Interview with Kiss Drummer Eric Singer
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- Опубликовано: 6 июл 2024
- Musician's Friend interviewed Eric Singer, drummer for the legendary rock band Kiss. Go behind the scenes of the photo shoot for the Musician's Friend Catalog where Eric tells us how he started as a drummer, the bands he has worked with throughout his career and how he became the drummer for Kiss. He also talks about the Kiss album 'Sonic Boom', the drum gear he uses and how to be prepared for gigs.
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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
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’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
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
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...
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
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 was the best drummer I ever saw live , I saw him in Sydney with Kiss years ago ... blew me away
I love Eric Singer
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
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.
Great drummer for many years and a class act in every way. Always has time for the fans and loves talking music
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 ?
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
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
@4stringz
No hes really not
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
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
Kiss's very own drummer Eric Singer is totally awesome!!!
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.
I love you Eric singer so much with all my hearts 💚
Always liked Eric Singer's drumming. So awesome to watch
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
Awesome drummer, Awesome down to earth approachable guy in one of the worlds best "gotta see to believe" bands
I ♥ Eric Singer I can hear him singing, playing drums and talking for HOURS!Eric Singer and Ρaul StanΙey are my favorite KISS members♥
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.
LOVE HIM! ERIC YOU ARE MY IDOL!!!!
Love his drumming style and his high note backround vocals
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
@@philhudson...5017
Wrong
@@philhudson...5017
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.
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.
I love kiss Erick Singer is my favourite
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
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
What a great fella!
I met Eric singer on the revenge tour with trixter and faster pussycat.he was very nice and Corrigable and played a good show
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.
Eric Singer puts Criss to shame. I saw kiss last night and he absolutely blew me away. Very underrated drummer.
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 must say thats an impressive resume
You MAD
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.
Great interview. Eric knows his stuff! Rock On
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.
Eric saved this band he fit in greatly
Great advice Eric great video you rock 🥁
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....
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
Excellent beautiful inmortal great drummer and band.
Classy guy, terrific drummer. Thanks for the great interview :)
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 Catman Singer is a hell of a great Drummer of Kiss and love everything about Eric Catman Singer
One of my favorite drummers.
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
KISS is my favorite band!
Pure raw talent with awesome energy for this classic song
Eric singer is the best drumer ever he is is a very nice guy ever and so cool and cute
One of the things that I love about KISS is that they don’t use auto tune
They use tapes instead.
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....:)
You absolutely nail the opportunity side of things! Perfect your craft and see where it takes you!
Great interview! He's the Best to me!
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.
Eric es el baterista que más tiempo ha acompañado a kiss
I love eric singer
Eric is as cute as a kitty!
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_*
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.
Been a kiss fan since 77 Eric is cool with me..haters are always gonna hate
Excellent interview!
Love this guy thank god kiss has finally found a drummer that is articulate as well as talented
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.
always love hearing KISS alive 3,he was on fire.
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 !
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!
KISS rocks!!!!!!!!
I love to meet Eric singer one day and shake his hand and tell him he one of the greatest drummers ever
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.
Oh my god. He is beautiful.
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
Wow really humble guy 👌
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.
He’s an amazing drummer, i still think he should get his own make-up persona. Well what ever.
and you are one of my favorite drummers
I don’t much about kiss but I look back about their history on the kiss biography and I was amazed how it went
For me Eric SINGER is the best drummer like Peter CRISS and Eric CARR.
Eric is such a cute Catman 😽
Eric singer was in my pearl introduction to learning to play drums vhs tape in 90s.
Happy Birthday Eric Singer
Joniquea Smith:He's so cute!!!😍
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.
it's 2021 eric singer now is a great singer and great drummer 😍👍
Eric, You just inspired me a lot!!
Q : do you know what a metronome is?
A : A little short guy from the big city.
God bless Y'all.
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 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.
AWESOME!
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
Actually, from his makeup, anyone would assume he was Peter Criss.
***** Peter is an accomplished, jazz-influenced drummer. Enough of your BS.
***** Lol, is that you, Paul Stanley?? The simple fact is that Peter had the most success of the band with his break-out single "Beth" and also authored the most interesting and revealing book of all the original members. It's pretty sad that Eric Singer can't even design his own make-up, like the late Eric Carr did.
***** Lol, I don't see why you get so butthurt over Peter Criss. Besides, it's not like you are in a successful band or anything. Who cares what you think?
***** You would be a lot more credible if you stopped bashing Peter Criss. Any true rock fan knows the original foursome were the best and most legitimate form of the band.
***** They are reduced to pathetic gigs like the KISS Kruise and a duet with a Japanese Pop girl's group to stay relevant. Face it, KISS in 2015 is little more than Beatlemania.
Eric Singer is a fine drummer & has always sounded locked tight w/KISS.💫✨🎶
I love Eric :P