After a two year hiatus, the hard rocking band Skid Row returns…and with a new lead singer!
Broadway veteran Justin Sargen joins the band just as they prepare for a new tour next spring. A new single, a cover of The Who’s “Won’t Get Fooled Again” on October 30.
Sargent previously appeared in the musicals “Rock of Ages” and “Bonnie and Clyde”. He also appeared in “Spider-Man Turn off the Dark”.
Bass player Rachel Bolan spoke on the addition of Sargent saying, “honestly, for me, it felt like he had been here from the beginning as soon as he walked in the room. He was one of us. A lifer. Then he sang with so much power and conviction, it blew me away. It was amazing.”
On joining the band, Justin Sargent said, “I’ve been singing Skid Row songs for years, but never imagined I’d actually be joining the band! It’s an incredible honor to be part of something with such a legendary history. The chemistry and energy we’ve found together over the past several months has been amazing. I have tremendous respect for the band’s legacy, but I’m even more excited about what lies ahead. I can’t wait to get out there, connect with the fans, and give them everything I’ve got. Let’s go!”
Announcing the news of the band’s website (skidrow.com)…”A new chapter begins for SKID ROW. After more than two years away from the stage and an extensive global search, legendary hard rock band SKID ROW has officially announced JUSTIN SARGENT as its new lead singer, ushering in an exciting new era as the band celebrates its 40th anniversary. And in a fitting twist of fate, after searching around the world, Skid Row found its new voice right where it all began — in their home state of New Jersey.”
Promising more show dates soon, Skid Row announced the first dates of next year’s tour:
March 5 at Agua Caliente in Rancho Mirage, CA
March 20 at the Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, MI
April 3 at the Island Event Center in Welch, MN
April 9 at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT
April 10 at the Borgata Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ
April 16 at the Hard Rock Live in Wheatland, CA
April 17 at the Silver Legacy Resort in Reno, NV
April 18 at the Little Creek Casino in Shelton, WA
April 23 at the Downstream Casino in Quapaw, OK
April 24 at the Choctaw Casino in Grant, OK
May 6-9 at Welcome to Rockville in Daytona Beach, FL
May 14 at the Sonic Temple Festival in Columbus, OH
May 29 at the Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls, ON
Sept 25 at the Resort in French Lick, IN