I’m not bothered from them at all. The main thing I’m bothered with is them not having they’re own makeup designs. Eric is a great dude, all respect to him otherwise 🤘🏻
Eric Singer is an intelligent, talented hard working artist and Doctor of precussion, and focused Drummer. And a solid great guy. I had the oppertunity to work with him on Jeff Labanskys Album "28 if" Great album btw.. This experience is what formed my opinion of this man. I'm very pleased to see that he has finally got his time is the spot light and his due. Well deserved. Rock on my brother!
+SmartHealthInsDOTcom Joe playing drums is definitely an art. Look at guys like Neil Peart, Mike Mangini, Chris Adler and others. You really shouldn't throw stones if you don't know how to play an instrument.
Well actually back in the day about 30 to 40 years ago the band was actually having alot of issues with the original drummer Peter criss cause he kept complaining about alot of stuff and the fans thought that Eric would the same thing that Peter did
As a die hard Peter Criss fan, I don't hate Eric Singer, just in Peter's prime, Singer couldn't hold Peter's drumsticks!!!! And also, Peter Criss voice is by far the best voice in Kiss ever!!!
Singer is an amazing, fluid, tasteful and skilled drummer, one of the best in rock history. For those who may not understand, the Catman character was sold to the band by Peter Criss, who created it. Criss willingly sold the character for the band to use. Singer is a hired gun and does as his employers instruct, like almost everyone else in the world. Calling him a coward or whatever schoolyard insult you care to toss around ignores these simple facts.
I totally agree, but Peter the Catman Criss is the only Catman, couldn't they have came up with some other idea? Peter is all that matters, no other drummer even close, period!!!!!! 🖒
Eric, just a talented drummer and singer, pun not intended. Listen, this guy is doing his job, as musicians our true love is making and performing music. As he said in the interview, Paul personally asked him to join. So if anybody has a beef with any of them, I think you should direct them to Paul or Gene, they own KISS and are sole owners of the Cat image now, Peter sold it to them. So maybe you should go after Peter for selling rather than dogging this guy who's just doing what he likes to do..
@@philhudson...5017 The trademark belongs to Kiss, Peter sold it. Gene and Paul gave it to Eric to wear. As far as the present is concerned, the trademark is being used by Eric and he makes it his own. Have a good day.
Eric Singer is a great drummer, fortunate to play with several of the best bands in the rock world. He reminds me of Tommy Aldridge, that kind of musician who has an amazing and long curriculum vitae. And Eric Singer is a great singer too. I like his work with Badlands
Trust me, I'm not even a KISS fan, but if anyone out there thinks it was HIS decision to don Peter Criss' "cat" makeup your delusional. That call was purely made by Gene and Paul and most likely a slap at Peter Criss.
Eric is articulate and well spoken; plus , he is a hell of a skin basher. I was thoroughly impressed with him on KISS's two most recent tours. He adds an energy and strong backbone to the modern KISS sound.
Must have been huge boots to fill after Eric Carr's passing who for so many was the best Kiss drummer in the most difficult time for the band. Eric Singer is lucky to be far more accepted Vs Ace's replacement.
But, as Eric himself pointed out, he had already been involved with KISS so the fans knew he was the right guy. The only complaint I have ever heard was that Eric was wearing Peter's make up and stage gear,nothing about ability.
It was a bad thing to happen, as many people said, Paul Stanley killed Carr, Kiss was Eric Carr's life, all that mattered to him, the thing he loved the most. Paul went to tour with Singer and didn't consider Carr for his solo tour, then Carr knew he was being replaced anyway, he wasn't wrong, when he got sick, Kiss instead of waiting for him to get better or asking him first, they just did the record with Singer. Carr died after those events.
Eric is phenomenal!!!!! He’s just as good as Carr. Although we miss him, Eric respectively plays his part.
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I actually prefer Eric Carr over Eric Singer for the fact that Eric Carr had a thunderous sound & reminds me so much like the late John Bonham, especially when you listen to Creatures Of The Night. But Eric Singer was the logical choice to succeed Eric Carr. Eric Singer is no Eric Carr or even John Bonham, but he is a very focused musician, and a real workaholic. If I ever get my (Jazz) band up and running after KISS retires, Eric Singer is the man I'd call.
I honestly don't know who is the better drummer, Singer or Carr. But I lean towards Singer being better. He's so precise- he's like a machine. I think Carr may be the better fit for Kiss tho. I could be wrong
Great interview from a great musician. First time to hear anything from him personally and I have to apologise to the entire Kiss family (I'm and original Kiss Army member) and organization for not giving the band and the organization the love and respect they deserve for overcoming the hard times for us the fans. Hats off now.
no 2 people are ever exactly the same, sometimes stuff happens, and musicians get replaced. Eric is a perfectly capable drummer and has no ego about his role and never claimed to be like or replace anyone
The drummer in my band uses Pearl Reference. Me being a bassist, I definitely pay attention to what the drummers I play with use. The Pearl Reference kits sound fantastic. Eric's comment about preparedness is so true.
