Kiker was sent to Hollywood during the 18th season of “American Idol” by performing ... of an audience but did sing while holding onto the back of the garbage truck. Kiker was eliminated ...

Doug Kiker, a former American Idol contestant deemed the “Singing Garbage Man, ” died on Monday (March 10), TMZ reports. He was 32. Valerie Cook, Kiker’s ex-fiancée with whom he shares two ...

Douglas Kiker, the “American Idol” contestant known as the “Singing Garbage Man,” has died, his sisters announced this week. He was 32. “It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce ...