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 has adapted the double bass drums from eric carr I noticed, and on 1 of his monster costume jackets, he has the japanese symbol on it that eric carr had on his crazy nights 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!
+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!!!
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
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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'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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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....:)
Eric and Tommy are in KISS. They tour with Gene and Paul. He and Tommy wear the same makeup because the images are trademarked and belong to KISS, not the guys.
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.
FYI people Peter & Ace sold all their rights & ownership of their characters back to the band years before the reunion & have no claim to them anymore.Interesting note is that Peter didn't sell his share until 84 & was getting paid for albums he had ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY NOTHING TO DO WITH!!!!! that almost sucks as much as him in Ace doing maybe 10% of making KISS big but getting 25% each of the profits-yeah that's real fair isn't it-I bet none of you would bust your asses & let somebody else get some of your hard earned money would you???
List of my fav drummers from KISS! Eric C Eric S Peter! Peter is awesome but is more of a jazz drummer cuz he got lessons from a jazz drummer, Gah! lol!
***** 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.
@@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
George Price, Sebbur is right, Eric Carr's first choice was the Hawk, Paul Stanley said he looked like Big Bird in a dress rehersal so the idea was axed, Eric Carr than came up with the Fox!
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.
+NemoDakkar in my opinion they can in your opinion they can't we're both entitled to our opinions and I can have this name because I like Ace. And one thing I'll add is that KISS is that Eric and Tommy are not playing Ace and Peter, they are simply being the character that Ace and Peter sold to Gene and Paul. The makeup is not called the Ace and the Peter they're called the Spaceman and The Catman, so Tommy and Eric are not copying Ace and Peter they are being the Spaceman and The Catman
+Space_Ace_1 Maybe so. But you can't play shit and you were not even born when Peter and Ace were kicking ass on equipment way older than you. The clean rock and roll image you see from the new guys is simply for the money. The older rockers invented the shit.
I know all about Ace and Peter and how they kicked ass back in the day, i love listening to the original line up but the new line up is just better and more importantly they get along
Tell Gene and Paul to get you a new makeup. I'm a fan since the early 70's totally disrespectful. I refuse to go or buy anything related to KISS since this came up to light. Disgrace!
I don't understand what is wrong with the make-up. Peter Criss wore similar make-up and he was the drummer for KISS. Now Eric is the drummer and is wearing the same make-up as the drummer in KISS is known to wear. I'm not saying anyone is right or wrong, I just don't understand the problem. Can you help me?
***** I agree with you. Singer is a fantastic drummer, no doubt. Just can't buy into him wearing Pete's makeup. Carr came in with his own face. Just my opinion.
***** eric said the reason he wears that makeup is because if he said no i dont wanna wear it then gene and paul would put someone else in it. and he is NOT impersonating peter. he's eric singer in cat makeup.
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.
Take off that makeup. I have no problem with the current KISS lineup but they should not be doing the 70's shows when its not the 70's lineup anymore. Its just a joke and personally I put my hand up in the face of KISS and shake my head today because of it. Your not fooling anyone and we die hard fans don't like it. Eric your a great drummer and i respect your work but this has to stop before KISS's name is ruined forever all that time, hard work and respect lost to be labelled a joke. Something KISS worked hard to shake was that they where taken as a joke in the beginning they got respect not all thats going down the toilet. Get your own designs or take it off before you go down in history as a joke because KISS just can't go on and its too late.
+Daniel Rogers catman is Peter criss makeup peter was the first catman he was the first to wear the catman makeup Eric should make up his own thing not steal peter criss makeup
Daniel Rogers he said in a interview he didn't even realize he signed the rights away to the catman makeup ..he said he singed a lot of papers and some he didn't bother to read ..but eric singer couldn't make up his own stuff he had to take another drummers look then to make up his own
Peter Criss is by far the biggest ungrateful one on the Kiss members, reading all the memoirs,his is the most full of crap book ever printed, True Criss was the first to wear the cat makeup but keep in mind Eric Singer has no say in the matter and He wears that image with respect and he has been in Kiss longer than Criss. Don't get me wrong much respect to the first Line up but Paul Stanley is Kiss and has took the music to amazing heights.
crecí viendo a los kiss. y siendo un niño siempre los asocie a los payasos . ahora que soy adulto . creo que estaba en lo cierto es una banda circense ¡¡¡
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 has adapted the double bass drums from eric carr I noticed, and on 1 of his monster costume jackets, he has the japanese symbol on it that eric carr had on his crazy nights drums
I love Eric :P
I love the kiss band
i don,t hate the guy great drummer and always loved kiss s music grew up on it great job eric
PETER CRISS IS THE ONE AND ONLY KISS DRUMMER , AS ANY TRUE KISS FAN WILL TELL YOU !!!
