Dee Snider Says He Felt ‘Alone and Abandoned’ During His PMRC Testimony
Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to reflect on one of the most defining moments in music censorship history—his 1985 Senate testimony during the PMRC hearings.
“I had no idea,” Snider said. “At the time, I felt very alone and abandoned by my own community.”
Back then, Snider was one of the few rock artists who publicly stood up against the Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC), an organization pushing for parental advisory labels on music deemed explicit. His appearance before the Senate was bold and controversial, and his words have echoed through generations.
“As time passed, it’s been great to find out people were watching and appreciating what I did,” he continued.
Snider’s comments came in response to a fan expressing deep gratitude for his stand. The fan acknowledged how the rock star’s testimony is still quoted and referenced today, nearly four decades later.
His reflection offers a powerful new insight into how isolating and difficult that time truly was for artists who dared to speak out. While his actions helped shape the future of freedom in music, Snider’s latest remarks reveal the emotional toll it took on him personally.
This reminder of Snider’s courage during the PMRC hearings is not only a look back at a historic moment but also a call to remember the price of standing up for creative freedom.
