Kiss is an american band from new york that was formed back in 1973. The album was produced by vini poncia, who went on to produce the kiss albums dynasty 1979 and unmasked 1980. Peters management has arranged to have be the official seller of the signed copies. I have read everyones book, except for ace frehleys just started that one and i found that peters book comes across as more honest, because he leaves the warts and all in there. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Visualizza altre idee su batteria, chitarra e musical. Kiss kisstory first edition original numbered signed gene simmons paul stanley.
Eddie talked to peter criss live on the air on may 21, 2004 about everything going on with him and the band and much more. Scribners press release promises, from sex, drugs, and rock n roll to multiple brushes with death, makeup to breakup will be peter criss unvarnished and eyeopening life story. It takes a lot of courage for a musician to leave an established group to pursue a solo career. Kiss bodyguard big john harte shares stories about ace. Later, he recalls partying with john belushi a huge kiss fan and opening in paris for jerry lewis, who joked of his unlikely openers, thats got. A gun in the mouth its a terrible way to end a life, but a great way to begin a book. These exclusive excerpts from peter criss autobiography begin with the drummer shoving the barrel of a. Rare peter criss of kiss signed autographed check gene simmons paul stanley. Save peter criss signed book to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Second edition, second state, but the first bobbsmerrill printing of baums first book in the oz series, originally published by george m.
Peter criss, however, has arguably been the least intolerable of the four original members of kiss. Peter criss signing my copy of his book at changing hands bookstore in tempe arizona on dec 6th, 2012. Makeup to breakup is a noholdsbarred version of peter crisss experiences within and without a band. Excerpt from the peter criss book on beth, destroyer. Peter criss born peter criscuola on december 20, 1945 is an american rock musician. Criss wrote the book with the help of larry ratso sloman. He left the band in 1979, embarking on a solo career.
Peter criss ridgewood booksigning video footage posted. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Of course we had peter signed the album that started it all. Lydia criss gave us the best insight into peter criss, the man and musician in her book from 2006 sealed with a kiss and was the most honest and factual account of the band i had ever read. Thankfully you get all that and more in makeup to breakup. With peter signing my picture disc i finally have my signed set complete. Whether you collect vintage vinyl, rare acetates, recordings, posters, ephemera, artist signed items, guitars or even really cool old school concert t. Filthy riffs from kiss drummers tellall the catman dishes a heaping, entertaining pile of dirt. Makeup to breakup is peter crisss eyeopening journey from the pledge to his ma. Kiss psycho circus book one signed by ace, paul, peter. George peter john criscuola born december 20, 1945, better known by his stage name peter. It takes even more courage when the group is kiss, who truly reached the top, both in popular success, and in financial security. Criss appeared in the hbo series oz in 2002, and he continues to write and.
In the new videos below, big john harte protector of rock gods kiss, iron maiden, billy idol, prince and more shares stories about ace frehley, vinnie vincent, eric carr and gene simmons. Nicknamed the cat man, he was the drummer and cosinger of the band, known as the mellow side of kiss singing hits such as beth and hard luck woman. Official autographed peter criss makeup to breakup books. Peter criss hbo oz tv series season 5 january 2002 duration.
This is a must hear interview for all peter crisskiss fans. I say best not because peter criss happened to be my favorite of the band members as a 12 yearold kid, but rather because of the way he tells the story. Kiss kisstory ii book near mint signed by gene simmons. Customs services and international tracking provided. Peter criss, the catman, was the heartbeat of the group. Many people were unable to travel to his many book signings. Color illustrations throughout, including 16 plates. Wizard of oz by l frank baum, first edition, signed abebooks.
My life in and out of kiss by peter criss 2012, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. I came to the event to get a picture with peterwhich i did. I also came to the event to get my peter criss solo album signed. Peter criss of kiss and his imposter on phil donahue 1991. Yellow boards with tweed binding show shelf wear and bumping, while the dust jacket shows shelf wear, sticker marks, tearingcreasing and light chipping and is now protected by a removable, non. It was one of four solo albums released by the members of kiss on september 18, 1978. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Peter criscuola had come a long way from the homemade drum set he pounded on nonstop as a kid growing up in. Gene simmons kiss autographed signed cd certified authentic jsa coa aftal. Founding kiss drummer peter catman criss delivers a riveting a.
In 2014, he was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame as a. This is his second last performance ever, with the final one in new york city in july. New listing gene simmons signed 27 book premiere collectibles. In 1995, he reunited with kiss, resulting in a phenomenally successful world tour before he left the band again in 2004. Criss says its nothing deep and that its related to the holy trinity. In an artisan news report, criss talks about the memoir. We came to the mad monster party in charlotte, ncspecifically to meet peter. Visit the photo of the week for a peek at the treasures lydias book, sealed with a kiss contains. Please click on link below to hear the full interview. It documents his whole life, from a little lad banging on his moms pots to a grown man playing venues to millions. The link comes directly from peter crisss official website, so you know it is the real deal. He said that 3 has always been a lucky number, i was the third member of kiss.
I came to the event with my wife and my younger son. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. George peter john criscuola born december 20, 1945, better known by his stage name peter criss, is a retired american musician and actor, best known as a cofounder, original drummer and vocalist of the hard rock band kiss. Peter criss cofounded kiss in 1973 along with gene simmons, paul stanley, and ace frehley. Criss appeared in the hbo series oz in 2002, and he continues to write and record music. The founding members of the group were gene simmons, paul stanley, peter criss, and ace frehley. He was one of four founding members of seminal hard rock group kiss. Later hardcover printing of the adventures of a big game hunter in africa, flatsigned by authorhunter peter hathaway capstick on the front fly paper. Lydias life on the printed page is amazingly graphic in the selfpublished sealed with a kiss filled with visual mementos galore, punctuating a journey few ever get to experience. The interview that peter crisskiss fans across the world have been talking about is now online.
Rock and roll experience with mike brunn,904 views 27. Peter casouse novamente em 1997, agora com gigi criss, e em 2001, peter sai do kiss mais uma vez. Peter criss guest stars on oz the miniseries from hbo january. In 2002, he appeared in two episodes of the hbo prison drama oz as inmate martin montgomery. Ace frehley in his 2011 book, no regrets, also stated that criss was fired during a band meeting in which frehley, simmons. Peter criss to be shedding the groups trademark makeup and platform space boots for a jailhouse jumpsuit.
Criss book is wonderfully sleazy and graphic even for a rockstar memoir. Yet he also brought the fire into songs such as black diamond and nothin to lose. Makeup to breakup is the best kiss book to come from a band member and. Destroyer is a great record, but some of the moments in the studio were a little tough. Legendary founding kiss drummer peter catman criss has lived an incredible life in music, from the streets of brooklyn to the social founding kiss drummer peter catman criss delivers a riveting and candid account of his incredible life in music, from the streets of brooklyn to the social clubs of new york city to the ultimate heights of rock n. In our store you will find unique rock and roll collectibles and interesting memorabilia. Founding kiss drummer peter criss closed his lips around. Peter criss guest stars on oz the miniseries from hbo january 2002. This facebook page is not administered by or associated with peter criss. This limited edition is a production sample that contained a certificate of authenticity personally signed by gene simmons in red ink, paul stanley in purple ink, ace frehley in blue ink, peter criss in green ink and image comics founder todd mcfarlane in. First we wanted to have our wedding license signed by peter and he was so thankfull to sign this for us. Criss established the catman character for his kiss persona. Peter will not sign copies of nothin to lose or sealed with a kiss.
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