Heavy Metal Icon & Lead Vocalist of Twisted Sister; Songwriter of "We're Not Gonna Take It"; Author of "Shut Up & Give Me the Mic"

Setauket- East Setauket, NY, USA
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Dee Snider Biography

Dee Snider is a singer-songwriter, actor, screenwriter, and media personality recognized for his role as the lead vocalist and principal songwriter of the heavy metal band Twisted Sister. Snider and his bandmates emerged from New York to become prominent figures in the pop-metal scene, propelled by anthems such as "We're Not Gonna Take It" and "I Wanna Rock." The album "Stay Hungry" became the band's most commercially successful release, featuring these influential tracks. The song "We're Not Gonna Take It" reached No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and was ranked No. 47 on 100 Greatest 80's Songs. Snider was also listed at No. 83 in Hit Parader's Top 100 Metal Vocalists of All Time.

In addition to his musical career, Snider played a significant role in the history of free speech and artistic expression by testifying before the United States Senate during hearings prompted by the Parents Music Resource Center, which advocated for parental warning labels on albums. Snider appeared alongside Frank Zappa and John Denver, challenging stereotypes about heavy metal artists and contributing to a pivotal moment in the debate over music censorship.

Snider's career spans music, film, radio, and television. He wrote the cult horror film "Strangeland" and served as president of Defiant Artists. His work as a radio and television host includes programs on MTV and VH1, such as "The House of Hair," "Heavy Metal Mania," and Dee Snider Radio. Snider also appeared on reality television, starring in "Growing Up Twisted" and competing on "Celebrity Apprentice." He released the solo album "Leave a Scar" and participated in "The Masked Singer" as Doll. Snider has also made guest appearances on series including "Cobra Kai."

His songwriting extends beyond rock music; a song he wrote was recorded by Céline Dion and included as "The Magic of Christmas Day (God Bless Us Everyone)" on her album "These Are Special Times." Snider is the author of the autobiography "Shut Up and Give Me the Mic," published by Gallery Books. The Music Business Association honored him with the Harry Chapin Memorial Humanitarian Award for his philanthropic work with organizations such as Long Island Cares Inc., Jam for Autism, the March of Dimes, the Gibson Girl Foundation, and the Station Family Fund. Snider's enduring presence in rock music, advocacy for artistic freedom, and contributions to entertainment and philanthropy have established him as a notable figure in the music industry.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/24/2026.

Dee Snider Videos

Dee Snider Talks Novel 'Frats', Legacy of "We're Not Gonna Take It"

Dee Snider Talks Novel 'Frats', Legacy of "We're Not Gonna Take It"

Dee Snider Talks Novel 'Frats' Legacy of "We're Not Gonna Take It"

Twisted Sister - We're Not Gonna Take It (Official Video)

Twisted Sister - We're Not Gonna Take It (Official Video)

You're watching the official music video for Twisted Sister - "We're Not Gonna Take it" from the album 'Stay Hungry' (1984). "We're Not Gonna Take...

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Dee Snider is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dee Snider for your event is available upon request. Dee Snider generally travels from Setauket- East Setauket, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are John Tesh, Adam Carolla, Joy Behar, Ryan Murphy and Jane Lynch. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dee Snider for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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