He started drumming at 11 and taking lessons. At 14 his Dad put him in his Big Band/Jazz outffit on drums. 1982 first professional drumming gig with Lita Ford. And to me (as a drummer) the biggest thing on his resume, drummer for Alice Cooper. Trust me, to play with Cooper, you are a distinct musician who is at the top of his game ! He is bright, a good guy, but most of all, one hard working SOB! And that is the real reason some succeed, others don't.
I dont think people know how hard it is to make a living as a musician. 99% of them are broke. its a job, like any other job, you do it because you love it, but if you get a chance for a steady pay cheque, you take it.
@@jaspert1013 Peter barley had anything to do with the writing process. He took the song called Beck and tried turning it into his own version. According to Paul Stanley and Bob Ezrin, it was a jumbled up mess. Bob Ezrin had to re-work the lyrics to make it a decent song.
Losing Ace and Peter sucks but the fact is that after a while it is incredibly difficult to not like Tommy and Eric, being the most down to Earth of them, not to mention that even Peter Criss himself has complimented Eric’s drumming. And as someone who has seen Eric in action on the End of the Road tour, I can say his drumming is at a scary good level.
people are so strange ,this is a drummer givin an interview and yet they focus on the make up ,some people just dont get over teatrical personification and keeps them from admiring a great drummer when they see one
He's talented af, and I think he's a cool guy. Also sort of unrelated, but he has really pretty eyes, like daaaaamn, I nearly fangirled. I've never looked at him 'up close' before lmao, so I didn't realise.
Seems like a humble guy. I like KISS, not a huge fan, but I would love to see them live. I'm not a drummer, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn, so now I'm an expert....:)
Way to go Eric . You ARE THE MAN !! great Promo , Editorial , Interview , whatever. I enjoyed it a lot.!!! I particularly enjoyed the pics of the young kids around the 3:50 mark
Can u imagine growing up being a Kiss fan and then one day you're actually IN THE BAND?! That's Singer. He must feel incredibly blessed. The dude is a total badass on the kit- he's one of the best
the most consistent drummer (live & studio) in KISS whole timeline , who didn't fall into drug addiction or have dillusion of grandeur or trying to be the original member~ 👍
Down to earth , Intelligent, talented guy that does no have to curse every 5 seconds To get a point across. Kiss, is lucky to have him. Go Erik !!! you are an Awesome Drummer.
I just saw them on 07/25/2012. Kiss sounded great !! Eric and Tommy both sounded awesome. Eric really has a good clean drumming style and a joy to listsen to !
Here's what I say to all of those out there that bad-mouth about Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer. First of all , don't blame them at all. They were hired to do a job, if it were you, you'd do the same thing. Second of all, Peter and Ace are NOT coming back together with Gene and Paul,period. They tried it with the reunion stuff and it worked for a while but then they split up again. That will be it, forever. So to all of you bad-mouthers about the replacements: KISS fans have one of two choices: accept Eric and Tommy and enjoy the fact that KISS is still around, especially with Gene in his 60's and Paul pushing 60 or maybe there now. Enjoy that at their ages they still get up and tour and give a heck of rock show and great classic songs and are able to do it. Or you can take the second choice and see KISS as a band come to and end, and have nothing but vids and cds to enjoy their music. So you people had better be thankful that Gene and Paul aren't listening to you whiners out there and disband the band because of yall whining about two replacements. No, there will never be another Peter and Ace, but look at all the bands that have replaced members and kept going. Ron Wood replaced Brian Jones when he died, Paul Rodgers replaced Freddie Mercury when he died, Vivian Campbell replaced Steve "Steaming" Clark when he died, Scott Travis replaced Dave Holland when he was arrested sexual crimes, I could go on and on, but hopefully you get the point. many bands have to replace someone because of reasons we don't all know. So whine if you must, but it's either replace the ones that will not be in the band, or just disband altogether. So shall you keep whining?
george levy You have your opinion and I have mine. I understand how many people feel about Peter and Ace's makeup character being used on Eric and Tommy. I get it people, I get it! yes, Eric Carr did have the fox as his character and Vinnie Vincent had the Egyptian crap( glad he didn't last very long), but Gene and Paul wanted to keep the originality of the band with the four original characters in the makeup. It's not about someone coming in and pretending to be Peter or Ace, it's about the characters they all portrayed in the original lineup. That is the way I look at it and I won't see it any differently. So you can call my argument bull**** if you want. I have the balls to speak out for how I feel about this issue when most others that feel this way don't. If they had of had Eric and Tommy in a different character than Peter's and Ace's, I would have been fine with that too. But they didn't and I'm ok with it. I prefer the original lineup as you and many others do, but I also prefer the band to continue as a band since Peter and Ace are not coming back. The Stones have been around since the 60's, and except for Bill Wyman leaving the band, it is still the original members, except for Brian Jones being replaced by Ron Wood due to Brian's death. If they can hang tight for this long, then why can't we as fans be happy that KISS is still around rocking since the 70's even with two different members that the original?
