When we heard the news. last november, that the legendary Catman Peter Criss would be the special guest at the LA KISS Expo this month, we knew we had to be there!
We bought our tickets at once and booked our flights, the only thing we have to do is wait till it's time to travel to Los Angeles.
We arrived in LA on Thursday januari 26th and as soon we picked up our rental car we started to explore the city, from Hollywood to Beverly Hills, from El Segundo to the Sunset Strip. We love Los Angeles!
On Friday it was time to finaly meet the original KISS drummer @ the Raleigh Studio's, where the Hotter Than Hell album cover was shoot!
We arrived around 2 PM at the studio's, after checked-in and received our laminates, we went into the Chaplin theather and waited for Peter Criss to arrive. Shortly after 2 PM Peter came in with his wife Gigi and a hugh applause started for him by the fans!
Peter was overwelmed by all this and we couldn't believe the Catman was in the building. Now it was time for the Q&A and Peter had so much cool stories to tell from back in the days and we love to hear them all. Also a special movie was been screened with all the highlights in Peter's carriere and there was also a section were famous drummers congrats him on how much influence Peter's drumming had on them as they were kids.
We had a great time during this special event!
After a small break it was time for the fans to meet Peter and around 4 PM it was our turn! First we got a special LA KISS Expo event poster, signed by Peter!
Then we entered the room and as soon Peter saw us he welcomed us and he said several times how much he appreciated it that we want to meet him, especially when he heard that we live in The Netherlands! He gave my lovely wife and me a big, warm, sincere hug and he kept huging us! I gave him a little present and he loved it and would keep it to his lucky charms.
Peter was so relaxed and took all the time for us, we spoke about his music and what it ment to us to finally meet him.
We brought some cool items with us to get signed by Peter, first we let our Wedding license sign and he was gratefull to do this on such a important document and looked who else had signed it! Then it was time to get our copy of his solo picture disc album form 1978 signed, finally we've our set of signed solo picture disc's from each KISS member complete now!
Also Peter signed our Let Me Rock You album, the first KISS album, the Criss special edition EP and our Alive! Peter Criss figure.
During signing all the items for us he and Gigi gave answers to our questions and when they heard we would see him on sunday for the LA KISS Landmark Tour they said you'll love it. Slowly our meet & greet came to a end, Peter found it so great that we came from The Netherlands, he couldn't believe it that we did that for him!
What can we say about meeting Peter? Nothing but good stuff to say about him and his wife Gigi. Both great people and so nice. Peter is a total sweetheart! A dream come true for us to finally meet him!!!
Here's a selection of our photo's, enjoy...
*(c) 2017. All personal photo’s/slideshows/filmed footage may only be used by others if is reference/linked to this site or me and ask me first!
33 comments:
Wow, dit is gaaf!
This will be funn, met Peter 2 years ago, he was very nice to me, great guy.
Net van de Kiss kruise terug en nu weer naar Peter in Los Angeles. Kan niet op.
Ja Peter wil ik ook nog steeds ontmoeten, maar ik denk dat hij niet zo snel naar ons land zal komen. Wel gaaf dat jullie hem gaan ontmoeten, veel plezier.
Very cool event, looking forward to Peter & Bruce!
It's great that Bruce has been added to appear at the Expo. This should be a great event!
Wow, this will be a awesome expo!
Peter is the one that will bring all the people and all other guests are just a plus!!! I see they have added John Harte,Ken Kelly and the director and whiter of DRC, will be great turn out!
I've decided to go to meet Peter again, see you all there!
This will be a great expo with Peter Criss, he just celebrated his 71th birthday!
Looking forward to see Bruce also and all the other guests, this will be epic!
Wow, this is cool, have fun!
I just bought my ticket for the meet & greet as well as the tour event. I am looking forward to it!
Wished I could be there, would love to meet the original catman, never had the chance.
Gaaf voor jullie, wat laat je signeren door Peter?
I'm bringing my original copy of Alive signed by Paul, Gene and Ace and Peter's book.
Wow, it's always a dream for me to meet Peter, never had the chance.
@ Marcel; Natuurlijk Peter's solo album uit 1978!
Hope all of your experiences with Peter will be great!
We just have arrived in LA, tonight we'll see The Dives live and tomorrow it's time to meet Peter Criss!
Wat gaaf om jullie verhaal te lezen, zo te gek dat jullie hem ontmoet hebben en de foto's zijn zo gaaf!
Peter was incredibly engaging and seemed to be soaking it in.
Fantastic time!
Great story and congrats! Thanks for posting..I was looking forward to reading your story.
Ja man... nu ben ik wel even héél stilletjes... Net je verslag van Peter gelezen!! Thoho... wat een ervaring! Daar was ik toch heel graag bij geweest. Moet dubbel en dik de moeite geweest zijn! Deze trip zou ik nog voor een cruise gekozen hebben! Nice!!
Peter is a warmhearted guy ! Great review
Wat een fantastisch verhaal, had ik echt niet gedacht van Peter dat hij zo met zijn fans zou zijn.
Great experience you had with the catman, I've meet him a few years back and I've still good thoughts about him.
I'm so happy for you both, you deserve it!
I loved your story, I hope to meet Peter some day too. He and Ace are the ones I never have meet.
I was there on saturday and you're right, Peter was just great! It was great to meet him and I can only say nice things about him. Wished I could done the VIP on friday.
I think your meet and greet with Peter Criss is one of the best experiences you had, didn't you?
Gaaf verslag en jullie foto's met Peter Criss zijn mooi geworden!
Thanks for shearing your story!
Awesome!!!!!!
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