Sebastian Bach Interview (Uncut) Flashback: Skid Row, "Slave to the Grind" & More (Extended Version)

Iconic rock singer Sebastian Bach spoke (and sang) about his life at length with host Christina Rowatt backstage on his 2007 Australian tour with Guns 'N' Roses. Full minute-by-minute content guide for the chat below.
00:20 Cole Porter’s “Night and Day”
01:17 His great friend Dimebag Darrell and Pantera’s first arena tour with Skid Row
02:08 Recording Ozzy Osbourne’s “Believer” with Dimebag for a Randy Rhoads tribute
02:33 AC/DC’s “Let There Be Rock”
02:57 The experience of the internet as a recording artist who sold 20 million records in the glory days
03:49 Playing clubs in Ontario, Canada in 1983 and the origins of his name
05:12 Hooking up with Skid Row after appearing in Metallion magazine
05:37 His first job; singing beer commercials
06:31 Skid Row and Sebastian exchanged tapes; hearing “Youth Gone Wild” for the first time
08:59 Singing on the first heavy metal record to debut at #1 on the Billboard charts
09:12 Payola in the music industry; “this week we’re going from #18 to #16”
09:43 Charts were changed to reflect actual Soundscan sales
09:54 Touring with Guns ’N’ Roses when they found out they were #1 (during Duff’s soundcheck)
10:39 His first record, later discovering KISS as a Marvel comic collector
12:25 Singing in church as the lead soprano in the choir
12:58 Singing some latin psalms and the Christmas concerts that made him fall in love with singing
13:55 A singer who is older (like Neil Young or Marlene Dietrich or Axl Rose) has more pathos in their voice
14:46 Playing “I Remember You” or “18 and Live” live now and being transported back to that time instantly, like hearing any transformative rock songs
16:22 When he was a kid, he couldn’t listen to his dad’s favourite Neil Young; but now … its like being with him again
17:18 Being back onstage with Axl Rose (this was filmed during the 2007 Guns ’N’ Roses/Sebastian Bach tour)
17:29 Axl Rose hitting him up during rehearsals at Hammerstein Ballroom; Axl as one of the greatest rock singers to ever live, alongside Janis Jopin, Bon Scott, Jimmy Barnes, etc
18:52 Axl inviting him to perform at Gods of Metal in Milan, Italy
19:31 Axl inviting him on a Yves Saint Laurent shopping spree to upgrade his style from rock shirts to Italian leather boots, suits and lots more. Why did he do it? Axl: “Hey, I’m just having a good time man. I hope you are”
20:13 Sebastian’s fondest memory - performing as Jekyll and Hyde on Broadway, his first gig after selling 20 million records with Skid Row.
21:25 The parallels of the Jekyll and Hyde story and his own life; sharing an incredibly special moment with his father watching from the second row
22:37 Appearing in Trailer Park Boys; Bubbles going on tour with Guns ’N’ Roses

[@carolinagirl7596]

Sebastian Bach seems like one of the most personable and genuinely nice people in the industry. And the man can sing!

[@skinbones]

2022, still big fan of this dude, Sebastian you're the only one kind BIG ROCK STAR, we love you.

[@iqsta]

He seems to be a nice dude to hung out with, I bet he has some crazy stories to tell

[@systemx7960]

He's seems like such a cool guy

[@MsCruisein]

So glad to see this whole interview on here! He's so funny. Great job!

[@TheHeavymetalthunder]

Great interview, I was hanging out with BAZ after the show in NYC last year, amazing rock star 100%

[@Triumph-nz8pt]

I could listen to Baz all fucking day long, he is so goddamn funny and has so many incredible stories to tell! Loved watching him on the Super Nova group, show on T.V a lot of people complained about him but I absolutely loved it!!

[@TheVoidwithChristina]

Haha awesome! He's back in town later this month, time for the 10 years later follow up! :) Anything you'd like to know?

[@Triumph-nz8pt]

Anything and everything! if I'm in a really down place or had a horrible day, all I have to do is watch Baz for a few minutes and I find that I'm laughing my ass off. You will find me on many of his videos defending him because I'm so sick and tired of people trashing him or calling him a 'has been' that gets to me the most..I don't see any of them playing in front of legions of fans. Many people also forget that he has been screaming out of those pipes for over 30 years now..no kidding he doesn't sound exactly like he did in 1987..I just cannot believe people are that naive or may I say it? Stupid! He still sounds miles ahead of soo many others out there..ok venting done, thank you :)

[@davidallen346]

Great interview , Sebastian really draws you in with his personal life stories in music business and intimate life experiences he come across as a very down to earth person with no BS attitude PS I like to wear boots as well

[@markjohnston3790]

The Interviewer is absolutely cute cool intimate funny conversation,and Sebastian Bach is so cool and funny he's an Outstanding Vocalist down to earth Rockstar and his laugh infectious loved the interview ! Mark UK

[@wonderfulcats905]

😍😍😍 yes he can sing any songs.... Real singer..

