5/28/2006
It was fun to see some pics and also some videos on the internet from
Vh1 honors KISS But it all would be so mutch better if it was you on
the drums Peter.
We really miss your voice and your drums.
Please Peter put out your albums soon so we can enjoy booth your drums
and your wonderful voice:
Keep on rockin Peter
P-J Wetterström
with family from Sweden
5/28/2006
Man, I just read an interview with Paul Stanley about a new KISS album
and to see how his attitude is toward KISS kinda ticks me off I've
been a huge fan of you and KISS since I was 6 and it seems the heart
is gone of KISS and i think the reason is because you and Ace are gone
and as far as my opinion goes on a new KISS album without a CATMAN
ballad or a SPACEMAN riff it will be toilet paper just like The Elder
unless Paul takes it completly his way but he would be better off
with a solo record, KISS is all about the money and less about rock
n roll its just not KISS without you Peter and I'm looking forward to
your new album, and I know its from the heart and not the wallet.
Your Hard Rockin' Follower
Rodney Moats
P.S. Never stop being Peter Criss
5/27/2006
Peter of course I am a drummer and have been a fan for years. To me
it seems like you and Ace were the only real ones in the band. Does
that sound absurd? I mean from my perspective and Gene and Paul
rehearsed at my drum teachers studio in Burbank and Gene was an ass.
But to me it seems you and Ace were down to earth and it became the
Gene and Paul show. To be honest and fair it's not Kiss without you
and Ace anyway. It's a cheap ripoff which I refuse to buy into.
Hope all is well with you Peter. You were a huge influence on me
playing the tubs and I thank you for years of fun of listening and
myself playing drums in clubs and rocking.
God Bless,
Craig
5/26/2006
Hi Pete,
just a quick word to let you know that your presence was sorely missed
on the VH1 special ( I mean with KISS and Ace).
KISS IS, AND WILL ALWAYS BE ACE, PETER, PAUL & GENE.
Patrick
5/24/2006
Hello Peter!
I believe you get thousands of mails like this, but I couldnīt help myself.
Itīs the first time ever Iīm writing to a musician of your calibre. Iīm not
sure if you really read all these mails?
Anyway, my name is also Peter, Iīm 44 years old and a former drummer in
different rock/blues/jazz bands all over Sweden. I have been a huge KISS
fan since 1975 when I first heard "Alive!". And I really fell for the
music, more than the makeup. The music you did with KISS in the early 70īs
is extraordinary! And the recipe for that is Gene, Paul, Ace & Peter.
Without your wonderful jazzy-feel, tribal drumming and Ace raw punky/bluesy
guitaring itīs not that interesting anymore.
Eric Carr (God bless him), Vinnie Vincent, Mark St John, Bruce Kulick,
Eric Singer were/are great musicians but it turned KISS into becoming just
another hardrock band. With you and Ace in the band it become something
special - KISS.
This sounds like something from a KISS biography, but itīs how I see it,
and itīs true!
Gene and Paul are great musicians, no doubt, but the magic of KISS is gone
with you guys . .
Too bad Ace didnīt participate on the Australian symphony concert, cause
that night with you behind the drums was fabulous! I thank you for that :)
Iīve been listening to your solo album from 1978 more and more by the
years. Itīs getting better every time. I donīt think people realize how
good the album really is. To me it is rhythm & soul music with some great
drumming by you, Peter! The snare drum on "Thatīs The Kind Of Sugar Papa
Likes" says it all . .
This album kind of summarize what you brought in to KISS and what made
it so special (my opinion ;)
I heard that youīre having a new CD on the way. I canīt wait . . .
Thank you for your contribution to music!
