Where do things stand now with Twisted Sister?
Well, there is talk of doing another Christmas album, which nobody really cares about. That’s what I love about the country [music] community. There isn’t the ageism. All they care about is the quality of what you’re producing, and you can continue on making records, like Johnny Cash, into your 60s or 70s, and beyond, if you’re capable. Country audiences judge the music, they’re not judging the wrinkles on your face. In the rock industry, nobody even cares about a new record from an old band, unless it’s Eric Clapton or something. But there’s still such a love of your music. My nephews are always playing “I Wanna Rock” on Guitar Hero, so that’s another generation that’s into your music. Stuff like that is really incredible, that a couple of songs, “I Wanna Rock” and “We’re Not Gonna Take It,” have really transcended the generations. As a matter of fact, I recently got a call from some members of the Dave Matthews Band, Barenaked Ladies and Guster. They were doing a charity show, and pl
