 
 

05/07/2007
Subject: Thanks!

Mr. Criss – I am 45 years old and have been a fan of yours and KISS
for 31 of them. Thank you for over 3 decades of rock n’ roll
enjoyment!

May God bless and keep you and yours in the palm of His hand.

Mark Owen

 
 

05/07/2007

Hello Peter,

You have really inspired me for the past year as soon as I started
hearing your solo albums and contributions from KISS. You are a very
excellent drummer and singer, and I hope your new album will keep me
continuing praising your music. I am going to perform "I Can't Stop
The Rain" at my school and if I hadn't heard your music I don't know
what I'd be! Keep making good music.

-Marshall Stone

 
 

05/04/2007
Subject: GOOD LUCK FROM KISS FAN DEPOT!!

DEAR PETER,

HELLO! BEST OF LUCK WITH THE NEW CD, CAN NOT WAIT TIL IT COMES OUT!
TAKE CARE AND THANK YOU FOR ALL THE YEARS OF MAKING ME PROUD TO BE A
KISS FAN!!

GOD BLESS YA,

DOUG PRICE-KISS FAN DEPOT

 
 

05/03/2007
Subject: New album

Hello Peter!

Man it is great to see you are releasing a new solo album. I have been
a KISS fan forever, well since I was 8 ( that was 1973 ) and my older
brothers new friend who just moved from New York let me hear my first
Kiss record. It was a sad day for me when you left the band. Then when
Ace left I was really out of it. It was never the same until 1996 and
the reunion and since that’s over also I have been waiting what seems
like forever for you and Ace to do solo albums. I have met Ace twice
and you one time ( during the Bad Boys Tour in Orlando, Fl. A friend
working security got me back where I at least got to say hello and
shake your hand. Well please keep it up and know that there are
thousands of fans like me that are still pulling for you ( and Ace )
stand up and start kicking some but. Good luck with the new cd and
have a blessed life. Rex C

 
 

05/03/2007
Subject: From Russia to Cat Man

Hi Peter! I am your big fan from Russia, i very like your music, your
beateful song and magic voise, my favorite album is Out of Contol, big
thanks for the "Beth". I hope that your new albom will be as it is
fine, as well as previous, and i hope that you come from Russia. Good
luck!! And i hope that you that you will answer.

Vitalik

 
 

05/02/2007
Subject: I'm so Excited for the new album

Hey Peter:

I've been a fan of yours for almost half of my life. I read a press
release today saying that you're releasing a new record. Man it made
my day knowing that you're making music again. Even though the style
of music you're playing isn't what I usually listen to, I'm still
gonna buy it cause I freak out on your voice.

Best Wishes

Danny Dee

 
 

05/02/2007
Subject: Life long fan Joe Desalvatore ( Bass Player
From boston Mass)

Hello Peter,

Im Not sure how to start this but I have been a life long fan of yours
since I was five years old. I was that kind of kid that had a kiss
lunch box in Kindergarden lol. Needless to say Im 31 years old and I
make my living as a bass playing playing on cruise lines and Im also
part of the Musicians union, anyway I just wanted to say that over the
years of listening to Kiss you were always my favorite member... I
love the R&B of your vocal style as well as the swing of your playing
and I really wish in Kiss you sang More tunes.... but I know how it
must of been in kiss, ..no.actually I dont know but I can imagine..

I Know there is life after kiss and I hate to rehash old wounds with
those guy's but I wish you the best!!!

You were my child hood hero... well you and Miles davis lol

Take care and if you have time please please write back I know im 31
now but it would mean alot to me take care!!

 
 

05/02/2007
Subject: Congratulations on your new Album

Peter

Just wanted to say congrats on your new album, this is the single best
piece of news I have heard in ages. I am so glad to read this is your
album done your way, and not a re- re-re-reissue. Absolutely cannot
wait to hear it. Best of luck to you & your family.

Thanks

Jez Pick

 
 

05/02/2007
Subject: The new CD

Hi Peter,

Great to hear that the new CD isn’t far away. Myself and other KISS
fans in Australia hope that you'll be coming down to tour the CD. That
will be a multi-city event for me as I've missed meeting you each time
you’ve been here but have loved the shows you’ve done here with the
band. It would be so great if you agreed to do a meet and greet with
the fans. If you haven’t thought of doing that, please do. There are a
lot of people who'd love to shake the Catman's hand. And yes, I'm one
of them.

Thank you for the many years of great music and inspiration. We look
forward to seeing you here and hopefully it wont be too hard to get
hold of your new CD here either. To you and your family, good luck,
God bless and take care.

Kind Regards,

Brett

 
 

04\24\2007
Subject: KISS

Brother, you and Ace were the heart and soul of KISS. I loved your
band in the 70's. That wannabee crap Gene and Paul are marketing to
fans is toal CRAP!!!!! Without you and Ace, KISS is just kiss;watered
down followers who are trying to copy you. True fans know where the
talent was and it is not in a couple of corporate tools trying to make
a buck while claiming they are giving the fans what they want. It is
in true rock and rollers like Peter Cris and Ace Frehley!!!!! Rock on
Brother!!!!!

 
 

04\17\2007

Hi Peter,

Just wanted to let you know as a 48 year old rocker, and father of two
lovely teenagers, that for all the admiration I’ve had for your
career, and music, that my upmost admiration is for the path you have
chosen in life, dealing with the sadness and hurt that you have
endured all these years.

I am in awe of your spirituality and profoundness. I am in awe of the
man you have become. You are an inspiration for us all.

From soul to soul, my bro, I send to you eternal love.

As we say, in the Canadian, Province of Quebec : Que Dieu te protege,
mon frère.

-Raymond Spence

 
 

04\15\2007
Subject: Hi Peter!!!!!!!

Hi Peter!!!I hope this mail arrive to you...if this happens i will
feel very very very very happy and honored!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Excuse me for the terrible english but...I'm italian and I speak not
so well...!!!!sorry!!!

I want to say to you so much things...but my language give me some
limits... first, I want you know I think you're very kind and
likeable!!!!!!I really love you make up when you're on the stage like
the catman!!! .....i'm a catgirl!!!ehhe!!i play drums, and i wanted to
be able like you...but it's only a dream!!!!'cause you're the
best!!!!!!!!!!

I hope one day I can meet you...or see you play drums!!!!

I wish you will have a good week!!!!!!

kisses from Italy.... Vin, the black cat ;D

 
 

04\12\2007
Subject: peters solo tour

Hi Peter,