Skid Row, Kings X, and Nashville Pussy November 23, 2006

Thur. - Nov. 23 - Skid Row Skid Row Rock: Skid Row was one of the last metal bands to hit the mainstream before grunge took over in the early '90s. They were also arguably the last of such bands to have any originality. While their 1989 self-titled release used standard pop-metal riffs and contained a handful of generic lyrics, 1991's Slave to the Grind and 1995's Subhuman Race broke away from the pop-metal mold with uncharacteristically hard, thrashy guitars and more unique songwriting while still relying on varying '80s metal formulas. Skid Row was formed in 1986 by bassist Rachel Bolan and former Bon Jovi guitarist Dave "The Snake" Sabo. The band released their first album, Skid Row, which went multi-platinum on the strength of the Top 40 singles "18 and Life" and "I Remember You." 1991's Slave to the Grind debuted at number one on the Billboard chart, an unprecedented accomplishment for a metal band. In mid-2000, Skid Row re-formed with new singer Johnny Solinger and toured as the opening band for Kiss' farewell tour. They released Thickskin with Solinger in 2003, followed by Revolutions Per Minute in 2006. With Special Guests Kings X NashvillePussy Mardo Thur. Nov. 23 Admission: Advance: $18 Day of Show: $22 Times: Door: 7:00 PM Advance Tickets On Sale: TBA At: 713.629.3700. FOR MOR INFO PLEASE VISIT WWW.MERIDIANHOUSTON.COM