Twisted Sister sold its remaining recording copyrights, trademarks, and other rights to Warner Music Group last September.
Jay Jay French, the band’s guitarist and manager, cited the aging of the band members and lack of interest from their children as reasons for the sale.
Dee Snider sold his music publishing catalog in 2015 due to tax considerations and the opportunity to secure his retirement fund.
“We’re Not Gonna Take It” and “I Wanna Rock” are the band’s most-licensed songs and have become cultural staples.
Snider joked that he’s grateful he didn’t receive offers for his catalog when he was broke in the ’90s.