God bless you Peter, your family and the future! :)
/Peter Lundkvist
In the north of Sweden
5/19/2006
hello pete .......how ya doing ?..hopefully very well........i was just
listening to your interview on eddie trunks website and brother i could not
AGREE WITH YOU MORE.......on the kiss deal.......i like have been a die hard
lifelong fan........but i REFUSE to see kiss like they are now ....gene must
think that all kiss fans are DAM IDIOTS.......they are 1/2 tribute band now
ya know .......anyway do you have a my space site ????? if so please in
clude <REMOVED FOR YOUR PROTECTION> on your friends list and please send us an invite so
we may do the same.........thanks again..........rich
5/19/2006
peter,my whole life since Iwas a child I been wanting to write to you and thank
you because of you I became a drummer,you influenced me if it wasnt for you I
would have never picked up a drum stick I always admired you kiss isnt kiss
anymore with out you,I clearly remember on halloween I wanted to be you because
you where and still are my hero I dig your music two of my favorites are,1.feel
like letting go and falling down and of course beth,you turned me on to DRUMS
I play with my buddies crone pearl s when ever I jam one time i was given two
drum kits and I combined them and played them dreaming that I was you
and i woulld play along with my kiss records this was bacK in 1977 and been
playing off and on my whole life since then it stayed with me my whole life
you made a positive difference in my life,I came from a tough dysfunctional
family life and you and my drums kept me togather THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!!!
YOU HELPED ME SURVIVE!!
I MEAN THIS VERY SINCERLY ,YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY HERO AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED
YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THE ONLY DRUMMER FOR KISS I ONLY WISH GENE AND PAUL WOULD
REALIZE THAT AND ACE IS A SUPER GUITARIST!!!
WHEN IS THE NEXT PETER CRISS ALBUM COMING OUT?
again thank you peter and GOD BE WITH YOU,GARY DEMORANVILLE fall river MA.
5/18/2006
Dear peter i would like to thank you. I think you are great as a kid
growing up you were the greatest drummer. i drove my parents nuts
chip gurley
5/16/2006
Peter,
I just recently logged into your website and listened to your radio
interview that you have posted there. I completely agree with everything you
have said with regards to KISS and its current drive to simply make money. I
truly feel that you are/were the soul of KISS, a person who delighted in the
moment and the energy of the fans. I wish you all the best and look forward
to your next project. Stay well Catman, you can teach all of Them a thing or
two.
Sincerely,
Rob Koller
5/13/2006
I want only to say a thing. i think you are a great drummer,but more
important. a good person; a enormous person.
PS & GS threw everything to the garbage the last reunion time, they played
with the fans feelings , but now, kiss is only a shadow of a great band i think.
God bless you Peter, and your family, and I wish with the heart, someday
you come to our country with his band, and because not to have the
opportunity to shake hands.
i wish to write a little more, but my english is very poor and i would
not know expressing to me correctly :)
best luck in your life Peter, I love you!!
Cristian De Leiva
Buenos Aires
Argentina
5/11/2006
Hi Peter,
my name is Luke and I'm a musician/writer from England. I was just e-mailing
to say thanks for being an inspiration when I was growing up and first
getting into playing music. I'm now 37 and I've had 20 happy years in the
music industry!
I first got into Kiss when I was 12 and set about purchasing all the albums.
Recently, I've just bought your first solo LP again - this time on CD and I
can't tell you how much it brought back good memories. I love the 'New York'
sound and whilst working in NY just after 9/11, I had your music on at any
available moment - what a vibe! :)
Well I must keep this brief, as you'll no doubt receive tons of mail; I just
want to finish by saying that Kiss were only really 'Kiss' when you and Ace
were in. I understand Gene and Paul wanting to keep the 'business' going,
but that's all it's been since you guys left, business.
All the best to you and your family and apart from being the 'Catman' - in
England, you're also the 'Dog's Bollocks!' (that is a big compliment! )
Kind regards - Luke Pepper
5/11/2006
Dear Perter Criss,
I just wanted to say thank you for bein a role model in my life? If it
wasn't for u I wouldn't know how to play the drums? Ur r BIG influence for
me And I just wanted to let u know that?
So I hope that u will be having a new album commin out? I can't wait to hear
it?
Thank you for ur time and Have A Wonderful day?
UR The BEST?
