Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider recently rejected the idea of his band ever touring with Mr. Mister. He hinted at an ugly history between the two groups in a response shared on X (formerly Twitter).
The exchange began when a Twisted Sister fan posed a question about potential collaboration between the bands.
A fan asked Snider: “Mr. Snider, did you as Twisted Sister ever feel a kinship with Mister Mister? You totally should have toured together.”
Snider’s response was direct and revealed underlying tension between the groups.
“I once surprise attacked those lying sacks of sh*t on the Howard Stern show so…no,” Snider replied.
The comment suggests a past confrontation on Howard Stern’s show. Snider did not elaborate on the specific details of what transpired between Twisted Sister and Mr. Mister.
The suggestion of a tour between the two bands would have been an unlikely pairing given their contrasting musical styles and career trajectories during the 1980s.
Wikipedia reported that Twisted Sister formed in 1972 as a heavy metal band from Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey. The band later established themselves on Long Island, New York. The group became known for their aggressive sound and theatrical performances, particularly during their peak years in the mid-1980s.
In contrast, Wikipedia noted that Mr. Mister emerged as the successor to the band Pages. Richard Page and Steve George fronted the earlier group from 1978 to 1981. The group achieved mainstream success with their pop-rock sound. They became best known for hits like “Broken Wings” and “Kyrie” from their second album.
Interestingly, there was actually a professional connection between the bands during their active years. Ultimate Classic Rock revealed that Mr. Mister’s Richard Page provided backing vocals on Twisted Sister’s 1984 album Stay Hungry. The album featured their biggest hits including “We’re Not Gonna Take It” and “I Wanna Rock.”
The collaboration occurred during a period when Page was making significant career decisions. The Los Angeles Times documented that Page turned down offers to join established bands Toto in 1984 and Chicago in 1985. He chose instead to focus on building Mr. Mister’s career during their commercial peak.
