Jay Jay French says fans will "ultimately decide" verdict on Sebastian Bach as Twisted Sister's new vocalist

You know how some bands just seem to get bigger with age? That's what Twisted Sister's been planning for their 50th anniversary tour, but with a twist, or rather, a new vocalist. Sebastian Bach is taking over from Dee Snider, who had to cancel the tour due to degenerative arthritis. Jay Jay French, the band's guitarist, recently spoke about their decision to recruit Bach, and it's clear the public's verdict is all that matters.

Jay Jay French says it's up to the fans to decide whether they want to give Sebastian Bach a chance or not. This isn't a new concept, legacy acts like Lynyrd Skynyrd, Foreigner, and even Queen have continued to tour without all their original members. French pointed out that Freddie Mercury can never be replaced, but Adam Lambert from The Voice took over vocals for Queen's live shows. Similarly, Steve Perry's replacement, Arnel Pineda from YouTube, has also done a great job with Journey. French believes Sebastian Bach has the pedigree and talent to fill Snider's shoes, and it's up to the fans to decide if they buy it. E no easy, but French seems convinced that Bach can bring the magic to Twisted Sister's live shows.

Bach's history in the music industry speaks for itself. As the former frontman of Skid Row, he's already proven himself as a metal vocalist with platinum records under his belt. French seems to think that this experience will serve him well in Twisted Sister, and that he's the only one who could truly do the band justice. Eight hours of rehearsal with Bach left French with no doubts that the new lineup will be a hit. Whether fans will agree remains to be seen, but French is banking on their ability to adapt to the change.

French also highlighted the fact that many legacy acts have continued to tour without their original members. Lynyrd Skynyrd, Foreigner, and even Queen have all found ways to keep their music alive, even if it means adapting to new lineups. French believes that Twisted Sister can do the same, and that Sebastian Bach is the perfect person to help them achieve that. It's not about replacing Dee Snider, but about keeping the music alive and relevant to new generations of fans.

As the 50th anniversary tour gets underway, fans are eagerly waiting to see how Sebastian Bach will fit into the lineup. Will he bring the same energy and charisma that Dee Snider is known for?The public will ultimately decide whether the new lineup works or not, but one thing's for sure, Twisted Sister's music will continue to live on, even if the faces behind it change.