Former Skid Row vocalist Sebastian Bach shared his thoughts on Black Sabbath’s different eras in a recent interview with Music Radar.
“I love all of it. I don’t think one is better than the other — they’re just totally different,” Bach said. “I was lucky enough to play with Geezer [Butler] at the Taylor Hawkins LA Forum concert. Geezer was on bass while we performed [Sabbath classics] ‘Supernaut’ and ‘Paranoid’ with Lars Ulrich on drums and Dave Grohl on guitar.”
“I have always been an immense fan of Ronnie James Dio’s voice. I actually got to be friends with the man, which was amazing,” he continued. “We hung out a couple of times and did a couple of gigs with him. He was an incredible person with an incredible voice.”
“Obviously, Ronnie and myself come from a time when there was no electronic assistance involved with getting onstage. We had to figure out how to make these sounds come out of our mouths naturally,” Bach explained. “Ronnie was one of the best. One thing I always say is that there are very few artists who can say their best work was the very last thing they ever did in their lives.”
Bach is set to perform at the Rock for Ronnie event this month, celebrating Dio’s legacy.
Bach’s admiration for Black Sabbath has led to several notable collaborations. These performances showcase his deep connection to both eras of the band.
Loudwire reported that Bach previously joined forces with Geezer Butler and Lars Ulrich. The trio performed another memorable Black Sabbath tribute with Apocalyptica, delivering a powerful rendition of ‘War Pigs’ in Las Vegas.
The former Skid Row frontman’s versatility extends beyond his Black Sabbath connections. Wikipedia documents Bach’s collaborations with other rock legends. He notably performed ‘My Michelle’ during Guns N’ Roses’ 2006 tour, showing his adaptability across different rock styles.
These performances demonstrate Bach’s dedication to preserving both Black Sabbath eras. He continues to maintain his own distinctive presence in the rock music scene.
His upcoming appearance at the Rock for Ronnie event reinforces his commitment. Bach actively keeps the spirit of both Sabbath eras alive for new generations of fans.
