Sebastian Bach talks Axl and Duff and GNR

[Tabitha27]

Bach caught in GnR crossfire

Sebastian Bach has a hard time remaining friends with people on both sides of the Guns n’Roses split, he says.

And he’s frustrated that radio stations featuring his former band Skid Row on heavy rotation have failed to even mention his recent solo album.

Bach remains friends with GnR frontman Axl Rose and former bassist Duff McKagan. He’s recently worked with both.

But he found himself in a crossfire situation over the band’s induction into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame, which Rose eventually decided not to attend.

Bach tells CleveScene: “I just played with Duff and Matt Sorum in a band called the Rock’n'Roll Allstars with Gene Simmons and Joe Elliott. I’m also friends with Axl, and I don’t want to piss off either side.

“When I stick up for Axl, Duff gets mad at me. When I stick up for Duff, Axl gets mad at me. It’s totally true.”Discussing April’s ceremony Bach says: “It seems like Axl was getting railroaded into doing something he didn’t want to do. If you’re an artist, someone can’t tell you how to make your art.”

And he doesn’t believe his old band is likely to make it into the Rock Hall any time soon. “I don’t see how,” he says, “when Kiss and Rush aren’t in. I went to the Hall of Fame and I was pleased because they had a set of Skid Row drumsticks in the building. I was very excited, since they have four floors devoted to Laura Nyro.

“Once I got past the escalator it was all Laura Nyro and the Hollies. When you’re competing against Laura Nyro, you know you’re in hallowed halls.”

Bach is bewildered as to why his recent solo album Kicking And Screaming failed to get airplay from stations that constantly broadcast his earlier work.

He explains: “What frustrates me is a station like Hair Nation that plays Skid Row two or three times an hour – and that’s no exaggeration. That station is built on me so they fucking owe me.

“You built your fucking station on my high notes. Whose hair is it you’re talking about? Mine.

“The station that’s Skid Row on the hour every hour won’t play my new album. I don’t get it. Take my shit off your station!”

The singer recently lashed out after his Skid Row replacement Johnny Solinger had said a reunion would never happen, alleging the quotes had been made up.

Tabitha 27 thinks Bach needs to shut the hell up and quit mentioning Axl in every interview he does. But then again, no one would bother to read what he says so he mentions Axl. Pretty pathetic.

Edited July 23, 2012 by Tabitha27

[Rustycage]

If you’re an artist, someone can’t tell you how to make your art.”

That's a two way street.

[SONOFABITCH]

If Bach doesn't watch what he says, Duff will never get a wedding gig.

[sleeper]

Tabitha 27 thinks Bach needs to shut the hell up and quit mentioning Axl in every interview he does. But then again, no one would bother to read what he says so he mentions Axl. Pretty pathetic.

[Guest Gunns]

I'm disappointed.

Not one mention of "Dude!!!!"

[Tabitha27]

If Bach doesn't watch what he says, Duff will never get a wedding gig.

Tabitha 27 thinks Bach needs to shut the hell up and quit mentioning Axl in every interview he does. But then again, no one would bother to read what he says so he mentions Axl. Pretty pathetic.

What Axl and Duff should to do Bach. Hell, count me in for this too --------------------------------->

[YOUCOULDBEMINE.]

If Bach likes playing with both Axl and Duff he shouldn't be bringing up stupid shit about one of them when he's with either Axl or Duff.

[BBA]

i can understand radio's decision to not put 'kicking and screaming' into rotation. it's not because he's not in skid row; it's because his solo material sucks.

[volcano62]

Bach is right about the airplay...this is happening to a lot of bands. Why the fuck do I have to hear Enter Sandman and Jungle all the fuckin' time? Play some Death Magnetic and Chinese Democracy for fuck sakes

[Axl_morris]

Aren't axl and duff friends??

Or did change that since hof?

Edited July 23, 2012 by Axl_morris

[volcano62]

it's because his solo material sucks.

Opinion.

Beiber gets tons of airplay and he sucks (opinion)

[ARX77]

Bach caught in GnR crossfire

Sebastian Bach has a hard time remaining friends with people on both sides of the Guns n’Roses split, he says.

And he’s frustrated that radio stations featuring his former band Skid Row on heavy rotation have failed to even mention his recent solo album.

Bach remains friends with GnR frontman Axl Rose and former bassist Duff McKagan. He’s recently worked with both.

But he found himself in a crossfire situation over the band’s induction into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame, which Rose eventually decided not to attend.

Bach tells CleveScene: “I just played with Duff and Matt Sorum in a band called the Rock’n'Roll Allstars with Gene Simmons and Joe Elliott. I’m also friends with Axl, and I don’t want to piss off either side.

“When I stick up for Axl, Duff gets mad at me. When I stick up for Duff, Axl gets mad at me. It’s totally true.”Discussing April’s ceremony Bach says: “It seems like Axl was getting railroaded into doing something he didn’t want to do. If you’re an artist, someone can’t tell you how to make your art.”

