Eric Singer

Eric Singer (born Eric Mensinger on May 12 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio) is best known as a drummer for the rock band KISS.

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May 12 - 1958 - Cleveland, Ohio - Drummer - KISS

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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 And Roll To You II". Upon Carr's death, Singer joined KISS as a permanent member. He debuted with the band on the album Revenge.

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Paul Stanley - Eric Carr - Revenge

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In 1996, Singer was replaced by original KISS drummer Peter Criss for a reunion tour with the original members. In 2001, KISS chose not to renew Criss' contract, and Singer was brought back to the band, adopting Criss's make-up design and "Cat" character. Singer was briefly replaced again by Criss in 2003 for a series of shows, but returned to the band by the end of the year, after Criss' drumming skills had noticeably deteriorated.

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Eric Singer has also played with Lita Ford, Black Sabbath, Badlands, Alice Cooper, and other bands before he joined KISS.

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Lita Ford - Black Sabbath - Badlands - Alice Cooper

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In Jan 2005 Eric Singer filled in on drums for his ex KISS band mate (non-make up days) Bruce Kulick's part time band Union for 2 gigs in Japan. See photos of Union in Japan in 2005 here at *Rock and Roll All Nite Dot Com

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Bruce Kulick - Union

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ESP (Eric Singer Project) featuring Eric Singer, Bruce Kulick, John Corabi and Karl Kochran released an album of classic rock covers in 1998. In May 2005, EPS with Chuck Garric (Alice Cooper Band) performed live in Europe.

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In July 2005 Eric Singer and Friends, featuring Ryan Roxie (Alice Cooper Band, Dad's Porno Mag, Slash's Snakepit, Electric Angels) and Chuck Garric and Damon Johnson performed two live shows in Australia.

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ESP are scheduled to perform in Mexico in December 2005.

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• The Official Eric Singer Website