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Dee Snider is an American heavy metal singer born in Astoria, New York in 1955, lead vocalist and primary songwriter of Twisted Sister, known for the anthem 'We're Not Gonna Take It' (1984) and his 1985 testimony before the US Senate opposing music censorship.
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Who is Dee Snider?
Dee Snider is an American heavy-metal singer and the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of Twisted Sister. He was born in Astoria, New York, in 1955.
What is Dee Snider's best-known Twisted Sister song?
He is strongly associated with We're Not Gonna Take It, released in 1984. The song became one of Twisted Sister's signature anthems.
Why did Dee Snider testify before the US Senate?
In 1985, Snider testified before the US Senate in opposition to music censorship. His appearance became a well-known episode in the debate over warning labels and explicit music.
Was Dee Snider only a singer?
He is best known as a singer and songwriter, but his public work also includes acting, radio, and advocacy. His defining band role remains fronting Twisted Sister.
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