Dee Snider

Dee Snider
Snider performing in 2023
Background information
Born
Daniel Snider

(1955-03-15) March 15, 1955
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actor
  • media personality
Years active1974–2026
Member of
Formerly of
Websitedeesnider.com

Daniel "Dee" Snider (born March 15, 1955) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, and media personality. He is best known as the former lead singer and songwriter of the heavy metal band Twisted Sister. The band's 1984 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 later formed and was the lead singer in the heavy metal bands Desperado, Widowmaker, and SMFs (Sick Mutha Fuckers). He also released several solo albums. Snider was ranked #83 in the Hit Parader's Top 100 Metal Vocalists of All Time.