And he doesn’t believe his old band is likely to make it into the Rock Hall any time soon. “I don’t see how,” he says, “when Kiss and Rush aren’t in. I went to the Hall of Fame and I was pleased because they had a set of Skid Row drumsticks in the building. I was very excited, since they have four floors devoted to Laura Nyro.

“Once I got past the escalator it was all Laura Nyro and the Hollies. When you’re competing against Laura Nyro, you know you’re in hallowed halls.”

Bach is bewildered as to why his recent solo album Kicking And Screaming failed to get airplay from stations that constantly broadcast his earlier work.

He explains: “What frustrates me is a station like Hair Nation that plays Skid Row two or three times an hour – and that’s no exaggeration. That station is built on me so they fucking owe me.

“You built your fucking station on my high notes. Whose hair is it you’re talking about? Mine.

“The station that’s Skid Row on the hour every hour won’t play my new album. I don’t get it. Take my shit off your station!”

The singer recently lashed out after his Skid Row replacement Johnny Solinger had said a reunion would never happen, alleging the quotes had been made up.

Tabitha 27 thinks Bach needs to shut the hell up and quit mentioning Axl in every interview he does. But then again, no one would bother to read what he says so he mentions Axl. Pretty pathetic.

I wonder if they're is tension again between Axl and Duff due to the HOF ceremony? Baz needs to understand Hair Nation didnt play kicking and screaming because the album sucked. Have you seen the video? It is so cheesy and terrible. Im not a fan of Baz, I liked Skid Row as a kid but feel Baz just sing/ screams now and sounds like shit. He totally ruins My Michelle when he sings with Axl.

[Crash Diet]

Aren't axl and duff friends??

Or did change that since hof?

this

Maybe Bach talks about past 2010

Edited July 23, 2012 by Crash Diet

[Tabitha27]

Bach caught in GnR crossfire

Sebastian Bach has a hard time remaining friends with people on both sides of the Guns n’Roses split, he says.

And he’s frustrated that radio stations featuring his former band Skid Row on heavy rotation have failed to even mention his recent solo album.

Bach remains friends with GnR frontman Axl Rose and former bassist Duff McKagan. He’s recently worked with both.

But he found himself in a crossfire situation over the band’s induction into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame, which Rose eventually decided not to attend.

Bach tells CleveScene: “I just played with Duff and Matt Sorum in a band called the Rock’n'Roll Allstars with Gene Simmons and Joe Elliott. I’m also friends with Axl, and I don’t want to piss off either side.

“When I stick up for Axl, Duff gets mad at me. When I stick up for Duff, Axl gets mad at me. It’s totally true.”Discussing April’s ceremony Bach says: “It seems like Axl was getting railroaded into doing something he didn’t want to do. If you’re an artist, someone can’t tell you how to make your art.”

And he doesn’t believe his old band is likely to make it into the Rock Hall any time soon. “I don’t see how,” he says, “when Kiss and Rush aren’t in. I went to the Hall of Fame and I was pleased because they had a set of Skid Row drumsticks in the building. I was very excited, since they have four floors devoted to Laura Nyro.

“Once I got past the escalator it was all Laura Nyro and the Hollies. When you’re competing against Laura Nyro, you know you’re in hallowed halls.”

Bach is bewildered as to why his recent solo album Kicking And Screaming failed to get airplay from stations that constantly broadcast his earlier work.

He explains: “What frustrates me is a station like Hair Nation that plays Skid Row two or three times an hour – and that’s no exaggeration. That station is built on me so they fucking owe me.

“You built your fucking station on my high notes. Whose hair is it you’re talking about? Mine.

“The station that’s Skid Row on the hour every hour won’t play my new album. I don’t get it. Take my shit off your station!”

The singer recently lashed out after his Skid Row replacement Johnny Solinger had said a reunion would never happen, alleging the quotes had been made up.

Tabitha 27 thinks Bach needs to shut the hell up and quit mentioning Axl in every interview he does. But then again, no one would bother to read what he says so he mentions Axl. Pretty pathetic.

I wonder if they're is tension again between Axl and Duff due to the HOF ceremony? Baz needs to understand Hair Nation didnt play kicking and screaming because the album sucked. Have you seen the video? It is so cheesy and terrible. Im not a fan of Baz, I liked Skid Row as a kid but feel Baz just sing/ screams now and sounds like shit. He totally ruins My Michelle when he sings with Axl.

I have only heard Angel Down. Did Kicking and Screaming come out after Angel Down?

[dalsh327]

I just think Axl gets annoyed when Bach comes across as a GNR spokesman at times.

[dalsh327]

Aren't axl and duff friends??

Or did change that since hof?

