While they knew how to write rollicking classic rock songs in their sleep, Kiss showed off their more sensitive side with the ballad “Beth.” The track has a riff that sounds like it came from a ...

Gene Simmons recently attempted to dispel the “mythology” surrounding Kiss‘ biggest hit, “Beth,” claiming drummer Peter Criss “had nothing to do with that song” despite singing it and receiving a ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The unlikely KISS song, originally the B-side to “Detroit Rock City,” was performed by drummer Peter Criss, who had a raspy voice ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Peter Criss is countering KISS bandmate Gene Simmons’ recent claim that the Catman “had nothing to do” with the group’s 1976 hit, ...

In a recent interview, KISS founder Gene Simmons talked about the makings of the band's biggest-selling single, "Beth." The song was sung by drummer Peter Criss while many of the group's other ...

Peter Criss has fired back at Gene Simmons for making the "ridiculous" accusation that Criss had had nothing to do with writing the band's hit song "Beth." "Through politics and hint, hint, nudge, ...

In the 1970s, the band KISS was known for their hard rock sound and glam persona, but a 1976 ballad changed everything. In a January 2026 interview with Professor of Rock, KISS founding member Gene ...