Joey Dee & The Starliters were an American rock'n'roll band prominent in the 1960s. Their biggest hit, "Peppermint Twist," reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1962. The band was closely associated with the Peppermint Lounge in New York City, where they performed regularly. Notable albums include "Doin' the Twist at the Peppermint Lounge" and "Hey Let's Twist." Their music was characterized by energetic rock'n'roll and twist, placing them among the leading performers of that era.
