October 12, 1987 – Dee Snider announces he is leaving Twisted Sister, two days after the Love Is for Suckers tour concludes. Snider reunites with the band ten years later. October 12, 1991 – The Day on the Green festival in Oakland, CA features headliners Metallica, Queensrÿche, Faith No More and Soundgarden. It is the final festival presented by Bill Graham prior to his death. October 12, 2005 … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 12 in Classic Rock →

October 7, 1984 – Dee Snider is arrested after a concert in Amarillo, TX for using “profane and abusive” language.  According to Snider, a mom who had escorted her daughter to the show filed a complaint after Snider screamed, “Suck my mutha-f****n’ d**k!” at a concertgoer who was harassing him.  Snider would pay a whopping fine of $75. October … Continue reading CDJ Today: October 7 in Classic Rock →

May 13, 1985 – Tipper Gore infamously creates the Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC) after hearing her daughter listening to the Prince song “Darling Nikki.”  The four member group of politically connected wives pressure the RIAA to put warning stickers on albums with offensive lyrics.  In testimony before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, Dee Snider, Frank Zappa and … Continue reading CDJ Today: May 13 in Classic Rock →

March 15, 1976 – Kiss release their fourth studio album, Destroyer.  The album goes on to be certified double platinum and contains the songs “Detroit Rock City,” “Shout It Out Loud” and “Beth.” March 15, 2004 – Jackson Browne, George Harrison, Bob Seger, Traffic, and ZZ Top are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Bruce Springsteen inducts Browne, fellow Traveling … Continue reading CDJ Today: March 15 in Classic Rock →

September 19, 1985 – Dee Snider, Frank Zappa and John Denver testify before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee against the Parents Music Resource Center’s plans on demanding warning labels on albums. Frank Zappa says that, “The PMRC proposal is an ill-conceived piece of nonsense which fails to deliver any real benefits to children, … Continue reading CDJ Today: September 19 in Classic Rock →

July 27, 1973 – The self-titled debut by the New York Dolls, produced by Todd Rundgren, is released to critical acclaim and mediocre sales.  However, the album serves as an influential precursor to the developing punk rock scene with such songs as “Personality Crisis,” “Trash,” and “Jet Boy.” July 27, 2010 – Growing Up Twisted, starring Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider, … Continue reading CDJ Today: July 27 in Classic Rock →

Dee Snider has been known to speak his mind. In a recent interview with Heavy Consequence the Twister Sister singer discussed why he believes artists with a platform need to take a stand and use their voice for the greater good when it comes to social issues. When asked specifically about vaccination mandates for concerts, … Continue reading Dee Snider Speaks Out About Vaccine Mandates at Concerts →

Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider will release his new solo album on July 27th via Napalm Records. For the Love of Metal is Snider’s fourth solo release and the follow-up to 2016’s We Are the Ones. The new album, produced by Hatebreed vocalist Jamey Jasta, features contributions by Howard Jones (Killswitch Engage), Mark Morton (Lamb … Continue reading Dee Snider Releasing New Solo Album Next Month →

The producers of the Broadway concert ROCKTOPIA have announced that rock icon Dee Snider – lead singer of the multi-platinum band Twisted Sister – will make his return to Broadway as the show’s special guest vocalist for the fourth week of its limited engagement, April 9th – 15th. ROCKTOPIA is a unique concert event that … Continue reading Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider Will Return to Broadway as ROCKTOPIA’s Guest Vocalist →

Not one to shy away from any political or social cause that he wholeheartedly believes in, Dee Snider is now showing his support for the thousands of men and women at the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in North Dakota who are protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline. In a video for “So What” that premiered this … Continue reading Dee Snider Releases New Video in Support of Protesters at Standing Rock →

There are all kinds of rock stars.  Some are selfish and self absorbed, others just like to party and carry on, some have an outright need for celebrity, and then there are those who may have a touch of all that, but who are also striving for something greater. I have found that some of … Continue reading What You Need To Know About Dee Snider →

For the first time ever, superstar magician Criss Angel is joining forces with world-famous frontman Dee Snider of legendary band Twisted Sister, to release a music video featuring a new acoustic version of the 1984 smash hit “We’re Not Gonna Take It.” Directed by Angel, the video aims to raise awareness of pediatric cancer by … Continue reading Dee Snider and Criss Angel Release New Music Video for “We’re Not Gonna Take It” to Help Cure Pediatric Cancer →