Eric Singer
Biography
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.
Known For
MTV Unplugged
Æon Flux
A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child
MTV World Stage
Scooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery
Kiss: Through the Years
Biography: KISStory
Hired Gun
All Movies (44)
- KISS: End of the Road2023
- KISS Rok' N Rosemont!2023
- KISS: End of the Road Cincinnati2023
- Not On the Heep: The Heavy Metal Saga of Lee Kerslake2023 · as Self
- Kiss - Hellfest 20232023 · as Drums
- KISS 2020 Goodbye2020 · as The Catman
- Kiss: End of the Road Tour - Vancouver 20192019
- Hired Gun2017 · as Self
- Kiss Rocks Vegas2016 · as Drums
- Scooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery2015 · as Catman (voice)
- Kiss [2014] Charlotte 40th Anniversary2014
- KISS Kruise IV2014 · as Self
- Kiss: Japan Monster2013 · as Selr
- The Kiss Monster World Tour: Live from Europe2013 · as Drums
- Kiss [2013] Monster in Prague2013
- Kiss [2013] Private Acustic2013
- Kiss (2013) Stockholm2013
- Kiss [2013] Sydney2013
- KISS: Anhembi Arena, São Paulo2012 · as Himself - Drums
- Kiss [2012] Buenos Aires Rock City2012
- Kiss - Live in Nurburgring2012 · as Vocals/Drums
- Kiss [2012] New Orleans Live Webcast2012
- ESP Unplugged Winter Tour 20112011
- Kiss: Live at Rock Am Ring2010 · as Drums
- Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 3 (1992-2000)2007 · as Self
- Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 2 (1978-1991)2007 · as Self
- Kiss [2006] Rising Sun2006
- VH1 Rock Honors2006 · as Self
- Alice Cooper: Live at Montreux 20052006 · as Drums
- ESP: Live at the Marquee2006 · as Drums, Vocals
- Kiss: Rock the Nation Live2005 · as Self
- The Seekers2003 · as Cheating Man
- KISS: The Videos 1974 - 20022002 · as Drums, Vocals
- KISS: Live in Las Vegas2002
- Alice Cooper: Brutally Live2000 · as Self - Drums
- Kiss: Unplugged1996
- Kiss [1995] Alive 19951995
- Kiss [1994] Live Santiago de Chile1994
- Kiss: São Paulo, 19941994
- Kiss: Konfidential1993 · as Self
- Kiss [1992] The Palace '921992
- A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child1989 · as Hot Seat Band Member
- Gary Moore - Live In Stockholm1987 · as Himself
- KISS EXTREME AND CLOSE UP— · as Self
All TV Shows (5)
- Kiss: Through the Years2022 · as Self
- Biography: KISStory2021 · as Self
- MTV World Stage2009 · as Self
- Æon Flux1991 · as Additional Voices
- MTV Unplugged1989 · as Self