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The Story of Eric Singer

Three Time KISS Member

Eric as been very busy since his original stint in KISS. He has appeared on a few tribute albums, "Dragon Attack: A Tribute to Queen", "Little Guitars: A Tribute to Van Halen", "Not the Same Old Song & Dance: Aerosmith Tribute", "Return of the Comet" and "Forever Mod: Portrait of a Storyteller" pluse many side projects. In 2000 Eric was recording and touring with Alice Cooper on his "Brutal Planet" CD.

In 2001, Eric replaced Peter Criss on the Farewell Tour's Japan and Australian legs. He wore the "Cat Man" makeup and played in the "Peter Criss" style.

After the KISS Japan and Australia tour, Eric re-joined the Alice Cooper band for their European Tour through the end of May, 2001.

Eric rejoined KISS in 2004 when KISS and Peter Criss parted ways. The "Rock The Nations" tour will allow Eic to play drum his way, not "the Peter way."

TIME IN KISS:	7 Years (91-96 and 2001 and 2004 - ?)
Lead Vocal Debut:	4/2/94 @ Villa Park, IL (Black Diamond)
Born:	May 12, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio,
Real Name:	Eric Messinger
Other Gigs	Bill Ward, Lita Ford, Gary Moore, Black Sabbath, Badlands, Alice Cooper, Rod Stewart, Queen, Ace Frehley, and E.S.P.
Quick Notes	Appeared in the movie "A Nightmare On Elm Street 5: The Dream Child" as a Hot Seat Band Member.

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Badlands

Released: June, 1989

Former mid-'80s Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist, Jake E. Lee, decided to form his own band after he left Ozzy's band. Formed in 1988, Badlands kicked out a rougher, bluesier brand of metal than what Lee played during his years with Osbourne. This is the only appearance of Eric Singer with Badlands.

1. High Wire
2. Dreams in the Park
3. Jade's Song
4. Winter's Call
5. Dancing on the Edge
6. Streets Cry Freedom
7. Hard Driver
8. Rumblin' Train
9. Devil's Stomp
10. Seasons
11. Ball & Chain

Black Sabbath: Seventh Star

Released: 1986

Never intended to be a Black Sabbath release, as the band had effectively broken up following their disastrous 1984 tour. Instead, it was originally conceived by guitarist Tony Iommi as his first solo project, but record company pressure forced him to use his old band's name at the last minute. This is the first "Black Sabbath" album with Eric Singer.

1. In for the Kill
2. No Stranger to Love
3. Turn to Stone
4. Sphinx (The Guardian)
5. Seventh Star
6. Danger Zone
7. Heart Like a Wheel
8. Angry Heart
9. In Memory...

Black Sabbath: Eternal Idol

Released: 1987

Eric Singer's second, and last, "Black Sabbath" album featured an unknown singer named Tony Martin.

1. The Shining
2. Ancient Warrior
3. Hard Life To Love
4. Glory Ride
5. Born to Lose
6. Nightmare
7. Scarlet Pimpernel
8. Lost Forever
9. Eternal Idol

Eric Singer Project

Released: 1998

ESP was: Eric Singer, Bruce Kulick, Karl Cochran, John Corabi
Featuring: Ace Frehley (Lead Guitar) on "Foxy Lady", Curt Cumo (percussion) on "Free Ride", Roberta Freeman (Backing Vocals) on "Never Before", "Set Me Free" and"Changes"

Track	Vocals
Teenage Nervous Breakdown	Eric
Four Day Creep	Karl, Eric, John
Free Ride	John
Still Alive & Well	Karl
Never Before	John
Goin' Blind	Karl
Set Me Free	Eric
Changes	Karl
SOS (Too Bad)	John
Foxy Lady	John
Twenty Flight Rock	Eric
Won't Get Fooled Again	John

DORO: Calling the Wild

Released: Sept. 16, 2000

1. Terrovision
2. I Give My Blood (Dedication)
3. White Wedding
4. I Wanna Live
5. Kiss Me Like A Cobra
6. Love Me Forever
7. Pain
8. Give Me A Reaon
9. Fuel
10. Scarred
11. Now Or Never
12. Alone Again
13. Constant Danger
14. Burn It Up

Alice Cooper: Brutal Planet

Released: June 6, 2000

Eric performs on drums on this Bob Ezrin produced album of Alice Cooper. The Brutal Planet tour lasted until Halloween 2000.

1. Brutal Planet
2. Wicked Young Man
3. Sanctuary
4. Blow Me a Kiss
5. Eat Some More
6. Pick up the Bones
7. Pessi-Mystic
8. Gimme
9. It's the Little Things
10. Take It Like a Woman
11. Cold Machines

Alice Cooper: The Eyes of Alice Cooper

Released: Sept. 23, 2003

What Do You Want from Me?
Between High School & Old School
Man of the Year
Novocaine
Bye Bye, Baby
Be With You Awhile
Detroit City
Spirits Rebellious
This House Is Haunted
Love Should Never Feel Like This
The Song That Didn't Rhyme
I'm So Angry
Backyard Brawl

Stream: Nothing is Sacred

Released: Oct. 20, 1998

Eric has a major part on this release. He has writing credits on nine of the ten tracks. Stream did release a second album, but Eric was not on that release.

Released October 20, 1998

1. Chasin The Dragon
2. Snake Eyed Moon
3. Rock Bottom
4. Camouflage
5. Fade to Black
6. Bed Of Fire
7. Blood For Gold
8. Far From The Maddening Crowd
9. Other Side
10. Still Believe (Touch Of A Stranger)

The Cult: Rare Cult

Released: Nov. 21, 2000

Eric is one of many drummers featured on this Box Set for the Cult.

A six disc, 90 track box set of demos, B-sides, radio sessions and remixes

Tribute Albums Appearances

Date	Album
Jan. 21, 1997	Dragon Attack: A Tribute to Queen
April 7, 1998	Forever Mod: A Tribute to Rod Stewart
Jan. 26 , 1999	Humanary Stew?: A Tribute to Alice Cooper
Sept. 7, 1999	Not the Same Old Song & Dance: Aerosmith Tribute
April 18, 2000	Tribute to Van Halen: Runnin' with the Devil
July 25, 2000	Bat Head Soup: A Tribute to Ozzy
Sept. 12, 2000	Little Guitars: A Tribute to Van Halen

Other Album Appearances

Date	Album	Artist
1997	Hangover	Gilby Clarke
2000	'99 Live	Gilby Clarke
2002	Swag	Gilby Clarke
1987	Live at Isstadion Stockholm	Gary Moore
2004	Asshole	Gene Simmons
1985	Ward One: Along the Way	Bill Ward

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