Ex-Wife Of PETER CRISS: 'PETER And ACE Used To Beg For Their Songs To Be On A KISS Album'

October 9, 2006

Norway's iBergen.no recently conducted an interview with Lydia Criss — the ex-wife of original KISS drummer Peter Criss. A few excerpts from the chat follow:

On who was the "boss" in KISS:

"Peter (Criss) and Ace (Frehley) used to beg for their songs to be on a KISS album. Both Peter and Ace were very frustrated and it caused them to be the 'bad boys.'"

"My outlook on the whole thing, was that Gene and Paul started this band called WICKED LESTER. They had songs already written and wanted to keep it that way."

On her forthcoming book, "Sealed with a Kiss":

"I wanted to always be able to remember the good times, so I would always have my little Kodak camera with me. KISS's fans get to see the behind-the-scenes antics and fun we were all always experiencing. It is a look at all the memories that I accumulated over the years with Peter and KISS. The book is a coffee table book, measuring 10" x 12" and has 368 color glossy pages. There is a 120,000-plus text manuscript and over 1,500 unseen photos, articles and memorabilia. By the way it weighs 4 1/2 lbs."

On her life with Peter:

"My life with Peter was a struggle, as commonly expected with young married couples. Our marriage was different just because in those days the wife didn't go to work. I really feel that I was very innovative at that time. I didn't care that my family felt that I was stupid in doing what I did. I had faith in Peter and that Peter would be something, he would be successful."

On how she handled her split with Peter in the book:

"I have taken the high road, while still telling the truth. I approach the end of my marriage just as I saw it. I left nothing out. It is probably the saddest part of the book."

On whether she has had any contact with Peter about the book, or at all since they got divorced:

"I have seen Peter very seldom since our divorce. I think I can count the times I have seen him on one hand. I have had absolutely no contact with Peter about this book."

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