Dee Snider has responded positively to tribute band GayC/DC’s latest cover that references Twisted Sister. American Songwriter reported the story.
GayC/DC recently released “Gay Boy Boogie,” their version of AC/DC’s “Bad Boy Boogie.” The music video recreates elements from Twisted Sister’s iconic “We’re Not Gonna Take It” video. The band’s singer Chris Freeman explained their approach to reimagining classic rock songs.
“For me, I feel like the lyrics to most of AC/DC’s songs are not as important as the music, even to them,” Freeman said. “Mostly, they feel like personality pieces, the means to convey an attitude or storytelling by train-of-thought.”
Freeman continued to describe their creative process and the specific approach taken with this cover.
“So, I adopted that same foundation and use rewrites to fortify our band’s attitude and sense of outrageous fun,” he explained. “On this one, I really let it loose; some lines are a bit shocking.”
The Twisted Sister frontman became aware of the tribute and shared his reaction on social media. Dee Snider reacted to the Twisted Sister reference via X, stating: “I think this is great!”
This positive response reflects the broader acceptance of creative tributes within the rock community. This is particularly true when bands honor multiple influences simultaneously.
GayC/DC’s official biography revealed that the band formed in 2013 as the world’s first all-gay tribute to AC/DC. The group has built their reputation on transforming classic AC/DC hits into gay-themed versions that maintain the original energy while adding their own perspective.
The band’s creative approach extends beyond simple lyrical changes. Metal Injection noted that GayC/DC has previously transformed songs like “Whole Lotta Rosie” into “Whole Lotta Jose” and “Let There Be Rock” into “Let There Be Cock.” This demonstrates their consistent approach to reimagining the AC/DC catalog.
Guitar World described their musical philosophy as “turning up the volume on the sex and aggression sides, as far as guitars go.” This approach has helped them maintain the raw energy that defines AC/DC’s sound while incorporating their own identity.
The band’s success in gaining recognition from established rock figures like Dee Snider highlights how tribute acts can honor multiple influences while creating something uniquely their own. This latest video’s reference to Twisted Sister’s visual style demonstrates GayC/DC’s understanding of rock history beyond just AC/DC’s catalog.
The positive response from Snider highlights the tribute band’s successful homage to both AC/DC and Twisted Sister’s legacy in rock music.
