We're Not Gonna Take It - Mark Wood and Dee Snider

[@zoramsanga76]

No drugs no alcohol no tobacco and you get to keep your voice. Amazing man.

[@bbqsauce2]

And no pointless screaming as Paul Stanley did

[@not_a_dead_cat5347]

@@bbqsauce2 exactly. Perfectly said

[@badamers07]

really? no alcohol at all???

[@joshuasweeting7158]

Unless you're ozzy osbourne

[@cloudcorp6733]

no tabasco too

[@millerjohn619]

The absolute best version of this song ever recorded. Those high school choir kids will remember this day for the rest of their lives.

[@nahiyanalamgir7056]

*of this song

[@zodinthara7925]

Nah, they wouldnt know who Dee Snider is so they will not process it too much

[@biggestmistakes]

As someone who was on that stage that day, I still remember it and always will 🥰

[@millerjohn619]

@@biggestmistakes I got to meet Dee myself, when he performed on the USS Nimitz for a USO show. Dee is an amazing human being!

[@catherinewilliams3850]

@@biggestmistakes Wow what a fantastic experience it must have been, absolutely stunning performance by all.

[@vincentsusinno9382]

When my husband and I were first dating back in 1980 we saw Twisted Sister at this little club in Brooklyn. Great show!!!!!! My husband just died this past September. Life will never be the same but this song will always make me smile.

[@MarkWoodMusic1]

Thank you sharing your story....our hearts are with you.....

[@gregorykopchak3475]

My first concert date with was Ike and Tina back in the 70's. Eternal memory to your husband.

[@floodtech]

Omg I am so sorry to hear about your husband 💔😭🙏, thanks for sharing that memory 🥰

[@davidbrown1887]

So sorry for your loss! I hope this helps... Those we love, those who make us who WE are, never die. They go on living in our memories to continue making us who WE are; Love is everything. Take good care of yourself my friend Xx

[@rick9977015]

Such a great memory,sorry for your loss.

[@Airamahrog]

HOW DOES ANYONE NOT LOVE THIS GUY!!?

[@iagoribeiro4940]

Airam mahrog I dont know

[@brian19991]

asshats?

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

Such an amazing performance all around, sounds amazing.

[@1888bigevil]

Cause there tone def

[@PastaRulla]

Yeah, Leslie Nielsen is a legend.

[@travistoor6360]

Even at 60 his voice never changed God bless Dee Snider

[@dawoool]

Voices last longer in singers who abstain from cigarettes.

[@ricardoosouza6579]

Not 60, more than 70

[@MarsxMahal]

As one of those choir kids on that stage, finding this video really brought me back. Could never forget that night and the whole experience 🥺💚

[@placestostay.228]

Am sure

[@goldencalf13]

But you're too young to remember therefore appreciate him. Atleast that's a random "old" person in these comments is convinced of

[@peterbodo6060]

You are lucky! But you must have worked hard to be in the choir! Well done! 🎸

[@lecafard4327]

​@@goldencalf13And Dee would hate that attitude.

[@HeatherR-u2o]

This isn't America

[@KLiCuk1]

Let this be the Anthem of 2021

[@phalcon23]

I'll take that!

[@CanadianAmericans4Trump]

I agree 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@dieseltech1987]

no lie

[@JorgeCruz-eo7js]

I'm with you!

[@davidmoore9162]

Democrats don't care

[@twistedviewlabs]

As a former band geek, I can honestly say that the arts are WAY more important than sports. This performance was epic af and should be our universal battle cry.

[@ForeverYoungKickboxer]

As a former D&D geek since 1980 who became a kickboxing and mma champion I can honestly say both athletics and the arts and having exposure to both is WAY more beneficial. I was a long haired 15 year old kid watching Dee testify before Congress. He showed me we could fight back even against the largest bully the US Federal Government. If we keep scholars and warriors apart, all of our thinking will be done by cowards and our fighting done by fools.

