I Met Peter Criss of KISS at Mad Monster Party North Carolina 2023

Join me as I go to Mad Monster Party Conference 2023 in Concord, North Carolina and meet Peter Criss of KISS. I talk about my whole experience (good and bad) and show my photo with Peter and things he signed for me.
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[@MikeMoose67]

Wow you were very lucky to actually get to talk to Peter Criss !! Sooo Coool !!

[@InMyHead]

Thanks for watching!

[@deztroyer76]

Peter was also the first KISS member I met at a convention 10 years ago and like no other. Was truly incredible how he made me feel like a longtime friend. Chatted me up a bit at the the table he was signing autographs at, then for the picture he gets up and goes next to the table for the pic. Continues to talk a bit, calls me a sweet guy and gives me a big hug. Our photo is us standing next to each other with my arm around him and his around me. Such a great experience.

[@InMyHead]

I imagine this was precovid. People on line were talking about how Peter used to be more personable and up close prior to Covid. I imagine being his age Covid would be a game changer. I’m ok with him doing what he needs to do to feel safe.

[@ItsAllForYouDemon]

YES!! Love that photo op pic man. Like I had told you earlier….from your history, to see you stand in front of that kit. Rushed or not…that’s a beautiful memory man. Freaking love it and proud of you. Super happy for you. Take care.

[@InMyHead]

Honestly dude, the whole time around Peter was surreal, both times, the photo-op and the signing. I didn't even think to pull out my phone and just audio record when he was in the next room playing drums just to get the audio of it and the people cheering in the room I was in afterwards. I was in a haze of anticipation. And when he was right in front of me actually touching things that are mine and looking at them, commenting them and then signing them. That was literally an out of body experience that I just could not even put into words. Have a great weekend man!

[@j.reveille6815]

Good for you buddy rock on !

[@rogerj1037]

So Happy for you Brant. What a awesome memory you now have. I really Love the pic and as the years go by and you look at it and the memories it brings back and though brief you got to talk one on one with peter. That price of the pic will seem like a bargin. Now, as the years pass and when he eventually leaves us. Have a Good weekend and take care.

[@InMyHead]

I know Roger. I was thinking that as well. We won’t always have the KISS guys. That will be a sad day.

[@jessewraymusic]

Right on Brant thanks for sharing, that picture looks great. Pete's the only Kiss member I've met as well I met him back in 86'. I also used to have that Halloween Disney album as kid and picked up a used copy about 5 years ago and it's on the turntable every halloween, Take Care

[@InMyHead]

Awesome man I’m glad you are doing well.

[@WWEFANATIC-hc6hi]

It was awesome meeting you. I’m Tyler from Gastonia.

[@InMyHead]

Tyler, my dude, it was awesome meeting you too!

[@tonyeckman4822]

That was fun. I'm happy you met The Catman. Long live Peter Criss! Long live Brant! PS- I too have that Haunted House Chiller Spook Sounds vinyl. Tony F. Corpse

[@InMyHead]

Thanks man!

[@romelovesdan]

So many of us want to meet these guests at a convention atmosphere.....Peter Criss will never disappoint. He has found peace and is everything you would want him to be even in the short time allotted. He is always sincere and thankful to us fans. So happy to have met him pre 2020. More time available, and I got a couple of Catman hugs!

[@crissdrums3975]

Sorry my friend Peter will never find peace until he patches things up w Paul

[@romelovesdan]

@@crissdrums3975 Respectfully Disagree. His relationship with his Lors and Savior, is more important and needed than a relationship with Paul. That would be nice however if both can sit down alone and apologize and move on...

[@kevinchandler179]

​@@crissdrums3975I think the opposite, Catman should have Paul patch things up, Peter is not the hateful one bashing Paul and Gene at all!!!!

[@blutomindpretzel1735]

yeah I met him twice at Mad Monster in years past. He is the nicest guy, we had about a 20 minute conversation about The Beatles and his book and stuff. Class act.

[@InMyHead]

I would not know what to do with a 20 minute conversation with Peter.

