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It is somewhat hard to say. Criss himself said to the paparazzi that he was stressed and he didn't get enough tunes. On a show called, Kids are People, Too, KISS was featured on the show. Paul Stanley said that he had a new wife and kids, so he wanted to spend more time with them. Hope this helps!

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Peter Criss was not kicked out of KISS, he quit for his solo tour. He felt that if he stayed with KISS that he might miss his chance for his solo tour.

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Ace Frehley was a drug addict, and he left because of his problems and icy relationship with the band. Criss complained that he didn't have enough tunes.

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He was going for a solo tour :)

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