[@rjmacdougall]

Sports are art.

[@jws1272]

When I was a band geek, back in the late 1980s, it always seemed like the the arts were underrated and under-supported. I even wrote a "letter to the editor" to the school paper about it. Of course, I was ridiculed for saying anything. My fellow band geeks were in total support.......

[@theglasshouse6782]

They are both equally important

[@glamgal7106]

“We’re Not Gonna Take It” had to be the teenage anthem of the 1980s. I definitely credit Dee Snider for keeping the music alive!

[@ikermedinabenito2658]

Para mis amigos y para mí lo era

[@danielwood7540]

Dee Snider been living close to the fountain of youth. He hasn't aged at all

[@omarock25]

Dee Snider = Rock Star

[@SalDOWN]

He wants to rock!

[@elliottknifton8902]

SalDOWN ROCK! Teacher gets launched into ceiling

[@TheOnlyHollywood1]

Gers Launched into the Ceiling

[@Sassenhaim]

Dee snider = Hero, he is a real frontman and just don't take it 😁

[@yūsari5331]

Legend

[@francovalentinobaresirossi7644]

That charisma is what makes him one of the greatest frontman in rock and roll ever.

[@TheChevLss]

30 years later and I still love this song. This has to be the most awesome version ever. Dee still speaks the truth. Fight for your rights always or they'll be gone!

[@MrNice1966]

absolutely....I remember this song...it still rocks today AND with a clear precise message...Let the Music Live !

[@francissteger1636]

Me too👍🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@ericlange1190]

Have you seen the slow version about cancer victims? Very very cool

[@thechosenone82517]

over 20 years ago the geman punkrockband "donots" made a cover of this masterpiece. and they are playing it on every concert. it doesnt matter if it is in a small club or on a big festival the crowd goes crazy. you have to check out this cover

[@pdegan2814]

@@ericlange1190 That version brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it.

[@robwalton7749]

Dee, you legend. Winston Churchill was told by one of his advisers during World War Two, that they should cut funding to the arts to assist with funding for the war. Churchill's reply was, "if we do that, then what are we fighting for?"

[@lystraraghunanan2012]

So damn right!

[@anthonybakker2567]

Except that no such incident ever occurred.

[@diabetes1226]

Bad ass

[@THE-HammerMan]

@Benjamin Figgins Churchill was one of the greatest men of all time. And YOU are a worthless piece of shit.

[@remc70]

@@THE-HammerMan They say Churchill was known for winning the war and losing the empire.

[@Brandon_is_jk]

If I was one of those kids performing I would’ve for sure started crying😂 this was beautiful af .. extremely moving

[@rocknroll20024]

Lol same.

[@erikal.8400]

Me too 😂

[@nextlevelguypodcast]

The blonde organiser/teacher at the side organising the choir etc is a definition of someone who loves their job!

[@mikewazowski350]

amazing he still has a voice after screaming rock tunes for forty years

[@daveparrott9530]

I heard him crack just a little near the beginning but he recovered awesomely. He sings much better than I ever did .

[@billries7883]

I never really got into Twisted Sister or Dee Snider when I was younger. But I got to say my hat's off to the guy he's got some mad respect for the Arts.

[@doesyomamaknowtho1468]

Without the arts, there would literally be no buildings, machines, anything. Just numbers.

[@jamesdavison2927]

See his stripped down version of this for kids with cancer CHANGED MY EFFING LIFE

[@jamesdavison2927]

@@doesyomamaknowtho1468 amen The arts ARE LIFE

[@shaneshane1379]

Dee is an outstanding man. The House Of Hair Rules man!

[@BeDangerousGroup]

I absolutely love it when successful musicians give a crap! These kids will always have this moment and will motivate them in music for decades! Your musical passion and influence is totally on your sleeve, Dee! Love ya!

