The problem with original KISS drummer Peter CRiss
Post-Hall of fame the spotlight has glared most harshly upon the lack of digestible Peter Criss solo material Why through the years has Peter commanded less attention and respect than fellow KISS outcast Ace Frehley? After all, Peter isthe guy who wrote and sang KISS's biggest hit and break-through song "Beth" also arguably the best singer of the origin al four. Yet success has run from him faster than Peter from a metronome during his 25 years outside the band since he helped found it in 1973. For Peter ,the damage was done in '78 That is when he was allowed to do a solo record sorepugnantt to his fans that it ireparably damaged his brand andleftt his stock him a rung below Ace and not on the same planet as Gene and Paul. Peter was in the best shape of any of the four-member to capitalize on his solo record, had he chosen material that referenced Beth, Hard Luck Woman and some Kiss, Cheap Trick, Ramones style energetic catchy simple rock n' roll. ...