Peter Criss

He claims the original members "should have been" with Kiss for 50 years.

"The only reason they’re not here with us is themselves," says the Kiss bassist.

Simultaneously released debuts "probably put the final nail in the coffin of the band," he later concluded.

Drummer arrived at audition with music stand and pretended he could read sheet music.

They always wanted to be "the Beatles on steroids."

The original four members of KISS called it quits this day in rock history. Watch Peter Criss "slow motion" temper tantrum.

Onetime drummer is selling his Connecticut home for $1.8 million.

But you won't be seeing Vinnie Vincent.

Since 1973, the band has taken the stage with five different lead guitarists and three drummers. Here's who's played the most shows in each role.

The "Catman" makeup has been famously worn by both Kiss co-founder Peter Criss and the band's current drummer, Eric Singer.