Dee Snider - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 15, 1955 |
|---|---|
| Age | 71 |
| Birthplace | Astoria, Queens, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Dee Snider's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Lead vocalist of Twisted Sister, and for his prominent role in advocating for artists’ rights and free speech during the 1985 PMRC hearings. |
Intro
Dee Snider is an American singer, songwriter, and radio personality, best known as the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Twisted Sister. He became a prominent figure in rock music during the 1980s and is recognized for his powerful voice, theatrical stage persona, and outspoken advocacy for freedom of expression in music.
Early Life & Background
Dee Snider was born on March 15, 1955, in Astoria, Queens, New York, and raised in nearby Baldwin, Long Island. He comes from a mixed religious background, with a Jewish father and a mother of Catholic descent. Snider took an interest in singing from an early age and was active in his high school choir and school productions.
Career Highlights
- Frontman of the heavy metal band Twisted Sister, which achieved international fame in the 1980s with hits like 'We're Not Gonna Take It' and 'I Wanna Rock'.
- Delivered a notable testimony before the United States Senate during the 1985 PMRC hearings defending free speech for recording artists.
- Hosted and participated in numerous radio shows, including 'House of Hair.'
- Continued solo career, authoring books and appearing on television, including reality shows and Broadway.
Trivia
- Snider was inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame with Twisted Sister in 2006.
- He competed on the reality TV show 'The Celebrity Apprentice.'
- Dee Snider wrote and starred in the horror film 'Strangeland' (1998).
FAQs
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Dee Snider is 71 years old.
Dee Snider was born the 15 March 1955.
Astoria, Queens, New York, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About March 15th, 1955, in brief:
- Historical events: On March 15, 1955, Colonel Tom Parker officially became the manager of Elvis Presley, significantly influencing Presley's career and the music industry. This partnership helped propel Presley to international fame.
- Day of the week: March 15th, 1955 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Ballad Of Davy Crockett by Tennessee Ernie Ford
- #1 UK song: Give Me Your Word by Tennessee Ernie Ford
- Popular movie: I'll Cry Tomorrow directed by Daniel Mann
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