Earlier this week, iconic rockers Twisted Sister announced that they would continue with previously booked shows for later this year with former Skid Row vocalist Sebastian Bach stepping in for original singer Dee Snider. The 71-year-old Snider announced last month that he would be unable to participate in the reunion due to health issues that would prevent him from performing at the level he and Twisted Sister fans are accustomed to.
“Twisted Sister members Jay Jay French and Eddie Ojeda are thrilled to announce that iconic vocalist and front man Sebastian Bach will be fronting the band for a handful of select dates this fall,” the band wrote. “These appearances do not affect or conflict with Sebastian’s current or future solo touring schedule, which remains fully intact.”
Bach told Eddie Trunk via his SiriusXM radio show that he had gotten the stamp of approval from Snider to take the gig, and original Twisted Sister frontman echoed that sentiment via his X account on Thursday. “For a retired 71 yr old I’m great,” Snider wrote. “But I’ve only got so much tread left on these tires. I decided to use it for the rest of my journey…and not burn them up on stage trying to prove I’m as good as I ever was. I can live with that choice. I would’ve been a shadow of my former self out there anyway.”
Snider continued: “The story of my retirement for health reasons ran wild! I’m not dying. (No, not never!) Just can’t do the things I used to do. I’m cool with it. I have a great life! And I totally approve of
Sebastian Bach stepping in for me. He’s a true fan & will honor what I did with every show! My son Jesse and Bas are the only people I believe can deliver. Bas got the call.”
