Skid Row American heavy metal band

Skid Row is an American heavy metal band formed in New Jersey in 1986 that achieved multi-platinum success in the late 1980s and early 1990s with hits like “18 and Life” and “I Remember You”. The band is known for its hard rock sound, which evolved from their self-titled debut album’s pop-metal style to the harder sound of their follow-up, Slave to the Grind. The band’s history includes lineup changes, the contentious departure of lead singer Sebastian Bach, and a lawsuit over the rights to the band name. 

Formation and early success: The band was formed in 1986 by bassist Rachel Bolan and guitarist Dave “The Snake” Sabo. They gained significant commercial success with their 1989 self-titled debut album, which featured popular songs like “Youth Gone Wild,” “18 and Life,” and the ballad “I Remember You”.
Musical evolution: Their second album, Slave to the Grind (1991), took a much harder and heavier direction and became the first heavy metal album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
Lineup changes and disputes: In 1996, lead vocalist Sebastian Bach was fired from the band, leading to a long-standing feud between him and the remaining members, partly over ownership of the band name and control over the band’s back catalog.
Recent years: After Bach’s departure, the band continued with different singers, including Johnny Solinger and most recently, Erik Grönwall (who left in 2024). The band has continued to record and tour, with their latest album being The Gang’s All Here (2022). 

18 to life

Slave to the grind

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