[@laurajeremias7712]

His voice omg 🥺🥰

[@morphinmary4759]

I love him. He sings from his soul.

[@awe5543]

They don't make rock stars like that anymore.

[@hombreleon]

Great interview Christina! I’ve been binging on everything Baz this week and this has been one of my favorite interviews. 👍🏼 🎸

[@primoluciano9287]

That was awesome

[@gerkinsaregreen]

This is absolutely epic!

[@chrissynz6974]

think thats the best interview ive seen, really relaxed funny and real vibe. by her accent i thought she was a kiwi"from new zealand" but australia huh not far off

[@TheVoidwithChristina]

Thank you

[@angelinasuazo5705]

Hah, I was surprized to hear that loud "rock" sound at 2:35!! Either it was the real spirit of the man that died, trying to say, "hey", or it was just another of the spirits that hang around, and like to mess with us humans. I thought that I was the only one that happened to. It was a nice interview. Sebastian looked cute and sexy as always. I like how he's real and informative about everything he talks about. No bull-shitting with him. And I love all that old-school music he talks about, cause I was raised with it. On my 10th or 11th, birthday, I got an Elton John album, the one where he's wearing the white piano outfit, with hat and large glasses on. The large record albums were called, 33's, and the smaller records, that just had one song, were called, 45's. We always bought the small 45's, everytime a new song came out, from any of our favorite bands, with a flip-side song, of lesser value. They were cheap, only about a dollar each, of the 45 records. Remember those anybody? ☺

[@sheatree8520]

I 💜U Sebastian 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💋⭐️💋💋⭐️💋💋⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@cjw6777]

Him on trailerpark boys maybe the best thing ive seen him do too fuckin funny

[@johnunderwood3132]

Christina, I came across an interview you did with SLAYER. You were amazing, so I subscribed to your channel and I’m happy I did. Good job!

[@jonlockett9732]

Funny coincidence between Seb and me......in 1986 I was HEAVILY into the Music of that Convoy movie (and the blue grass Songs of Smokey and the Bandit) after taping them off the TV that summer.That was what I did,I taped theme Songs from favorite films and TV Shows for free ,but hardly bought real records.Until January 1987 when I got serious about Iron Maiden.A BIG jump up on the heaviness scale.Like Seb went from Convoy Music (was the singer called CW McCall or something???) suddenly to KISS or whatever.Anyway getting into Maiden was a Major teen experience for me.I 've been a Metalhead ever since and been writing and playing since 1995.By the way ,love the interviewer here Aussie,isn't she?WHO is she?Lovely laugh and so friendly.Must be an honor to be interviewed by her.

[@dancercj1491]

This is the best I have heard Sebastian sound in years. He truly is on form here. When is this from? is it actually 2017 near to when this was published?

[@dsmith3351]

Great interview . Interviewer is cute

[@tonyrobles2696]

🌹💥

[@haleallison7340]

He's funny as shit!

[@jitkasustrova2243]

🤘🔥🌹

[@wonderfulcats905]

Lol he is really funny

[@Archibaldtimms]

He is actually one of my good friend's half brother... he does not know it yet

[@dancercj1491]

seb bach says 86 or 87 he went to see skid row members for the first time, I'm sure it was around july 1987? as they formed around late 86 and they spent 9 months looking for singers before they discovered Sebastian? I read this years ago. Going by this - it was definitely 1987?

[@dancercj1491]

what year was this interview from? seb bach still sounds vocally on form here.

[@dancercj1491]

ok I see its about the 2007 Australian tour so I don't need to ask any longer. Ignore me. Seb still looks good here at 39.

[@dancercj1491]

5:55 "wicked!" is there a pun intended as he was in KID WIKKID? ;)

[@3joewj]

This chick is a sweetheart. I'm from New Jersey...does that help??😍😉

[@kevinwillson341]

Bach's been mentally stuck in 1989 ever since 1989. Love him, love his voice and his acting but damn, he's stuck in the past

[@prebenkruger1619]

2:47 sounds like Bon Scott

[@y_ringoffire]

😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳😳

[@valeriamouravaleria4316]

Snake criador do Skid Row.tocou c Bon Jovi

[@liamn8497]

She is crazy cute =)

[@toddbedusek6263]

There first singer was Matt fallon ,he sounded nothing like jbj

[@MeLoNHeAd00]

Imo skid row are being a bunch of babies not taking him back.

[@aunna739]

All she did was laugh the entire time. I mean, I don't blame her, but it's annoying.

[@jad4122]

you're beautiful

[@robertaames8754]

Love you man! Awesome sauce! Xo

[@rmb5097]

Any female is giggly around Sebastian, myself included. Ya just can't help it. He is a down to earth sweetheart and kind, plus he is a bit of a prankster in a boyish way, hope he never changes. love him