thecoolestdad Kiss is a dead band. They have become a traveling Las Vegas style act. They have stopped growing and developing as a band. They have not put out any new music for a very long time. Monster was their last album of new material. They have sold out and are running on empty and riding the nostalgia train when they could still scale new musical heights and continue to progress as a band. Two bands exemplify what I am trying to convey. The first band is Duran Duran. This band has continued to grow and progress as a band and not just ride the nostalgia train. Paper Gods was a top album for them and many critics and fans would agree was one of their best albums. Duran Duran fans appreciate that the band loves their fans so much that the band continues to progress as a band and offer their fans new music. Europe is the second band. Europe rocks harder now than Kiss ever could. Europe also has released one of their best albums to date Walk The Earth. If Kiss and Europe would ever do a battle of the bands, Europe would “Walk The Earth” all over Kiss and its wannabes members. Personally, I never liked Eric Singer as a drummer. I wonder if his name is really Eric Singer, or he chose Eric Singer because it emulated Eric Car’s name. May he get a skin infection from his toxic cat makeup!
thecoolestdad I don’t think people are upset that Ace and Peter were replaced, it’s the fact that their replacements are wearing their makeup. It’s just odd.
Why are people so ignorant? "Peter Criss is catman not you!" First of all Peter Criss left the band. Second of all Eric Carr died. What were they supposed to do huh? Have no drummer, well that's stupid. They desperately needed Eric Singer. So if everybody would just shut up about him being non original, that would be great
@@christopherchuauhang4829 Yes, Eric stole Peter's make up but he keep is own drum playing style. For me, Peter is number one but i like Eric's drum style too. On the other side, Tommy wear Ace's make up and he try to be him. He's like a cheap Ace.
Grew up listening to KISS, the Alive! album is THE reason I was turned onto rock 'n roll back in '79. And although I grew up watching & listening to both Ace & Peter, even well into their short solo recording ventures, as the old adage goes..."the show must go on." Eric Singer put in his time and paid some dues, so if Paul & Gene are gonna carry on the mantle of KISS with Singer as the "Catman", rock on man!
He’s a great drummer. I saw KISS in Pittsburg on October 13. His solo was nothing short of amazing. You could FEEL the bass drums getting pounded one by one. Along with Tommy, they are great musicians.
I dont have any hate for Eric. Imagine being a drummer and having a steady gig that pays really well. His drumming in Revenge and Alive III is really good. I wish Kiss would have continue with Bruce and Singer. Singer was the perfect replacement for Carr.
To all the haters out there...if Gene and Paul offered you the KISS' drummer position I believe you wouldn't have a problem to wear the "cat" make up because you are not Peter Criss. Eric is a hell of a drummer, all his life is on stage and he is with KISS many more years than Peter. I really love what Peter did for KISS in the 70's and I do love his drumming in the old days, but people we are in 2018.
I first discovered Kiss with the MTV Unplugged Show and I found Eric's and Bruce's playing absolutely brilliant. Great musicians even if they are not founding members.
I saw KISS recentley at Shoreline ampitheater in Mountain View CA. Eric Singer was awesome (I am a drummer by the way) as someone mentioned below he is so flawless and smooth and makes drumming an art. By the way my 1st drumming idol was Peter Criss. I play Pearl drums to this day because of Peter. 2nd ebven though I love Ace, Tommy Thayer is an awesome guitarist. I really enjoyed the latest show. I took my grandson (he is 5 and a HUGE fan) and my son in law. My 7th time seeing KISS.
I am mad at all the hate he gets!! Eric is a nice, talented and wonderful drummer He’s not replacing Peter at all in my eyes (even though I love Peter)!
Solid drummer and a solid guy. A great fit for KISS. Never cared for any incarnation of the band with Eric Carr - good guy, good drummer but terrible fit style-wise and personality-wise. Pete will always be my #1 and the top KISS drummer. Absolute perfect fit (okay, maybe not personality-wise...). Hats off to Eric and Tommy for stepping up and filling in some mighty big shoes. And kudos for no drama!
I have no problem with Eric and Tommy being in the band. They are great players. But wearing Peter and Ace's makeup is really disrespectful. At least to me.
People say bad things about Vinnie Vincent and yes it's public domain from allot of people that Vinnie is toxic but at least his make up for Kiss was original
Eric didnt plan on using the persona out of respect for Peter but Peter gave him permission to use the persona and he took it so that the "Catman" persona kept on going I think Tommy Thayer used the persona once to take Ace spot because Ace was late for a show and when a few months after he fully replaced Ace, Ace ended up giving him the "okay" for the persona. Not really permisson because he was already using it but Ace accepted him for using the persona.
It’s a character. Like Batman. I don’t hear arguments that no one else can wear the Batman costume other than the original guy. No rational, reasonable person cares that he wears the Catman make up. Peter Criss isn’t a cat. He’s an ungrateful ass. And he can’t even play the drums. And he hasn’t done anything successfully outside of Kiss. So get over it!
Ace & Peter pissed it away as drunks and drug addicts, and are unable to take responsibility for it, and Peter is indeed a caveman behind the kit. His style or lack thereof worked on the early records, but with the level of professionalism in the KISS camp they've had for decades, now, that won't hack it. He swings like a toilet seat, as they say.
