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Skid Row

Heavy Metal·Music·mainstream·United States
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Universally recognized and celebrated
LISTENERS
4.3M
YT SUBS
247K
CHAMPIONS
0

Skid Row is an American heavy metal band formed in 1986 in New Jersey that achieved massive commercial success in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Their 1989 debut album went triple-platinum and their 1991 album 'Slave to the Grind' became the first metal album to debut at #1 on the Billboard charts, featuring hits like '18 And Life' and 'I Remember You' that reached the US Top 10.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (3)
  • First metal album to debut at #1 on Billboard with 'Slave to the Grind' (1991)
  • '18 And Life' and 'I Remember You' reached US Top 10
  • Triple-platinum debut album (1989)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is Skid Row underrated?

Skid Row has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 9 out of 100. fans across Reddit, YouTube comments, and music forums independently describe them as underrated or a hidden gem. they have notable achievements including first metal album to debut at #1 on billboard with 'slave to the grind' (1991).

Q:What genre is Skid Row?

Skid Row works in Heavy Metal originating from United States (New Jersey). As a music artist at the "mainstream" level, Skid Row has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Heavy Metal scene. They are signed to a major label.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Skid Row have?

Skid Row has approximately 4.3M monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 247K YouTube subscribers. A substantial audience, though the gap analysis identifies areas where recognition still lags behind quality.

Q:Who are similar artists to Skid Row?

Fans of Skid Row often also enjoy Warrant, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Cinderella, Whitesnake. These artists share common ground in the Heavy Metal space and/or the United States music scene. If you appreciate Skid Row's approach to heavy metal, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Skid Row more famous?

With a Gap Score of 9/100, Skid Row's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (mainstream). Contributing factors: the gap between quality and fame often comes down to timing, market dynamics, and the inherent biases of recommendation algorithms that favor established artists.