Happy birthday! Peter Criss turns 80 today

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The iconic and legendary musician turns 80 on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025.
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Kiss ex-drummer Peter Criss is celebrating his 80th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.

Popular musician-drummer-singer Peter Criss has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 80th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Criss, a cultural icon

Born George Peter John Criscuola in New York on December 20, 1945, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Criss' not just a great musician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Peter hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Peter Criss as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 80.

Happy Birthday, Peter, you're the best!

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