On April 3, 1968, Sebastian Bach, one of the most iconic frontmen of late-1980s heavy metal, was born Sebastian Philip Bierk in Freeport, Bahamas. As the vocalist of SKID ROW, Bach's extraordinary five-octave range and explosive stage presence helped the band sell over twenty million albums worldwide. Their self-titled debut in 1989 spawned hits like 'Youth Gone Wild' and '18 and Life,' while 'Slave to the Grind' made history in 1991 as the first heavy metal album to debut at number one on the Billboard 200. Bach's live performances were legendary for their raw power and his ability to hit superhuman high notes night after night. Fired from SKID ROW in 1996, he launched a successful solo career and became a beloved figure in metal culture, his passion for the genre never wavering.
