Skid Row Seeks New Lead Singer

0:00On April 8th, Skid Road just kicked off a worldwide hunt for their next lead singer through a fresh partnership with Sweetwater, the top online spot. For Music Gear, basses Rachel Bolin spilled the details in a recent radio chat, saying they're open to talent from anywhere to front the band after parting ways with. Eric Granwell, Bolin laid out the must-haves, killer vocals that hold up on endless tours, plus someone who's easy to vibe with on the road. They've checked out some strong contenders already, but all four guys, Bolin, Rob Hammersmith, Snake Sabo, and Scotty Hill got to be fully locked in before anyone signs on. The band's seen a string of singers since Sebastian Bach bounced in 1996. They were formed with Johnny Solinger, then Tony Harnell, ZP Fiat, and finally Granwell, who stepped back over health stuff in the Grind fans dug him, but it didn't stick. No one's pushing for a quick fix here. Bolin says they've got time on their side. No tours book that demand a rush, and even if it drags two or three years, the gigs will

1:03wait. Along the way, they're linking up with cool artists who might spark side projects or songwriting. They're playing it cool, letting the right voice rise up naturally while keeping that skid row fire alive. That's the story for today.