Skid Row, an American rock band from Toms River, New Jersey, gained fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s with their albums “Skid Row” (1989) and “Slave to the Grind” (1991). The band’s success was fueled by their multi-platinum status, with “Slave to the Grind” even reaching the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart. The band’s early success showcases their unique sound and influence in the American music scene.
Skid Row, a renowned American rock band, gained international recognition with chart-topping hits like “18 and Life” and “I Remember You.” Their rock legacy was further solidified by notable singles like “Youth Gone Wild”, “Monkey Business,” and “In a Darkened Room.”
The band’s third album, “Subhuman Race”, failed to replicate their previous success, leading to the end of their “classic” lineup consisting of Bolan, Sabo, Hill, Rob Affuso, and Sebastian Bach.
In 1999, Skid Row replaced Bach with Johnny Solinger, releasing albums like “Thickskin” and “Revolutions per Minute” and EPs like “United World Rebellion: Chapter One” and “Rise of the Damnation Army – United World Rebellion: Chapter Two”. Despite mixed reviews, the band continued to thrive.
Skid Row’s lineup underwent changes in 2015, with Solinger leaving and Tony Harnell briefly joining. In 2017, ZP Theart became lead vocalist, contributing to the band’s dynamic sound until 2022.
Skid Row has welcomed Erik Grönwall as their new frontman, marking a significant change in their 16-year hiatus, as he made his debut on their first studio album, “The Gang’s All Here”.
Current members
Dave “The Snake” Sabo – guitar, backing vocals (1986–1996, 1999–present)
Rachel Bolan – bass, backing vocals (1986–1996, 1999–present)
Scotti Hill – guitar, backing vocals (1987–1996, 1999–present)
Rob Hammersmith – drums, backing vocals (2010–present)
Erik Grönwall – lead vocals (2022–present)
Studio albums
Skid Row (1989)
Slave to the Grind (1991)
Subhuman Race (1995)
Thickskin (2003)
Revolutions per Minute (2006)
The Gang’s All Here (2022)