[@ronnieparker4311]

Nice! Space ace Ron ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@InMyHead]

Thanks Ron

[@ronnieparker4311]

@@InMyHead check out my Peter criss poster on my KZbin channel from creaturesfest if you haven’t

[@Starman2112ofKings]

Really cool Brant! Even though it was a little disappointing. When Peter passes in the next 10-15 years or so your meeting him even for just a few minutes is going to be a wonderful memory for you

[@InMyHead]

Exactly thank you for that

[@marksguitars5617]

very nice, so cool to see that tour book, I bought one when they played at MSG after Love Gun came out in Dec. 1977. They also played earlier that year in Feb. on the Destroyer/Rock n' Roll Over tour. Great memories of the Catman

[@sethallison5682]

I met Peter at a record store in the early 90’s. I was 7 years old. Me and my step dad waited a few hours to meet him and got his 1978 solo record signed. Super nice dude. Back then you didn’t have to pay. I think the eBay flippers/resellers ruined it for everyone, Star Wars actor meet and greets are the same way. People who aren’t fans just go in with 20 of the same action figure and make someone sign all of them then they just get resold. The pay wall for meet and greets has become common for this reason.

[@mick_c_horror_and_pop_culture]

Congratulations on meeting Peter Criss, Brant. Awesomeness.

[@thefonzkiss]

Peter is the only one who bowed out with dignity years ago.

[@rickr2029]

Amen to that brother!

[@poppiethestable1090]

Lol...He was kicked out

[@timmyjams]

Peter was fired twice! He didn't do anything gracefully. He was a pain in the neck.

[@JeffTullock-fs4de]

Singer rejoining was fine by me. No new blood if they switch drummers. Then they put him in Peter’s makeup?! Ugh?!

[@syndicatedsatellite7288]

Peter wrote a good book in addition...

[@Flapperdame16]

So psyched for you Brant! Meet your heroes!! I think it's awesome you went back to your roots with this one, fulfilling a childhood dream! Yeah I have heard Peter's M&G are strict w pics and videos

[@InMyHead]

Thanks Emily.

[@charlesbronson4282]

I'd much rather meet Emily over Peter ANYDAY!! I've met Ace and Bruce....but that's about it. What about Emily? Have you met any KISS ALUMNI?

[@Flapperdame16]

@@charlesbronson4282 no! 🙁 Sadly not, I always feel because I haven't that makes me not as valid as some other fans!

[@charlesbronson4282]

@@Flapperdame16 Trust me....your valid 😎😏😉

[@TalesOfAKISSGeek]

AWESOME Brant! You deserve it. You held up each item at the end, saying "I have this, I have this & I have this" while I pointed to my head and said out loud "AND you also have THIS." You have a wonderful memory for life now. Money comes and goes. Nobody can take that beautiful day away from you now Brant. I'm super happy that you got to meet your KISS guy! Take care Brant and as always, I'm here backing your channel and awaiting the next upload :)

[@InMyHead]

Same here man. That is what I honestly love about this community, the passion we all have for all eras of this band and how we bind together and celebrate with each other.

[@TalesOfAKISSGeek]

@@InMyHead As crazy as it might be to some people, when I got my photo taken with KISS, I quickly turned around to Tommy and thanked him. As, he's my KISS guy. Yes, you have your opinions. As you should. I do too. But I always respect that you can see we are all KISS fans of all eras. Thanks Brant! :)

[@Playitstraight44]

Great video. Conventions are tough duty and pretty much a no-win for the big draw celebrities and the fans who show up. To get through everyone, they pretty much have to be on point and move them through to cover everyone who paid to see them. Glad you got your stuff autographed. You'll always have that memory.

[@rickknutson6540]

Great video o reminded me when I spent the day with Peter at the rock Walk in Hollywood in a later that day I introduced him to jazz great Louie bellson

[@vegasaxeman]

Louie is one of the greats! Right up there with Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa! Peter is a big jazz fan; I bet that he was stoked! God bless and take care...

[@InMyHead]

Very cool. Thanks for watching

[@rexsmetzer]

Very cool Brant!! Peter has always been my favorite KISS member!!!

[@InMyHead]

Thanks Rex

[@rexsmetzer]

No problem Brant!!! :)

[@JeffTullock-fs4de]

I’ve met a lot of celebs. I’m not one of those people. I always tell people the 2 nicest were Ric Flair and Peter Criss. Both grateful for being their fans. Both my meetings were free and I got autographs.

