Set to open tomorrow, the Rock Hall’s new exhibit, Louder Than Words: Rock, Power And Politics explores music’s power to change “the attitudes of patriotism, peace, equality and freedom”, reports clevescene.com. It covers eight political topics: civil rights; LGBT issues; feminism; war and peace; censorship; political campaigns; political causes; and international politicals.

“As the world’s eyes focus on Cleveland, it’s the perfect time for us to explore music’s powerful role in politics,” says Greg Harris, president and CEO of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in a press release. “‘Louder Than Words’ highlights how artists have used rock and roll as a platform to express their views and shape public opinion from Aretha Franklin and Bob Dylan to Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar.”

During tonight’s opening event, Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider will perform an acoustic rendition of the band’s hit “We’re Not Gonna Take It”. In 1985, he testified before the US Senate during a hearing on censorship. The clothes he wore to the Senate hearings are on display.

“That was my business suit,” says Snider, who was at the Rock Hall this morning doing interviews in advance of tonight’s opening event. “You might wear a suit and tie, but that’s what I wear - a cut-off T-shirt and a cut-off jacket and a pair of pants so tight you could tell I was circumcised. I look back on the young me, and I’m not sure I could do that again. But I’m glad that I did. I’m proud of myself for being myself. People still walk up to me and shake my hand and say, ‘Thank you.’ To this day, politics and rock 'n’ roll go hand in hand whether it’s Beyonce or Kendrick Lamar. Music has been the voice of people’s frustrations.”

Read more at clevescene.com.

Twisted Sister will perform their final Tri-State Area farewell performance over the weekend of September 30th - October 2nd at First Energy Park in Lakewood, NJ.

Special Guests currently confirmed include Overkill, Ace Frehley, Monster Magnet, Fuel, Tom Keifer’s Cinderella, Dokken, Texas Hippie Coalition, Doro, Four By Fate, Killcode, Jester, and American Angel.

Says the band: “So many more bands to be announced that your head will spin! Plan on spending a 3-day weekend with us! Details on which days each band will be playing will be announced soon!

Stay tuned for more details, to be revealed soon.