Redd Kross Celebrates Peter Criss Partridge’s Birthday
Duo unveils cat-and-dove art by TyrantTone, teases summer Europe & UK gigs plus fall tour.
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Peter Criss Partridge Turns Another Year Older
Redd Kross kicked off the week by posting a vivid birthday tribute to longtime collaborator and friend Peter Criss Partridge. On Instagram, the Los Angeles–based rock duo shared a striking piece of fan art—featuring a cat and dove motif—created by L.A. artist TyrantTone. Accompanied by celebratory emojis, the caption read: “Happy Birthday Peter Criss Partridge. 🎉🐱🕊️. Don’t miss seeing Redd Kross LIVE this Summer in Europe/UK and USA in the Fall with @melvinsdotcom. Ticket links in bio. Found art by @tyranttone.”
Summer And Fall Tour Dates Revealed
Fans eager to catch the band in action this year can look forward to two legs of live shows. This summer, Redd Kross will bring their high-energy set to venues across Europe and the UK. They’ll return stateside this fall for a run of U.S. dates alongside sludge-rock pioneers the Melvins, marking a co-headlining partnership that’s been brewing since their shared festival appearances. While specific cities and venues are yet to be announced, ticket links are available through the official Redd Kross Instagram bio.
From Hollywood Beginnings To Indie Icons
Formed in 1978 by brothers Jeff and Steven McDonald, Redd Kross began life as Red Cross before a legal challenge prompted the name change. Emerging from the Southern California punk scene, they built a cult following with early releases like the Born Innocent EP (1982) and the full-length albums Neurotica (1987) and Third Eye (1990). Over four decades, Redd Kross has blended garage rock, power pop and glam influences—from The Beatles to Black Flag—earning praise for their witty lyrics and driving riffs.
Despite never scoring a gold record, the band’s influence has rippled through alternative rock circles. A recently released documentary, Born Innocent: The Redd Kross Story, directed by Andrew Reich, chronicles that trajectory—from teenage punk provocateurs to established indie mainstays. In that film, critics note how Jeff’s off-kilter vocals and Steven’s bass lines set a template for countless acts in the ’90s and beyond.
Fan Art Spotlight
The Instagram post highlights Redd Kross’s ongoing commitment to fan collaboration. TyrantTone, credited in the caption, has cultivated a bold, graphic style that marries street art sensibilities with nods to pop culture. For Peter Criss Partridge’s birthday piece, the artist incorporated the duo’s feline iconography alongside a peaceful dove—a playful nod to the band’s name and ethos.
Audience reactions flooded in within hours: longtime followers praised the artwork’s vivid colors, while newcomers were drawn to the simplicity of the imagery. It’s yet another example of how Redd Kross leans into visual creativity, echoing their own cover art choices since the early ’80s.
With fan art, anniversary posts and a pair of touring legs on the horizon, Redd Kross continues to engage its community in personal and adventurous ways. Whether you caught them at L.A.’s Whisky a Go Go in the ’80s or are gearing up for your first show in Berlin this summer, the band’s blend of humor, heart and high-voltage rock remains undiminished.
As the birthday wishes roll in for Peter Criss Partridge, the real gift may be the promise of live music—blasting through sweaty clubs from London to Los Angeles. Check the Redd Kross Instagram for ticket links, and don’t miss your chance to join the celebration onstage and online.
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