Dee Snider recently addressed a fan’s suggestion about Twisted Sister touring with Mr. Mister. He revealed a contentious history between the two bands in a statement shared on X.
The Twisted Sister frontman’s response came after a fan asked about potential kinship between the bands and whether they should have toured together.
“I once surprise attacked those lying sacks of sh*t on the Howard Stern show so…no,” Snider said.
When another fan pressed for details about what Mr. Mister had lied about, Snider provided specific allegations.
“They said publicly that they refused to sing backing vocals on a TS album because we were satanic,” he continued. “We were NEVER satanic AND they did sing (before they were famous) and were paid!”
This revelation provides new insight into the complex relationships between bands during the 1980s music scene. Both groups were navigating their careers in different musical territories during this time.
The Howard Stern show encounter Snider referenced appears to be documented. YouTube footage shows that Mr. Mister and The Bangles did meet Dee Snider of Twisted Sister on the Howard Stern show. This televised confrontation seems to have been the platform where Snider publicly challenged Mr. Mister’s claims about their past collaboration with Twisted Sister.
The dispute highlights the different paths these bands took during the 1980s music landscape. Ultimate Classic Rock reported that Mr. Mister had significant contributions in the worlds of hair metal and classic rock through band members Richard Page, Steve George, Steve Farris and Pat Mastelotto. This background suggests the bands may have moved in similar circles during their early careers.
Mr. Mister’s commercial success came with hits like “Broken Wings.” However, Music Radar noted that the band eventually split up in 1990 after their album “Pull” was rejected and RCA dropped them. Richard Page went on to record solo albums following the band’s dissolution.
Meanwhile, Twisted Sister’s journey was marked by persistence and determination. Goldmine Magazine documented that the documentary “We Are Twisted F***ing Sister” captures the entire evolution of a band refusing to quit. It showcases their decade-long struggle in the music industry.
