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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Full filmography
- MTV Unplugged (1989) as Self
- Æon Flux (1991) as Additional Voices
- A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child (1989) as Hot Seat Band Member
- MTV World Stage (2009) as Self
- Scooby-Doo! and KISS: Rock and Roll Mystery (2015) as Catman (voice)
- Kiss: Through the Years (2022) as Self
- Hired Gun (2017) as Self
- Biography: KISStory (2021) as Self
- Kiss: Unplugged (1996)
- Kiss Rocks Vegas (2016) as Drums
- Alice Cooper: Brutally Live (2000) as Self - Drums
- Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 3 (1992-2000) (2007) as Self
- Kiss: End of the Road Tour - Vancouver 2019 (2019)
- Not On the Heep: The Heavy Metal Saga of Lee Kerslake (2023) as Self
- The Seekers (2003) as Cheating Man
- KISS: Live in Las Vegas (2002)
- Kiss [1992] The Palace '92 (1992)
- Kiss: São Paulo, 1994 (1994)
- Kiss: Konfidential (1993) as Self
- Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 2 (1978-1991) (2007) as Self
- ESP: Live at the Marquee (2006) as Drums, Vocals
- VH1 Rock Honors (2006) as Self
- Kiss [2013] Sydney (2013)
- Kiss: Live at Rock Am Ring (2010) as Drums