Absolutely awesome! Hearing how important this song was to Peter, knowing it's the final song he'll perform in the US, and seeing him enjoy the moment...priceless.
As a lifelong Kiss/Peter fan, it warms my heart to see this, but it also makes me sad. We *finally* get some jazz out of Peter, and it's his last show. The crowd was loving this, along with the horn-soaked "R&RAN" (a pretty great idea that sounds killer), but Peter never really went into this musical world because he thought his fans would shun it. As long as it was good music, Peter could have played anything after leaving Kiss, and with the Kiss association alone, he would have always had a built-in legion of diehard fans. He should have toured around the release of his solo albums in the early '80s, stayed plugged into the music scene and hooked up with good songwriters and producers, and had a healthy post-Kiss career, but there were many wasted years after 1980. He had the voice, presence and personality, but thinking he could cover all bases was a mistake (see "One For All"). The band CRISS was nice, he got some music out of his system, but doing hair-metal during the grunge craze wasn't good timing. Post-Kiss, he should have focused on material that was more R&B, soul and jazz. He seemed to enjoy that stuff more than the hard rock, and he has a solid voice for that kind of music. At least the Peter Criss faithful have this performance to hold onto.
Oh my Lord God Almighty!!!! Vincent Innocente, thank you so much for this video. I have loved Peter Criss since I first saw an old black and white video back in the 70s. As like many other young drummers from that time, Peter was the reason I became a drummer and not a trumpet player like my dad was. My father, played along side Louis Armstrong and jazz music ran deep in my family. Seeing Peter play Sing Sing Sing and how much he enjoyed this classy music made my heart swell once again for the Catman. Thank You so much.
Nobody Plays the skins like Peter Criss! He is a huge talent and has been underrated as a drummer. He is truly one of the best drummers my ears have ever heard. The sound of the drums, nobody even comes close to his magic that he creates.
Swing is peters passion. If when peter was kicked out of kiss in the 1980's and he went to rehab for drugs and worked on what he loved clearly he would of been AWESOME. At 70 this is great! Always loved you Pete!
It's too bad Peter waited so long to do this, it would have been cool to see him play a full show of swing music, but nonetheless, I'm happy for him going out on his terms, playing the music HE wanted to play and giving us all a special final show to remember him by, Catman forever!
He deserved no less than a 2500 seat theatre for this. I would say arena for the capacity but theatres are so much better for concerts as any concert goer knows or musician.
@@catfatherb no disrespect to Peter Criss but Eric Singer is a far more accompliced musician and drummer. Peter was a solid bare bones meat and potatoes drummer. I love Peter.
Swing baby! Killer stick man, great singer, lyricist, crucial component of an entertainment empire...hell yes. And massive influence on me as a drummer. Thank you sir.
Bravo! No one swings like The Catman. Listening to Alive and Rock And Roll Over inluenced me as a drummer. Peter also sparked my interest in jazz technique's to drumming.
The dude is 70 years old and trying to have a retirement gig and we got guys on here telling him how to play swing drums. Get a life and learn some respect! Nice job Peter!
Amen! It's sickening. And the thing is, no one baggin' on Peter have ever played at his level. Stages all over the world. It's easy to be a douchebag when you play in your bedroom or basement all the time. Show the man some fucking respect.
True! Peter has more groove and feel in his little finger than most of the naysayers. When they have played to millions worldwide and have played on albums winning many awards then they can talk. Until then have some respect for the catman!
Something tells me that if Peter had been born a tad bit earlier, he would’ve been a ridiculously good Jazz drummer in the Jazz Era. Hell who knows couldve even been right up there with guys like Buddy Rich. Hell, maybe even better. I always noticed his jazzy feel to his drumming in Kiss. Some People talk so much shit about the legend that is Peter Criss. He’s done it all. The heart and soul of Kiss. May God bless him for the rest of his life.
PEOPLE CAN SAY WHAT THEY WANT ABOUT PETER.HE'S STILL THE BEST.THE REALITY IS( AND I'M SURE PETER WILL AGREE WITH ME) MOST OF WHAT YOU HEARD IN PAST KISS ALBUMS WERE SWING AND JAZZ BEATS THAT HAD DIFFERENT VARIATIONS TO THEM BUT WERE ROOTED IN JAZZ..RINGO DID THAT WITH THE BEATLES IF YOU LISTEN CLOSELY.I HAVE A LOT OF RESPECT FOR PETER CRISS.MORE THAN JUST KISS ALONE- HE'S STILL A TRUE ICON..THERE'S NOTHING LIKE PETER CRISS..
