Danger Danger frontman Ted Poley recently shared his negative experience with Sebastian Bach during the Monsters of Rock Cruise. He posted his thoughts on Facebook.
Poley initially posted a harsh criticism of Bach’s behavior during the cruise. He later deleted the post and shared a more diplomatic follow-up statement.
“Just got out of the cruise and had the greatest time with only one exception, I would just like to clear something up for all of the people who think that Sebastian Bach is a total f-cking asshole. You are completely wrong,” Poley said in his deleted post. “He’s so much worse than that. I watched him start fights. I watched him being a douche bag, and I simply said hello to him and he almost kicked the sh*t out of me. He’s a washed up drunk, he embarrassed his family.”
“I’ve lost all respect for him. Sebastian, if you’re reading this, f*ck you! You don’t deserve what you got. I respected you right up until I met you,” he continued.
After deleting his initial post, Poley shared a more measured statement attempting to clarify his position.
“I would just like to officially say that I love my fans and have the greatest time on the greatest Cruise in the whole world the Monsters of Rock Cruise! I know you’re looking for a post about an unfortunate interaction, but here’s the bottom line, I try to do everything I can to make every interaction with every fan the best that I can,” Poley wrote in his second post. “And any disappointment or frustration that I may have comes from the following reasons, I have always loved and respected Sebastian’s voice. He’s one of my favorite singers! I’m a fan just like you guys!”
“I’m gonna chalk up my personal experience to possibly having chosen the wrong time to simply say hello and show some respect To someone who is actually one of my heroes, and so if there was any misunderstanding, any frustration on my part it comes from the fact that I am just like you guys, I have certain people who I respect so much and I look up to and Sebastian is absolutely one of them, and maybe we can have a chance in the future to shake hands and I can tell him how tell him that I think he is. For now I hope that your experience with him is what you hoped for,” he concluded.
The incident has sparked significant attention within the rock music community. The controversy quickly spread across social media platforms and music news outlets.
YouTube coverage revealed that Ted Poley publicly accused Sebastian Bach of being drunk during the Monsters of Rock Cruise. He posted a lengthy Facebook rant after returning home. The incident prompted immediate reaction from fans and fellow musicians, highlighting the unexpected nature of the confrontation between the two rock veterans.
The controversy gained further traction when music news channels created “BREAKING” YouTube videos titled “Ted Poley Calls Out Sebastian Bach After Cruise Incident.” This emphasized the fallout from the cruise event. The rapid spread of the story demonstrates how quickly conflicts between rock musicians can capture public attention in the digital age.
The Monsters of Rock Cruise has become a popular destination for rock fans and musicians alike. It provides an intimate setting where artists and fans can interact more closely than at traditional concerts. However, this incident shows how such close quarters can sometimes lead to unexpected confrontations between performers.
Recent coverage did not detail Sebastian Bach’s broader reputation and past behavioral issues beyond this specific cruise controversy. His history as the former frontman of Skid Row continues to be referenced in rock music discussions. The incident with Poley represents a rare public dispute between two established figures in the rock community, particularly given Poley’s initial admiration for Bach as both a fan and fellow musician.
