71-Year-Old Rock Legend “Went Down Like a Ton of Bricks,” Faces Surgery After Painful Accident
Dee Snider, the 71-year-old former Twisted Sister frontman, has broken his right shoulder after being knocked over while playing basketball with his sons. He said he will need a shoulder replacement operation after a period in a sling and physiotherapy, but maintained a positive, humorous outlook on the accident.
Snider said the fall left him landing heavily on his right side, which is particularly inconvenient because he is right-handed. He expects to wear a sling for about eight weeks before beginning physiotherapy, followed by surgery; despite the injury and recovery ahead, he told fans he was doing well overall.
- Dee Snider broke his right shoulder playing basketball with his sons.
- He expects eight weeks in a sling and physiotherapy.
- A shoulder replacement operation is planned.
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Dee Snider is an American singer best known as the lead vocalist of Twisted Sister, the heavy metal band behind songs such as “We’re Not Gonna Take It”. He became a prominent figure in rock music during the 1980s and has also worked in radio, television and theatre.
A shoulder replacement operation involves replacing damaged parts of the joint with artificial ones. Recovery can include time in a sling and physiotherapy to help restore movement and strength; an injury to the right shoulder may also affect everyday tasks for someone who is right-handed.