Peter Criss to be Honored at Drum Legend Induction

This weekend Peter Criss will be honored at the Drum Legend Induction along with Terry Bozzio (Frank Zappa, Missing Persons). The Drum Legend induction recognizes icons in the drum world that have paved the way for today’s drummers. The award is given to those whom have made significant contributions to the craft and have hugely influenced players by their style and illustrious musical career. Past inductees include John Bonham, Billy Cobham, Nicko McBrain, Steve Smith, Dave Garibaldi, Alan White, Greg Errico, and more.

In addition to the induction, Peter Criss will be on the panel of judges for the 23rd annual Guitar Center Drum-Off – the nationwide search for the next great undiscovered drummer with a $50,000 grand prize going to the winner.

This event is open to the public at Club Nokia in Los Angeles California this Saturday January 14, 2012. Tickets are $20.  KISS fans – come down to see the show and maybe be lucky enough to get the chance to rub elbows with the Catman!

Searching for the World’s Hottest KISS tribute band

KISS Tribute Bands are plentiful and not hard to find these days. All seem to be fantastic beyond belief because each and every one of them put their hearts and souls into paying homage to their all-time heroes. But which one can brag they are the greatest fire-breathing, guitar-smashing rocking and rolling facsimile of all time? Well, we will find out on March 15, 2012 at the grand opening of the KISS Monster Mini Golf in Las Vegas Nevada! Tommy Thayer himself will be the judge of the KISS Monster Mini Golf KISS-Off contest and the winning band will have the honor to play at the Las Vegas Hard Rock Cafe, right across the street from the KISS Monster Mini Golf grand opening! Entries are due January 15, so get your act together and submit your video. Fans will also be able to vote for their favorite on January 16 – 17.

Visit the link for all info and submissions for the KISS Monster Mini Golf KISS-Off.