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American drummer

Person · Open Library

Born
1896
Died
1960
Works
8

Top works

  • Die Handschrift sagt alles
  • A manual of graphology
  • The graphologist's alphabet
  • Graphology for everyman
  • Personality in handwriting

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Acting · Cleveland, Ohio, USA

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…

Known for

  • Kiss - Hellfest 2023 — Drums2023
  • Not On the Heep: The Heavy Metal Saga of Lee Kerslake — Self2023
  • KISS: End of the Road2023
  • KISS Rok' N Rosemont!2023
  • KISS: End of the Road Cincinnati2023
  • Kiss: Through the Years — Self2022
  • Biography: KISStory — Self2021
  • KISS 2020 Goodbye — The Catman2020
  • Kiss: End of the Road Tour - Vancouver 20192019
  • Hired Gun — Self2017

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
[Worldwide]
Active from
1958
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Listeners
979
Total plays
2,775

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Eric Singer (born Eric Doyle Mensinger on May 12, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio) is best known as a drummer for the rock band KISS. Singer had previously played in Paul Stanley's solo band, and sat in for drummer Eric Carr during KISS's recording of "God Gave Rock 'N' Roll To You II". Upon Carr's death, Singer joined KISS as a permanent member. He debuted with the band on the album Revenge. In 1996, Singer was replaced by original KISS drummer Peter Criss for a reunion tour with the original members

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Key facts

Born
Eric Doyle Mensinger , ( 1958-05-12 ) May 12, 1958 (age 68) , Cleveland, Ohio , U.S.
Genres
Hard rock heavy metal glam metal
Occupation
Musician
Instruments
Drums vocals
Years active
1984–present
Member of
ESP , Paul Stanley's Soul Station
Formerly of
Black Sabbath Badlands The Brian May Band Kiss Taskmaster John Mensinger Band (Band of his Father)

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Official website
www.eric-singer.com
Image
EricSinger-AC.jpg
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Commons category
Eric Singer
date of birth
1958-05-12
start of work period
1984-00-00
pseudonym
The Catman
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Eric Singer (born Eric Doyle Mensinger; May 12, 1958) is an American drummer. Known as a drummer and vocalist in the hard rock band Kiss across three stints (1991–1996, 2001–2002, 2004–2023), he has also performed with artists such as Black Sabbath, Alice Cooper, Lita Ford, Badlands, Brian May and Gary Moore as well as his own band ESP. In his career, Singer has appeared on over 75 albums and 11 EPs.

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