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.
Acted in 26
2020s
- 2023
KISS: End of the Road
Movie
KISS Rok' N Rosemont!
Movie
KISS: End of the Road Cincinnati
Movie
Kiss - Hellfest 2023
Drums
- 2020
KISS 2020 Goodbye
The Catman
2010s
- 2019
Kiss: End of the Road Tour - Vancouver 2019
Movie
- 2016
Kiss Rocks Vegas
Drums
- 2015
- 2013
Kiss: Japan Monster
Selr
The Kiss Monster World Tour: Live from Europe
Drums
Kiss (2013) Stockholm
Movie
- 2012
Kiss - Live in Nurburgring
Vocals/Drums
- 2010
Kiss: Live at Rock Am Ring
Drums
2000s
- 2006
Kiss [2006] Rising Sun
Movie
Alice Cooper: Live at Montreux 2005
Drums
ESP: Live at the Marquee
Drums, Vocals
- 2003
The Seekers
Cheating Man
- 2002
KISS: The Videos 1974 - 2002
Drums, Vocals
KISS: Live in Las Vegas
Movie
1990s
- 1996
Kiss: Unplugged
Movie
- 1995
Kiss [1995] Alive 1995
Movie
- 1994
Kiss [1994] Live Santiago de Chile
Movie
Kiss: São Paulo, 1994
Movie
- 1992
Kiss [1992] The Palace '92
Movie
- 1991
Appearances15
2020s
- 2023
Not On the Heep: The Heavy Metal Saga of Lee Kerslake
Self
- 2022
Kiss: Through the Years
Self · 4 episodes
- 2021
2010s
- 2017
Hired Gun
Self
- 2014
KISS Kruise IV
Self
2000s
- 2009
MTV World Stage
Self · 1 episode
- 2007
Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 3 (1992-2000)
Self
Kissology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 2 (1978-1991)
Self
- 2005
Kiss: Rock the Nation Live
Self
- 2000
Alice Cooper: Brutally Live
Self - Drums
1990s
- 1994
Kiss My Ass: The Video
Self
- 1993
Kiss: Konfidential
Self
1980s
- 1989
- 1987
Gary Moore - Live In Stockholm
Himself
No release date
KISS EXTREME AND CLOSE UP
Self