Willaim Samoyedny
5/11/2006
Hey Peter,
I saw kiss live in Australia just after they hired Eric Singer/Tommy
whoever.... and it was one of the worst concerts I've ever heard! they were
not rehearsed and there was no band vibe what so ever..........Eric looked
miserable and Tommy looked the same....they were not happy and they were not
being true to them selves...Eric is an Awesome Drummer and he played very
average and didn't even sing any songs.......I THOUGHT THEY'ED at least let
him be himself on the Drums.....but he really sucked trying to play you and
did not look comfortable.....and yes it was obvious that Gene and Paul don't
talk to each other.......I WISH KISS NEVER GOT BACK TOGETHER THE WAY YOU
DID.........Don't get me wrong it was a dream come true for me to see you
back in 97 on the Australian tour........but I wish you guys just did a few
huge shows and kept the original vibe that you had back in 1977.........The
rolling stones still sound like a real band and rehearse like they are still
traning for a title fight..........I guess kiss has become a fantasy for
real now........that sounds better than becoming a Village people joke band
that everyone laughs at..........but as long as Gene and Paul keep making
millions of Dollars........the joke will go on.
Cheers
A fan that still loves you and will never forget who you were with kiss when
the band was a real band....God bless
5/10/2006
Hi Peter!!!
First of all. let me introduce myself to you
I am Vicente Sedas and I'm from Veracruz state, in Mexico country, although
now I am living in Monterrey state.
I am your fan since 1980, and since then i feel a great admiration for you.
Of course and i am a fan of kiss, and i want to tell you : You are the
greatest, the best drummer in the world, I love the way you play the drums,
really there is nobody like you, i have always felt identified with your
cat personality, I love cats very much too, like you, and i am very proud
to be able to tell it to you.
believe me, I can't find the words to say what you mean in my life, but you
are someone very special and very important in my life. Thanks to you, i
learnt to play the drums, simply listening to you playing them, and how
great you are!!!!!!!!! Since I was 13 years old (today i am 37 years
old), i used to listen to the kiss records almost everyday, and was getting
practice to play the drums, thanks to you!!!! I love all your songs, they
are so very wonderful and beautiful, and so very romantic, i can tell you
that some of my favorite songs are : Don't you let me down, easy thing,
kiss the girl goodbye, i can't stop the rain (the first time i listened to
it, i cried), words, feel like letting go, let me rock you, move on over
and of course Beth!!!!!!!!!!
I felt very sad when Gene and Paul chose to terminate their association
with you, don't worry, they didn't know what they lose. Unfortunately, some
people are BLIND and there is nothing we can do, except to pray for them,
don't you think? We all your fans from Mexico love you and we are with
you, dear Peter!!!
I want you to know that I will always be with you,Peter, that you will
always have my support, no matter what happens nor what comes, to me you
will always be the kiss drummer, the best, the greatest, the CAT!!!
Peter, i would like very much to get in contact with you, and i wish you
could answer me to keep in touch, of course, when you can and if you want to,
it would be a great privilege to me. Because of my work, i can't write often,
but i try to find a time to do it, and i promise to go on writing you, by the
way, excuse me for my english which is not very good, i just speak and write
it about in a 65 %, i trust in your understanding. In addition to this mail,
i have another one :
I am very happy that you have a web site, a truly gift for all your fans,
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! THANKS A LOT FOR ALL, PETER, FOR YOUR BEAUTIFUL SONGS
THAT MAKE ME DREAM, THAT MAKE ME REALIZE THAT LOVE STILL EXISTS, AND FOR
EXISTING, PETER AND BEING SO GREAT!!!!!!
May God bless you and you family!!!
Love
Vicente A. Sedas Galván
Monterrey, N.L.
México
5/8/2006
Hello, Peter!
I'm happy to have found your site, and I just want to thank you and Ace
for coming back and doing the reunion tour. When I was a kid growing up
in Sheffield, Alabama, going to a Kiss concert was out of the question.
By the time I got my own wheels and made the drive to Huntsville to see
the band, Kiss as I had known it was a thing of the past. So when you
and Ace decided to do the reunion, I was one of the first to get
tickets and make the trek to the Tupelo Coliseum. I had the time of my
life, and it wouldn't have been possible without you and Ace.
I've seen Kiss a few more times in some of the more recent shows and
it just isn't the same without you guys. Gene and Paul can call their
current lineup Kiss all they want, but if it's not Gene, Ace, Peter and
Paul, it simply isn't Kiss, and no amount of hype or tongue-wagging can
convince me otherwise.
