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Eric Singer

Eric Singer

Eric Singer (born Eric Doyle Mensinger; May 12, 1958) is a hard rock and heavy metal drummer for the rock band Kiss and formerly for singer Alice Cooper. Over the past two decades, Singer has appeared on over 75 albums and 11 EPs.

Singer was born Eric Doyle Mensinger in Cleveland, Ohio. He grew up in Euclid, Ohio. His father Johnny Mensinger was of German descent and was a local big band leader who played around the area as well as on cruise ships from the States to Europe and back. Young Eric began playing drums from an early age, and was inspired by bands such as Humble Pie, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, The Beatles and Queen and drummers such as John Bonham, Keith Moon, Cozy Powell, Roger Taylor, Bill Ward, and Buddy Rich. Eric worked at King Musical instruments before going pro.

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KISS: End of the Road

KISS: End of the Road

2023

KISS Rok' N Rosemont!

KISS Rok' N Rosemont!

2023

KISS: End of the Road Cincinnati

KISS: End of the Road Cincinnati

2023

Not On the Heep: The Heavy Metal Saga of Lee Kerslake

Not On the Heep: The Heavy Metal Saga of Lee Kerslake

2023

as Self

Kiss - Hellfest 2023

Kiss - Hellfest 2023

2023

as Drums

Kiss: Through the Years

Kiss: Through the Years

2022

as Self

Biography: KISStory

Biography: KISStory

2021

as Self

KISS 2020 Goodbye

KISS 2020 Goodbye

2020

as The Catman

Kiss: End of the Road Tour - Vancouver 2019

Kiss: End of the Road Tour - Vancouver 2019

2019

Hired Gun

Hired Gun

2017

as Self

KISS - Rocks Vegas

KISS - Rocks Vegas

2016

as Drums

Scooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery

Scooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery

2015

as Catman (voice)

Kiss [2014] Charlotte 40th Anniversary

Kiss [2014] Charlotte 40th Anniversary

2014

KISS Kruise IV

KISS Kruise IV

2014

as Himself

Kiss: Japan Monster

Kiss: Japan Monster

2013

as Himself

The Kiss Monster World Tour: Live from Europe

The Kiss Monster World Tour: Live from Europe

2013

as Drums

Kiss [2013] Monster in Prague

Kiss [2013] Monster in Prague

2013

Kiss [2013] Private Acustic

Kiss [2013] Private Acustic

2013

Kiss (2013) Stockholm

Kiss (2013) Stockholm

2013

Kiss [2013] Sydney

Kiss [2013] Sydney

2013

KISS: Anhembi Arena, São Paulo

KISS: Anhembi Arena, São Paulo

2012

as Himself - Drums

Kiss [2012] Buenos Aires Rock City

Kiss [2012] Buenos Aires Rock City

2012

Kiss - Live in Nurburgring

Kiss - Live in Nurburgring

2012

as Vocals/Drums

Kiss [2012] New Orleans Live Webcast

Kiss [2012] New Orleans Live Webcast

2012

ESP Unplugged Winter Tour 2011

ESP Unplugged Winter Tour 2011

2011

Kiss: Live at Rock Am Ring

Kiss: Live at Rock Am Ring

2010

as Drums

MTV World Stage

MTV World Stage

2009

as Self

Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 3 (1992-2000)

Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 3 (1992-2000)

2007

as Self

Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 2 (1978-1991)

Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 2 (1978-1991)

2007

as Self

Kiss [2006] Rising Sun

Kiss [2006] Rising Sun

2006

VH1 Rock Honors

VH1 Rock Honors

2006

as Self

Alice Cooper: Live at Montreux 2005

Alice Cooper: Live at Montreux 2005

2006

as Drums

ESP: Live at the Marquee

ESP: Live at the Marquee

2006

as Drums, Vocals

Kiss: Rock the Nation Live

Kiss: Rock the Nation Live

2005

as Self

The Seekers

The Seekers

2003

as Cheating Man

KISS: The Videos 1974 - 2002

KISS: The Videos 1974 - 2002

2002

as Drums, Vocals

KISS: Live in Las Vegas

KISS: Live in Las Vegas

2002

Alice Cooper: Brutally Live

Alice Cooper: Brutally Live

2000

as Self - Drums

Kiss: Unplugged

Kiss: Unplugged

1996

Kiss [1995] Alive 1995

Kiss [1995] Alive 1995

1995

Kiss [1994] Live Santiago de Chile

Kiss [1994] Live Santiago de Chile

1994

Kiss: São Paulo, 1994

Kiss: São Paulo, 1994

1994

Kiss: Konfidential

Kiss: Konfidential

1993

as Self

Kiss [1992] The Palace '92

Kiss [1992] The Palace '92

1992

Æon Flux

Æon Flux

1991

as Additional Voices

A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child

A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child

1989

as Hot Seat Band Member

Gary Moore Live In Stockholm

Gary Moore Live In Stockholm

1987

as Himself

KISS EXTREME AND CLOSE UP

KISS EXTREME AND CLOSE UP

as himself