SEBASTIAN BACH Takes Part In 'Setlists & Stories' Event At North Texas Library: Photos, Video

On Saturday, September 19, former SKID ROW singer Sebastian Bach took part in "Setlists & Stories", a special author series highlighting acclaimed musicians who have swapped the stage for the page, at North Richland Hills Library in North Richland Hills, Texas.

All 400 tickets — priced at $25.00 — were sold out for the event, which saw Bach sharing stories from his New York Times best-selling autobiography, "18 And Life On Skid Row", memories of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area in Texas and plenty of interaction with fans, staying after the show so everyone had a chance to meet him. Each ticket included a copy of "18 And Life On Skid Row".

A CBS News Texas video report from the event, including a short interview with Bach, can be seen below.

"Setlists & Stories" offers music lovers and readers alike a front-row seat to hear musicians share the stories behind their iconic songs, discuss their books, and connect with fans.

Earlier this year, Bach was chosen to front TWISTED SISTER for the latter band's fall 2026 shows after iconic singer Dee Snider resigned from TWISTED SISTER due to "health challenges".

Sebastian was born Sebastian Philip Bierk on April 3, 1968 in Freeport, Bahamas. He became a Canadian-American singer-songwriter, actor and artist who achieved success as the frontman for the band SKID ROW from 1987 until 1996. Following his departure from the band, he released several solo albums and began acting on Broadway and other stage productions, including "Jekyll & Hyde", "The Rocky Horror Show" and "Jesus Christ Superstar". He has also appeared in a number of TV programs and films, notably "Trailer Park Boys", "Gilmore Girls", "Gone Country" and "The Masked Singer". He recently expanded his horizons and creating paintings inspired by his late father, renowned artist David Bierk.

Bach's current solo touring band includes his son Paris Bach on drums, "Bruiser" Brody DeRozie on guitar, and Fede Delfino on bass.

Bach's latest solo album and his first LP in more than 10 years, 2024's "Child Within The Man", was well-received, with Associated Press saying "…it shows a fierce performer in prime fighting form…his vocals remain sharp and his songwriting talents as cunning as ever," while Ultimate Classic Rock noted: "Bach's voice has lost none of its rage or range, even in the highest registers…" In addition, the album's "(Hold On) To The Dream" track was included in Consequence's "30 Best Metal & Hard Rock Songs Of 2024" which described the song as "...a late-career masterpiece from the former SKID ROW singer. Baz hits some of the highest notes of his career on the sweeping ballad, an inspiring anthem about perseverance."

"Child Within The Man" yielded the following singles/videos, all of which have impacted the rock charts: "Freedom", "What Do I Got To Lose?", "Everybody Bleeds" and "(Hold On) To The Dream" (along with the "(Hold On) To The Dream" alternate video),"Future Of Youth" and "To Live Again".

"Child Within The Man" was recorded in Orlando, Florida; produced and mixed by Michael "Elvis" Baskette; engineered by Jef Moll, assistant engineered by Josh Saldate and mastered by Robert Ludwig of Gateway Mastering. Bach wrote or co-wrote all the album's 11 tracks and sang all lead and backing vocals.

"Child Within The Man" features guest appearances from John 5 (MÖTLEY CRÜE, ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON),Steve Stevens (BILLY IDOL) and Orianthi (ALICE COOPER, MICHAEL JACKSON) — who all co-wrote their respective tracks with Bach — and two tracks co-written with ALTER BRIDGE's Myles Kennedy ("What Do I Got to Lose?" and "To Live Again"). Devin Bronson (guitars),Todd Kerns (bass) and Jeremy Colson (drums) round out the players on the album.

Prior to "Child Within The Man"'s arrival, Bach hadn't released a full-length disc since "Give 'Em Hell", which came out in March 2014.