Dee Snider

American singer-songwriter and musician

Dee Snider - American singer-songwriter and musician
Born

March 15th, 1955
70 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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A prominent figure in the rock music scene during the 1980s, this singer-songwriter gained initial fame as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Twisted Sister. The band achieved significant success with hit songs and anthems such as 'We're Not Gonna Take It' and 'I Wanna Rock.' In addition to music, this individual has ventured into television and film, including appearances in reality shows and documentaries that explore the music industry. A vocal advocate for artistic expression, this individual participated in notable congressional hearings on music censorship in the late 1980s.

Led Twisted Sister to multi-platinum success

Released iconic songs like 'We're Not Gonna Take It'

Participated in congressional hearings on music censorship

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