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CRINGE.

We're rockin' around the Christmas tree and into a long list of rock stars who are celebrating their birthdays this month.

Drummer arrived at audition with music stand and pretended he could read sheet music.

They always wanted to be "the Beatles on steroids."

Drummer deliberately ruined three of his final five shows with original lineup.

Drummer's first stint ended with a private whimper. He made sure his second departure was loud and public.

Kiss frontman says ex-drummer has a bad attitude.

Onetime drummer is selling his Connecticut home for $1.8 million.

Since 1973, the band has taken the stage with five different lead guitarists and three drummers. Here's who's played the most shows in each role.

The "Catman" makeup has been famously worn by both Kiss co-founder Peter Criss and the band's current drummer, Eric Singer.