Anyway, thanks for your contribution to what I will always consider the
world's greatest band.
Gerald James
Athens, AL.
4/21/2006
Peter,
I've been a Kiss fan since 1974 when I ordered a bunch of albums from
"Columbia House". At 12, I didn't know much about music, so I selected
albums which had the most interesting covers. Luckily, I wound up with
Warchild, Rick Wakeman"s Journey to the Earth, Cat Scratch Fever, and
two Kiss albums amongst the order. Little did I know that was the
beginning of a complete fascination with the Kiss as a group and you
guys individually. I've been an avid fan ever since. I saw you in
concert during Alive I, Destroyer, and Dynasty tours in Memphis. To
this day I talk about the experience with my daughters of 9 and 11,
because they have to listen to Kiss when we're in my car:) I told my
girls that comparing any band to Kiss was like comparing the local
fair to Disneyworld? Kiss was truly a magical experience, that no
band will ever be able to re-create.
I'm now 44 and travel the US quite extensively in my job, and missed
the opportunity to see you guys during the reunion tour. It's
unfortunate, because seeing the original line up without you and Ace
isn't really seeing Kiss, so my desire to relive the experience with
another version of Kiss doesn't exist. I've read all the books
about the group, and I make no assumptions about any of you guys
except the impact you have had on me, and my true passion for music.
I have one questions I'd like to ask:
When you guys were in the middle of you popularity, did you have any
idea of how you truly impacted peoples lives and the mark you were
leaving on music history, or did if just feel like a job? I've
always enjoyed your music and skills as a drummer. And if what I
read is true, I respect your love for the music, and not the
marketing! I hope life is treating you and your family well.
Best Regards,
Jeff
4/19/2006
dear peter
i just want to say that i still think that you and ace are real good
mucisians and the other two are just in fore the cash now you still
rock in holland,and we love you
love ya
erik from holland
4/19/2006
thanks for making life better growing up.
you rule peter
Steve hill
Dallas Texas
STEPHEN R. HILL JR.
4/18/2006
Hi peter,
My Name is Oerjan, and I just want you to know that you rule!! Was
searching the web and ended up on the two imposters web site in Kiss ,
and I truly don't know how they manage to live with theme selfs ??
It's embarrising for me as a hard core Kiss fan, watching what has
happend to kiss and not seeing you an Ace up there..
Rock on Peter !!!
Regards from,
Oerjan / MaSheen
4/18/2006
Hey Peter,
I have been a fan of yours since 1977. My First Kiss record was Kiss
Alive II.
When you left the band in the mid 70s, I pretty much pulled away from
Kiss. It was kinda like a member of my family had died.
One night when I was re-arranging my bedroom, I turned on my tv and
saw Kiss Unplugged on mtv.
When you and Ace came out, I just sat down. It was like '77 all over
again. I realized then (for the first time) how much you really meant
to me!!!
I even named my next 2 cats Petra (after you).
I hope you get to read this, Peter. I'll always love you!!!
Richy
Gulfport, MS
4/11/2006
I first saw you when I was 6 years old. I am now 39, and because of
you, I have been playing drums 31 years. Thank you. From the bottom
of my heart. You are truly one of my heros!
Signed ....Jamie Hibbs
4/10/2006
Man, I need to see you play again. Its been a few years. Its not the
same without you and ACE. Come to Milwaukee, play a small venue, we
miss you.
4/8/2006
Dear Peter,
I love everything you stand for. I heard the eddie Trunk radio show.
I just wanted to let you know ive been a fan of kiss and of yours
since the very beginning.... I went to a concert in the summer, i
believe it was in 04 at jones beach theather. And everyone was
saying cant wait to see peter and ace.... Well when kiss came on
i was jumping up and down and screaming your name. When they
did a close up of the CATMAN i knew it wasnt you right away.... I
was so disappointed... I told my Husband that as been a fan of
kiss since the beginning also, that not peter and thats not ace...