@@TruckSpotterJake probably one of the greatest farewell tours in Rock history I am going to see the Stones in June so many people hate KISS because they no longer have the original line up I have nothing against the current line up if you want the best KISS will find a way to give you the best
@@dansweet2499 I saw them in Peoria il on Saturday and they were awesome I liked the tracklist a lot because they sang more of the older songs just my opinion though
@@TruckSpotterJake KISS will always be Great no matter what In my opinion Elvis Presley, KISS and Michael Jackson will be on the top ten entertainers of all time
it's sad how people think kiss is all about the money, but in all reality there not. there's a deeper meaning behind the band and it's music, there music saved me emotionally and physically. there music gave me a reason to live, and i have a metaphor for that too: "if you can't stop thinking about it, don't stop working for it" and so i kept pushing my way up.
I’m really not bothered about Eric and tommy i think there amazing musicians I think they are great
Neither am I. I just wish they had their own makeup design. Like Eric Carr and Vince Vincent.
I’m not bothered from them at all. The main thing I’m bothered with is them not having they’re own makeup designs. Eric is a great dude, all respect to him otherwise 🤘🏻
Exactly
Dalton Tomkins, plop
@@charlescoleman5509 sadly they didn't make that choice but I'm sure that if they would got the chance to.... They would've
Eric Singer is an intelligent, talented hard working artist and Doctor of precussion, and focused Drummer. And a solid great guy.
I had the oppertunity to work with him on Jeff Labanskys Album "28 if" Great album btw.. This experience is what formed my opinion of this man. I'm very pleased to see that he has finally got his time is the spot light and his due. Well deserved. Rock on my brother!
Well said!
I wish soooo bad to be able to go see him perform one day
Billy DiBacco yea I liked hearing about his history. I never knew he was that accomplished.
as is said you best ability is availabilty and to be a team player..
28if IS a great record. I may be biased, as Jeff taught me some guitar back in my Woodburn days...
I love to watch Eric play. He makes it smoothly flow like a art.
+SmartHealthInsDOTcom Joe playing drums is definitely an art. Look at guys like Neil Peart, Mike Mangini, Chris Adler and others. You really shouldn't throw stones if you don't know how to play an instrument.
+SmartHealthInsDOTcom Joe I did, and I apologize for that.
Ron Harper look at how peter drums
Humble. Intelligent. Good Drummer. What more do you need? This guy is phenomenal, and I just don't get why he gets the hate he does.
What hate?
Well actually back in the day about 30 to 40 years ago the band was actually having alot of issues with the original drummer Peter criss cause he kept complaining about alot of stuff and the fans thought that Eric would the same thing that Peter did
maybe its because the music sucks?
Revenge is awesome record
As a die hard Peter Criss fan, I don't hate Eric Singer, just in Peter's prime, Singer couldn't hold Peter's drumsticks!!!! And also, Peter Criss voice is by far the best voice in Kiss ever!!!
Eric Singer has carried Kiss and more than filled in Peter Chris' shoes!! Thank you Eric and Tommy for keeping The Kiss Machine alive!!
U Absolutely right,he more deserve compliment than peter criss
Singer is an amazing, fluid, tasteful and skilled drummer, one of the best in rock history. For those who may not understand, the Catman character was sold to the band by Peter Criss, who created it. Criss willingly sold the character for the band to use. Singer is a hired gun and does as his employers instruct, like almost everyone else in the world. Calling him a coward or whatever schoolyard insult you care to toss around ignores these simple facts.
Also ignoring the fact that he was well established before joining Kiss. Haters gonna hate.
I totally agree, but Peter the Catman Criss is the only Catman, couldn't they have came up with some other idea? Peter is all that matters, no other drummer even close, period!!!!!! 🖒
Kevin Chadler - I guess we will have to agree to disagree.
It’s insane how far people will go to defend their favorite rock stars isn’t it?
James D - probably. Saying no other drummer comes close to Peter Criss is somewhat delusional
Eric has done an incredibly good job with both Kiss and Alice Cooper for a long, long time. I think the negative remarks about him are unjustified.
Was also in Badlands
I've been playing drums since I was 11 years old too, I'm now 29, and this guy really knows how to get the crowd going.
Eric Singer Catman drumstick Drummer amerikansk trumslagare för detta eric Carr trummisen tidigare
Eric, just a talented drummer and singer, pun not intended. Listen, this guy is doing his job, as musicians our true love is making and performing music. As he said in the interview, Paul personally asked him to join. So if anybody has a beef with any of them, I think you should direct them to Paul or Gene, they own KISS and are sole owners of the Cat image now, Peter sold it to them. So maybe you should go after Peter for selling rather than dogging this guy who's just doing what he likes to do..
Exactly
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Wrong
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Not sure what's funny. You've been on the losing side since 2004.
I have met him actually. Nice guy who cares about the fans and is passionate about what he does.
@@philhudson...5017 The trademark belongs to Kiss, Peter sold it. Gene and Paul gave it to Eric to wear. As far as the present is concerned, the trademark is being used by Eric and he makes it his own. Have a good day.
