Successfully sued the National Enquirer in 1995 for falsely reporting
that he was a homeless drunk living on the beach. The person featured
in the Enquirer article was actually an impersonator named Chris
Dickinson, whom Peter met on the 'Donahue' show in February 1991.
The song "Beth" was actually inspired by Rebecca; the girlfriend of a former band member. Originally, the song was titled "Beck". The song was released in 1976.
Drummer for KISS from 1973-1980 and 1995-2000. Has rejoined the
group for a second time for their 2003 tour with Aerosmith.
Plans to focus on big-band jazz music in his post-KISS
career.
Played in such bands as The Barracudas, Chelsea (which released an
album in 1969) and Lips before becoming the drummer for KISS in
1973.
According to a statement on his website, he is now
permanently out of KISS. His contract was not renewed and Gene Simmons
allegedly made some slanderous comments, which angered him. (April 2004)
Is 'Cat Man' In The Hard Rock Band, KISS
K.I.S.S. was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 7080 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.