Sebastian Bach Canadian rock singer Date of Birth: 03.04.1968 Country: USA

1. Biography of Sebastian Bach
2. Early Life and Education
3. Family and Personal Life
4. Musical Career
5. Life Beyond 'Skid Row'

Biography of Sebastian Bach

Sebastian Philip Bierk, known by his stage name Sebastian Bach, is a Canadian rock singer. He gained fame as the vocalist and frontman of the American glam metal band 'Skid Row'.

Early Life and Education

Sebastian Bach was born on April 3, 1968, in Freeport, Bahamas, and grew up in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. He attended Lakefield College School, a nearby boarding school, where he developed a passion for English language and singing. Sebastian has a diverse ancestry, including Norwegian, French Canadian, and Native American roots. His father, David Bierk, is a Canadian artist of American descent, who became a Canadian citizen in 1978. Currently, Sebastian resides in Lincroft, New Jersey.

Family and Personal Life

Sebastian Bach is married to Maria Bierk, and they have three children together: two sons named Paris and London, and a daughter named Sebastiana, born in 2007. Despite his young age, Paris has already tried his hand at drumming in the thrash metal band 'Severed Hand' and appeared on the VH1 reality show 'I Married Sebastian Bach', which focused on the love story of his parents. Sebastian's siblings include Zac Bierk, a former NHL goaltender, Heather Dylan Bierk, an actress and model, Jeff Bierk, a renowned photographer in Toronto, and Charles, Nick, and Alex Bierk, who are artists.

Musical Career

In 1987, Dave Sabo, the guitarist of the band 'Skid Row', recommended Sebastian Bach as their new vocalist after hearing him sing in Toronto. Sebastian's exceptional vocal abilities led to his selection as the lead singer of 'Skid Row'. The band achieved significant commercial success, reaching the top of the charts and gaining a dedicated fan base. However, in 1996, Sebastian left or was fired from the band due to his scandalous behavior and his desire for 'Skid Row' to open for 'KISS' as their supporting act.

Life Beyond 'Skid Row'

After leaving 'Skid Row', Sebastian Bach formed his own band called 'The Last Hard Men'. Their self-titled album did not achieve much success and was mainly distributed through mail orders. In the early 2000s, Sebastian transitioned to Broadway, where he had a successful run in the production of 'Jekyll & Hyde'. In May 2006, he participated in the reality show 'SuperGroup' and almost got eliminated due to his drinking problem.

Throughout his career, Sebastian Bach has maintained friendships with members of iconic bands such as 'Guns N' Roses' and 'Metallica', despite the animosity between the members of those groups. He has faced controversies and criticism for his actions, such as wearing a controversial shirt on stage and dealing with his public image. Despite these challenges, Sebastian Bach remains a respected figure in the rock music industry.