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Jay Jay French (born John French Segall, July 20, 1952) is an American guitarist, manager, record producer and founding member of the heavy metal band Twisted Sister. He is a columnist, author and motivational speaker who oversees licensing and intellectual property rights for the Twisted Sister brand.
Jay Jay French is most famous for his role as the founding member and one of the guitarists of the heavy metal band Twisted Sister. Since his first performances with Twisted Sister, French has played more than 9000 concert performances.
Jan 6, 2022 · Jay Jay French has a book out, but it's not what you might think, or not exactly. French earned fame in the 1980s as the lead guitarist for transvestite metal band Twisted Sister, which produced some of the most recognizable—and widely licensed—rock music in history: "We're Not Gonna Take It."
Of course, many know French for his over 50-year career as guitarist with iconic Long Island-bred rock band Twisted Sister. But in case you (somehow) missed that, classic cuts such as “We’re Not Gonna Take It” and “I Wann Rock” should ring a bell.
Nov 2, 2021 · As guitarist, manager and founding member of heavy metal outfit Twisted Sister, Jay Jay French became a household name throughout the '80s, going from bar band regular with the group to touring the world with hair metal anthems such as We’re Not Gonna Take It and I Wanna Rock.
Jay Jay French (born John French Segall, July 20, 1952), is an American guitarist, manager and producer. French is most famous for his role as the founding member and one of the guitarists of the heavy metal band Twisted Sister.
A bit about Jay Jay French. Guitarist, producer, manager, New York historian and world traveler. That is all. No, not really. This is Jay Jay French we’re talking about here. Larger than life. Able to leap buildings in a single bound.
Nov 2, 2021 · Legendary guitarist, businessman, producer, music manger, ex-drug dealer and cancer survivor, Jay Jay French's life and times have been anything but dull.
Dec 9, 2022 · Guitarist Jay Jay French explains how Twisted Sister made it hip for heavy metal bands to do Christmas records.
Jan 6, 2022 · Jay Jay did: He took a job at Lyric Hi-Fi, one of the country's most prestigious dealers. For four years, he sold equipment and hung out with the sales staff and learned their secrets. He took home the finest equipment and listened to it in his own system.
