In a recent interview with Chuck Shute, L.A. Guns founder Tracii Guns shared his thoughts on the ongoing tension between Skid Row and former lead singer Sebastian Bach. Despite his personal admiration for both the band and Bach, Guns didn’t hold back when discussing their fractured relationship.
“I hate to bring up Skid Row and Sebastian Bach because I love all those guys. I love them together and separately,” Guns said. “But from the band’s perspective, Sebastian is a ‘sh*t head,’ while Sebastian’s take is, ‘They wanted a David Lee Roth-type of guy.’”
Guns added his perspective, expressing disbelief over the situation. “My point of view is, don’t ever leave that kind of f*cking money on the table. What the f*ck is wrong with all of you? Seriously, no joke. I’m not making a joke or a funny haha.”
He elaborated on the financial impact of the situation, suggesting that Skid Row could easily make millions, even without Bach. “They don’t even have to see Sebastian to go out and perform live. They could make millions of dollars, not just one million, but millions,” Guns explained. “Skid Row was a high-impact band, and even now, without a singer, they’re still making pretty decent money. I think the excitement for 200 good shows over three years would be no problem—arenas for sure.”
When asked if Skid Row’s personal issues with Bach justified losing that kind of revenue, Guns bluntly replied, “They think they don’t like Sebastian that much.”