[@GloccyGaming]

i love the dee snider hasnt lost his voice over the years at all, always been the same :) rock on

[@krystalharwood2948]

yeah same here! to quote Tom Cruise in Interview with the Vampire ''The old boy still has some life in him."

[@GloccyGaming]

haha, he definitely has still got it, and Tom Cruise is great! i gained so much respect for him after rock of ages, played the rock god brilliantly

[@PastaRulla]

That's my childhood hero, still telling it like it is. This song is still so relevant.

[@stevereaburn7626]

"and one time at band camp....we convinced Dee Snider to come to our school and sing one of the greatest songs ever". Revenge of t he band geeks!

[@MerleBowers]

I was thinking roughly the same thing. Some student playing his violin on that stage was thinking, "Maybe all that teasing was worth it?!"

[@daveschwartz9712]

3 Doors Down played at Band Camp. The rocked the hell out of that set

[@2-old-Forthischet]

Music in school actually helped my son get a college degree in chemistry. It helped him focus on his studies. I can tell you what would happen if schools dropped sports programs. The welfare system would break.

[@soranaigino1]

Fine Arts, like music, can help kids build and develop that part of the minds to think, helps them develop that appreciation for the many forms of art, and helps develop that craft part of the brain.

[@roberthudson1959]

The problem with pitting sports against fine arts is that, other than facilities, very little of the money spent on sports comes from the school's general fund. It is a question of emotional priorities, not fiscal ones.

[@generalbanana1885]

Why does this feel like the climax to a particularly great movie?

[@pete9477]

because it is, they used it in Ready Player One

[@artemiojrnavarro2970]

This should be on school of rock soundtrack.

[@leronealijackson7458]

Man this brings me back to my school days back in the 80's!!!! Freaking Classic Song!!!!! Loved this!!!!

[@wgfitness]

That's a serious 10/10 for Dee. Outstanding!!!

[@No1emilybrowningfan]

I’d love to have this played at full volume outside Parliament with everybody singing it

[@robertoduran3397]

😤🤔👍👍👍

[@dajboulderco836]

Thank you Dee Snyder for being part of the solution! Great job! What an experience for the kids to have a professional come and show them how to rock! First Class Dee, First Class!!!!

[@bjornrudbeck2172]

He is a true live performer he puts a smile on your face

[@amsedelm]

That was the greatest thing I ever saw! The message. The spirit. Love you Dee! And Mark Wood! And the kids!!!

[@irish_soldier1248]

The day the arts die will be a sad day for humanity. Played trumpet my entire school career, picked up guitar drums and piano because of it and I couldn’t imagine my life without music in it. Keep fighting kids, there’s generations of us that are behind you!

[@GenXMetalHead73]

This actually sounds better then the original! Dee is the man! I've actually had the pleasure of meeting Dee at one his Van Helsing shows, great guy very humble and so down to earth! Respect!

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

Why aren't these videos more popular? So much talent on stage.

[@BritishJenniPixieExplorer]

This performance just gives chills. The legendary frontman of one of the great bands of all time from Gotham, NYC: Dee Snider of Twisted Sister rocking his classic with these kids for a school performance bringing awareness to the plight of school programs suffering from government cuts. SUPPORT ALL SCHOOL PROGRAMS! = )

[@ugenegurung3829]

jinks, i did really felt the chill through my whole body. 100% Agreed.

[@danieljohnson2945]

British Jenni_Pixie Explorer has

[@ernestoaramayo]

he's DEE FUCKING SNIDER

[@brian19991]

Denmark aint got programs like this. WELL; WE SHOULD HAVE!!!

[@douglaskirbyl4684]

His melodic version for the Criss Angel Childhood cancer foundation is so outstanding. Speaking of the government, they owe him and TS royalties because the military blasts this as a fight song all the time, even now.

[@jameslytle3833]

Gotta be a major trip for those kids to be on the same stage with that caliber of star! And then to have him give them and their program such high praise and support has got to be the single biggest moment of their lives! So cool, and Dee Snyder is a top notch rocker!

