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Rockologists Records Reissue Former KISS Drummer Peter Criss' Two Solo Albums

Rockologists Records Reissue Former KISS Drummer Peter Criss' Two Solo Albums on Limited Edition Colored Vinyl








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The Rockologists are honored to present the first American pressing of the legendary 1979 Peter Criss LP “Out of Control” in over 40 years as well as the first ever American pressing of the 1982 Peter Criss LP “Let Me Rock You”. These classic LP’s are pressed on the modern equipment of Third Man Pressing in Detroit Michigan with care and the reverence these releases deserve.


Harking back to the heyday of KISS vinyl pressing in the 70’s, Out of Control and Let Me Rock You will be released in a rainbow of colors, Black, Clear Green, Clear Red, Clear Blue and Clear Coke Bottle vinyl. Each color consists of 500 units, for 2,500 LP’s total for each release. 100 sets of each of the five colors will be bunded together with some special treats at a special price. Individual LP’s of any color will be available for only $29.99 plus shipping. To place your order visit www.therockologists.com


Originally Released on September 8, 1980, Out of Control is the second solo release by former KISS drummer and founder Peter Criss. The LP art was created by Todd Schoor from a concept by Peter Criss.


Album Details

Producer – David Wolfert and Peter Criss

Engineer – Leanne Ungar

Studio – RCA Recording Studios, NYC – March to July 1980


Musicians

All Lead Vocal – Peter Criss

Drums and Percussion – Peter Criss

Guitars – Stan Penridge, David Wolfert

Bass – Tony Mercandante, Stu Woods

Keyboards – Benny Harrison

Synthesizers – Ed Walsh, Benny Harrison, David Wolfert

Synthesizer Programming – Ed Walsh, Greg Zanthus Winter

Background Vocals – Stan Penridge, Benny Harrison, Tony Mercandante, David Buskin, Peter Criss

Soprano Sax Solo – George Young

Strings arranged By – David Wolfert\

Conducted By – John Lissauer

Concert Master – David Nadien

Horns Arranged By – Louis Delgatto


Track listing and Songwriters

Side 1

By Myself – Peter Criss, Stan Penridge and David Wolfert

Feel Like Letting Go – Criss, Penridge

I Found Love – Criss, Penridge, Wolfert

In Trouble Again – Criss, Penridge

My Life – Criss, Wolfert, David Buskin

Side 2

Out Of Control – Criss, Penridge

There’s Nothing Better – Criss, Penridge

Where Will They Run – Criss, Penridge

Words – Criss, Penridge

You Better Run – Eddie Beigati, Felix Cavaliere


Originally Released on June 25th 1982, Let Me Rock You is the third solo release by former KISS drummer and founder Peter Criss.


Album Details

Producer – Vini Poncia for Mad Vincent Productions

Engineer – Bob Schaper

Studio – Conway Recording Studios – Los Angeles


Musicians

Lead Vocal – Peter Criss

Drums and Percussion – Dennis Conway, Michael Braun, Peter Criss

Guitars – Michael Landau, Caleb Quaye, Bob Messana, Phil Grande, Steve stevens, Steve Lukather

Bass – John “Cooker” Lo Presti, Davey Faragher

Keyboards – James Newton Howard, Jai Winding, Jim Roberge

Synthesizers – Ed Walsh, James Newton Howard

Background Vocals – Rory Dodd, Eric Trayer, Mark Kreider, Bob Messano, Vini Poncia, Suzanne Fellini


Track listing and Songwriters

Side 1

Let It Go – Tommy Faragher, Davey, Faragher, Brie Howard

Tears – Vincent Cusano, Adam Mitchell

Move On Over – Vini Poncia, Peter Criss

Jealous Guy – John Lennon

Destiny – Charlie Midnight, Cash Monet, Jeff Schoen

Side 2

Some Kinda Hurricane – Russell Ballard

Let Me Rock You - Ballard

First Day In The Rain – Steve Stevens

Feel Like Heaven – Gene Simmons

Bad Boys – Peter Criss, Jim Roberge


About The Rockologists and The Rockologists Records

Established in 2017, The Rockologists provide small run pressings of LP’s and informative music industry reference books, giving fans the ability to connect with their favorite artists regardless of whether they live in a remote section of the USA or any of the other countries where The Rockologists ship around the globe. The Rockologists are a proud distributor of Universal Music, eOne and independent artists.


The Rockologists Records Discography:

Bruce Kulick – BK3 – 2017 – Black vinyl

Ace Frehley – Origins Vol I – 2018 – eOne - Starburst vinyl (exclusive vinyl pattern)

Ace Frehley – Bronx Boy – 2018 – eOne - White vinyl (exclusive color vinyl)

Bruce Kulick – BK3 – 2019 – Red vinyl

Eric Carr – Rockology – 2019 – Orange vinyl

Eric Carr – Rockology – 2019 – Orange and Black Starburst vinyl with exclusive RockRelix shirt card

Eric Carr – Rockology – 2019 – Orange and Black Starburst vinyl with exclusive RockRelix drum stick card

Peter Criss – Out of Control – 2021 – Universal Music/Rockology Records - Black, Clear Green, Clear Red, Clear Blue and Clear Coke Bottle vinyl

Peter Criss – Let Me Rock You – 2021 – Universal Music/Rockology Records - Black, Clear Green, Clear Red, Clear Blue and Clear Coke Bottle vinyl.


About Peter Criss A founding member and the drummer of the internationally renowned Rock group KISS, Peter Criss is an honored member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Peter also released several solo LP’s heavily influenced by his musical interests in swing and Jazz. Links to websites and all social: www.therockologists.com www.facebook/TheRockologists www.facebook/TheRockologistsKissArchives www.facebook/TheRockologistsKissVinylVault www.facebook/TheRockologistsBuySellandTrade




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