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List of Skid Row members

Skid Row is an American heavy metal band from Toms River, New Jersey. Formed in 1986, the group originally included guitarist Dave "The Snake" Sabo, lead vocalist Matt Fallon, drummer John Ratkowski Jr., bassist Rachel Bolan and guitarist Steve Brotherton (soon replaced by Kurtis Jackson, in turn replaced by Jim Yuhas).

Two lineups of Skid Row performing live in 1989 (top) and 2008 (bottom)

By March 1987, the lineup had changed to feature Scotti Hill in place of Yuhas and Rob Affuso in place of Ratkowski.[1] Fallon was replaced by Sebastian Bach on June 13, 1987.[citation needed]

After releasing three studio albums together, Skid Row began an unofficial hiatus in August 1996.[2] Bach left the band in December, claiming that Sabo and Bolan had fired him.[3] The group's remaining members formed Ozone Monday with vocalist Shawn McCabe in 1998.[4]

In January 1999, Sabo, Bolan and Hill reformed Skid Row, adding new lead vocalist Johnny Solinger and drummer Charlie Mills.[5] In July 2000, it was announced that Phil Varone had replaced Mills, who was forced to leave the band due to "lack of income".[6] The new drummer performed on the group's first studio album in over eight years, 2003's Thickskin, but in January 2004 left "abruptly" due to "personal reasons", with Timothy DiDuro taking his place.[7] Varone had rejoined by March,[8] but within two months had left again, with Dave Gara joining as his replacement.[9] Gara remained in the band until April 2010,[10] with Rob Hammersmith taking his place in May.[11]

After more than 15 years with the band, Solinger left Skid Row in April 2015, reportedly in order to focus on his solo career.[12] Sabo and Bolan later disputed that Solinger had left the band of his own accord, claiming that they had instead fired him.[13] Despite rumours of a reunion with Bach, Solinger was replaced by former TNT frontman Tony Harnell.[14] His tenure was short-lived, however, and by the end of the year he had departed after claiming that the other band members "ignored and disrespected" him.[15] Early the following year, Skid Row began touring with former DragonForce frontman ZP Theart,[16] who was made an official member of the band in January 2017.[17] Theart remained until March 2022, when he was replaced by Erik Grönwall.[18]

Grönwall left in March 2024, due to health issues.[19] His temporary replacement was Lzzy Hale of Halestorm.[20]

Members

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Current

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Image Name Years active Instruments Release contributions
Dave "The Snake" Sabo
  • 1986–present
  • guitar
  • backing vocals
 all Skid Row releases
Rachel Bolan
  • bass
  • backing vocals
 Scotti Hill
  • 1987–present
  • guitar
  • backing vocals
 Rob Hammersmith 2010–present
  • drums
  • backing vocals
 all Skid Row releases from United World Rebellion: Chapter One (2013) onwards

Former

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Image Name Years active Instruments Release contributions
Matt Fallon 1986–1987 lead vocals none, except early demo recordings
John Ratkowski Jr. drums
Cody Howell 1986 bass none
Steve Brotherton guitar
Kurtis Jackson
Jim Yuhas 1986–1987
Charlie Mills
  • 1999–2000
 drums
Rob Affuso
  • 1987–1996
 all Skid Row releases from Skid Row (1989) to Subhuman Beings on Tour (1995), 40 Seasons: The Best of Skid Row (1998)
Sebastian Bach 1987–1996 lead vocals
Johnny Solinger 1999–2015 (died 2021) all Skid Row releases from Thickskin (2003) to United World Rebellion: Chapter Two (2014)
Phil Varone
  • 2000–2004
 drums Thickskin (2003)
Timothy DiDuro 2004 none
Dave Gara 2004–2010 Revolutions per Minute (2006)
Tony Harnell 2015 lead vocals "18 and Life" (2015)
ZP Theart 2016–2022 none
Erik Grönwall 2022–2024 The Gang's All Here (2022)

Touring members

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Image Name Years active Instruments Release contributions
Rob Halford
  • 1993
  • 1995
 vocals Judas Priest singer sang on "Delivering the Goods" from B-Side Ourselves (1992) and guested with the band on the Subhuman Beings on Tour[21]
Rick Marty 1994 guitar
Keri Kelli
  • 2005
  • 2008
Ryan Cook
  • 2007
  • 2012
Alex Grossi 2008
Johny Dey 2015
Ryan Cook 2019
Casey Sproatt
  • 2022
  • 2023
  • guitar (2022)
  • bass (2023)
Lzzy Hale 2024 vocals