[@TheColdrush22]

Dude. That haunted house record is one that I had as a kid too and I loved it. Been looking for it on and off for a decent price for a really good copy for a while. I love that you showed it! Also. I love this video. You seem like a super good dude. Subscribed.

[@rickr2029]

Peter would be the only member that I would've ever cared to meet with the next person in the Kiss world being his ex, Lydia. And that probably being how well that I enjoyed her book, "Sealed With a Kiss". By looking at those pictures in the book, it showed the couple's travels, and told a great story. And to boot, Peter was ALWAYS a good dresser!! Times have changed so much and I would not have liked all the structure and hassle that you had to go through, but at least you did it. And he seemed to look better than that appearance he made last year with Ace. Even though you didn't get a real conversation with him, I would love it being you, that he made that comment about the Kiss doll! Got to love his honesty because he was outspoken to Aucoin when the merch was getting out of hand. I am glad you got to see him and got that tour book (them at their APEX) signed. You made the most of it Brant!

[@InMyHead]

Yea even with all the pain in the butt parts of that day, those short minutes in front of Peter have created a memory I’ll never forget.

[@JohnBGood-ry9wj]

This is so great 👍Glad you had a chance to experience this!!!

[@Flapperdame16]

I'm rooting for you John! ONE DAY

[@chrisosteen1964]

I actually was there to meet him and I got two things signed from him. He was super nice and he loved the custom vest I had made with him on it.

[@smkmd1961]

Sounds like a fun, exciting and memorable road trip

[@InMyHead]

It was looking back, I will have great memories. Thanks for watching!

[@ninafc733]

This is AWESOME Brant!!

[@InMyHead]

Thanks Nina!

[@KISSDUDE333]

Awesome, Brant!!! I'm happy you got to meet your hero!!! I was supposed to go to a Horror Convention in New Jersey years ago that Peter Criss was at, but I didn't go. I can't remember why? 🤔 Anyway, I'm so happy for you. Take care, man.

[@InMyHead]

Thanks Angelo

[@jerseyjoe1677]

Starstruck I know what you mean. I met Gene Simmons. On my 40th birthday I went to Memphis and Graceland. He happen to be filming the family jewels show in Memphis. And I saw him in the restaurant about noon time. No one was in there not a soul. Just him so me and my wife and my two kids were small and went in and my wife asked him for a picture with me explaining it was my 40th birthday. And he couldn’t have been any nicer. Very very patient with us because my wife had forgotten the camera. And we used an old flip phone to take the pictures in, but I was stumbling over my words big-time and you have to remember this wasn’t planned. I’m sure you thought hey what am I gonna say to Peter? I didn’t know what to say to him. But I saw him doc and his son the entire weekend. I even photo bombed that episode. I’m in the episode for about two seconds if that lol. I’m really glad you had fun you deserve it.

[@superkiss1400]

Awsome video man really cool that you got to meet peter i've never met a member of kiss but i my experience going to see kiss for the 1st time was pretty cool going to richmond on a school night getting back late then having the day off the next day and the show was fun they played some songs that i thought i would never hear like Flaming youth and Do You Love Me? Shock Me was neat to hear even though thayer was singing it he did a pretty good job Psycho Circus was one i thought i would never hear and it was awsome for that show in 2016 paul did ok have a great weekend my man and take care

[@InMyHead]

Thanks man!

[@superkiss1400]

@@InMyHead Sure thing

[@KISStributeNYC97]

Congrats, brother! Don’t know if I could handle meeting him. I’d have a lot to say about how he changed my life…a minute wouldn’t do! Ha. Thanks for the video!

[@InMyHead]

I talked to him the whole time I was in front of him about how he caused me to pick up some sticks and play and that I have a KZbin channel pretty much dedicated to KISS. That was when he thanked me for being a fan.