Thank you so much for putting this video on!!!! I loved it my two passions put together on stage my beloved 🐈 man ❤️ and big band music 🎶 now that was refreshing and fun!!! Thank you again 🌹
I'm so happy to see this it actually puts a pie in Paul's face he kept it in tune he kept it right on key I don't know if you speed it up at one point but he was definitely doing good I just wish I could have seen his last show in New York the price was so much wish you would have bring it down for people who couldn't afford it but I guess you just didn't care I cried that night very hard knowing that I couldn't see the cat man cuz he was actually my favorite in the band for awhile besides Ace I'm happy that he did this it shows that he still had his chops and that he could play and puts all that other stuff that was said about him to shame hopefully one day he'll do a show where I could afford to go I met him a long time ago the Manhattan you was so nice to me met him another time at a convention not so nice but it was okay I understood he wants to make his money and that was it he used to say it wasn't really all about money I guess now it is and his new wife is really making fans really mad I hope he sees what's going on he does the right thing respect for you Peter that's all I have and love for what you've given me in my childhood I really hope you do one show that people can afford or at least I could least afford a ticket missing that show hurt me so much
Paul's book was my favorite of the 4. However Peter definitely put a lot of work into this gig, he's my least favorite drummer of kiss but I've always had a ton of respect for him.
It's a real joy to watch Peter play the drums even back in the day (kiss days) i would enjoy listening to his Solo's and whatever song he sang, he's a good guy in my books. There !!
Peter, why were you dealing with the Gene/Paul headache for all these years when this was your post Kiss calling? You are killing this jazz bro man!!! Special talent.
He dragged a lot, probably because of arthritis, but the guy learned every single hit. I was impressed by that. Too bad he didn't learn the lyrics to I Can't Stop the Rain.
Paul is and always will be the biggest narcissist to hit the business, his poor ego gets hurt every time he gets criticized. He stops the show and gets to play big man with his security there as always.
@@jondunmore4268 .. we'll se what you'll do closed to your 80s as long as i wish you to get there. Cat had also cancer and a life of drug abuse. Not bad ad all.
@ "A 39-year-old North Naples man and his juvenile relative were charged with burglary after police say they stole three large-screen TVs from a home the boy was painting at The Moorings development." Juvenile relative? I bet it's your brother/ uncle, you trailer dwelling criminal.
This man was so important to me growing up and learning to play drums.He really impacted my life, and for that, I am forever grateful.
you and me both. 100,000 years was the song that inspired me to learn percussion in school. Played 10 years, 250+ concerts.
ditto, same here!
Great performance! Peter really went out on a high note. Well done sir!!
Absolutely awesome!
Hearing how important this song was to Peter, knowing it's the final song he'll perform in the US, and seeing him enjoy the moment...priceless.
The Great Peter Criss on the drum kit ... The Greatest drummer in KISS by a landslide !!!
As a lifelong Kiss/Peter fan, it warms my heart to see this, but it also makes me sad. We *finally* get some jazz out of Peter, and it's his last show. The crowd was loving this, along with the horn-soaked "R&RAN" (a pretty great idea that sounds killer), but Peter never really went into this musical world because he thought his fans would shun it. As long as it was good music, Peter could have played anything after leaving Kiss, and with the Kiss association alone, he would have always had a built-in legion of diehard fans. He should have toured around the release of his solo albums in the early '80s, stayed plugged into the music scene and hooked up with good songwriters and producers, and had a healthy post-Kiss career, but there were many wasted years after 1980. He had the voice, presence and personality, but thinking he could cover all bases was a mistake (see "One For All"). The band CRISS was nice, he got some music out of his system, but doing hair-metal during the grunge craze wasn't good timing. Post-Kiss, he should have focused on material that was more R&B, soul and jazz. He seemed to enjoy that stuff more than the hard rock, and he has a solid voice for that kind of music. At least the Peter Criss faithful have this performance to hold onto.
Oh my Lord God Almighty!!!! Vincent Innocente, thank you so much for this video. I have loved Peter Criss since I first saw an old black and white video back in the 70s. As like many other young drummers from that time, Peter was the reason I became a drummer and not a trumpet player like my dad was. My father, played along side Louis Armstrong and jazz music ran deep in my family. Seeing Peter play Sing Sing Sing and how much he enjoyed this classy music made my heart swell once again for the Catman. Thank You so much.
