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Dee Snider Resigns, Cancels Twisted Sister's 50th Tour

2/8/2026

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Dee Snider, of Twisted Sister, has resigned due to health issues, canceling Twisted Sister's 50th anniversary tour.
Snider, 70, suffers from degenerative arthritis and has undergone surgeries, limiting his ability to perform.
He cannot maintain his intense performance level, saying, "The idea of slowing down is unacceptable to me."
The band will decide Twisted Sister's future in coming weeks.
The tour was to start in April and run through summer.

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Story summary

Dee Snider, of Twisted Sister, has resigned due to health issues, canceling Twisted Sister's 50th anniversary tour.
Snider, 70, suffers from degenerative arthritis and has undergone surgeries, limiting his ability to perform.
He cannot maintain his intense performance level, saying, "The idea of slowing down is unacceptable to me."
The band will decide Twisted Sister's future in coming weeks.
The tour was to start in April and run through summer.