Please Eric is a perfect drummer.Peter is the real catman but Peter isn't in the band.We have to recognise how awesome is Eric.Love you Eric.
Kimindigo I think Eric Singer is better than Peter and Eric carr
I HAVE CHANGED MY MIND, ERIC CARR IS THE BEST!
Νατάσα Χ. Criss"s sound and the catman make-up but I will give Eric he's just do he is a good Drummer just don't do Beth live any more
Drifter Chance Beth is an awful song live. It breaks the flow of the whole show for such a corny ass ballad.
Foxwing 2021 I’m glad you changed your mind.
Eric Singer IS the best technical drummer they had even over Carr
I was introduced to Eric with the Revenge album, which is one of their best IMO...and his style is infectious. Driven and cutting. I love it.
Eric singer. Is awesome and cool and I love him 💖
Eric Singer is a great drummer, fortunate to play with several of the best bands in the rock world. He reminds me of Tommy Aldridge, that kind of musician who has an amazing and long curriculum vitae. And Eric Singer is a great singer too. I like his work with Badlands
Trust me, I'm not even a KISS fan, but if anyone out there thinks it was HIS decision to don Peter Criss' "cat" makeup your delusional. That call was purely made by Gene and Paul and most likely a slap at Peter Criss.
And if he wasn't a whore and a coward he could have said "NO!" But he is right there in the video wearing the makeup.
He is a working musician with a gig. Someone else would have jumped at the chance...Come on....
Didn't peter give him permission to use the cat look
LOLHe could have stayed with Alice Cooper for 15 % of the money
Damn everyone needs to stop hatin
Eric is articulate and well spoken; plus , he is a hell of a skin basher. I was thoroughly impressed with him on KISS's two most recent tours. He adds an energy and strong backbone to the modern KISS sound.
Great drummer for many years and a class act in every way. Always has time for the fans and loves talking music
Eric Singer gave me his signed drumsticks at a sound check in I think 2012 at DTE it was so exciting for me since I was like 10. He's a cool dude.
Must have been huge boots to fill after Eric Carr's passing who for so many was the best Kiss drummer in the most difficult time for the band. Eric Singer is lucky to be far more accepted Vs Ace's replacement.
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But, as Eric himself pointed out, he had already been involved with KISS so the fans knew he was the right guy. The only complaint I have ever heard was that Eric was wearing Peter's make up and stage gear,nothing about ability.
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It was a bad thing to happen, as many people said, Paul Stanley killed Carr, Kiss was Eric Carr's life, all that mattered to him, the thing he loved the most. Paul went to tour with Singer and didn't consider Carr for his solo tour, then Carr knew he was being replaced anyway, he wasn't wrong, when he got sick, Kiss instead of waiting for him to get better or asking him first, they just did the record with Singer. Carr died after those events.
Are you saying that Paul gave Eric Heart Cancer? And then an aneurysm ?
Eric is phenomenal!!!!! He’s just as good as Carr. Although we miss him, Eric respectively plays his part.
I actually prefer Eric Carr over Eric Singer for the fact that Eric Carr had a thunderous sound & reminds me so much like the late John Bonham, especially when you listen to Creatures Of The Night. But Eric Singer was the logical choice to succeed Eric Carr. Eric Singer is no Eric Carr or even John Bonham, but he is a very focused musician, and a real workaholic. If I ever get my (Jazz) band up and running after KISS retires, Eric Singer is the man I'd call.
I honestly don't know who is the better drummer, Singer or Carr. But I lean towards Singer being better. He's so precise- he's like a machine. I think Carr may be the better fit for Kiss tho. I could be wrong
eric always blows me away he was drumming for kiss and alice cooper at the same time you've got to have an incredible drive to do that what a beast
Great interview from a great musician. First time to hear anything from him personally and I have to apologise to the entire Kiss family (I'm and original Kiss Army member) and organization for not giving the band and the organization the love and respect they deserve for overcoming the hard times for us the fans. Hats off now.
Awesome drummer, Awesome down to earth approachable guy in one of the worlds best "gotta see to believe" bands
I love Eric Singer
Eric Singer is an amazing Drummer. Period
*GIVE HIM NEW MAKEUP STOP REUSING CHARACTERS*
4stringz STILL BETTER THAN PETER CRISS
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AGREE
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No hes really not
Kiss's very own drummer Eric Singer is totally awesome!!!
no 2 people are ever exactly the same, sometimes stuff happens, and musicians get replaced. Eric is a perfectly capable drummer and has no ego about his role and never claimed to be like or replace anyone
I ♥ Eric Singer I can hear him singing, playing drums and talking for HOURS!Eric Singer and Ρaul StanΙey are my favorite KISS members♥
The drummer in my band uses Pearl Reference. Me being a bassist, I definitely pay attention to what the drummers I play with use. The Pearl Reference kits sound fantastic. Eric's comment about preparedness is so true.
Always liked Eric Singer's drumming. So awesome to watch
Eric Singer puts Criss to shame. I saw kiss last night and he absolutely blew me away. Very underrated drummer.
