Sebastian Bach recently opened up about his experience on The Masked Singer. He revealed that certain bands prevented him from performing their songs during his appearance on the show. The former Skid Row frontman shared these details in an interview on Get on the Bus.
Bach discussed both the challenges of performing in costume and his song selection process for the competition show.
“The Mass Singer was a trip because trying to perform in that giant costume is very claustrophobic,” Bach said.
The singer went on to explain which songs he was able to perform. He also revealed which ones were blocked by the original artists.
“But they let me pick my own songs which I thought was great,” he continued. “So I got to do Elton John’s ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.’ I got to do ‘Magic’ by Pilot which is one of my favorite vocal songs.”
Bach then revealed his frustration with the songs he wasn’t allowed to perform.
“I wanted to do Europe’s ‘The Final Countdown’ because I can murder that f*cking tune,” he said. “And I wanted to do ‘Don’t Stop Believin’ by Journey because that’s one of my best tunes I could do. But they couldn’t clear those songs. Thanks a lot Europe. Thanks a lot Journey.”
Bach’s experience on the reality singing competition reflects his broader career as a versatile performer. He has maintained his vocal prowess across different entertainment mediums.
Blabbermouth reported that Bach was unveiled as “Tiki” during Season 10 of The Masked Singer. He performed in an elaborate costume that made his already imposing 6’3″ frame even more challenging to maneuver. The costume’s complexity added another layer of difficulty to his performances, beyond the song clearance issues he faced.
The former Skid Row vocalist has demonstrated his ability to adapt to various entertainment formats throughout his career. Wikipedia noted that Bach has successfully transitioned between rock music and acting. He has appeared on Broadway and in television shows such as Trailer Park Boys and Gilmore Girls. This has earned him respect in both music and acting circles.
Bach continues to showcase his vocal abilities in his current musical endeavors. CinemaBlend highlighted that he recently released a new single titled “What Do I Got To Lose?”. The track demonstrates his ability to maintain the strong, clean vocal delivery that made him famous during his early Skid Row days.
The licensing challenges Bach encountered on The Masked Singer highlight the complex legal landscape that television productions must navigate when featuring cover performances. This remains true even when performed by established artists with proven vocal capabilities across multiple entertainment platforms.
