What is Sebastian Bach's Net Worth?
Sebastian Bach is a renowned Canadian singer, songwriter, and actor with a net worth of $1.5 million. Most famously, he served as the lead vocalist for Skid Row, a prominent heavy metal band, from 1987 to 1996. Following his departure from Skid Row, Bach embarked on a dynamic solo career, performed in various musicals, had a successful run on Broadway, made appearances on reality TV, and performed guest spots with Guns N' Roses.
With Skid Row, Bach performed hits like "18 and Life," "Remember You," "Monkey Business," "Youth Gone Wild," "Wasted Time," "Slave to the Grind," and "Quicksand Jesus." His Broadway debut was in "Jekyll & Hyde" in 2000, followed by his performance as Riff Raff in "The Rocky Horror Show" in 2001. He also hosted VH1's "Forever Wild" and had a recurring role on "Gilmore Girls" from 2003 to 2007. His film credits include "Final Rinse" (1999), "Point Doom" (2000), "Rock of Ages" (2012), "Swearnet: The Movie" (2014), "Deserted" (2016), and "American Satan" (2017).
Early Life
Born Sebastian Philip Bierk on April 3, 1968, in Freeport, Bahamas, Sebastian is the eldest son of David Bierk, an award-winning artist, and Kathleen Mae Hunter. David painted album covers for both Sebastian's solo ventures and Skid Row. Growing up in Peterborough, Ontario, Bach started singing in the All Saints' Anglican Church choir at age eight. By 14, he joined the band Kid Wikkid, leading to a pivotal move to Toronto to live with his aunt and pursue a career in music.
Career
Skid Row was formed in the mid-'80s and after losing their lead vocalist in 1987, Jon Bon Jovi's parents recommended Sebastian to guitarist Dave Sabo. After a successful audition, Bach became the band's new lead vocalist. Skid Row's self-titled debut in 1989 reached 5x Platinum and peaked at #6 on the "Billboard" 200 chart. Their 1991 album "Slave to the Grind" debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. Bach left Skid Row in 1996.
Post Skid Row, Bach formed The Last Hard Men and released a self-titled album in 1998. As a solo artist, he has released albums like "Bring 'Em Bach Alive!" (1999), "Angel Down" (2007), "Kicking & Screaming" (2011), and "Give 'Em Hell" (2014). His Broadway credits extend to "Jekyll & Hyde" (2000), "The Rocky Horror Show" (2001), and "Jesus Christ Superstar" (2002-2003). Bach hosted VH1's "Forever Wild" and held a recurring TV role on "Gilmore Girls." Notably, he toured with Guns N' Roses and voiced a character on "SpongeBob SquarePants." In 2019, he celebrated the 30th anniversary of Skid Row’s debut album with an extensive tour, inviting his former bandmates to join him on stage.
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Personal Life
Sebastian Bach married Maria Aquinar on July 26, 1992, and they have three children: Paris (born March 4, 1988), London (born January 17, 1994), and Sebastiana (born July 15, 2007). The couple divorced in 2010. Bach was engaged to model Minnie Gupta in 2012, but they separated in 2014. He then married Suzanne Le in 2015 after a brief courtship.
In July 2017, Bach had hernia surgery related to his singing. He shared details on social media, attributing the condition to years of screaming on stage. Politically outspoken, Bach has been critical of Donald Trump and supported Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election.
Awards and Nominations
In 1990, Skid Row won an American Music Award for Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock New Artist and received a nomination for Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Album. Additionally, Bach and his "American Satan" co-stars were awarded Best Ensemble Cast at the 2017 Northeast Film Festival. He also earned a nomination for Best Guest Appearance (Comedy) at the 2013 Indie Series Awards.
Real Estate
In 2011, Bach's home in Lincroft, New Jersey, was condemned due to flooding from Hurricane Irene. The property, featured on MTV's "Cribs" in 2000, was initially listed for $669,000 in 2012 but ultimately sold for $272,500 in 2016, notably less than the purchase price Bach had paid more than 25 years earlier.
