Twisted Sister Founder Jay Jay French to Speak at 2013 National Convention

American Atheists

www.atheists.org

 For Immediate Release: September 19, 2012

For more information contact:

David Silverman, President, American Atheists, 908-276-7300 ext. 5

Teresa MacBain, Public Relations Director, American Atheists, 908-276-7300 ext. 7

TWISTED SISTER LEAD GUITARIST JAY JAY FRENCH TO SPEAK AT 2013 NATIONAL CONVENTION

Cranford, NJ – American Atheists today announced the addition of atheist Jay Jay French, founder, manager, and guitarist of the international, multiplatinum selling rock-and-roll band Twisted Sister, to the roster of speakers headlining the 2013 National Convention in Austin, Texas, March 28-31, 2013.

Mr. French’s guitar playing has inspired countless guitarists all over the world, and over 30 years after founding Twisted Sister, he is truly a living legend. As a manager, he has worked with such diverse artists as Sevendust, songwriters Andrew Fortier and David Forman, and blues guitar legend Johnny Gale.

The 50th Anniversary 2013 Convention will host up to 1,500 atheists at the Hyatt Regency in Austin, Texas. Madalyn Murray O’Hair founded the organization in Austin 50 years ago.

David Silverman, President of American Atheists stated, “We are thrilled to have Jay Jay French join us for our convention. Not only is Jay Jay a renowned guitarist but he is providing leadership as an atheist in the music industry and as a role model.”

AMERICAN ATHEISTS is a national 501(c)(3) organization that defends civil rights for atheists, freethinkers, and other nonbelievers; works for the total separation of religion and government; and addresses issues of First Amendment public policy.

American Atheists, Inc. 

P.O. Box 158 

Cranford, N.J. 07016 

Tel: (908) 276-7300 

Fax: (908) 276-7402

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