He was yes, i said no its not look closer and he couldnt believe
it that it wasnt you guys, and to be honest with you the jones
beach theather wasnt sold out either. And i know the reason is
because people the loyal KISS fans found out that You and ace will
not be there and thats why..... I just wanted to let you know im
always and forever will be A FAN to you. I would like to know
when you book will be out, and any other upcoming stuff and acting
things you will be doing?
Love your forever Catwoman fan Elena
4/7/2006
yo soy de chile y te conosco me encanta como tocas la bateria las canciones
que mas me gustan son beth hard luck woman y mainline a decir verdad te amo
eres genial espero que mi correo te llege responde porfavor yo seria muy
feliz hoy te vere en kiss con sinfonia y en el kiss my ass
good bye I'LOVE YOU
3/30/2006
Hey, my name is Ken Picking, and this is my first time emailing you. I
have tried to contact you via mail more than a few times over the years,
so I hope you get this. I am 36 years old and I have been a KISS fan
since around 1976. My brother and cousin introduced me to the band at
the young age of 6. I was immediately drawn to you, the catman. When I
found out you were the drummer I wanted to be one too. My first kit was
at the age of 11, one of those Sears kid kits ya know. Then around 1985
I got a Remo kit, and in 1989 I bought my first and still only Pearl
kit. I have since added another kick and more toms. I have played in 2
different bands and have toured locally. Shokker is my current band. You
have been a huge influence, you are the reason I picked up the sticks and
I just wanted to tell you that. I know you have many admirers, but count
me among the top of the list for many many years....through the KISS days,
the Criss Penridge alliance, Balls Of Fire, Criss, back to KISS and now. I
have followed your life through interviews and dvds, and of course
vinyl/cds. All of this is not meant to put you on a pedestal, I feel you
are human like the rest of us, but I do admire your cool voice and drumming
style (jazz and metal, what a kick ass combo!) I lost my father (Oct 91, to
a rare blood disease) my mother (in '94, to cancer of the chest wall) and
most recently on Mar 9th of 2005, my brother Greg (also to Cancer, he was
only 41). I do not know why I am telling you this, but I know how you must
have felt when you lost your mother. These losses have been very hard for me
to deal with as I am the last of my immediate family left. In 1991, I
married my wife Pam (sorry she loves you too, but Paul is her fav KISS
member, she also shares his bday Jan 20th) and we have now been married for
almost 15 years. I thank God for her as I have suffered many losses, and she
keeps me going, as well as my love of music and drums, and the lessons I
have learned from my family that life goes on and we keep fighting and make
the best of it. A dream came true on July 7, 1996 at the Alamodome in San
Antonio (we live in Salina KS, so we drove a long ways!) as my brother, his
friend, and my wife saw you in full make up on the reunion tour, I had never
seen you live before (except on my many videos). It was so awesome!! We
have since seen you on Sep 10 '96 in Wichita, April 16 1997 in Topeka, March
21, 2000 in San Antonio, August 25 2000 in Kansas City, August 28 2000 in
Wichita, and Sep 25 2003 in Kansas City (with Aerosmith, but without Ace, it
was just not the same). I enjoyed them all. Well sorry for the novel, I hope
to hear back from you. THANKS AGAIN for all the great times and cool tunes
you have given me, and I look forward to your next project(s)
3/29/2006
hey ur one of the greatest drummers alive in my book i saw u live at
montauge mountain and u ROCK seriously
3/19/2006
Hello peter merci pour tous. we love you
3/17/2006
Hey Pete
im soo disepointed now, iv downloaded a dvd from net, called kiss rock the
nation from 2005, but hey, your not there, and ace isnt, why, S**T man, this
sucks, he locks like frankenstein that ace-dude, and u , whateF**K, no man
this is not god,
rockn`roll peter
best regards
Roger
3/16/2006
Peter-
You ARE and ALWAYS will be the ONLY Kiss drummer! They are not Kiss without
you and ACE!
Bill Nicks
San Diego, CA
3/14/2006
hi peter its me Sheri i just want you to now that i thank you fore being
such a generos man i thank you fore every thing you have done i miss you
in kiss you were my faveret member . if i had a wish it be to meet you
someday . bye from sheri
3/8/2006
Not sure how Paul and Gene have the balls to continue on using the name
KISS, KISS is Peter,Ace,Gene and Paul music makers not sell out money
makers and yes that is what Gene and Paul are. There is one CATMAN and
one SPACE ACE, Eric and Tommy should be ashamed but hey who wouldnt
want to be Peter Criss or Ace Frehley.Thanks for the memories and the
music .
