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David Wolfert: The KissFAQ Interview
Grammy- and Emmy-nominated producer/musician recalls working with Peter Criss on his first solo album following his departure from KISS, 1980’s “Out Of Control”
“You know, when I left the guys, I did the ‘Out Of Control’ album and I was out of control. I was someone who had a lot of demons in my head at that point.” — Peter Criss (Cat Club)
By the time KISS regrouped in early 1980 to record “Unmasked,” the band’s drum seat was vacant. Peter Criss was no longer a member of KISS.
Instead, Criss would begin the new decade “starting over again” by commencing work on his first post-KISS solo album at RCA Recording Studios in March. In tow was his trusty longtime songwriting partner, Stan Penridge. The job of producer ultimately went to David Wolfert, who was referred by Vini Poncia, the man who helmed Criss’ 1978 solo album and was in the midst of producing “Unmasked.”