Lzzy Hale discussed her experience as Skid Row’s temporary vocalist in an interview with Cutter’s Rockcast.
“It was great. I mean, I, you know,w it was like boot camp. I wanted to honor all the songs and make sure I’m hitting all the notes. So, I put myself through that,” Hale said.
“And then, we got to the first gig, and we did four shows. And the amazing thing is that there were two distinct crowds. Like the people that came to the show, it was the die hard Skid Row fans, and then it was the Hailstorm girls, the Hailstorm fans,” she continued. “These young women that were coming in their Hailstorm shirts with their dads because it was became like a daddy – daughter date. It was so amazing.”
“I was on stage, and I had a realization. I realized that when I was a kid, the only thing that I wanted to be was that dude dressed up like a girl in the in the Skid Row music video. I was living out my teenage fantasy,” Hale explained. “So it was really cool, and it was kind of bittersweet because we ended it. We all wanted to continue, but you know I’m not going to do two bands at once.”
Hale stepped in to complete several Skid Row concerts following Erik Grönwall’s departure from the band.
Her stint with Skid Row demonstrated more than temporary replacement capabilities. She brought a unique approach to the band’s classic repertoire.
Louder revealed Hale’s intensive preparation methods. She practiced singing while on a trampoline and stationary bike to enhance her breath control.
Her performance of ‘Quicksand Jesus’ became a notable highlight. Guitarist Dave ‘Snake’ Sabo praised her vocal improvisation during the song, Louder documented.
Metal Injection noted that Hale remains open to future collaborations with Skid Row. Her primary commitment stays with Halestorm.
The collaboration emerged after Erik Grönwall left Skid Row due to health reasons. The band has not yet announced a permanent replacement for the vocalist position.