A fan forever
Andy Meester
3/2/2006
Peter, It's so great to find your web site. I have been a hardcore
original KISS fan for so many years. You and Ace were always my two faves.
Not for a specific reason, to me, you guys were just cooler and more...
rock'n'roll. So it breaks my heart to see those other two guys parading
imposters around the world in Catman and Space Ace gear. It just tears
me up, man. First of all It would be better if You and Ace were in the
band, the reunion was a dream come true, but if you're not, that's ok,
that's the way it goes . But to see my heroes being impersonated is more
than I can stand. All they had to do was create new characters or revive
the Fox and the Wizard even. But now my KISS fantasy will end as a
nightmare. I just can't stress enough how rotten that is for fans of Ace
and Peter. Well, I really just needed to say it. YOU keep rocking and so
will we. Thank You for more good times than you will ever know.
TedHotGhost
2/26/2006
Hi my name is AUSTIN ROBERT HARDT and i am a BIG fan of kiss and you're my
favorite band member .
austin r hardt
2/24/2006
Hi Peter, I'll try not bore you with the same old e mail, of course I'm a
fan, have been since I was old enough to turn on the radio. I'm 36 now. I
just found out about your website, and wanted to say Thanks! These days
it seems rare for a celebrity to take a moment or two for there fans.I
know you cant write everyone, and probably don't have time. The time you
take to type out a message or two on your website goes a long way in my
book. Thanks for taking the time to interact.
I've had the chance to see you in concert with Kiss a few times, and it
was always awesome. Good luck to you in everything you do.
Tommy W.
2/19/2006
hey peter im from a small town called findlay oh there not much to do but
rock out your music i play the drum set to and cant get to much of you
siting behind the set i love your song beth that song is the $!*#.
brian
2/19/2006
Hey Peter!!!!!!!
My name is Stacey and I have been a Kiss fan since 1975!!!!!! I am
writing because I just finaaly found your website.First time I saw you
guys was Jan.19,1978 in Pittsburgh Pa and it is still the highlite of
my life!!!!!!!!when you guys anounced the reunion tour I thought I was
gonna die!!!So the first thing I did was go get my tickets for my
family which included my three children which they have listened to
Kiss since birth and we loaded up the car and headed for Charlotte NC
and we had a blast!!!!!!!! I just wish Kiss could last forever but
again Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley is'nt as usaul gonna let it
happen......I hope you did not take ofense to that statement but that
is how alot of us fans feel at least 98% of true Kiss fans feel..I just
bought Kiss rocks the nation but not paying attion to the facial
features and make up when I opened it up I relized I had just made a
big mistake!!!!!!!!!!!!!It Gene Simmons Paul Stanley TOMMY THAYER and
ERIC SINGER!!!!!!! I said what the hell have I just spent $24.99
on!!!!!!!!!! So I put it in the dvd player it to me and my kids just
SUCKED!!!!!!!! Especially when Gene sang unholy instead of GOD OF
THUNDER during his blood spitting scene!!!!!!!! The worst is seeing
two other people in yours and Ace Frehley's make up!!!!!! To me it
was seeing another tribute band only with Gene and Paul and the killer
thing is that it seemed to us eric singer acted like he had been there
since the beginning of the whole Kiss journey.....Remind him next time
you ever speak to that he is eric singer and you arePETER CRISS THE
ONLY DRUMMER IN KISS!!!!!!!!!!Well I guess I have spoke my peace but
you and Ace will always be the best so keep on rockin and never
change!!!!!!!!!!
stacey one of the fans of the original KISS!!!!!!
2/17/2006
Rock on Dude !
We miss you !
2/17/2006
Dear Peter Criss,
whats up? IÂīm a very hot KISS Fan and I must see, on the "KISS Rock the
Nation" is Peter Criss The Cat Man and Ace the Space Man not present.
