Rachel Bolan from Skid Row has addressed Tracii Guns’ recent comments regarding the band’s decision not to reunite with Sebastian Bach. In a recent interview with Fran Strine, Bolan challenged the financial claims about the potential reunion.
“It’s a bummer because I thought Tracii was a bud. [It’s] really funny because everyone thinks that they’re an accountant — they think they’re an accountant, promoters,” Bolan said. “Everyone thinks that they know how much is coming in. We approached [a possible reunion with Sebastian] at one point [years ago], and obviously it imploded very quickly.”
“There’s not millions of dollars out there [being offered for a Skid Row reunion with Sebastian],” he continued. “I mean, as Skid Row, we’re making really good money [right now]. It wasn’t much more [that we would have gotten by getting back together with Sebastian].”
“But, yeah, I saw [what Tracii said about that] and I’m just, like, ‘Why doesn’t Tracii just stay in his own yard?’ You know what I mean? … It’s funny hearing him — because other people shout out numbers too; they’re, like, ‘They can make this and that and the other thing.’ It’s, like, one, no — we can’t,” Bolan added.
“That’s totally false. And two, quality of life, motherf*ckers. You wanna be happy. You wanna be happy doing what you’re doing. And I’m not here to talk sh*t about anybody. Everyone — there’s that career, and there’s my career. Tracii has his own career. He should worry about that and not about Skid Row,” he concluded.
The comments emerged after Tracii Guns claimed in an interview with Chuck Shute that Skid Row was leaving ‘millions of dollars’ on the table. Bolan revealed they had previously explored a reunion possibility. The idea quickly fell apart.
The current discussion about a potential reunion reflects a complex history between the band and its former frontman.
Documentation from Bach’s official archives revealed the split occurred in late 1996. The breaking point came during a disagreement over a KISS reunion tour opening slot. Bach had accepted the slot without consulting his bandmates, who were reluctant to return to an opening act position.
Research by Rapid Vocal Results showed Bach’s career flourished after the split. He successfully ventured into solo music projects and Broadway performances.
Historical records documented Skid Row’s evolution with multiple frontmen since Bach’s departure. Erik Grönwall led the band at one point. The recent exchange between Bolan and Guns has reignited public interest in a potential reunion despite their separate successful paths.
Bolan’s recent statements clarify the band’s position. Financial gains do not drive their decisions. The focus remains on maintaining their current positive dynamic and creative satisfaction.
