Original Kiss drummer Peter Criss, who also sang many of the band’s famous songs, performed “Beth,” one of the group’s biggest hits, during a charity event in New York City. The performance took place on November 21 at the Cutting Room and featured Paul Shaffer and singer Catherine Russell.
The event aimed to raise money for the Music Treatment Foundation during the 2025 Underwater Sunshine Festival. Peter Criss will release a new solo record on December 19, which will feature special guests such as John 5, Billy Sheehan, and Paul Shaffer.
Watch Peter Criss singing Kiss’ “Beth” during charity event
Criss’ new record was co-produced by him alongside Barry Pointer, who previously worked with names like Mötley Crüe, Ozzy Osbourne, Steve Stevens and Dolly Parton.
His backing band is formed by bassists Billy Sheehan and Matthew Montgomery (Piggy D.), the guitarists John 5 and Mike McLaughlin and Paul Shaffer on piano. Were also part of the record the backing vocalists Dennis and Sharon Collins and Cat Manning.
- Rock, Rockin’, Rock & Roll (feat. Billy Sheehan and Paul Shaffer)
- In The Dark (feat. Billy Sheehan and Paul Shaffer)
- For The Money (feat. Billy Sheehan and Paul Shaffer)
- Murder (feat. Billy Sheehan and Paul Shaffer)
- Walking On Water (feat. Billy Sheehan and Paul Shaffer)
- Creepy Crawlers (feat. John 5, Billy Sheehan and Paul Shaffer)
- Justice (feat. John 5, Billy Sheehan and Paul Shaffer)
- Cheaper To Keep Her (feat. Billy Sheehan and Paul Shaffer)
- Sugar (feat. Billy Sheehan and Paul Shaffer)
- Rubberneckin’ (feat. John 5, Billy Sheehan and Paul Shaffer)
- Hard Rock Knockers (feat. Billy Sheehan and Paul Shaffer) (bonus track)
Peter Criss co-founded Kiss in New York City alongside Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley and Gene Simmons back in 1973 and was part of the band until 1980. He returned from 1996 to 2000 and 2002 to 2004. As a solo artist he had previously released five studio albums: “Peter Criss” (1978), “Out of Control” (1980), “Let Me Rock You” (1982), “Cat No. 1” (1994) and “One For All” (2007). Before his solo career and Kiss, he had recorded in 1970 a self-titled album with his previous band Chelsea. The oldest original member of Kiss, Peter Criss will celebrate next December 20 his 80th birthday.
