In April, Twisted Sister, the hard rock band behind hits like "We're Not Gonna Take It", was due to begin an anniversary tour celebrating 50 years on stage. Instead, a sudden announcement came on Instagram:
Dee Snider suffers from osteoarthritis and heart problems, and can now sing only a few songs at a time.
"The idea of slowing down is unacceptable to me. I'd rather walk away than be a shadow of my former self," wrote Dee Snider, quoting Dirty Harry in the movie "Magnum Force": "A man has to know his own limits."
Twisted Sister was due to perform at this summer's Sweden Rock.