[@zetro75]

Awesome man! Happy for you! Yeah, unfortunately, that's standard convention protocol from the shitty parking, to the cattle drive through the photo op and the brief interaction you get, but it is what it is. You got to meet one of your heroes...👍🏼

[@InMyHead]

Exactly man. It is what it is. I choose to focus on the good but wanted to mention the bad. Lol

[@rogerbennett6117]

God this is so awesome Brant ! Peter can still kick ass on the drums.... Paul is so full of shit when it comes to Peter. Sounds like it should of been longer for the money !!! But you got to see Mr. Peter Criss....

[@InMyHead]

I only wish I would have thought to pull my phone out and record the audio of him playing. I was on the staging room and could not see him but he was coming through loud and clear on those drums

[@vegasaxeman]

Hi Brant, You have a great channel! Very sincere and very real! I've met all of the boys. Including all of the "non-originals"... My band has even opened for Ace, Peter, Bruce, and Eric all at different times! Pete, by far is the most down to earth and appreciative of his fans, but true be told, they're all pretty jaded. Unfortunately, Gene and Paul are a little too full of themselves, and Ace and Peter are both bitter and spiteful. It's so sad when you've been so supportive and have both money and emotional investment in a band and they look at you like a meal ticket... Anyway, I'm happy for you that you at least met Peter and had a decent memory to file away... Keep the faith and keep fighting the good Rock-N-Roll fight man! God bless and take care...

[@InMyHead]

Thanks for the awesome comment and thanks for watching !

[@vegasaxeman]

It was my pleasure Brant! You're the real deal! You don't prance around your channel and say "look at me, aren't I smarter and better than you"! LOL... Stay real bro, and you'll see your numbers grow with good people and not trolls. God bless and take care man...

[@JeffTullock-fs4de]

No way. I only didn’t Carr and Vincent. Eric Carr is still my favorite drummer. I play a little and wanted to meet him to let him know he was my favorite. I did one of the 1st Fantasy Camps and had Kulick and Stanley onstage with us together for a song. 50% of KISS!

[@vegasaxeman]

@JeffTullock-fs4de Hi Jeff, and thanks for taking the time to reply! Wow! On stage with two Rock-N-Roll LEGENDS! I hope that you got at least a picture, and better yet, a video! You definitely did better than most. You got up and out of your house and made a successful effort to not only see and meet with two icons but even play with them on stage! Too many people don't get up and GO FOR IT! Then they sit back and complain and regret that they never did anything like that! I'm really happy for you, man, and you should be proud of yourself! God bless and take care, man...

[@waltruether]

From what I hear Peter is over cautious with Covid , I hope he didn’t have a shield in front of the drums . Still peter is thee coolest Member and a lot Of people Dont t realize he was the kiss sound rhe mad monster people always had issues , I went trk meet Peter and some sec Guy wanted 50 just for me To enter so I left , what was cool I emailed Him And peter sent me a personal apology and since he’s emailed me a Few times he’s so cool

[@InMyHead]

No there wasn’t a plexiglass shield in front of him at any point.

[@Skellington78]

Absolutely insane!!! That must’ve been just like a waterfall of emotions, I know that when my brother met Ace he was really shakey!! I know that if I were in your position that day I probably would’ve tried not to cry! Even if there were some parts that weren’t good, at least you can say that you have met the true Catman!!

[@InMyHead]

I can say that and I choose to focus on the good and only mentioned the bad to point out that or existed.

[@waltruether]

I went to a MD Monster In Az He never does the west Coast and I Misssed him My fav member of kiss since late 74-5 when I got hotter then hell I was Sold and I always loved Peters drumming. He’s My Fav musician

[@InMyHead]

Thanks Walt !

[@user-wf4fv4oc1h]

Ace Frehley lead guitar! KISS ALIVE! is the heart of it all.

[@luvysfatlife]

Nice Video. We were at the recent Mad Monster Expo due to horror passion. I'm a BIG KISS fan and noticed he was going to be in Atlanta. Your video states he was charging $80 per autograph? If you could only have one item signed by him, what would it be (if you didn't have something already purchased). I have several funko pops and the figures. I was thinking about ordering his solo album just for the autograph? Thank you for the review!

[@InMyHead]

He will sign the Funko pop and the solo album. He won’t sign books by other band members and the book nothing to lose. He feels he is misrepresented. He also will not sign represses of his solo albums past his 1978 solo album. And I think even at 80 per pop he limits things he will sign per person to 3. If you look on his website he has his “rules”. Thanks for watching.

