Twisted Sister
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Music Review: Hellsongs - Hymns in the Key of 666...being an out there idea, the songs selected are an eclectic bunch. Covered artists include Iron Maiden, Europe, Slayer, Metallca, Twisted Sister, and Saxon. It is not exactly a line up you would ever expect to see all in one place on the same... In this article: Hellsongs, Twitter, Iron Maiden, Twisted Sister, Slayer, and Europe |
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Ultimate Guitar | 5 days ago
Dee Snider Launches Website Dedicated To The Metal Horns [News]
...Horns Motivated by what he calls the "systematic abuse" of the metal horns, heavy metal icon and frontman for the legendary band Twisted Sister, Dee Snider has launched a web site dedicated to the reclamation of our iconic heavy metal...
In this article: Dee Snider, The University of Texas, George W. Bush, and Washington, D.C.
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Idolator | 6 days ago
Katharine McPhee Covers A Christmas Classic
...at it. But to set herself apart, perhaps McPhee should have taken a cue from one of the edgier versions of "I'll Be Home For Christmas" to chime over the airwaves in recent years-like this cherished one by Twisted Sister and Lita Ford.
In this article: Katharine McPhee, American Idol, I'll Be Home for Christmas, Britney Spears, Jordin Sparks, Carrie Underwood, and Lita Ford
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Chris Pirillo | 7 days ago
How to Convert Cassettes to MP3
...and edit your audio files. Pop open the cassette deck and throw your tape in. I still have the first cassette I ever purchased - Twisted Sister. Tell me you remember the song "We're Not Gonna Take It". It's a classic that's still played...
In this article: Audacity, We're Not Gonna Take It, and Mac OS X
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Philly.com: Politics | 7 days ago
Tax protest draws hundreds to Harrisburg
...chanting "Can you hear us now?" They carried signs protesting everything from abortion to gun control and waved U.S. flags as Twisted Sister's "We're Not Gonna Take It" blared from a loudspeaker. The crowd, made up of members of...
In this article: Tax, Harrisburg, We're Not Gonna Take It, Ed Rendell, Dick Armey, and Glenn Beck
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New York Magazine: Politics | November 09, 2009
Bloomberg s Yankees
...won from 1998 through 2000. The players were older, sure, but the congealing of disparate personalities hambone Nick Swisher, android Twisted Sister fan Mark Teixeira, pie-throwing doofus A. J. Burnett into an unexpected hive mind produced its...
In this article: Yankees, World Series, Derek Jeter, Nick Swisher, Mark Teixeira, Sausage, A. J. Burnett, Andy Pettitte, and Gary Sheffield
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SFGate: Entertainment | November 06, 2009
Constantine Maroulis juggling musical projects
...music, of songs we can tell these great stories about, songs from movies that I love - all leaning on the rock side of things, even if it's not Twisted Sister like it is in "Rock of Ages." Q: People have been talking about the medley of...
In this article: Constantine Maroulis, Rock of Ages, Bob Seger, American Idol, Goo Goo Dolls, and Broadway
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mjsbigblog | November 05, 2009
Idol Headlines for 11/05/09
...of songs we can tell these great stories about, songs from movies that I love - all leaning on the rock side of things, even if it's not Twisted Sister like it is in "Rock of Ages. " Bo Bice gets a spot on soundtrack of 'Noble Things' Bo...
In this article: American Idol, Carrie Underwood, David Archuleta, Glee, Chris Daughtry, Cheryl Burke, and For Your Entertainment
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Pure Dancing With The Stars | November 02, 2009
Dancing with the Stars Week 7 Music
...to the song "Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby" -Diana Krall Aaron & Karina danced a Jive to the song "We're Not Gonna Take It" -Twisted Sister Kelly & Louis danced a Salsa to the song "Good Lovin'" -The Young Rascals Joanna & Derek...
In this article: Dancing with the Stars, Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby, I Hate Myself for Loving You, You Give Love a Bad Name, We're Not Gonna Take It, The Look of Love, Sunny Afternoon, Sing, Sing, Sing, and Dusty Springfield
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Centre Daily Times | November 02, 2009
Orinda dads rewrite classic rock songs for kids
...that adults like." Among others, J. Geils Band "Centerfold" became "One Year Old." Rick Springfield's "Jessie's Girl" became "Puppy's Fur." Twisted Sister's "We're Not Gonna Take It" became "We Are Going To Bake It." The guys got the...
In this article: Jessie's Girl, We're Not Gonna Take It, MTV, Rick Springfield, Coen brothers, and J. Geils Band
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MTV.com | October 28, 2009
World Series At-Bat Music Preview: New York Yankees
...entrance tune, yet another track that connects baseball and wrestling (it's the same song used by WWE star Batista). Mark Teixeira uses Twisted Sister's "I Wanna Rock" (another New York-centric selection, as the band is from Long Island) while...
In this article: New York Yankees, World Series, Jay-Z, New York, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Saliva, and Run This Town
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Description from Wikipedia:
Twisted Sister is an American heavy metal band from New York City. Their work fuses the shock tactics of Alice Cooper, the rebellious mood of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, and the extravagant image of glam rock bands such as New York Dolls notably for the makeup. Musically, the band implements elements of traditional heavy metal bands such as Judas Priest, along with a style that is similar to early glam metal bands. The band is generally categorized as glam metal for their earlier work, although the band does not consider themselves to be so.
Although the band was formed by guitarist Jay Jay French in December 1972, all of their songs were written by Dee Snider from 1976 onward. Snider remarked to Johnny Carson that the proposed name for the band was "This" but was rejected for fear of fans saying "this sucks". He describes Twisted Sister as "Slade meets Sex Pistols". Twisted Sister's most well-known hits include "We're Not Gonna Take It" and "I Wanna Rock", both popularized by regular airplay on MTV in the 1980s. Many of the band's songs explore themes of parent vs. child conflicts and criticisms of the educational system.
According to their myspace page, Twisted Sister has sold over 10 million records worldwide and earned 35 gold and platinum records from 8 different countries.
- Name:
- Twisted Sister
- Also Known As:
- Bent Brother, Silverstar
- Origin:
- New York City, United States
- Years Active:
- 1972–1988
- 1997–present
- Former Members:
- See: Band members
- Genre:
- Heavy metal, Glam metal, hard rock
- Record Label:
- Secret, Atlantic, Spitfire, Razor & Tie
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