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Peter Criss to Receive Kennedy Center Honor, Releases New Album

12/19/2025

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Peter Criss, the original drummer of KISS, will receive a Kennedy Center Honor this December.
Criss will release his first album in 18 years this December, marking a major career milestone.
Criss collaborated with co-producer Barry Pointer to revamp 2008 recordings, with contributions from John 5.
The album blends upbeat tracks with serious themes about his life, including his battle with breast cancer, and Criss hopes fans appreciate it.

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Peter Criss, the original drummer of KISS, will receive a Kennedy Center Honor this December.
Criss will release his first album in 18 years this December, marking a major career milestone.
Criss collaborated with co-producer Barry Pointer to revamp 2008 recordings, with contributions from John 5.
The album blends upbeat tracks with serious themes about his life, including his battle with breast cancer, and Criss hopes fans appreciate it.