[@RightBetweenTheEyesPodcast]

What an awesome story and experience! I have meet Eric Singer 4 times Indy & Cleveland KISS Expos. 3 times by himself and once with Bruce Kulick, John Corabi and Karl Cochran all as E.S.P. I got various albums signed. In Cleveland on my birthday, i had Eric sign his Pearl Drums Signature Series snare drum he put out in 2002, and he signed it inside the drum at the 2007 Expo, and sang happy birthday to me lol. My wife told him it was my birthday haha. Bruce Kulick i saw 5 times. twice with Union hung out after the show and got cd's and pictures taken. various expos and one guitar clinic. All of these were back when they did not charge for autographs, now you need a loan to get things signed most times. I get it though. I would love to meet Peter as well. It would be so hard to decide what to get signed especially when you thought you had more options. Thanks for sharing you awesome experience!

[@thebluesrockers]

Glad you got to get your treasures. It's sad that you didn't get 5 minutes after spending that much. However, you at least got to speak to him and for that I'm sure that you're very grateful. I had never heard that Gong story before. If it's true that is a cool piece of history. Thanks for sharing your experience with us. Peace.. Joe

[@TOMM.E.COCKVOMIT666]

U met the 2nd coolest dood in KI⚡️⚡️ HELL YEAH🤟🏽🐈‍⬛

[@freespirit37]

You can go at the Target store in Sparta New-Jersey and maybe met Ace. If you go on his KZbin channel you will see its there where he goes shoping 😄

[@JK-cv2oz]

Being rushed like that is pretty much the norm for major guests at conventions. They have to get you in and out as quick as possible so everyone gets a chance. That is so cool that you met Peter. i wish i could do a meet up like that with him or any KISS member.

[@InMyHead]

Yeah that is pretty much what I have heard

[@tomflorio3639]

My brother and I had a similar (but even worse!) experience when we paid to get a photo with William Shatner at NY ComicCon years ago. We also waited hours in line, but, whereas you entered from the side, so you could sorta see him, and Peter at least said "Smile", etc, we entered from BEHIND, and stood sort of diagonal/behind his shoulders, so we couldn't even see his face! He said nothing, and his handlers were telling us to stand in the squares. Well, I was like "the hell with this", and I stepped in front of him and faced him to get a look at him, and his handlers got all excited, shouting "please, get back in the box!", etc. I was like "I just wanted to make sure it was really him!" 😄 Then, like with you, it was "okay, please step this way", and it was all over. Our heads were spinning, thinking "that's it??" That was my first (and last) experience paying for a big celebrity encounter. The only other time I've done something similar: Alice Cooper appeared at a local car dealership in 2015, but there was no charge and he would sign one item for free. No photos though. So, I waited a long time, but had a really nice (and brief) exchange with Alice (we talked baseball), and he signed my comic book Marvel Premiere #50 from 1979. I had the guy in line behind me take whatever photos he was able as I talked to Alice, so I got a couple of shots for the photo album. But as he was taking them, one of the handlers did his best to block his view so he couldn't get a good shot.

[@charliereussner1513]

😎😎😎😎

[@petelamb9965]

hi I live in the UK and met Peter in London 1995 at a convention he's a cool guy and I met Eric singer and bruce kulick in London in 2001 in Camden London both cool guys eric will sign anything.

[@paulfrehley7352]

I think Peter meant that he stole the *idea* of the gong from Bonzo, not actually the gong itself. 😉

[@InMyHead]

I don't know if he meant that or not, he just pointed at the kit and said "I loved that damn kit", and pointed at the gong and said "And I stole that gong from John Bonham."

[@jamesdean3548]

Thanks for sharing that experience Brant. Too bad you didn’t get the solo album signed, but that 80 per signature can get out of hand and a little greedy in my opinion. I only had one brief interaction with Gene in the early 90s, when he was promoting a band in Toronto. He walked right past me and I said “sing Young and Wasted” and he stopped and said “I don’t sing, I scream”.

