Happy Birthday today (Sept. 16) to guitarist Dave ‘Snake’ Sabo of Skid Row. He’s 52. Also celebrating is Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers bassist Ron Blair (68).

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Dave Sabo grew up in Sayerville, NJ, down the street from Jon Bon Jovi. Jon Bon Jovi was instrumental in helping Sabo secure a record deal on Atlantic Records for the band. Skid Row formed out of Toms River, NJ back in 1986. The band was very successful during the late 80’s and early 90’s. During this time, the band released two multi-platinum albums with the lineup of Rachel Bolan (bass), Sebastian Bach (vocals), Dave ‘Snake’ Sabo (guitar), Scotti Hill (guitar), and Rob Affuso (drums). Skid Row has sold 20 million albums worldwide. The band’s current lineup in 2016 consists of Bolan, Sabo, and Hill with Rob Hammersmith on drums. Most recently, Tony Harnell (ex singer of TNT ) was on vocals. He had been announced as new lead singer in April of 2015 but has since left the band.

For more on Skid Row, check out the band's official website here.

 

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