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Skid Row names Broadway performer Justin Sargent as lead singer
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Skid Row has named Broadway singer and actor Justin Sargent as its new lead singer, opening a new chapter as the band marks its 40th anniversary and prepares to return to the stage after more than two years away. The New Jersey band chose Sargent after a worldwide search that attracted submissions from singers around the globe.
Sargent first caught the band’s attention last year, then spent several months in conversations and rehearsals with its members. His Broadway credits include “Rock of Ages” and “Bonnie & Clyde”; to introduce him, Skid Row released a recording and video of The Who’s “Won’t Get Fooled Again”. The track was produced by Nick Raskulinecz, who also worked on the band’s 2022 album “The Gang’s All Here”.
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In short
- Justin Sargent is Skid Row’s new lead singer.
- The band chose him after a worldwide search.
- His introduction is a new cover of The Who’s “Won’t Get Fooled Again”.
How this story developed
- 1 week ago Skid Row formally introduced Sargent as its new lead singer, reiterating that the worldwide search drew entries from singers around the globe and highlighting his Broadway credits in “Rock of Ages” and “Bonnie & Clyde”.
- 1 week ago The band said months of conversations and rehearsals confirmed Sargent was the right fit, and released his introductory cover of The Who’s “Won’t Get Fooled Again”, produced by Nick Raskulinecz.
- 1 week ago Skid Row named Broadway singer and actor Justin Sargent as its new frontman after a global search, as the band marked its 40th anniversary and prepared to return to the stage after more than two years away.
Explained simply
Skid Row are an American hard rock band formed in New Jersey in the 1980s. They became widely known for songs such as “18 and Life” and “I Remember You”, and their best-known early records were made with singer Sebastian Bach.
The band’s lead singer has changed several times over the years, while its members have continued to tour and record. Justin Sargent is an actor and singer whose stage roles include the rock musicals “Rock of Ages” and “Bonnie & Clyde”.
The group’s 40th anniversary comes after a long period away from live shows. Its changing line-up and return to performing matter to fans following the band’s next phase and how it will sound with a new singer.
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Originally published by Blabbermouth as “SKID ROW Announces New Singer JUSTIN SARGENT”.