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Eric Singer

May 12, 1958 (67 years old) in 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 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

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Biography: KISStory
Self
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Kiss: Through the Years
Self
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Æon Flux
Additional Voices
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MTV Unplugged
Self
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A Nightmare on Elm Street: The Dream Child
Hot Seat Band Member
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Scooby-Doo! and Kiss: Rock and Roll Mystery
Catman (voice)
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Hired Gun
Self
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Kiss Rocks Vegas
Drums
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Kiss - Live in Nurburgring
Vocals/Drums
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Kiss (2013) Stockholm

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