What are with ACE and PETER? IÂīm a Fan of your all and i hope Ace and
Peter with KISS come together. Waiting on your Answer. With very best
Wishes from Germany
Heinz Illi The KISS FAN,
2/16/2006
Hello Peter aka "Catman"
I would like to take this time to thank your from the bottom of my heart and
soul for your inspiration to me as a musician. Your KISS solo album was the
first vinyl record I purchased. Thanks to my mom for the cash then. During
all the time of crisis of KISS being named those ugly slanderous words of the
devils musicians, my mom still stood beside me and supported my KISS
habit.
Finally , on the the ALIVE /WORLDWIDE TOUR 96 , I was given the opportunity
to see you guys for the first time. Since I was a child in the 70's, I had
dreamed of seeing you all and even meeting you.
The Phantom movie was so awesome! To this day, I still own a copy of it. It
was the closest thing I, as a fan had of you guys to actually see you. I
live in Tupelo, Mississippi where the ignorant Pentecostal Church members
protested your show. I deeply apologize for this ignorance.
This is the birthplace of Elvis you know........(laughing). Then 2 years
ago, I seen KISS once again in Memphis, Tenn. at the Pyramid. I'm sure that
was not Ace on stage with them. He didnt do his signature guitar fire scene.
Or was it? Could you tell me if you were on this tour? I know you have had
many projects since you left KISS, but I still LOVE your music my friend. My
favorite song of all time is "Hooked on Rock n Roll". I am a bass player by
nature, but I can beat those drums right along with you on that song. For that
matter, that whole ablum was Awesome! Now i have ordered your CrissCat #1 cd
last week. The one with the half painted face. I look forward to hearing
more of your music.
There is one thing I would like to ask, on your costume vest, you had a #
3 on it. Is this a special number for you?
Peter, thanks again for being who you are. You have inspired my whole life as
a musician.
You are my music idol...... I was.. vaccinated with a Detroit needle... and
I'm hooked on Rock-n-Roll! YEAH!
Thanks again
One of your greatest fans,
Spence Carlisle
2/16/2006
hello, peter
i'm fan of kiss since 1976, peter you are un great drummer
long live rock'n roll.
good bye
didier (france)
2/6/2006
Dear Peter,
I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say hello. I have been
a big fan of yours since buying the "Rock and Roll All Night" 45
and then the Dressed to Kill album in the summer of 1976.
When I was on vacation with my parents in San Francisco in
June 1977, I saw on a TV commercial that KISS was playing the
Cow Palace, unfortunately on the eveing we were leaving. I was
devastated to the point of tears (I was 11) that I had to miss it.
However, my father promised to make it up to me and to take
me to see KISS when and if you came to Dallas and several
months later, my patience was rewarded. My first rock concert
ever was KISS and guests, Styx at Tarrant County Convention
Center in Fort Worth, Texas on Sept 5, 1977. I still have the ticket
stubs. Simply put, this concert blew us away, left our ears ringing for
days (we were 5th row center and this show marked the last live
performance ever of "Hooligan") and made me decide to to play drums
on the spot, a passion which has never left me. I have even managed
to track down a copy of The Chelsea Album, on Decca Records,
which I believe was your recording debut, several years before KISS.
Almost 30 years later, I am still in a band, the Bat Mastersons (we scored
a few hits on the 'college' charts in the early 90s) and have actuallly toured
the US several times. If you'd care to hear any tunes, you can check out
our site at http://www.batmastersons.com
Anyway, I just wanted to convey my best wishes to you and let you
know what a big influence KISS was to my youth and what an inspiration
your playing was and is to me to this day. Thanks!
Best wishes,
David DiPietro
Dallas, Texas
2/4/2006
Hello Peter,
I'm a long-time fan of yours since the 1970's. I just wanted to tell you that
I'm grateful for having been exposed to your drumming, and singing. You are
and always will be the best at what you do. I REALLY can't wait for YOUR book
to come out. I'll be first in line to buy my copy. Also, I can't wait for any
new recordings that you release. I only hope that you not only sing but
perform ALL of the drumming on it as you are my favorite drummer (Don't let
someone else do what you can do better).
