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.
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Movies (43)
KISS: End of the Road
2023
KISS Rok' N Rosemont!
2023
KISS: End of the Road Cincinnati
2023
Not On the Heep: The Heavy Metal Saga of Lee Kerslake
as Self
2023
Kiss - Hellfest 2023
as Drums
2023
KISS 2020 Goodbye
as The Catman
2020
Kiss: End of the Road Tour - Vancouver 2019
2019
Hired Gun
as Self
2017
Kiss Rocks Vegas
as Drums
2016
Scooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery
as Catman (voice)
2015
![Kiss [2014] Charlotte 40th Anniversary](/_next/image?url=%2Fplaceholder-movie.svg&w=3840&q=75)
Kiss [2014] Charlotte 40th Anniversary
2014
KISS Kruise IV
as Self
2014
Kiss: Japan Monster
as Selr
2013
The Kiss Monster World Tour: Live from Europe
as Drums
2013
Kiss [2013] Monster in Prague
2013
Kiss [2013] Private Acustic
2013
Kiss (2013) Stockholm
2013
Kiss [2013] Sydney
2013
KISS: Anhembi Arena, São Paulo
as Himself - Drums
2012
Kiss [2012] Buenos Aires Rock City
2012
Kiss - Live in Nurburgring
as Vocals/Drums
2012
Kiss [2012] New Orleans Live Webcast
2012
ESP Unplugged Winter Tour 2011
2011
Kiss: Live at Rock Am Ring
as Drums
2010
Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 3 (1992-2000)
as Self
2007
Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 2 (1978-1991)
as Self
2007
![Kiss [2006] Rising Sun](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.tmdb.org%2Ft%2Fp%2Fw500%2FfddkIlvpBHXx7pyY6Zr1QkVOKl5.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Kiss [2006] Rising Sun
2006
VH1 Rock Honors
as Self
2006
Alice Cooper: Live at Montreux 2005
as Drums
2006
ESP: Live at the Marquee
as Drums, Vocals
2006
Kiss: Rock the Nation Live
as Self
2005
The Seekers
as Cheating Man
2003
KISS: The Videos 1974 - 2002
as Drums, Vocals
2002
KISS: Live in Las Vegas
2002
Alice Cooper: Brutally Live
as Self - Drums
2000
Kiss: Unplugged
1996
![Kiss [1995] Alive 1995](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.tmdb.org%2Ft%2Fp%2Fw500%2FpJYlUaZaMKRTw4w8S1O5UPSwLGg.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Kiss [1995] Alive 1995
1995
![Kiss [1994] Live Santiago de Chile](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.tmdb.org%2Ft%2Fp%2Fw500%2Flf6oSWerE7KaQEbsxefHEQPZ2Lt.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Kiss [1994] Live Santiago de Chile
1994
Kiss: São Paulo, 1994
1994
Kiss: Konfidential
as Self
1993
![Kiss [1992] The Palace '92](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimage.tmdb.org%2Ft%2Fp%2Fw500%2FcuSq9bI7TFtlu4jJlPdtN8vhvgz.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Kiss [1992] The Palace '92
1992
A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child
as Hot Seat Band Member
1989
Gary Moore - Live In Stockholm
as Himself
1987
