Skid Row Announce Lead Singer Departure

Erik Grönwall has left Skid Row. The band says the departure was amicable and Erik says he had to leave the rigors of a touring band because of his health and continued recovery from cancer.

Interestingly, Lzzy Hale of Halestorm will fill in for the band's already-scheduled dates. I think that is amazingly cool and will be fun to see. I hope Erik continues on his path to health. Touring has to be a nightmare of exhaustion for anyone, let alone someone recovering from cancer. I wish him well... and this will just fuel more Sebastian Bach "return to the fold" rumors.

A Full 35 Years Of 'Skid Row'

There's not a bag song on this one! Today, Skid Row's self-titled debut turns 35. For me, "I Remember You" is the signature power ballad of the era. It's still one of my most favorite songs.

I am still looking for an original pressing of this one on vinyl. I like to find stuff in the wild versus always just going online. I know I will find Skid Row in one of the bins someday!

Skid Row Shares Video For 'Resurrected'

Yes, Glam bands still make real videos from time to time. The rage is visualizers these days because they are cheap and fast, but sometimes you like to see a little more. To wit: Skid Row just released an official video for their song "Resurrected" from the album The Gang's All Here.

I'm glad "Resurrected" got the full video treatment. It is probably one of the best tracks off the new album.

Skid Row Releases Vodka And Rum Line

It's here: Skid Row branded vodka and rum. The spirits will be available in the US in 2024. Some parts of Europe can pre-order now. Too bad the booze won't be available sooner. Bottles would make a nice holiday gift.

The Best Skid Row Cover Of All Time: Asking Alexandria

Back in 2010, my beloved Asking Alexandria released an album featuring two Skid Row covers. The Life Gone Wild EP includes "Youth Gone Wild" and "18 and Life." AA's take on "Youth Gone Wild" is a longtime favorite of mine. It's been on my running playlist for years now.

Asking Alexandria performed "Youth Gone Wild" with Sebastian Bach in 2011:

2023 Record Store Day 'Black Friday' Releases Announced

Record Store Day happens in April and also "Black Friday" in America. That's the day after Thanksgiving and the traditional start to the holiday shopping season.

There's some good stuff on the list this year including KIX, L.A. Guns and Skid Row. I am going for the special re-release of Kix Cool Kids. The Skid Row is a pressing of the cover album B-Side Ourselves originally released in 1992.

The L.A. Guns release is Live in Boston 1989. This previously unreleased live album features the band's classic lineup as well as track like "One More Reason," "Rip And Tear" and "Electric Gypsy."

See all of the Black Friday Record Store Day releases below.

Erik Grönwall Is Just Awesome

Erik Grönwall is the current singer for Skid Row. The man has a crazy set of pipes and can hit all the notes and more - with no effort. Now he has released a cover of Bon Jovi's "Livin' On A Prayer." Yea, it's one of the best rock songs of all time. It's also one of the most overplayed. Still, Grönwall kills it. Truly a pleasure to watch and listen!