The 8 best KISS albums all feature Peter Criss on drums
6 He wasn't on Dynasty or Unmasked.
NAH
I saw the dynasty tour. He was playing those concerts.
Nobody Plays the skins like Peter Criss! He is a huge talent and has been underrated as a drummer. He is truly one of the best drummers my ears have ever heard. The sound of the drums, nobody even comes close to his magic that he creates.
Swing is peters passion. If when peter was kicked out of kiss in the 1980's and he went to rehab for drugs and worked on what he loved clearly he would of been AWESOME. At 70 this is great! Always loved you Pete!
Amazing! Peter Criss is in fact a musician! Criss can SWING!
THIS IS GREAT !! WOW....GENE KRUPA>.....SING SING SING!>.. PETER SWINGS!.....thumbs up , Peter...always a big fan...this makes my day.
Edward gbone so John Bonham couldn't have done that.
Chris Bowen your an idiot obviously your not a kiss can get the he'll off this page
David Colon yup you're right I'm not a KISS CAN and will go where the HE'LL I want
Chris Bowen Bla bla bla that's all I here coming out of your mouth
David Colon that's Bob Loblaw to you sir!
I'm very impressed with Peter's performance
Man, that is freaking awesome!!!
That was awesome! What the hell was Paul talking about? Jazz cat!!!
Alleycat Vapes ..paul loves to talk shit about everybody
Don't worry about Paul.Stanley, the worst guitar player in rock industry
It's too bad Peter waited so long to do this, it would have been cool to see him play a full show of swing music, but nonetheless, I'm happy for him going out on his terms, playing the music HE wanted to play and giving us all a special final show to remember him by, Catman forever!
He "waited so long" because he's a lazy fuck who couldn't get his act together for 40 years.
He "waited so long" because he's a lazy fuck who couldn't get his act together for 40 years.
@@jondunmore4268 Shouldn't that say Dungmore or Moredung?
He deserved no less than a 2500 seat theatre for this. I would say arena for the capacity but theatres are so much better for concerts as any concert goer knows or musician.
I love this... great playing! Wonderful performance and a classic song...
That's the Cat Man I used to love! Hey, Peter it is good to see you again playing!
Happy Retirement... You wrote and sang the first KISS hit.. no one can take that away from you..
...And the BIGGEST
The one and only Peter Criss. They'll NEVER be another.
Texas Turner .......well I guess there kinda is another, Eric ( catman ) Singer
Scabby Doo isn't Peter Criss.
jfrey1 true........Peter Criss never got to play with ALICE COOPER!!!!
@@catfatherb no disrespect to Peter Criss but Eric Singer is a far more accompliced musician and drummer. Peter was a solid bare bones meat and potatoes drummer. I love Peter.
wow. this is what you can do if you leave kiss. amazing to be able to even play with instruments like that. awsome drummin. top notch
I love this guy.
Daniel D.Z. Oh yes!
The Catman has 9 lives. So cool to watch him do his thing.
You still got this, Peter! We love you, man. Thanks for all the happiness. 💚
This was really cool. Peter and the band sounded awesome.
God bless you Peter, I wish you nothing but the best!
LITTLE DID WE KNOW. GREAT PERFORMANCE OF THE GENE KRUPA CLASSIC.
Great work my friend....🙏🙂🇳🇿
Swing baby! Killer stick man, great singer, lyricist, crucial component of an entertainment empire...hell yes. And massive influence on me as a drummer. Thank you sir.
Bravo! No one swings like The Catman. Listening to Alive and Rock And Roll Over inluenced me as a drummer. Peter also sparked my interest in jazz technique's to drumming.
Peter Criss the best drummer Kiss fever
The dude is 70 years old and trying to have a retirement gig and we got guys on here telling him how to play swing drums. Get a life and learn some respect!
Nice job Peter!
and one cancer in your back...
Ryan Bradley Zactly! Don't mess with the catman!
Jman👀
Could not agree more.....
Amen! It's sickening. And the thing is, no one baggin' on Peter have ever played at his level. Stages all over the world. It's easy to be a douchebag when you play in your bedroom or basement all the time. Show the man some fucking respect.
