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Re: Skid Row reunion??
17-Jun-08Skid Row reunion talk
"6/17/08: Lots going on! Just had an interesting interview last night on the XM show with Sebastian Bach. We talked about his upcoming tour with Poison and the reissue of his current Angel Down CD with a bonus DVD. Of course the talk ended up coming around to Skid Row and how Bas is struggling trying to decide if he can move away from those songs now and focus on his solo music, but the demand remains more than ever for people that want to hear him sing things live 18 & Life. That led to the talk of a Skid Row reunion, which opened a very interesting and revealing can of worms to say the least! In a nutshell Bas said the decision is not up to him and that the other guys own the name. He also said possible obstacles are the fact that Rob Affuso doesn't really play rock anymore, Snake is now a manager, and Rachel Bolan is stubborn and hates him. He understands the growing demand for people to see the original Skid Row again as these songs become todays classic rock and doesn't see it happening, but did not rule it out for good. Then original Skids drummer Rob Affuso called in. He was called by people listening and heard about what Bas said. Rob made it clear he very much still plays and could fill the gig in a second. He admitted he very much wants a reunion with his old band, said he spoke with Snake about it a couple years ago, and encouraged me and everyone to beat the drum to make it happen while everyone is still alive! Then I heard from the promoter of Rocklahoma offering major money for a reunion next year! Pretty crazy series of events but Bas is right when he says unless Rachel comes around this is all a waste of everyones breath. Also, VERY IMPORTANT, everyone agrees this has NOTHING to do with the quality of what Bas is doing solo or what the current Skid Row with Johnny Sollinger is doing. I like both very much. But the time is right in my view as well for this great band to kick ass one more time. Skid Row was one of the best bands to come from the 80's and personally I'd love one more shot to see them original one more time. I think we might see it one day as demand grows, but I doubt any time soon. It was fun to debate though and you can hear the audio here soon and podcast it on http://www.xmradio.com"
Re: Skid Row reunion??
Baz sure changed his tune awfully quick.....
He might as well do it. He's too old and considered an 80s dinosaur to ever be taken seriously as a solo artist. More than likely the low sales of Angel Down are pushing him into this corner. Also the fact he doesn't have Axl to prop him up on a tour is gonna hurt him in that regard. He'll never play arenas without GNR.
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Re: Skid Row reunion??
Neemo wrote:reunited skids opening for a reunited GnR
I honestly don't think that's too far off from happening.
That is one concert (one of very few in fact) I'd travel and pay a pricey ticket to attend.
Re: Skid Row reunion??
This will be like the Warrant reunion. They'll think there's a ton of interest and then be shocked when they hear a pin drop.
No way does this band ever tour with GNR. If a reunion happens, there'll most likely be no opening act or if there is, a more current band.
Re: Skid Row reunion??
I think a Skids reunion would be a pretty big deal if marketed correctly.
I dont know,their "comeback" in 1995 with Subhuman Race in the post grunge era wasn't embraced by anybody. Rock mags like Metal Edge really pushed it too, with zero results.
Wish I had seen them on that tour though.
