SKID ROW and Swedish vocalist Erik Grönwall have mutually agreed to part ways
In light of Erik‘s concerns for his overall health and well-being, he has chosen to step back from the band’s rigorous touring lifestyle to focus on his recovery and personal life. Consequently, the band’s longtime friend Lzzy Hale of HALESTORM will temporarily assume vocal duties for their upcoming four concerts.
Expressing gratitude for their collaboration with Erik over the past two years, SKID ROW members acknowledge the achievements and creative endeavors they’ve shared. They extend their best wishes for Erik‘s health and future endeavors. Additionally, to commemorate their time together, the band plans to release a live album capturing the essence of the past two years, marking a significant chapter in SKID ROW‘s extensive 35-year history. Further details about the album will be announced soon.
Erik said: “I got the opportunity to join this incredible band six months after my treatment against leukemia. And one month after that, I was on a world tour with SKID f**** ROW. Wow! It was a dream come true. However, it proved challenging touring the world with an impaired immune system, which is a result of my bone marrow transplant.
“I respect and understand that SKID ROW is a touring band, but since I can’t prioritize my health being in the band, I have decided that it’s better for me to step aside.
“I love SKID ROW, I have nothing but respect for the guys in the band but I love and respect my health more. I’m getting stronger and healthier every day but after consulting my doctor I need to allow myself more time to recover, which I can’t do as the lead singer of SKID ROW. That’s why I have reached the tough decision to move on.
“I want to thank the guys for this incredible opportunity. And I want to thank all the SKID ROW fans who accepted me as the lead singer of this iconic band. Health first!”
SKID ROW shows with Lzzy Hale on lead vocals:
May 17 – Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort – Carterville, IL
May 18 – Riverside Casino & Golf Resort – Riverside, IA
May 31 – Nugget Casino Resort – Sparks, NV
June 01 – Hard Rock Live Sacramento – Wheatland, CA
In September 2021, Erik Grönwall, formerly a member of the Swedish hard rock band H.E.A.T. for almost a decade, shared the uplifting news of being declared cancer-free. This positive milestone came after undergoing a bone marrow transplant in August 2021.
Grönwall‘s vocal talents were showcased across four studio albums during his tenure with H.E.A.T. These albums include “Address The Nation” (2012), “Tearing Down The Walls” (2014), “Into The Great Unknown” (2017), and “H.E.A.T II” (2020).
In September 2021, Grönwall expanded his musical repertoire by releasing a new cover version of “18 And Life” on various streaming platforms.
His introduction to the American audience occurred in 2018 through a significant performance on NBC’s live broadcast of Andrew Lloyd Webber‘s and Tim Rice‘s musical “Jesus Christ Superstar.” In front of an audience of 10 million viewers, Grönwall portrayed the pivotal role of Simon Zealotes alongside renowned artists such as John Legend, Alice Cooper, and Sara Bareilles.