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 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
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
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 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. Is awesome and cool and I love him 💖
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
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
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
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 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.
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, 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.
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.
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
Great drummer for many years and a class act in every way. Always has time for the fans and loves talking music
Kiss's very own drummer Eric Singer is totally awesome!!!
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.
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.
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.
I must say thats an impressive resume
You MAD
Awesome drummer, Awesome down to earth approachable guy in one of the worlds best "gotta see to believe" bands
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
I love you Eric singer so much with all my hearts 💚
I love kiss Erick Singer is my favourite
Eric is as cute as a kitty!
I ♥ Eric Singer I can hear him singing, playing drums and talking for HOURS!Eric Singer and Ρaul StanΙey are my favorite KISS members♥
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
For me Eric SINGER is the best drummer like Peter CRISS and Eric CARR.
I met Eric singer on the revenge tour with trixter and faster pussycat.he was very nice and Corrigable and played a good show
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.
Eric Singer puts Criss to shame. I saw kiss last night and he absolutely blew me away. Very underrated drummer.
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_*
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
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.
LOVE HIM! ERIC YOU ARE MY IDOL!!!!
Eric saved this band he fit in greatly
Eric es el baterista que más tiempo ha acompañado a kiss
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 singer is the best drumer ever he is is a very nice guy ever and so cool and cute
Love his drumming style and his high note backround vocals
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.
Nothing against Eric. Seems like a nice guy. That Badlands record was awesome, btw.
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
He’s an amazing drummer, i still think he should get his own make-up persona. Well what ever.
Q : do you know what a metronome is?
A : A little short guy from the big city.
God bless Y'all.
What a great fella!
Eric is such a cute Catman 😽
Always liked Eric Singer's drumming. So awesome to watch
Crikey Gene and Paul... give them their OWN makeup persona. It's ridiculous.
Who cares?
Luke Sasser any fan of kiss
Luke Sasser Eric and tommy are cool but they’re posers give them their own make up so they have their own legacy 😔
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Tommy and Eric aren't posers in any sense. There is a reason why new makeup wasn't tried.
Joniquea Smith:He's so cute!!!😍
Excellent beautiful inmortal great drummer and band.
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.
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.
Great interview. Eric knows his stuff! Rock On
Great advice Eric great video you rock 🥁
KISS is my favorite band!
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!!!!
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
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....
Rest in peace Eric Carr
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.
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....:)
KISS rocks!!!!!!!!
Eric and Tommy are in KISS. They tour with Gene and Paul. He and Tommy wear the same makeup because the images are trademarked and belong to KISS, not the guys.
NOPE
@@MrChefrich
YEP
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.
FYI people Peter & Ace sold all their rights & ownership of their characters back to the band years before the reunion & have no claim to them anymore.Interesting note is that Peter didn't sell his share until 84 & was getting paid for albums he had ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY NOTHING TO DO WITH!!!!! that almost sucks as much as him in Ace doing maybe 10% of making KISS big but getting 25% each of the profits-yeah that's real fair isn't it-I bet none of you would bust your asses & let somebody else get some of your hard earned money would you???
List of my fav drummers from KISS!
Eric C
Eric S
Peter!
Peter is awesome but is more of a jazz drummer cuz he got lessons from a jazz drummer, Gah! lol!
Eric Catman Singer is a hell of a great Drummer of Kiss and love everything about Eric Catman Singer
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 is the catman what ever reason peter left its past now it's him if u don't like him u shouldn't be a kiss fan
One of the things that I love about KISS is that they don’t use auto tune
They use tapes instead.
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
Oh my god. He is beautiful.
Maybe he wasn't the first cat but he is definitely the best cat!!!
Classy guy, terrific drummer. Thanks for the great interview :)
*""I WONDER IF ERIC SINGER,"" HAS A DOCTORATE DEGREE IN MUSIC""!!!!!!!!!*
I love Eric Singer 💖💖💖💖💖💖 he is Best best drummer in the world💖💗💖💗💖💗💖💗
There's only ONE Cat--Peter Criss. Eric should have his own makeup persona.
he was actually going for the hawk before
no that was eric carrs first make up ideas lol
ALICE
Sebbur no,Carr was The Fox.
