[Dana’s note: While this news seems to be two months old, Robert Davenport was kind enough to send it along to me, for posting. Thank you Robert, for passing this news along.]
Peter Criss, the co-founding drummer of rock veterans KISS, has announced the release of his first solo album in almost two decades.
News of Criss’ forthcoming LP was announced via a short video from fansite KissFAQ, where band historian Julian Gill shared details of the record.
“I have an announcement,” Criss tells fans in the video. “I have my new rock and roll album to [share with] you KISS Army guys coming out in the fall, and I really hope you like it, man. And I wanna say God bless to each and every one of you.”
Gill then took over with the reporting, noting that the record is a “hard rock, kick-ass album” that features the production work of Barry Pointer, while Criss is joined by guitarists John 5 and Mike McLaughlin, bassists Billy Sheehan and Matthew Montgomery, and pianist Paul Shaffer. The record also features the talents of backing vocalists Dennis and Sharron Collins, and Cathryn Manning.
“I was honored to listen to this album at Peter’s studio with him last night, and it was absolutely amazing to hear this new music,” adds Gill. “It was vibrant and powerful.
“I’m so excited for it to be released, and I think KISS fans are gonna love this album. Peter’s drum sound is absolutely massive and his vocals are powerful. Barry Pointer’s production is stunning, and Peter’s got an incredible group of musicians and background vocalists behind him.”
The as-yet-untitled studio album will be Criss’ first solo release since 2007’s One for All, which itself arrived 13 years after his previous solo release…
…Criss initially departed KISS in 1980, having performed his last show with the band in December 1979. He would later rejoin the band in 1996 as part of their original lineup reunion, and following a brief departure in 2001, would rejoin the band until his final exit in 2004.
additional source: billboard.com
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Very interesting Gene! Me like a lot of Kiss fans wanted something on his first solo release something similar to what he did in Kiss. I just never connected with that album like the other 3 band members solo release. Paul’s was really great!! Then he tried a second one. Haha! Terrible terrible terrible!! But the man wrote so many great songs he will always be one of my favorites!
George – I think alot of those fans who hated Peter’s 78 solo should dust it off and play it again – think it gets better with age – as we all age – lol
I enjoyed most of Paul’s – Love Wouldnt You Like to Know Me and Take Me Away Together as One.
But for me, Ace’s solo was wonderful to hear – still is.
I will tell you Gene. My favorite for a long time. Many years!! Has been Dynasty. I have every Kiss album and had the originals albums years ago. Dynasty when released had so much excitement when released. What are the song names. Who is singing on what songs. When released it, it was played over and over nonstop until I knew every song in and out. Haha! I was very young and the world was so wild! Now I am old and bored with most things. Haha! The new bands that excite me are now are Dead Pony, Halsey obsessed with her music!!! I love the new Forbidden done by Tony iomi! The Warning is so amazing!
Certainly of to a good start with John 5 and Billy Sheehan.