Hard rockers Skid Row have teamed up with online instrument retailer Sweetwater to find a new frontman.
The band has worked its way through a string of singers since forming in 1986, starting with Matt Fallon (also of an early Anthrax), who recorded some demos but didn't make it onto any official recordings.
Sebastian Bach was the singer for the band's most celebrated recordings, including the first three albums and songs like "Youth Gone Wild," "18 & Life," "Slave to the Grind," and "Monkey Business." Bach was in the band from 1987 to '96.
Johnny Solinger had an impressive 16 years with the mic, from 1999 to 2015, recording four albums. Tragically, Solinger died from liver failure in 2021 at the age of 55.
TNT singer Tony Harnell had a blink-and-you'll-miss-it spell in 2015, and he was followed by former DragonForce frontman ZP Theart, who was in the band from 2016 to 2022. Despite his six years in the ranks, Theart didn't record with Skid Row although he does have songwriting credits on four songs on the next album, The Gang's All Here.
That album featured Erik Grönwall (a former contestant on Swedish singing show Idol) behind the mic; Grönwall was in the band for two years until 2024. Bringing us right up to date, Halestorm singer Lzzy Hale filled in temporarily in 2025, helping Skid Row fulfill some summer dates.
So there we are. Seven singers (or six plus Hale) down the road, and Skid Row needs another one.
According to a statement, "The collaboration invites singers from around the world to audition for the opportunity to front one of rock’s most enduring and respected bands."
“This is not a contest or a gimmick,” the band says. “It’s a genuine search for the right voice, presence, and authenticity to carry Skid Row forward.”
“I first saw Skid Row play in New Jersey before they were signed, and they totally blew me away with the sheer quality of their songs, and the infectious high-energy of their performance,” said Sweetwater’s content creator Nick Bowcott. “We at Sweetwater are excited to partner with the group to host this once in a lifetime opportunity."
So there you go. If you fancy singing for Skid Row, find out more here.
