Skid Row is an American heavy metal band, formed in 1986 in Toms River, New Jersey. They were very successful in the late 1980s and early 1990s, with their first three albums certified multi-platinum. During their most successful period, the band consisted of Sebastian Bach (vocals), Dave "The Snake" Sabo (guitar), Scotti Hill (guitar), Rachel Bolan (bass) and Rob Affuso (drums). As of 2010, the band consists of Sabo, Hill, Bolan, Johnny Solinger (vocals), and Rob Hammersmith (drums). The band had sold 20 million albums worldwide by the end of 1996.

To date, Skid Row has released five full-length albums, an EP, a compilation album, and a live album. They became popular with their first two albums, Skid Row and Slave to the Grind, which are often considered their best works to date. Their 1995 follow-up, Subhuman Race was also critically acclaimed. Skid Row's latest albums, Thickskin and Revolutions per Minute, came out in 2003 and 2006 respectively with mixed to negative reception.