I love you Eric singer so much with all my hearts 💚
He started drumming at 11 and taking lessons. At 14 his Dad put him in his Big Band/Jazz outffit on drums. 1982 first professional drumming gig with Lita Ford. And to me (as a drummer) the biggest thing on his resume, drummer for Alice Cooper. Trust me, to play with Cooper, you are a distinct musician who is at the top of his game ! He is bright, a good guy, but most of all, one hard working SOB! And that is the real reason some succeed, others don't.
Eric was the best drummer I ever saw live , I saw him in Sydney with Kiss years ago ... blew me away
Lol, you may need to U-tube any old school Kiss and watch Catman drumming, real legend!!!!
I must say thats an impressive resume
You MAD
I met Eric singer on the revenge tour with trixter and faster pussycat.he was very nice and Corrigable and played a good show
Love his drumming style and his high note backround vocals
I dont think people know how hard it is to make a living as a musician. 99% of them are broke. its a job, like any other job, you do it because you love it, but if you get a chance for a steady pay cheque, you take it.
He is also amazing at vocals and piano...just listen to "Beth"....
Bullski123 Beth is still written by peter tho
Bullski123 Beth is still written by peter tho
@@jaspert1013 Peter barley had anything to do with the writing process. He took the song called Beck and tried turning it into his own version. According to Paul Stanley and Bob Ezrin, it was a jumbled up mess. Bob Ezrin had to re-work the lyrics to make it a decent song.
Nate Cannon Peter criss sings it tho
@@jaspert1013 That's about the only thing he had to do with the song.
I love kiss Erick Singer is my favourite
I met Erik at the Whiskey A Go Go in '91 just hanging out upstairs watching some band. He was very friendly and laid back. Nice guy.
I've been a KISS fan since 1975. Singer is a great addition to the band. This guy knows his music and speaks well. Peter Criss Rocks as well....
Great interview. Eric knows his stuff! Rock On
Eric saved this band he fit in greatly
LOVE HIM! ERIC YOU ARE MY IDOL!!!!
Losing Ace and Peter sucks but the fact is that after a while it is incredibly difficult to not like Tommy and Eric, being the most down to Earth of them, not to mention that even Peter Criss himself has complimented Eric’s drumming. And as someone who has seen Eric in action on the End of the Road tour, I can say his drumming is at a scary good level.
people are so strange ,this is a drummer givin an interview and yet they focus on the make up ,some people just dont get over teatrical personification and keeps them from admiring a great drummer when they see one
Classy guy, terrific drummer. Thanks for the great interview :)
He's talented af, and I think he's a cool guy. Also sort of unrelated, but he has really pretty eyes, like daaaaamn, I nearly fangirled. I've never looked at him 'up close' before lmao, so I didn't realise.
Seems like a humble guy. I like KISS, not a huge fan, but I would love to see them live.
I'm not a drummer, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn, so now I'm an expert....:)
Way to go Eric . You ARE THE MAN !! great Promo , Editorial , Interview , whatever. I enjoyed it a lot.!!!
I particularly enjoyed the pics of the young kids around the 3:50 mark
Eric singer is the best drumer ever he is is a very nice guy ever and so cool and cute
Can u imagine growing up being a Kiss fan and then one day you're actually IN THE BAND?! That's Singer. He must feel incredibly blessed. The dude is a total badass on the kit- he's one of the best
Great advice Eric great video you rock 🥁
the most consistent drummer (live & studio) in KISS whole timeline , who didn't fall into drug addiction or have dillusion of grandeur or trying to be the original member~
👍
For me Eric SINGER is the best drummer like Peter CRISS and Eric CARR.
Eric Catman Singer is a hell of a great Drummer of Kiss and love everything about Eric Catman Singer
Excellent beautiful inmortal great drummer and band.
One of the things that I love about KISS is that they don’t use auto tune
They use tapes instead.
His last name is Singer and he's a drummer.
he's actually a really good singer tbh
triabiscuit 14 And his wife’s last name is Drummer and she’s a singer.
his real last name is mensinger but singer obviously sounds cooler
*_THE IRONY_*
KISS is my favorite band!
Down to earth , Intelligent, talented guy that does no have to curse every 5 seconds
To get a point across. Kiss, is lucky to have him.
Go Erik !!! you are an Awesome Drummer.
I just saw them on 07/25/2012. Kiss sounded great !! Eric and Tommy both sounded awesome. Eric really has a good clean drumming style and a joy to listsen to !
I like Eric and Tommy.
Get well soon.
I Like Them Better.
I like them too!
I like Eric, i dislike Tommy
Me Too love all members of KISS mainly Gene and Eric Singer
You absolutely nail the opportunity side of things! Perfect your craft and see where it takes you!
What a great fella!
