18 and life on Skid Row : a true story of rock, rage, and metal

18 And Life on Skid Row tells the story of a boy who spent his childhood moving from Freeport, Bahamas to California and finally to Canada and who at the age of eight discovered the gift that would change his life. Throughout his career, Sebastian Bach has sold over twenty million records both as the lead singer of Skid Row and as a solo artist. He is particularly known for the hit singles I Remember You, Youth Gone Wild, 18 Life, and the albums Skid Row and Slave To The Grind, which became the first ever hard rock album to debut at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 and landed him on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. Bach then went on to become the first rock star to grace the Broadway stage, with starring roles in Jekyll Hyde, Jesus Christ Superstar and The Rocky Horror Picture Show. He also appeared for seven seasons on the hit television show The Gilmore Girls. In his memoir, Bach recounts lurid tales of excess and debauchery as he toured the world with Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Motley Crue, Soundgarden, Pantera, Nine Inch Nails and Guns N Roses. Filled with backstage photos from his own personal collection, 18 And Life on Skid Row is the story of hitting it big at a young age, and of a band that broke up in its prime. It is the story of a man who achieved his wildest dreams, only to lose his family, and then his home. It is a story of perseverance, of wine, women and song and a man who has made his life on the road and always will. 18 And Life On Skid Rowis not your ordinary rock memoir, because Sebastian Bach is not your ordinary rock star In this uncensored, unfiltered memoir, the musician and former front man for Skid Row tells the story of how a choir boy became a mega-successful hair metal god, rode the wave of fame in Heavy Metals heyday, and came out alive on the other side when glam rock went the way of the cassette tape and the Walkman. Sebastian Bach is an iconic rock vocalist who has sold in excess of twenty million records worldwide. Best known for his powerful high vocal range and his flowing blonde locks, hes been a stand out member of the metal music scene since he was fourteen. From first joining Kid Wikkid, Bach has rocked out with Skid Row, Madam X, The Last Hard Men, The Frogs, and Frameshift, and with famous friends such as Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Soundgarden, Pantera, and Guns N Roses. But eventually the party bus stopped and the rock star grew up. Yet the fun didnt end. Bach established a successful solo career as an actor, musician, and singer, appearing on numerous television shows and on Broadway. In this no-holds-barred memoirraw, powerful, wild, funny, and reflectivehe charts his unconventional childhood, first in the Bahamas and then in his rise from small-town Canada to the worlds greatest concert stages to the Great White Way and beyond. Theres the usual sex, drugs, parties, women, hair products, and headbanging rock n roll, but there is also a lot more. Here is a rock star who can write, tell a great story, and has kept his career moving forward despite the changing musical landscape. Through it all, this talented artist remained devoted to his craft, and to having a damn good time. In His Memoir, Bach Recounts Lurid Tales Of Excess And Debauchery As He Toured The World With Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Motley Crue, Soundgarden, Pantera, Nine Inch Nails And Guns N' Roses. Filled With Backstage Photos From His Own Personal Collection, 18 And Life On Skid Row Is The Story Of Hitting It Big At A Young Age, And Of A Band That Broke Up In Its Prime. It Is The Story Of A Man Who Achieved His Wildest Dreams, Only To Lose His Family, And Then His Home. It Is A Story Of Perseverance, Of Wine, Women And Song And A Man Who Has Made His Life On The Road And Always Will. 18 And Life On Skid Row Is Not Your Ordinary Rock Memoir, Because Sebastian Bach Is Not Your Ordinary Rock Star.--provided By Publisher. Prologue. Youth gone wild Let's begin at the beginning Growing up Sebastian Bach formations From Park Avenue to Skid Row Pretty bad boys Rock it to Russia Feelgood, and then feel better Bach this way Bunch of booze, mountain of blow, Quaaludes, and tennis : my time with Metallica Lose your illusion! Everybody is mad at me. All of the time Just jokin' : end of the row From Skid Row to Savile Row : Bach on Broadway Jesus Christ : oh the horror Bach in the saddle The last frontier Epilogue. Hey dude? When are you getting the band back together? Filled with backstage photos from Bach's own personal collection, 18 and life on Skid Row is the story of hitting it big at a young age, and of a band that broke up in its prime. It is the story of a man who achieved his wildest dreams, only to lose his family, and then his home. It is a story of perseverance and of a man who has made his life on the road and always will. The former front man for Skid Row traces his rise from choir boy to rock star at the height of the heavy metal era, describing his unconventional youth, friendships with fellow performers, and successful solo career