Band: Twisted Sister
Twisted Sister formed in 1972 as a glam rock band and played the same NY clubs as Kiss, sharing a similar look and musical style. With the addition of the charismatic Snider in 1976, Twisted Sister began to heavy up and by the early 80s was playing shout-it-out-loud heavy metal with thought-provoking lyrics. While their over-the-top image and look helped elevate them during the hair-metal explosion of the mid-80s, Twisted Sister had a significantly more metal sound and attitude. The band's 1984 album "Stay Hungry" is one of the best metal records of the 1980s. After this, Twisted Sister began to become victims of their own popularity. Tensions emerged between Snider and the rest of the band and the material suffered. "Come Out and Play" was ok but the next album was horrible Poison-style glam and before long the band had ended. Snider toured for several years playing Twisted Sister songs during the 90s and in 2002 the band reformed.
Current (or Last Known) Lineup
Musician | Instruments | Currently Also In | Used To Be In | Guest Appearances |
---|---|---|---|---|
Jay Jay French | Guitar | Girlschool | ||
Mark Mendoza | Bass | |||
Eddie Ojeda | Guitar | Eddie Ojeda | Hear 'N Aid | Girlschool |
AJ Pero | Drums | Dee Snider | ||
Dee Snider | Vocals | Dee Snider, Van Helsing's Curse | Widowmaker | Eddie Ojeda |
Past Lineup (Members Who Never Appeared on an Album)
Musician | Instruments | Currently Also In | Used To Be In |
---|---|---|---|
Mell Starr Anderson | Drums | ||
Keith Angelino | Drums | ||
Joey Brighton | Drums | ||
Kevin John Grace | Drums | ||
Frank Karuba | Vocals | ||
Michael O'Neil | Guitar | ||
Billy Stiger | Vocals | ||
Richie Teeter | Drums |
Discography (22 Releases)
2006 - A Twisted Christmas by Twisted Sister
Jay Jay French | Guitar |
Mark Mendoza | Bass |
Eddie Ojeda | Guitar |
AJ Pero | Drums |
Dee Snider | Vocals |
2005 - The Best Of Twisted Sister (comp) by Twisted Sister
Jay Jay French | Guitar |
Mark Mendoza | Bass |
Eddie Ojeda | Guitar |
AJ Pero | Drums |
Dee Snider | Vocals |
2005 - Live At Wacken - The Reunion (live) by Twisted Sister
Jay Jay French | Guitar |
Mark Mendoza | Bass |
Eddie Ojeda | Guitar |
AJ Pero | Drums |
Dee Snider | Vocals |
2004 - Still Hungry by Twisted Sister
Jay Jay French | Guitar |
Mark Mendoza | Bass |
Eddie Ojeda | Guitar |
AJ Pero | Drums |
Dee Snider | Vocals |
2002 - Club Daze Vol. II: Live in the Bars (comp) by Twisted Sister
Jay Jay French | Guitar |
Mark Mendoza | Bass |
Eddie Ojeda | Guitar |
AJ Pero | Drums |
Tony Petri | Drums |
Dee Snider | Vocals |
1999 - Club Daze Vol. 1: The Studio Sessions (comp) by Twisted Sister
Jay Jay French | Guitar |
Mark Mendoza | Bass |
Kenneth Harrison Neill | Bass |
Eddie Ojeda | Guitar |
AJ Pero | Drums |
Tony Petri | Drums |
Dee Snider | Vocals |
1992 - Big Hits and Nasty Cuts: The Best of Twisted Sister (comp) by Twisted Sister
Jay Jay French | Guitar |
Mark Mendoza | Bass |
Eddie Ojeda | Guitar |
AJ Pero | Drums |
Dee Snider | Vocals |
1987 - Love is For Suckers by Twisted Sister
Joe Franco | Drums |
Jay Jay French | Guitar |
Mark Mendoza | Bass |
Eddie Ojeda | Guitar |
Dee Snider | Vocals |
1986 - Come Out and Play by Twisted Sister
Jay Jay French | Guitar |
Mark Mendoza | Bass |
Eddie Ojeda | Guitar |
AJ Pero | Drums |
Dee Snider | Vocals |
1986 - You Want What We Got (single) by Twisted Sister
Jay Jay French | Guitar |
Mark Mendoza | Bass |
Eddie Ojeda | Guitar |
AJ Pero | Drums |
Dee Snider | Vocals |
1985 - King of Fools (single) by Twisted Sister
Jay Jay French | Guitar |
Mark Mendoza | Bass |
Eddie Ojeda | Guitar |
AJ Pero | Drums |
Dee Snider | Vocals |
1985 - Leader of the Pack (EP) by Twisted Sister
Jay Jay French | Guitar |
Mark Mendoza | Bass |
Eddie Ojeda | Guitar |
AJ Pero | Drums |
Dee Snider | Vocals |
1985 - The Price (Single) by Twisted Sister
Jay Jay French | Guitar |
Mark Mendoza | Bass |
Eddie Ojeda | Guitar |
AJ Pero | Drums |
Dee Snider | Vocals |
1984 - I Wanna Rock (single) by Twisted Sister
Jay Jay French | Guitar |
Mark Mendoza | Bass |
Eddie Ojeda | Guitar |
AJ Pero | Drums |
Dee Snider | Vocals |
1984 - Stay Hungry by Twisted Sister
Jay Jay French | Guitar |
Mark Mendoza | Bass |
Eddie Ojeda | Guitar |
AJ Pero | Drums |
Dee Snider | Vocals |
1984 - We're Not Gonna Take It (single) by Twisted Sister
Jay Jay French | Guitar |
Mark Mendoza | Bass |
Eddie Ojeda | Guitar |
AJ Pero | Drums |
Dee Snider | Vocals |
1983 - You Can't Stop Rock N Roll by Twisted Sister
Jay Jay French | Guitar |
Mark Mendoza | Bass |
Eddie Ojeda | Guitar |
AJ Pero | Drums |
Dee Snider | Vocals |
1983 - You Can't Stop Rock n Roll (single) by Twisted Sister
Jay Jay French | Guitar |
Mark Mendoza | Bass |
Eddie Ojeda | Guitar |
AJ Pero | Drums |
Dee Snider | Vocals |
1983 - The Kids are Back (Single) by Twisted Sister
Jay Jay French | Guitar |
Mark Mendoza | Bass |
Eddie Ojeda | Guitar |
AJ Pero | Drums |
Dee Snider | Vocals |
1983 - I Am (I'm Me) (single) by Twisted Sister
Jay Jay French | Guitar |
Mark Mendoza | Bass |
Eddie Ojeda | Guitar |
AJ Pero | Drums |
Dee Snider | Vocals |
1982 - Under the Blade by Twisted Sister
Jay Jay French | Guitar |
Mark Mendoza | Bass |
Eddie Ojeda | Guitar |
AJ Pero | Drums |
Dee Snider | Vocals |
1982 - Ruff Cuts (EP) by Twisted Sister
Jay Jay French | Guitar |
Mark Mendoza | Bass |
Eddie Ojeda | Guitar |
AJ Pero | Drums |
Dee Snider | Vocals |