Dee Snider

Dee Snider (born David Daniel Snider, on March 15, 1955 in Massapequa, New York, USA) is the heavily made-up frontman for the U.S. band Twisted Sister.

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March 15 - 1955 - Massapequa - New York - USA - Band - Twisted Sister

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As a child he sang in a church choir, and several school choruses (Snider's father is Jewish, but "left the faith when he was 15" according to Snider, quoted in The New York Times. His mother is Catholic. Both sets of families opposed his parents' marriage. His parents raised Snider and his siblings as Episcopalian Christians as a strange compromise). He developed a habit of dressing differently from his peers, and a strong desire to become a singer in a makeup band. In 1975 Snider changed several rock bands, and in early 1976 he joined the recently formed Twisted Sister.

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Jewish - The New York Times - Catholic - Episcopal - 1975 - 1976

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As of 2005 Snider is the host of the nationally syndicated House of Hair radio show. He lives part-time in Setauket, New York, where he raises and trains dogs.

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As of 2005 - Setauket, New York

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Snider has been married to his wife Suzette since 1981. They have 4 children. They are Jesse, Shane, and Cody, and Cheyenne.

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Snider is also a narrator for many shows and specials on VH1.

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