Questions
When and where did Skid Row form?
Skid Row formed in 1986 in Toms River, New Jersey. It was founded by bassist Rachel Bolan and guitarist Dave Sabo.
Who were the members of the classic lineup?
The classic lineup was Sebastian Bach on vocals, Dave Sabo and Scotti Hill on guitars, Rachel Bolan on bass, and Rob Affuso on drums.
Where did the band name come from?
Management reportedly paid guitarist Gary Moore around $35,000 for the rights to the name, which had belonged to Moore’s original band.
How did Sebastian Bach end up as the singer?
Bach joined in early 1987, replacing Matt Fallon, and was reportedly spotted singing at photographer Mark Weiss’s wedding. He was 18 at the time.
Is it true the band has a Bon Jovi connection?
Yes. Dave Sabo and Jon Bon Jovi were teenage friends, and Sabo briefly played in Bon Jovi before being replaced by Richie Sambora. Bon Jovi’s manager Doc McGhee helped secure Skid Row’s Atlantic Records deal in 1988.
How big was their debut album?
Their 1989 self-titled debut went 5 times platinum, powered by hits including Youth Gone Wild, 18 and Life, and I Remember You.
Which Skid Row songs were the biggest hits?
18 and Life and I Remember You both reached the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, alongside the anthem Youth Gone Wild.
Did Skid Row ever have a number one album?
Yes. Slave to the Grind debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 in 1991 and went 2 times platinum, notably without any radio hits.
How many albums has Skid Row sold?
The band had sold 20 million albums worldwide by the end of 1996.
What happened during the Aerosmith tour bottle incident?
At a December 27, 1989 show in Springfield, Massachusetts, opening for Aerosmith, Sebastian Bach was reportedly hit by a bottle thrown from the crowd. He threw it back and then jumped into the audience to confront the thrower.
Why did Sebastian Bach leave the band in 1996?
Bach was reportedly let go after a disagreement with Rachel Bolan over an opening slot on a Kiss reunion tour, which Bach had booked but the rest of the band did not want to accept.
Who has sung for Skid Row since Sebastian Bach?
The band has had several singers since Bach, including Johnny Solinger (1999 to 2015), Tony Harnell (2015), ZP Theart (2017 to 2022), and Erik Grönwall (2022 to 2024).
Has Skid Row put out new music recently?
Yes. The Gang’s All Here arrived in October 2022, marking the band’s first studio album in 16 years.
