Skid Row is an American heavy metal band from Toms River, New Jersey. Formed in 1986, the group originally included lead guitarist Dave "The Snake" Sabo, bassist Rachel Bolan, lead vocalist Matt Fallon, rhythm guitarist Jim Yuhas and drummer John Ratkowski Jr. By early 1987, the lineup had changed to feature Sebastian Bach in place of Fallon, Scotti Hill in place of Yuhas and Rob Affuso in place of Ratkowski. After releasing three studio albums together, Skid Row began an unofficial hiatus in August 1996. Bach left the band in December, claiming that Sabo and Bolan had fired him. The group's remaining members formed Ozone Monday with vocalist Sean McCabe in 1998.