[@aprilwells2667]

This is such an awesome way to do this song and Dee Snider is right about not cutting the arts in schools!!!

[@davidbreen6335]

This is why Dee Snider is one of the greatest human beings alive.

[@ClandestineSnowman]

This is crazy, it's literally like something you'd see in a movie where the misfit band class rallies together to put on a benefit concert to stop the school board from firing their band teacher or cutting the band program all together.

[@tdogg46142]

RandomBattleXP max keeble's big move does it.

[@jaredmk4897]

Trevor Boyll yeah. I can see where your coming from. It is like a movie aye.

[@jaredmk4897]

Cut scene the head of the council fires the princble that is trying to cancel the music programe then keeps the music programe open.

[@jacobus197]

And then Dee Snider comes in and saves the day. Great ending for a movie.

[@heavoc9793]

Like A Rock version of Sister Act ?

[@gabbeman1975]

This is just awesome! It's like the earth just stops and you're getting sucked into a magic moment!!

[@DanInBranson]

Well done Dee. It's nice to see someone with your status fighting to keep important things in our schools.

[@Crimson-Disc]

Wow, when the chorus kicked in.. chills... hair stood up on the back of my neck! Sublime and what an awesome sound!!! \m/ \m/

[@henryisthere]

The greatest part is they’re all clearly having the time of their lives! Thanks Dee! Rock on!

[@Warchief01]

Excellent. The flying V violin was major cool.

[@musicalatv]

The viper violin is badge by Mark Wood, he is also part of TSO

[@justincopple8222]

God Bless you Dee Snider for doing this and fighting for what's right. #YouareatrueRockLegend

[@Chuck883]

I'm glad to see young musicians play and enjoy classic rock and not today's junk music. Much respect to them and Dee Snider for this awesome tune. Recently I got into symphonic metal and rock with orchestra backing. This video is great. I'm in my 60's and when I was around 19 there was a bar in Monroe Township, near Jamesburg, New Jersey where they offered $1.00 Heineken Tuesday night with no cover charge. They had a band called Twisted Sister playing. That was around 45 years ago. Dee Snider still rocking and so am I. Friends, educate and encourage your children about real music like this and not the trash the media and music outlets expose our children to.

[@loch70]

That electric violin was awsome!!

[@jamescraig1135]

loch70 6

[@MrNice1966]

I so agree...I am glad the solo was done by a violin and not a guitar

[@animalmother161]

I agree, it was actually cool to play a violin and he rocked it!! Never heard one do that before!

[@jaredkartinyeri173]

he nailed it times two.

[@tommiturmiola3682]

I was going to point that one out as an "electric twanger".

[@Sungdynasty66]

Can't believe I have not come across this clip before! 11 years old! Amazing! I played in the school band, Orchestra, wind band and a quartet whilst at school in the UK (over 40 years ago!) plus I saw Twisted Sister three times in London back in the day and Dee is just the best rock singer out there. And what a genuine nice guy as well. I can never get enough of clips like this. Thanks for posting - and your playing is amazing too!

[@jessecajigas8547]

Tears rolling down... this was totally bad ass.... I LOVE DEE SNIDER!!!

[@jonathanhelms9184]

Rob Halford & Dee Snider have the best raw voices in metal that come straight forward.No effects etc,just raw and a unbelivable sound!! Both pushing over 60 still keep the shit real and sound amazing. True God fathers of the metal era!!

[@craigwhittington6252]

Holy shit! That brought tears to my eyes.

[@GenXMetal_Head]

It be a great day as a parent when your kid comes home from school and says, "mom dad I will performing in an live recording orchestra with Dee Snider singing, Where not going to Take it." wow !

[@paulcarr3355]

The man who stopped the tyranny of Tipper Gore from destroying rock and roll 👏

[@tdogg46142]

Anybody who truthfully tells a senator, in front of congress, that his wife has a dirty mind is alright in my book.

