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Joey Dee

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Vocalist

The Resume

    (June 11, 1940- )
    Born in Passaic, New Jersey
    Birth name was Joseph DiNicola
    Leader of Joey Dee and the Starliters
    House band at the Peppermint Lounge in New York City
    Recorded the singles 'The Peppermint Twist' (1961), 'Hey Let's Twist' (1962), 'Shout-Pt. 1' (1962), 'What Kind of Love Is This' (1963) and 'Hot Pastrami with Mashed Potatoes' (1963)

Why he might be annoying:

    He was originally a background singer and sax player for the Starliters until the producer of 'The Peppermint Twist' decided the lead singer was not getting the right feel and promoted Dee.
    He appeared in a quickie film to cash in on the twist craze, 'Hey Let's Twist.'
    After the British Invasion hit, he and the Starliters were relegated to being a lounge band.

Why he might not be annoying:

    At various times, his touring band included three future members of the Young Rascals (Eddie Brigati, Gene Cornish and Felix Cavaliere) and Jimi Hendrix.
    The Ronnettes started as his back-up dancers/singers.
    He toured Europe with the Beatles as his opening act (November, 1963).

Credit: C. Fishel


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 19 Votes: 42.11% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 20 Votes: 65.00% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 17 Votes: 35.29% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying