Ex-KISS Drummer PETER CRISS Vows To Practice What He Preaches

January 2, 2008

Original KISS drummer Peter Criss is among prominent New Jerseyans who are making resolutions for 2008, according to NorthJersey.com.

Living the quiet life at the Jersey Shore, Criss vows "to practice what I preach [this] year."

"I have a big mouth for a lot of people, but I never take my own advice and do it myself," said Criss, who lives in Wall Township and is best known for the ballad "Beth" and his cat makeup. "Kids will come up to me, young drummers, and ask me for advice, and I tell them, 'Keep playing, keep practicing, it's about the music, not about the money. Hopefully the money will come later,' and not to get stressed about it. I need to do that, too."

Peter Criss released a new solo album on July 24, titled "One for All". Criss produced the album himself for the first time, and guest musicians include keyboardist Paul Shaffer and bassist Will Lee of "Late Night with David Letterman". The album includes a range of styles, from rock and jazz to blues and Broadway, and includes covers of "What a Difference a Day Makes" and "Send in the Clowns".

Syndicated radio host and VH1 Classic VJ Eddie Trunk conducted a short interview with Peter Criss on July 16. Watch the four-minute clip — which aired on the MSG network — below.

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