True! Peter has more groove and feel in his little finger than most of the naysayers. When they have played to millions worldwide and have played on albums winning many awards then they can talk. Until then have some respect for the catman!
He should have done this decades ago as this type of music is his first and true love. His career would have been much more successful.
God bless Peter Criss the only catman the real catman no fakes we hear you and we feel you Peter God bless you!
DJN 71 😀
The man
It's great to see Peter Criss playing what he loves to play best, JAZZ!!👍👍
Something tells me that if Peter had been born a tad bit earlier, he would’ve been a ridiculously good Jazz drummer in the Jazz Era. Hell who knows couldve even been right up there with guys like Buddy Rich. Hell, maybe even better. I always noticed his jazzy feel to his drumming in Kiss. Some People talk so much shit about the legend that is Peter Criss. He’s done it all. The heart and soul of Kiss. May God bless him for the rest of his life.
Ez így igaz ahogyan leírtad.
PEOPLE CAN SAY WHAT THEY WANT ABOUT PETER.HE'S STILL THE BEST.THE REALITY IS( AND I'M SURE PETER WILL AGREE WITH ME) MOST OF WHAT YOU HEARD IN PAST KISS ALBUMS WERE SWING AND JAZZ BEATS THAT HAD DIFFERENT VARIATIONS TO THEM BUT WERE ROOTED IN JAZZ..RINGO DID THAT WITH THE BEATLES IF YOU LISTEN CLOSELY.I HAVE A LOT OF RESPECT FOR PETER CRISS.MORE THAN JUST KISS ALONE- HE'S STILL A TRUE ICON..THERE'S NOTHING LIKE PETER CRISS..
I love this; hey Pete, release on DVD; it will sell!
Tempo takes such a nose dive, but it's all good. He looks like he had a blast. Thanks for the memories, Pete!
That's what I thought too, but not being intimate with the song I just let it be the way it was and STILL AMAZING.
Yup, tempo was up and down through the whole song, pretty disappointing.
Wow he sounds great! And you can tell how much he loved playing that! The Catman!
Rock on Peter Criss!
Best From Late Night With Johnny P Show
'' Only one Catman '' And what a great percussionist !
He is playing so good right now . Wow awesome peter 👏
We love you Peter,from your boys in Canarsie Brooklyn!
Thank you so much for putting this video on!!!! I loved it my two passions put together on stage my beloved 🐈 man ❤️ and big band music 🎶 now that was refreshing and fun!!! Thank you again 🌹
this is why Peter criss is the best drummer KISS had period!
The one and only Catman, forever ,God Bless you.
This is definitely where he got the KISS ALIVE solo.
I'm so happy to see this it actually puts a pie in Paul's face he kept it in tune he kept it right on key I don't know if you speed it up at one point but he was definitely doing good I just wish I could have seen his last show in New York the price was so much wish you would have bring it down for people who couldn't afford it but I guess you just didn't care I cried that night very hard knowing that I couldn't see the cat man cuz he was actually my favorite in the band for awhile besides Ace I'm happy that he did this it shows that he still had his chops and that he could play and puts all that other stuff that was said about him to shame hopefully one day he'll do a show where I could afford to go I met him a long time ago the Manhattan you was so nice to me met him another time at a convention not so nice but it was okay I understood he wants to make his money and that was it he used to say it wasn't really all about money I guess now it is and his new wife is really making fans really mad I hope he sees what's going on he does the right thing respect for you Peter that's all I have and love for what you've given me in my childhood I really hope you do one show that people can afford or at least I could least afford a ticket missing that show hurt me so much
This is awesome Peter! 😊❤
His drummings are like melodies. Evoking in mind on and on through the decades.
Peter could play a trash can & I'd pay to see him over the Kiss of today anyday...Peter RULES!!!!
I love you Peter! You are the REAL CATMAN forever!!!1
Peter was a huge Gene Krupa fan and said he based his "Alive" solo off Gene's "Drum Boogie"
good to see peter haveing fun playing the music u love to liston to
I love you so much Peter!!!!! Come to Argentina 🇦🇷PLEASE!!!!!!
Thanks for posting... I miss the Catman!
Peter Criss... THE Catman! I loved this!
Swing it, Peter!
PETER CRISS YOU ARE THE BE(A)ST !
This is really good. Wonder if Paul Stanley has seen this after all the disparaging things he said about Peter's playing in his "tell all book"?
are you serious? That was CRAP
Stanley sucks.