I think they've moved past some things, that's about it. Duff said his piece in the book, and tried to minimize discussing Axl as much as possible, just what he felt were the reasons he needed to leave the band at the time, and I just think he wanted to get back to Seattle anyway.

[Young_Gun]

it's because his solo material sucks.

Opinion.

Beiber gets tons of airplay and he sucks (opinion)

Unfortunately Beiber sells. Jungle and Sandman are classics and most mainstream listeners would prefer to hear those songs over say That Was Just Your Life and Better...

Edited July 23, 2012 by Young_Gun

[volcano62]

it's because his solo material sucks.

Opinion.

Beiber gets tons of airplay and he sucks (opinion)

Unfortunately Beiber sells. Jungle and Sandman are classics and most mainstream listeners would prefer to hear those songs over say That Was Just Your Life and Better...

Be honest...you're also sick of hearing jungle and sandman on the radio.

Live setting is a different animal, I expect both bands to play these classics.

[RandallFlagg]

Bach likes crap like asking alexandria, i'd rather hear a bach-less skid row than that! Don't mind a couple his solo tunes but nothing too interesting.

[phaeryen]

Bach is right about the airplay...this is happening to a lot of bands. Why the fuck do I have to hear Enter Sandman and Jungle all the fuckin' time? Play some Death Magnetic and Chinese Democracy for fuck sakes

I'd venture out a guess that this is because of a double whammer of reasons:

people who want to hear eighties/nineties stuff are, for the dominating majority, "old" people, 30+ years. Once you get to... this... age, many people close out whats going on in the pop world around them, and just want to listen to the music of their more happier childhood/teenage/early adulthood years.

Also because it's more recent stuff it might have a different sort of price tag attached to get air play. if playing a death magnetic song costs the station, say 10x times the cost of airing a rerun of Enter Sandman, what would a sensible station manager do? Ban all recent music and concentrate on the golden oldies. that's what people want to hear anyway, right?

the children are not into metallica or gnr or skidrow heaven forbid, like they used to. they are marginalized into nostalgia acts and the nostalgic hits are the ones that get the airplay.

shit is fucked.

[sailaway]

Bas needs to shut the fuck up,in case he hadn't noticed Axl has put some distance between them,and did not contribute anything to that sick fail called "kicking and screaming"

Bas has a great voice,but he cant write lyrics or music to save his ass.

fact.

Sure,he has caught some bad breaks lately,losing his house and divorcing maria,but this shit-talk wont put him in anyone's good graces.

You do not name drop and diss your friends to the public,or a jerk journalist simply to complain that your crap Album isnt getting airplay.

Its not only him that is being refused airplay,the radio is altogether hostile to anything that isnt "pop" like Beaver,Lady gaga' penis,or unlistenable shit like the afore

mentioned "artists" (GAG).

He has crossed the line on this one,fucked the pooch bigtime.

It isnt his place to broadcast what goes on behind the scenes,like some Idiot wind.

He will catch pure unadulturated,deserved hell for this uncalled for.remark.What a douchified thing to say,and worse,to go public about.

You dont stab your friends in the back,literally or figuratively.

Fuck Bas,and his big fucking mouth.

[HisRoyalSweetness]

If you’re an artist, someone can’t tell you how to make your art.”

That's a two way street.

yeah, no shit. like, for instance, if you take 14 million dollars of other peoples' money as an investment in your 'art.'

[Vincent Vega]

If you’re an artist, someone can’t tell you how to make your art.”

That's a two way street.

yeah, no shit. like, for instance, if you take 14 million dollars of other peoples' money as an investment in your 'art.'

HRS, isn't Axl just the most evil person in history?

[TeeJay410]

...I doubt Duff actually gets mad, he probably just gets annoyed that Baz is constantly yelling at him.

[volcano62]

Bas needs to shut the fuck up,in case he hadn't noticed Axl has put some distance between them,and did not contribute anything to that sick fail called "kicking and screaming"

Bas has a great voice,but he cant write lyrics or music to save his ass.

fact.

Sure,he has caught some bad breaks lately,losing his house and divorcing maria,but this shit-talk wont put him in anyone's good graces.

You do not name drop and diss your friends to the public,or a jerk journalist simply to complain that your crap Album isnt getting airplay.

Its not only him that is being refused airplay,the radio is altogether hostile to anything that isnt "pop" like Beaver,Lady gaga' penis,or unlistenable shit like the afore

mentioned "artists" (GAG).

He has crossed the line on this one,fucked the pooch bigtime.

It isnt his place to broadcast what goes on behind the scenes,like some Idiot wind.

He will catch pure unadulturated,deserved hell for this uncalled for.remark.What a douchified thing to say,and worse,to go public about.

You dont stab your friends in the back,literally or figuratively.

Fuck Bas,and his big fucking mouth.

I'm guessing no more Baz/Axl My Michelle duo anymore?