[@InMyHead]

Haha awesome man. Thanks for the continued support

[@waltruether]

If u got the autograph that’s when he talks to ya mask and sanitizer geesh I went to the love gun tour Aug 1977 was there Aug 26 la forum Alive III recording

[@paulfrehley7352]

Am I not seeing it correctly, or in the pic of you in front of Peter at his drum kit, was he missing half of his mustache?

[@InMyHead]

No his mustache was whole.

[@paulfrehley7352]

@@InMyHead Do you see what I am referring to in your picture though?

[@TOMM.E.COCKVOMIT666]

Go through MERCARI THEY HAVE A FEW COPIES OF THE ERIC CARR LP FOR AROUND 50 BUX I ORDERED 2 YESTERDAY

[@InMyHead]

Thanks for the heads up!

[@mrneon7745]

We got to see Peter Criss in a small club in Hamilton, Ontario Canada in the 1990s. He was not very friendly, no pics, nothing. Like 50 of us there only (we were younger then). Quiet Riot played there too, same deal. We were all sad. QR was amazing though being only 15' in front of you. Simply a great band.

[@crissdrums3975]

I had the same experience at a Peter concert in the early 90’s in NJ maybe 30 people showed up Peter was very miserable

[@mrneon7745]

@@crissdrums3975 Don't get it, he even had 404 errors on his web site, I sent him the codes and broken pages. Not even a reply? At least Gene will call you back or reach out.

[@kevinchandler179]

That is cool you said Quiet Riot, because my favorite drummer ever Peter Chriss and second is God rest his soul Frankie Banalli!!!!

[@jenniferanne4143]

Speaking of haunted house. I got the old 50's record jumpin gene simmons huanted house "i just moved in my new house today...".. yea not kiss gene simmons, but that just came to mind when you showed your disney hh record lol

[@InMyHead]

That is cool. I’ve never seen that record !

[@user-rz8wn5zu6y]

Far better than meeting Ace

[@stemikger]

I feel 80 per autograph is a little disrespectful to the fans. I understand charging, but they should have had a deal where you can get 3 things signed at one price. Sounds like a cash crab, but I know Peter didn't retire a multi millionaire like Gene and Paul, so I'm sure the money helps.

[@markdalton3900]

Ace was here Feb2 in bristol Tn i live in Ekizabethton i didnt go i dont think he done meet and greet

[@InMyHead]

Ace is now the next one on my list now.

[@jerseyjoe1677]

Let’s talk about that sweet ass cold start ! Nice 😊

[@InMyHead]

Thanks man. I love starting that car!

[@louisborselio8608]

He met Peter Criss (pause 2 seconds) of KISS...

[@TOMM.E.COCKVOMIT666]

Did he mean he stole the idea or physically stole it from Bonham???either way its pretty cool

[@InMyHead]

The way he was telling it, he said THAT gong as in the one in the photo and not the idea. But, who knows. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelhembree4167]

love peter but i wouldnt went if i couldnt get my picture made

[@BrianFalarski-jv4xp]

Great channel, I'm your age w a similar kiss history in Myrtle bch....have a dynasty tour rider , summer 79 from Charlotte collesium!, which I'd like to trade. If u know anyone!.cheers!

[@anywayyousliceitreviews]

Great story! You are a lucky man. Stole the gong from Bonham!? Unbelievable!

[@unclechaelsneckvein]

It's ridiculous that you have to pay 80 dollars per autograph. Wtf. Make it a hundred for the five. Shameful.

[@InMyHead]

I admit I was shocked too but, no one else seems to be shocked. I guess paying 5o to 100 per autograph is the norm these days.

[@unclechaelsneckvein]

@@InMyHead It's news to me too and seems a little too transactional.

[@charlesbronson4282]

Really? You truly met the one and only catman? Did you get to meet the spoiler too?

[@timmyjams]

I slammed a girl in Gastonia once.

[@timmyjams]

Peter is money hungry buddy! Eric Carr was the best gentleman of KISS.

[@johnnyringo9759]

"Copy Cat" only charges $40 for an autograph!!!

[@michaelhembree4167]

i dont like his attitidude ...,..

[@LisaRichards_123]

Terrible music in this video

[@InMyHead]

Thanks for watching.