Paul's book was my favorite of the 4. However Peter definitely put a lot of work into this gig, he's my least favorite drummer of kiss but I've always had a ton of respect for him.
Paul secretly is in love with Peter & Peter thinks he's a doosh LOL
Paul Stanley's full of shit. They're the tRump's of rock now. They were my hero's.
Mi fai amare anche sta musica.tank's Peter...grande CAT MAN..
The tempo is all over the place.
Right?!?! After reading all of the comments I didn’t think anybody else noticed! You have renewed my faith in humanity! 😂
Indeed man!! as on another video he does the same song somehere here on YT! He has dificults keepin' the tempo.
Great.. fisrt time I see it. Peter on his own. Krupa was his early and most remarkable influence. Very good, nice to see him on drums again.
Love this man!..
FANTASTIC PETER !!
Even did the interpolation of "Christopher Columbus" too! Nice sticking to the Benny Goodman arrangement!
Yeah I think the Benny version will always be Criss’s go-to, due to his Krupa worship.
one of the best
I love IT
It's a real joy to watch Peter play the drums even back in the day (kiss days) i would enjoy listening to his Solo's and whatever song he sang, he's a good guy in my books. There !!
The man.
My inspiration to be a drummer! MY IDOL!
awesome...love it..bass line is awesome to
Peter, why were you dealing with the Gene/Paul headache for all these years when this was your post Kiss calling? You are killing this jazz bro man!!! Special talent.
Peter Criss,baterista sin fronteras y de gran clase mundial...😸😸😸😸😽😽😽😽
He dragged a lot, probably because of arthritis, but the guy learned every single hit. I was impressed by that. Too bad he didn't learn the lyrics to I Can't Stop the Rain.
Paul Stanley said Peter Criss could barely hit the drums during the Kiss reunion tour in the 90s? Ummm. That sounds like drumming to me.
Paul is and always will be the biggest narcissist to hit the business, his poor ego gets hurt every time he gets criticized. He stops the show and gets to play big man with his security there as always.
now that Paul can barely lipsync i think he learned a bitter life lesson about age and legacy. he wouldnt say that shit now. i bet.
Sounds like slowing-down drumming to me. Oh, don't take MY word for it, use your own innate feel and try to find a pocket.
Sounds like slowing-down drumming to me. Oh, don't take MY word for it, use your own innate feel and try to find a pocket.
@@jondunmore4268 .. we'll se what you'll do closed to your 80s as long as i wish you to get there. Cat had also cancer and a life of drug abuse. Not bad ad all.
He's one cool cat !!!
Hey ¡¡¡!!! Peter is awesome
This is so cool great job Peter Thairs a little bit of gene Krupa in all of us 🥁
El gran Peter Criss
the real catman
That was actually pretty good
His idol was Krupa! Great job
Oooh did a little bit of Belson too nice!!!!
Peter! Peter! Peter! Impressive!
all the negative comments get removed-tells you all you need to know!!!
Awesome...
Say what you want about Peter but he never went out lip synching an entire tour like Paul Stanley did.
Awesome
Puuuuurrrffffeeeeccctttt
Peter was a Huge Gene Krupa fan and based his "Alive" drum solo off Gene's "Drum Boogie"
I love Peter and I'm glad he did this...but man, did the tempo ever drop!
Yeah, Would’a been pretty cool if he could’a kept the tempo steadier. That was hard to listen to.
I love Peter's raspy voice.
I don't see the guy Paul Stanley said could barley tap his drums or keep a beat
then you are BLIND
Yeah, rock is different. He probably struggled a bit.
@Shadow Banned Says the loser behind a keyboard LMAO
@Shadow Banned Or maybe it's just your comprehension skills stopped evolving about 3rd grade
@ "A 39-year-old North Naples man and his juvenile relative were charged with burglary after police say they stole three large-screen TVs from a home the boy was painting at The Moorings development."
Juvenile relative? I bet it's your brother/ uncle, you trailer dwelling criminal.
This is really where peters heart really lies, playing Jazz as a baby face Dillinger!!!
Maybe it’s me, the beat feels off
Enjoy your retirement Peter you're a humble man and great drummer!
Awesome! The Catman lives!
❤
😎✌️ Peter Criss
impressive!
Peter criss non è solo un grande batterista rock ma è anche un grande batterista jazz non che allievo del grande gene krupa