Joey Dee & The Starliters are an American pop music group best known for their hit "Peppermint Twist". Formed in the early 1960s by lead singer Joey Dee, the band's style combined elements of rock'n'roll, doo-wop, and rhythm and blues, contributing to the popularization of the dance craze era. Notably, the band was a launching pad for the careers of several musicians, including Jimi Hendrix and Joe Pesci. Their influential work in the music industry helped shape the sound of the early 1960s and remains significant in pop music history.