Always your fan,
Frank Raspino
1/30/2006
Hi Mr. Criss,
I just wanted to thank you for helping save my life - really. My nephew
was diagnosed with a rare but fatal mytochondrial disease when he was 3 years
old - he died last February and I lost my mind.I pretty much gave up on life
until I started trying to recapture the hope and happiness I had when I was a
kid back in the 70's - I started playing KISS songs & just like back then, I
forgot my problems for a while. I cannot thank you enough for helping me
through such a tough time with the music you made - you're the best!
Thanks & GOD BLESS,
Brad Baxter
1/30/2006
Hi, Peter!!
We're two great fans of you and knew about your work because of Kiss. We`re
Raphael and Gabriel from Brazil and readed again about your dismiss from Kiss
and we got disapointed with the band's "organization". Kiss is not the same
without you and will never be. We feel your hapiness when playing on
Symphony. On the other hand we don't accept Thommy Thayer in place of Ace
Frehley... we know that today Kiss is a extremely commercial band. Here in
Brazil we made jokes about the meaning of Kiss, like "K.I.S.S.: Kiss Is
Simmons and Stanley". Since me, Gabriel, presented Kiss to Raphael, when he
was 10, he has gone crazy and the band member he most like was you... I
remember his first birthday after he knew about Kiss... He was got closed on
the bathroom for half an hour... when he got out I've checked out on his
face a Catman's make-up (made with a cheap pencil). This day Raphael has
spent hours on the keys trying to play Beth (he got months training this
music to play on his birthday...) ... That was a funny and unforgetable day!!!
I remember we were always informed about the news of Kiss in those years
(96-97...). We saw you on Oz' television program!! On the MTV Unplugged you
had gone crazy when singing Beth and looked to Paul, Gene and Ace in the
chorus "... me and the boys will be playing all night"...
When Symphony has been released we got very happy about your participation,
but was a short time happiness. A little bit later you were out again...
that's terrific to the true Kiss fans that believe the true Kiss is the band
that, whoever the actual members, recognize that is founded by Ace, Gene,
Paul and Peter and know that his roots was build by them and need respect.
We like to know about your projects (if there's still any project)...
The true fans are still dreamin' and believing in the magical return of Kiss
in the original formation: Ace, Gene, Paul and Peter... This is our hope,
even if it's a false hope.
Thanks for your atention and sorry about our poor english.
We're waiting for your answer.
From your ever fans,
Raphael and Gabriel.
1/23/2006
I beg your pardon for my bed english... Peter, you're the best drummer...
Beth is a very beautiful song...
federico (italy)
1/20/2006
I'd like to thank you for all the music you've put out over the years.
your music with kiss,your demos and your albums have helped me through
some troubling times so for that i say thank you. im only 23 so i had a
lot of catching up to do on your material,but im finally caught up. The
reason i emailed you was because i bought a copy of your KISS solo
album and i played "You Matter To Me" to my ex girlfriend, by this time
she was balling her eyes out......... and it won her back!!!! she had
dumped me because i "wasnt what she wanted" but i guess love conquers
all so once again i say THANK YOU! have a happy 2006 and i hope to hear
some of that cole porter material i hear you're working on. then again
u could have an album with "yankee doodle dandy" 12 times and i'd still
like it, your voice is unlike anyone elses in music history. god bless,
mr criss.
-Scott
1/20/2006
Hello Peter,
my name is Thomas, i am 37 years old and i live in south germany. I am
married and have two wonderful children, a boy whos name is Julian (8) an
a little princess Verena (5). I am a KISS-Fan since 1980. I also play drums
and thats the reason why you are my KISS-Member and KISS-Drummer #1. Its a
shame that you ( and of course ACE ) are no more members in the original
stuff of the ''Hottest band in the world''. I saw you live, two times in
Stuttgart / Germany. The first time on the Reunion-Tour '97. It was your
birthday and it was a great honor for me to sing ''Happy Birthday'' to
Peter Criss ... The second time i saw you on the PsychoCircus-Tour. Bouth
times it was a great moment for me, because i saw my heros, especially my
idol PETER CRISS. I hope you are fine and i wish you all the best.