George Price, Sebbur is right, Eric Carr's first choice was the Hawk, Paul Stanley said he looked like Big Bird in a dress rehersal so the idea was axed, Eric Carr than came up with the Fox!
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 you rule don't listen to the shit that people say, they're just upset because you and Tommy can outplay Peter and Ace any day of the week
they can't, and you can't have that name if you say that!
+NemoDakkar in my opinion they can in your opinion they can't we're both entitled to our opinions and I can have this name because I like Ace. And one thing I'll add is that KISS is that Eric and Tommy are not playing Ace and Peter, they are simply being the character that Ace and Peter sold to Gene and Paul. The makeup is not called the Ace and the Peter they're called the Spaceman and The Catman, so Tommy and Eric are not copying Ace and Peter they are being the Spaceman and The Catman
+Space_Ace_1 Maybe so. But you can't play shit and you were not even born when Peter and Ace were kicking ass on equipment way older than you. The clean rock and roll image you see from the new guys is simply for the money. The older rockers invented the shit.
I know all about Ace and Peter and how they kicked ass back in the day, i love listening to the original line up but the new line up is just better and more importantly they get along
This is a good man as a good drummer o.k
Tell Gene and Paul to get you a new makeup. I'm a fan since the early 70's totally disrespectful. I refuse to go or buy anything related to KISS since this came up to light. Disgrace!
I don't understand what is wrong with the make-up. Peter Criss wore similar make-up and he was the drummer for KISS. Now Eric is the drummer and is wearing the same make-up as the drummer in KISS is known to wear. I'm not saying anyone is right or wrong, I just don't understand the problem. Can you help me?
***** I agree with you. Singer is a fantastic drummer, no doubt. Just can't buy into him wearing Pete's makeup. Carr came in with his own face. Just my opinion.
***** eric said the reason he wears that makeup is because if he said no i dont wanna wear it then gene and paul would put someone else in it. and he is NOT impersonating peter. he's eric singer in cat makeup.
The cat make up that Peter created.
so what? he's eric singer. a better drummer and the current drummer in kiss. deal with it
Eric's story is just about like mine, I started taking lessons about 11 too and the potss and pans too!
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.
Take off that makeup. I have no problem with the current KISS lineup but they should not be doing the 70's shows when its not the 70's lineup anymore. Its just a joke and personally I put my hand up in the face of KISS and shake my head today because of it. Your not fooling anyone and we die hard fans don't like it. Eric your a great drummer and i respect your work but this has to stop before KISS's name is ruined forever all that time, hard work and respect lost to be labelled a joke. Something KISS worked hard to shake was that they where taken as a joke in the beginning they got respect not all thats going down the toilet. Get your own designs or take it off before you go down in history as a joke because KISS just can't go on and its too late.
totalmente daccordo my friend. sorry,dont speack english,but understand you. saluti from italy., old fan kiss......(Peter,my favorite...)....ciao!!!
If anyone deserves to wear the catman makeup, Its Eric singer!
+Daniel Rogers catman is Peter criss makeup peter was the first catman he was the first to wear the catman makeup Eric should make up his own thing not steal peter criss makeup
true,but don't know why he sold the rights to his makeup tho?
Daniel Rogers he said in a interview he didn't even realize he signed the rights away to the catman makeup ..he said he singed a lot of papers and some he didn't bother to read ..but eric singer couldn't make up his own stuff he had to take another drummers look then to make up his own
if he didnt bother to read the documents he was handed then that just says alot about peter tbh.
Peter Criss is by far the biggest ungrateful one on the Kiss members, reading all the memoirs,his is the most full of crap book ever printed, True Criss was the first to wear the cat makeup but keep in mind Eric Singer has no say in the matter and He wears that image with respect and he has been in Kiss longer than Criss. Don't get me wrong much respect to the first Line up but Paul Stanley is Kiss and has took the music to amazing heights.
Eric was in Badlands and Gary Moore. Respect 🤘🏻🔥🤘🏻
Time to replace Paul with another ‘Starchild’ ~ one who can sing in 2019.
I concur.
You aren't replacing Paul. That's his band.
Paul is the leader him and Gene decides everything that would never happen and if it happened KISS would die
SAYS WHO!!!!
crecí viendo a los kiss. y siendo un niño siempre los asocie a los payasos . ahora que soy adulto . creo que estaba en lo cierto es una banda circense ¡¡¡