Peter Criss Shuts Down Gene Simmons’ Claim About the KISS Classic ‘Beth’: ‘He Talks About Things He Doesn’t Know About’

Peter Criss responds to Gene Simmons' accusations about the writing of KISS’ ‘Beth’

Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, and Paul Stanley attend the 2025 Kennedy Center Honors at The Kennedy Center on December 07, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic) Peter Criss has responded to a recent Gene Simmons interview in which he claimed Criss didn’t deserve a songwriting credit on KISS‘ 1976 hit “Beth.” The track, which peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100, is credited to Criss, the late Stan Penridge and producer Bob Ezrin…

Peter Criss Shuts Down Gene Simmons’ Claim About the KISS Classic ‘Beth’: ‘He Talks About Things He Doesn’t Know About’

Peter Criss is countering KISS bandmate Gene Simmons’ recent claim that the Catman “had nothing to do” with the group’s 1976 hit, “Beth.” Related Peter Criss Shares What Ace Frehley Told Him About KISS’ Kennedy Center Honors Before His Passing KISS, Michael Crawfor…

Peter Criss Fires Back Over Gene Simmons' 'Ridiculous' Claim

Peter Criss has called out his former KISS bandmate Gene Simmons and set the record straight over Gene's recent 'ridiculous and very uncalled for' claims

Gene Simmons and Peter Criss Clash Over the True Songwriting Origins of ‘Beth’

Simmons Questions the Credit Peter Criss has responded strongly to Gene Simmons after Simmons claimed the drummer had no real role in writing Kiss’s hit ballad “Beth.” The song appeared on the band’s 1976 album Destroyer and became one of Kiss’s biggest singles, reaching the Top 10 and standing apart from the group’s louder sound. […]

Peter Criss responds to Gene Simmons’ accusations about the writing of KISS’ ‘Beth’

Peter Criss has responded to a recent Gene Simmons interview in which he claimed Criss didn’t deserve a songwriting credit on KISS' 1976 hit “Beth.”The track, which peaked at #7 on the Billboard… Source