Peter Criss

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/peter-criss

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Peter Criss born?December 20, 1945
2. What is Peter Criss known for?Provided powerful drumming and distinctive vocals for Kiss
3. What is the full birth name?George Peter John Criscuola
4. What is the founding role in kiss?Co-founder, original drummer, and vocalist
5. Who is Peter Criss and why is he called the Catman?Peter Criss is the original drummer and singer of the band Kiss. He is called the Catman because he wore a cat costume and face paint on stage.
6. What did Peter Criss do on stage besides drumming?Besides drumming, Peter Criss sang vocals and helped design Kiss’s dramatic stage shows.

Theatricality in Music: The use of dramatic elements, costumes, and stagecraft in musical performances.
Hard Rock Genre: A subgenre of rock music characterized by a strong, driving beat, distorted guitars, and powerful vocals.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: An institution that recognizes and archives the history of the best-known and most influential artists, producers, and other people who have had a significant impact on the music industry.