Rock Like Dee (Snider)

WE WANNA ROCK! And this week, we've got a little help from an actual rock legend to make it happen!

Mike and Joe are back, and we're cranking the volume ALL the way up for Rock Like Dee, an absolutely killer celebration of 80s rock and metal featuring some of the most awesome performances from the Friday Night Karaoke community!

And this isn't just any theme week. Dee Snider himself, the legendary frontman of Twisted Sister, kicked things off with a personal video challenging our FNK family to get loud, get proud, and bring back that rebellious spirit of 80s rock! More than 200 members answered the call, and holy cow, did they deliver!

We've got everything from power ballads and arena rock to heavy metal and some seriously unexpected rock stars. Plus, Dee comes back at the end of the episode to congratulate our Theme of the Week winner and offer some actual rock star advice. How freaking cool is that?!

Featured Performances:

• Scott Clarke - "The Price" by Twisted Sister
  How else do you kick off a Dee Snider episode than with an incredible Twisted Sister power ballad? Scott absolutely crushed this one, and Mike and Joe couldn't decide what they loved more - the vocals, that ridiculously awesome braided beard, or the collection of Star Wars characters hanging out behind him. We're still waiting for the Yoda version, Scott!

• Kristie Winn - "Wanted Dead or Alive" by Bon Jovi
  One of Mike's all-time favorite Bon Jovi songs, and Kristie absolutely did it justice! Her voice had the guys talking about everything from goosebumps to how awesome she'd sound singing country music. Plus, this is one of those songs where the whole karaoke bar joins in, and that's what karaoke is all about!

• Dong Nabram - "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey
  Taking on Steve Perry is no joke, but Dong stepped up and freaking NAILED it! Joe was so into this performance that he actually messaged Mike in the middle of the song to turn their cameras back on because he couldn't stop singing along. Seriously, this is the kind of performance that makes us love karaoke so much.

• Jeff Matusicky - "Breaking the Law" by Judas Priest
  Jeff brings some serious metal to the party, complete with sirens that had Mike wondering whether the Japanese police were coming back to complain about his volume! Between Jeff's killer performance and a completely unnecessary discussion about beard envy, this one went exactly as far off the rails as you'd expect from Mike and Joe.

• Bonnie Richelle - "Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns N' Roses
  HOLY CRAP, BONNIE! Apparently, this was the ONLY rock and roll song Bonnie had ever recorded, and Mike and Joe were having absolutely none of that. With that voice?! Are you kidding?! From the vocals to the air guitar and air drums, Bonnie completely owned this song. We're officially requesting a whole lot more rock and roll from her!

• Amanda Lynn - "Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osbourne
  All aboard! Amanda took on an Ozzy classic by request, and the guys loved how she started a little reserved before building into an absolute powerhouse performance. By the time she hit her stride, there was no stopping her. Mike and Joe both agreed that this one just kept getting better and better. Freaking awesome!

• Rick Mendoza - "You May Be Right" by Billy Joel
  Okay, Billy Joel might not be the first name that comes to mind when you think 80s metal, but Mike insisted this one belonged in the lineup, and Rick proved him absolutely right! Between the KISS shirt, denim vest, guitars on the wall, and pure rock star attitude, Rick somehow managed to be one of the most metal guys in the entire episode. And he crushed the song, too!

• Edmond Themeli - "Danger on the Track" by Europe
  Our Rock Like Dee Theme of the Week WINNER, and man, what a way to close out the show! Mike and Joe were blown away by Edmond's vocals, even saying he could easily pass for the actual frontman of an 80s rock band. But the best part? Dee Snider personally watched Edmond's performance and called his vocals impeccable! He even shared some insider rock star wisdom about 80s "happy metal" and gave Edmond a few pointers on taking his stage presence to the next level. Seriously, getting vocal coaching from Dee Snider? That's freaking awesome.

This episode is everything we love about Friday Night Karaoke. Incredible singers, people stepping way outside their comfort zones, a whole lot of laughs, and a community that just loves making music together.

And having Dee Snider himself get involved, celebrate our members, and remind everyone that just getting up there and singing is something worth being proud of? That makes this one pretty damn special.

So turn it up, throw up those rock horns, and get ready to ROCK LIKE DEE!

Want to join the fun? Check out the Friday Night Karaoke Facebook group or visit https://fridaynightkaraoke.com to discover amazing independent karaoke artists, share your own music, and join our weekly themes. It's completely free, negativity-free, and all about the music!

NOW GET UP THERE AND SCREAM!

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