Dee Snider Reacts To Gene Simmons Ripoff Accusation

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Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider recently addressed fan criticism who compare his style to KISS’s Gene Simmons. He responded to the claims in a post shared on X (formerly Twitter).

The exchange began when a fan commented on Snider’s signature “I Wanna Rock” battle cry. The fan suggested similarities to KISS’s approach. The fan’s comment stated: “Oh, Dee, your ‘I Wanna Rock’ battle cry? Sounds like you just rewrote KISS’s ‘Rock and Roll All Nite’ and cranked the hairspray. Nice try, but we all know you were channeling Gene Simmons’ swagger.”

Snider then responded by clarifying his actual musical influences. He then pointed to a shared inspiration between himself and Simmons.

“I do? And all this time I thought my hero was Alice Cooper!” Snider said.

“By the way, Gene Simmons is a disciple of Alice too!”

The response emphasizes the impact of shock rock pioneer Alice Cooper on both metal frontmen. It suggests that there is a shared musical heritage rather than direct imitation.

Snider’s statement about his influences reflects the wider musical environment that shaped both artists during their early years. However, the comparison between the two frontmen fails to recognize the unique evolutionary paths their respective bands took in developing their sounds and stage personas.