Timeline

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Lineups

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Period Members Releases
Early 1986
  • Matt Fallon – lead vocals
  • Dave Sabo – guitar, backing vocals
  • Steve Brotherton – guitar
  • Cody Howell – bass guitar
  • John Ratkowski Jr. – drums
 none
Early 1986
  • Matt Fallon – lead vocals
  • Dave Sabo – guitar, backing vocals
  • Steve Brotherton – guitar
  • Rachel Bolan – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • John Ratkowski Jr. – drums
  • self-titled demo (1986)
1986
  • Matt Fallon – lead vocals
  • Dave Sabo – guitar, backing vocals
  • Kurtis Jackson – guitar
  • Rachel Bolan – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • John Ratkowski Jr. – drums
 none
1986 — February 1987
  • Matt Fallon – lead vocals
  • Dave Sabo – guitar, backing vocals
  • Jim Yuhas – guitar
  • Rachel Bolan – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • John Ratkowski Jr. – drums
March – June 1987
  • Matt Fallon – lead vocals
  • Scotti Hill – guitar, backing vocals
  • Dave Sabo – guitar, backing vocals
  • Rachel Bolan – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Rob Affuso – drums
June 1987 – August 1996
  • Sebastian Bach – lead vocals
  • Scotti Hill – guitar, backing vocals
  • Dave Sabo – guitar, backing vocals
  • Rachel Bolan – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Rob Affuso — drums
Band inactive August 1996 – January 1999
January 1999 – July 2000
  • Johnny Solinger – lead vocals
  • Scotti Hill – guitar, backing vocals
  • Dave Sabo – guitar, backing vocals
  • Rachel Bolan – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Charlie Mills – drums
 none
July 2000 – January 2004
  • Johnny Solinger – lead vocals
  • Scotti Hill – guitar, backing vocals
  • Dave Sabo – guitar, backing vocals
  • Rachel Bolan – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Phil Varone – drums, backing vocals
January – March 2004
  • Johnny Solinger – lead vocals
  • Scotti Hill – guitar, backing vocals
  • Dave Sabo – guitar, backing vocals
  • Rachel Bolan – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Timothy DiDuro – drums
 none
March – May 2004
  • Johnny Solinger – lead vocals
  • Scotti Hill – guitar, backing vocals
  • Dave Sabo – guitar, backing vocals
  • Rachel Bolan – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Phil Varone – drums, backing vocals
May 2004 – April 2010
  • Johnny Solinger – lead vocals
  • Scotti Hill – guitar, backing vocals
  • Dave Sabo – guitar, backing vocals
  • Rachel Bolan – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Dave Gara – drums, backing vocals
May 2010 – April 2015
  • Johnny Solinger – lead vocals
  • Scotti Hill – guitar, backing vocals
  • Dave Sabo – guitar, backing vocals
  • Rachel Bolan – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Rob Hammersmith – drums, backing vocals
April – December 2015
  • Tony Harnell – lead vocals
  • Scotti Hill – guitar, backing vocals
  • Dave Sabo – guitar, backing vocals
  • Rachel Bolan – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Rob Hammersmith – drums, backing vocals
February 2016 – March 2022
  • ZP Theart – lead vocals
  • Scotti Hill – guitar, backing vocals
  • Dave Sabo – guitar, backing vocals
  • Rachel Bolan – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Rob Hammersmith – drums, backing vocals
 none
March 2022 – March 2024
  • Erik Grönwall – lead vocals
  • Scotti Hill – guitar, backing vocals
  • Dave Sabo – guitar, backing vocals
  • Rachel Bolan – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Rob Hammersmith – drums, backing vocals
March 2024 – June 2024
  • Scotti Hill – guitar, backing vocals
  • Dave Sabo – guitar, backing vocals
  • Rachel Bolan – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Rob Hammersmith – drums, backing vocals
  • Lzzy Hale - lead vocals (touring)
 none
June 2024 – present
  • Scotti Hill – guitar, backing vocals
  • Dave Sabo – guitar, backing vocals
  • Rachel Bolan – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Rob Hammersmith – drums, backing vocals
 none

References

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  1. ^ Weber, Barry. "Skid Row: Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
  2. ^ "Bach Skids To A Halt". MTV. April 28, 1997. Archived from the original on September 13, 2014. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
  3. ^ "Bach Sounds Off On Skid Row". MTV. April 3, 1998. Archived from the original on December 23, 2017. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
  4. ^ "Skid Row Just Another Ozone Monday". MTV. May 13, 1998. Archived from the original on September 14, 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
  5. ^ Yonke, David (November 6, 2000). "Skid Row finds life after Bach, hits club circuit". The Blade. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
  6. ^ "Phil Varone joins Skid Row on the road..." Skid Row. July 19, 2000. Archived from the original on November 10, 2000. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
  7. ^ "Skid Row Announce New Drummer". Blabbermouth.net. January 27, 2004. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
  8. ^ "Drummer Phil Varone Rejoins Skid Row". Blabbermouth.net. March 3, 2004. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
  9. ^ "Skid Row: Photos With New Drummer Posted Online". Blabbermouth.net. May 18, 2004. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
  10. ^ Skid (May 12, 2010). "Skid Row Announce Rob Hammersmith As New Drummer". Sleaze Roxx. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
  11. ^ "Skid Row Parts Ways With Drummer, Announces Replacement". Blabbermouth.net. May 12, 2010. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
  12. ^ "Singer Johnny Solinger Quits Skid Row". Blabbermouth.net. April 6, 2015. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
  13. ^ Childers, Chad (April 7, 2015). "Skid Row Vocalist Johnny Solinger Ousted from Band, Replaced by Tony Harnell". Loudwire. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
  14. ^ Lach, Stef (April 7, 2015). "Skid Row replace Solinger with Tony Harnell". Classic Rock. TeamRock. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
  15. ^ DiVita, Joe (December 30, 2015). "Singer Tony Harnell Quits Skid Row for Being 'Ignored and Disrespected'". Loudwire. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
  16. ^ "Video: Skid Row Plays First Show With Ex-DragonForce Singer ZP Theart". Blabbermouth.net. February 13, 2016. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
  17. ^ Munro, Scott (January 31, 2017). "Skid Row make singer ZP Theart a full-time member". Classic Rock. TeamRock. Retrieved December 22, 2017.
  18. ^ "Skid Row Parts Ways With Singer ZP Theart, Replaces Him With Ex-H.E.A.T. Frontman Erik Grönwall". Blabbermouth.net. March 23, 2022. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
  19. ^ "Erik Grönwall lämnar Skid Row: "Respekterar min hälsa"". www.aftonbladet.se (in Swedish). 2024-03-27. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  20. ^ Rolli, Bryan (2024-05-18). "Watch Skid Row Play First Show With Lzzy Hale". Ultimate Classic Rock. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
  21. ^ "Rob Halford Guest Appearances – Green and Black Music". 2019-04-03. Retrieved 2024-09-18.
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