Eric es el baterista que más tiempo ha acompañado a kiss
Here's what I say to all of those out there that bad-mouth about Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer. First of all , don't blame them at all. They were hired to do a job, if it were you, you'd do the same thing. Second of all, Peter and Ace are NOT coming back together with Gene and Paul,period. They tried it with the reunion stuff and it worked for a while but then they split up again. That will be it, forever. So to all of you bad-mouthers about the replacements: KISS fans have one of two choices: accept Eric and Tommy and enjoy the fact that KISS is still around, especially with Gene in his 60's and Paul pushing 60 or maybe there now. Enjoy that at their ages they still get up and tour and give a heck of rock show and great classic songs and are able to do it. Or you can take the second choice and see KISS as a band come to and end, and have nothing but vids and cds to enjoy their music. So you people had better be thankful that Gene and Paul aren't listening to you whiners out there and disband the band because of yall whining about two replacements. No, there will never be another Peter and Ace, but look at all the bands that have replaced members and kept going. Ron Wood replaced Brian Jones when he died, Paul Rodgers replaced Freddie Mercury when he died, Vivian Campbell replaced Steve "Steaming" Clark when he died, Scott Travis replaced Dave Holland when he was arrested sexual crimes, I could go on and on, but hopefully you get the point. many bands have to replace someone because of reasons we don't all know. So whine if you must, but it's either replace the ones that will not be in the band, or just disband altogether. So shall you keep whining?
george levy
You have your opinion and I have mine. I understand how many people feel about Peter and Ace's makeup character being used on Eric and Tommy. I get it people, I get it! yes, Eric Carr did have the fox as his character and Vinnie Vincent had the Egyptian crap( glad he didn't last very long), but Gene and Paul wanted to keep the originality of the band with the four original characters in the makeup. It's not about someone coming in and pretending to be Peter or Ace, it's about the characters they all portrayed in the original lineup. That is the way I look at it and I won't see it any differently. So you can call my argument bull**** if you want. I have the balls to speak out for how I feel about this issue when most others that feel this way don't. If they had of had Eric and Tommy in a different character than Peter's and Ace's, I would have been fine with that too. But they didn't and I'm ok with it. I prefer the original lineup as you and many others do, but I also prefer the band to continue as a band since Peter and Ace are not coming back. The Stones have been around since the 60's, and except for Bill Wyman leaving the band, it is still the original members, except for Brian Jones being replaced by Ron Wood due to Brian's death. If they can hang tight for this long, then why can't we as fans be happy that KISS is still around rocking since the 70's even with two different members that the original?
thecoolestdad PREACH! I LOVE ERIC SINGER.HE INSPIRED ME TO DRUM
thecoolestdad Kiss is a dead band. They have become a traveling Las Vegas style act. They have stopped growing and developing as a band. They have not put out any new music for a very long time. Monster was their last album of new material. They have sold out and are running on empty and riding the nostalgia train when they could still scale new musical heights and continue to progress as a band.
Two bands exemplify what I am trying to convey. The first band is Duran Duran. This band has continued to grow and progress as a band and not just ride the nostalgia train. Paper Gods was a top album for them and many critics and fans would agree was one of their best albums. Duran Duran fans appreciate that the band loves their fans so much that the band continues to progress as a band and offer their fans new music.
Europe is the second band. Europe rocks harder now than Kiss ever could. Europe also has released one of their best albums to date Walk The Earth. If Kiss and Europe would ever do a battle of the bands, Europe would “Walk The Earth” all over Kiss and its wannabes members. Personally, I never liked Eric Singer as a drummer. I wonder if his name is really Eric Singer, or he chose Eric Singer because it emulated Eric Car’s name. May he get a skin infection from his toxic cat makeup!
thecoolestdad I don’t think people are upset that Ace and Peter were replaced, it’s the fact that their replacements are wearing their makeup. It’s just odd.
"as you can tell by my face" i thought that was peter criss for a sec, all jokes aside i respect him thank you eric and tommy for keeping the legacy
Love this guy thank god kiss has finally found a drummer that is articulate as well as talented
Been a kiss fan since 77 Eric is cool with me..haters are always gonna hate
Why are people so ignorant? "Peter Criss is catman not you!" First of all Peter Criss left the band. Second of all Eric Carr died. What were they supposed to do huh? Have no drummer, well that's stupid. They desperately needed Eric Singer. So if everybody would just shut up about him being non original, that would be great
Maddie Rippy ikr
Peter criss was fired because of drugs and behavior.
Peter got fierd.
Nobody had a problem with Eric Singer up until he wore Peter’s makeup.
@@christopherchuauhang4829 Yes, Eric stole Peter's make up but he keep is own drum playing style. For me, Peter is number one but i like Eric's drum style too. On the other side, Tommy wear Ace's make up and he try to be him. He's like a cheap Ace.
Great interview! He's the Best to me!
Grew up listening to KISS, the Alive! album is THE reason I was turned onto rock 'n roll back in '79. And although I grew up watching & listening to both Ace & Peter, even well into their short solo recording ventures, as the old adage goes..."the show must go on." Eric Singer put in his time and paid some dues, so if Paul & Gene are gonna carry on the mantle of KISS with Singer as the "Catman", rock on man!
Eric's story is just about like mine, I started taking lessons about 11 too and the potss and pans too!
Nothing against Eric. Seems like a nice guy. That Badlands record was awesome, btw.
