Former Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider has added his backing to a petition seeking to have Aussie rockers AC/DC perform at an upcoming Super Bowl halftime show.
An official request first emerged on the petition website Change.org this month, shortly after Shakira and Jennifer Lopez performed at the Super Bowl halftime show. Despite Shakira showing her knack for drums to the crowd, it still wasn’t enough rock for the thousands of people tuning in.
Currently, there are 2,000 signees who would like AC/DC to mount their reported comeback as part of the NFL’s big game.
“It’s been a while since we’ve had some real metal play the halftime show for the Super Bowl,” lead petitioner Gina Dilecce outlines in the online plea’s description. “Don’t get me wrong, all music artists have done a great job and should play the show, but we all need a turn.”
The appeal continues, “It’s time for some rock and roll! And who better than AC/DC to play? They are coming back together, making a new album and possibly touring again. This would be perfect! Come together, metalheads, and get this going! Dee Snider of Twisted Sister is with us!”
Indeed, Snider has shown support via social media. In a video entry on Instagram from Feb. 6, the entertainer called on NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and rap mogul Jay-Z to consider the halftime show proposal. (The rapper’s Roc Nation recently formed an entertainment partnership with the league.)
“There are a lot of bands that are stadium-worthy and a lot of bands that have sold hundreds of millions of records,” Snider relayed in the clip, as transcribed by Classic Rock. “But the one band that I think has such crossover appeal to so many people in all genres is AC/DC.”
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You can watch Dee Snider on IGTV spreading his message to the heads of the NFL below.
https://www.instagram.com/tv/B8MtMpYH2GQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
PLEASE SIGN THIS PETITION AND SHARE WITH EVERY LIKE MINDED INDIVIDUAL EVERY WAY YOU CAN!!!! AC/DC : AC/DC to play Super Bowl – Sign the Petition! https://t.co/x9Y54c2rqp via @Change @NFL @SUPERBOWL
— Dee Snider🇺🇸🎤 (@deesnider) February 8, 2020
