April 10 - Richie Teeter

Richie Teeter, drummer for both the Dictators, Twisted Sister died from esophageal cancer at just 61. Twisted Sister released this statement at the time: "Twisted Sister is saddened to note the passing of drummer Richie Teeter. Richie was a member of The Dictators with Mark 'The Animal' Mendoza and later played drums for Twisted Sister from December 1980 until April 1981 and remained a great friend of the band. Our thoughts and prayers are with Richie's family at this time."