One of my favorite drummers.
He’s a great drummer. I saw KISS in Pittsburg on October 13. His solo was nothing short of amazing. You could FEEL the bass drums getting pounded one by one. Along with Tommy, they are great musicians.
I dont have any hate for Eric. Imagine being a drummer and having a steady gig that pays really well. His drumming in Revenge and Alive III is really good. I wish Kiss would have continue with Bruce and Singer. Singer was the perfect replacement for Carr.
He’s an amazing drummer, i still think he should get his own make-up persona. Well what ever.
Pure raw talent with awesome energy for this classic song
Q : do you know what a metronome is?
A : A little short guy from the big city.
God bless Y'all.
To all the haters out there...if Gene and Paul offered you the KISS' drummer position I believe you wouldn't have a problem to wear the "cat" make up because you are not Peter Criss.
Eric is a hell of a drummer, all his life is on stage and he is with KISS many more years than Peter. I really love what Peter did for KISS in the 70's and I do love his drumming in the old days, but people we are in 2018.
Eric is as cute as a kitty!
I love Eric Singer 💖💖💖💖💖💖 he is Best best drummer in the world💖💗💖💗💖💗💖💗
I first discovered Kiss with the MTV Unplugged Show and I found Eric's and Bruce's playing absolutely brilliant. Great musicians even if they are not founding members.
Such a good interview, the ultimate professional
KISS rocks!!!!!!!!
I saw KISS recentley at Shoreline ampitheater in Mountain View CA. Eric Singer was awesome (I am a drummer by the way) as someone mentioned below he is so flawless and smooth and makes drumming an art. By the way my 1st drumming idol was Peter Criss. I play Pearl drums to this day because of Peter. 2nd ebven though I love Ace, Tommy Thayer is an awesome guitarist. I really enjoyed the latest show. I took my grandson (he is 5 and a HUGE fan) and my son in law. My 7th time seeing KISS.
Oh my god. He is beautiful.
I am mad at all the hate he gets!! Eric is a nice, talented and wonderful drummer He’s not replacing Peter at all in my eyes (even though I love Peter)!
Solid drummer and a solid guy. A great fit for KISS. Never cared for any incarnation of the band with Eric Carr - good guy, good drummer but terrible fit style-wise and personality-wise.
Pete will always be my #1 and the top KISS drummer. Absolute perfect fit (okay, maybe not personality-wise...).
Hats off to Eric and Tommy for stepping up and filling in some mighty big shoes. And kudos for no drama!
always love hearing KISS alive 3,he was on fire.
People need to stop hating on Peter Criss, he’s an amazing drummer and he’s part of KISS
I love to meet Eric singer one day and shake his hand and tell him he one of the greatest drummers ever
I have no problem with Eric and Tommy being in the band. They are great players. But wearing Peter and Ace's makeup is really disrespectful. At least to me.
People say bad things about Vinnie Vincent and yes it's public domain from allot of people that Vinnie is toxic but at least his make up for Kiss was original
Eric didnt plan on using the persona out of respect for Peter but Peter gave him permission to use the persona and he took it so that the "Catman" persona kept on going I think Tommy Thayer used the persona once to take Ace spot because Ace was late for a show and when a few months after he fully replaced Ace, Ace ended up giving him the "okay" for the persona. Not really permisson because he was already using it but Ace accepted him for using the persona.
It’s a character. Like Batman. I don’t hear arguments that no one else can wear the Batman costume other than the original guy. No rational, reasonable person cares that he wears the Catman make up. Peter Criss isn’t a cat. He’s an ungrateful ass. And he can’t even play the drums. And he hasn’t done anything successfully outside of Kiss. So get over it!
Ace & Peter pissed it away as drunks and drug addicts, and are unable to take responsibility for it, and Peter is indeed a caveman behind the kit. His style or lack thereof worked on the early records, but with the level of professionalism in the KISS camp they've had for decades, now, that won't hack it. He swings like a toilet seat, as they say.
fixxxer3456 I agree.
and you are one of my favorite drummers
Kiss is my favorite band and I want to see there final tour but the tickets are like 200 dollars
It's worth it
It definitely is
@@TruckSpotterJake probably one of the greatest farewell tours in Rock history I am going to see the Stones in June so many people hate KISS because they no longer have the original line up I have nothing against the current line up if you want the best KISS will find a way to give you the best
@@dansweet2499 I saw them in Peoria il on Saturday and they were awesome I liked the tracklist a lot because they sang more of the older songs just my opinion though
@@TruckSpotterJake KISS will always be Great no matter what In my opinion Elvis Presley, KISS and Michael Jackson will be on the top ten entertainers of all time
Eric was in Badlands and Gary Moore. Respect 🤘🏻🔥🤘🏻
Eric is such a cute Catman 😽
it's sad how people think kiss is all about the money, but in all reality there not. there's a deeper meaning behind the band and it's music, there music saved me emotionally and physically. there music gave me a reason to live, and i have a metaphor for that too:
"if you can't stop thinking about it, don't stop working for it" and so i kept pushing my way up.