[@cristianroth8524]

I can only imagine the power of singing this as a high school student, with a living legend on the stage jumping next to you. The very proof that we still need rock'n'roll.

[@tammywooley2635]

Dee just shows you that leading a clean life and keeping your body pure your voice will never fade

[@iam-bu7rc]

Dee Snider is a great man. A great singer.

[@todcowpersr8020]

Like Dee, I was labeled a band nerd and choir geek...this nerd and geek can play 23 different instruments, and sing 6 octaves...thanks to people like Dee and you...ALWAYS BELIEVE IN YOURSELF

[@aaronofamericafirstandpatr2522]

For many years my old band practiced in a storage unit, You may think its crazy but I dont. I hope everyone invests in storage units like 100 for musicians to practice in. Have them in every county in your State. Bands can be forever that way ! Best investment ever ! Take care next generation !

[@williamf]

This song is a hymn. Smell of freedom.

[@augustgirl]

After all these years he is still a kick ass kind of man. God, I love Dee. Excellent video.They did a hell of job them kids.

[@lynncrawford5613]

This is absolutely as good as it gets. Dee is very unique...his mother was a librarian, he graduated from college, no drugs or drinking. If you have never seen him in front of congress, you are missing out. Please watch. This is pure fun.

[@deeanna5814]

The way we all feel watching this....that’s why music programs are necessary

[@jeffadams198]

I love it I am 52 years young and I shtedf on my guitar every day and will until I can't anymore man that was rocking out this music now days sucks bring back rock n roll well to me it never left but Rock on baby

[@lauram3115]

I love Dee Snider. He is just an overall awesome dude. ❤️

[@CelloChick14]

And THIS is why I love Mark and the gang. THIS is why I will ALWAYS try to make it to his camp, even if I can't participate. They ROCK my world, and remind me not to take ANYONE'S crap when it comes to shooting for my dreams. Love you guys! ~Sam from Iowa~

[@ricksnyder9244]

Not only was the performance awesome so was his speach

[@stephenhawk8384]

I’m in my 60s and I’m not crying. No, it’s just allergies. No, it’s Dee continuing to do good in the world and make a difference in people’s lives. I am crying at the beauty of this moment.

[@jake2000w]

This is pure magic Vocally absolutely No rock star has aged as well as Dee,,,

[@eileenfox3507]

Dee you are an inspiration to kids everywhere & I have loved your messages since I was a teen & my kids carry your song to this day. ALL kids listening... Rock it, sing it, play it... OWN IT... and I will be forever on your side😀

[@marcellaruso9758]

Yes cut sports NOT music!!!! Youth Rock Symphony, we need more! Trans-Siberian Orchestra feel I love it

[@willfleshman7196]

Marcella Ruso they better not dare cut sports! This country has an obesity issue and cutting sports will just add to that. It's sad, but sometimes arts have to be cut for the more important things in life.

[@jonathan8122]

Marcella Ruso That's not right to say cut sports instead of music. For some kids, sports is just as much a release as music/arts are for others. Neither should be cut. Maybe more federal funding should have gone towards saving music/arts than putting it towards Obama phones.

[@chaos_opossum]

Marcella Ruso YEA!!!!!

[@jaysonlavictoire6076]

He was just saying fight back like sports would.

[@mcrchickenluvr]

Why cut either one? Music gives kids the creative freedom to express themselves and sports give them the chance to create lifelong relationships and help them learn to work with other people.

[@rhondaroe8197]

I just love Dee Snider!!!!!! He fights for what he believes in!!!!! Love it!!! What an inspiration!!!!

[@robslade2571]

Those kids will remember that night for the rest of their lives.

[@MultiChino19]

TO MUCH RESPECT FOR THIS MAN...THANKS FOR BEING IN OUR SCHOOLS

[@joshw1687]

That's cool. Nice job by all involved

[@danlivni2097]

I remember when this song came out and was played like crazy on MTV in 84. The Video was one of the best video's ever

[@stevewalker412]

Hah the only reason i watched peewees big adventure movie was for the twisted sister cameo

[@pererlingjohansen6597]

Dee Snider the voice of metal 🤘

[@kelvinhow1965]

🤘🤘

[@winnetouch]

This is just EPIC! The energy in the hall must have been electrifying when this was performed. I salute you Dee for supporting art, music and drama in schools. As an art teacher and a musician myself, I feel that this isn't just a problem in America but all around the world. And these kids... This must have been the performance of their lives. AWESOME!

[@SweetCocoa214]

We're not gonna take it anymooooooore!! #stillLovevthissong

[@shawnbarczak1766]

BRAVO! THANK YOU FOR STANDING UP AND SUPPORTING THE LOCAL ASPECTS OF NEEDING MUSIC IN SCHOOL!

[@TheSwedishLad]

Amazing performance!!!

[@Lewis152]

Totally!

[@sigistrele5835]

Where else than in America can you see and hear something like that? I love America!! Greetings from Austria

[@aglianogiuseppe79]

This is fucking amazing! Rock 'n' roll will never die!

[@oktayklc6749]

Hard to find a master as skilled and worthy as Dee Snider right now.

[@ravenmike1]

I envy the heck out of those kids. ^_^ Music is life!

[@jesusleon5764]

This put a huge smile on my face. You could see the kids went electric!

[@JustPlainNutz]

Sounds the same as he did in 1984--in other words: perfect. That electric violin was awsome!!

[@JR-xj2vr]

This is insane.......wish I was there.....what a great time. Always fight for the Arts....

[@christophwegener5489]

Dee is one hell of a living legend.he is true. He is awesome. He is metal. Best party metal rock song ever. Stunning performance. All Hail to Dee and twisted fuckin sister. Not forget A. J. PERO.

[@davidsvensson148]

What a voice, there is genuine power behind it. Keep on rocking Dee

[@debbiechiaia3718]

I can't believe I found this! My son performed in this!!

[@nareshmaya9169]

The greatest part is they’re all clearly having the time of their lives! Thanks Dee! Rock on! Sounds the same as he did in 1984--in other words: perfect.

[@axeist92126]

This should be the battle cry to keep fiddle, band and choir class alive in the schools!

[@seanharrison6719]

+Ludwig vonGrein No hate but GO TRUMP!!!

[@axeist92126]

Sean Harrison lot of things going on in Asia and the Middle East. Earthquakes in the Philippines. Remember the motto of a Navy FC "In God we trust; all others we track."

[@josealfonsofuentesduenas2832]

Ludwig vonGrein the best

[@josealfonsofuentesduenas2832]

dee mi idol la vieja escuela

[@motoj9375]

My cousin and I met Mark and his family at a Inn in Williamstown Massachusetts. He is a very nice man to meet.

[@savior76gd]

This version gave me chills (sounds stupid to say, I know). The original is still great by any standard, but come on. This version made me feel like I was in my teens again. Great job all around!

[@arthurmah7023]

Wow....Dee voice still as good as 10 years ago, awesome song....outstanding .....this is a concert for all ages, blown the roof off of this building.....wish I was there.....

[@davec.206]

The best performance ever!!!!!

[@loudnessloud8336]

Grandpa😂

[@cyjazz]

This is why rock n roll will never die! if there's a stage I wish I could be on, this is the one!!

[@soulism4204]

This almost made me tear up a little, lol. 🤘✌

[@michael_johnston]

soulism 420 If this made you tear up, look up the ballad version of We’re Not Gonna Take It Dee did for childhood cancer. As a survivor of childhood cancer, that video really made me bawl.

[@cheath8705]

This was one of my favorite music from Twisted Sister back in the 80s. Hearing this video is IMPRESSIVE!! I LOVE IT!!!

[@BIGG91732]

this was so cool dee snider is the man