My Take
Dee Snider is one of those rare rock frontmen who never let the world forget exactly who he is — and honestly, I love him for it. Growing up in Astoria and Long Island before fronting Twisted Sister, he channeled every bit of outsider frustration into anthems that somehow became universal. "We're Not Gonna Take It" is so perfectly constructed as a rallying cry that it gets used in protests and pep rallies to this day, which is kind of mind-blowing for a glam metal track from 1984. But the thing that really earns my respect is how he showed up to Congress in 1985 and demolished the PMRC's censorship crusade with calm, articulate testimony — no notes, no handler, just Dee Snider in his rock star hair defending the First Amendment better than most lawyers could. He has stayed relevant as an actor, radio host, and outspoken voice for decades. Genuinely one of the most underrated figures of his era.
Overview
Daniel "Dee" Snider (born March 15, 1955) is an American retired 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.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dee Snider
- Name (Japanese)
- ディー・スナイダー
- Reading
- でぃー・すないだー
- Born
- March 15, 1955 (age 71)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Goat
- Origin
- Astoria, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / actor / radio personality / songwriter / composer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Baldwin Senior High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.