Rob Affuso

Rob Affuso
Birth name	Robert James Affuso
Born	(1963-03-01) March 1, 1963
Origin	Newburgh, New York, United States
Genres	Heavy metal, hard rock, glam metal,
Occupation(s)	Drummer
Instruments	drums, percussion
Years active	1986–present
Associated acts	Skid Row Soulsystem Four By Fate
Website	Skidrow.com www.soulsystemorchestras.com

Rob Affuso (born Robert James Affuso, March 1, 1963, Newburgh, New York) is an American heavy metal drummer, best known as the drummer of the band Skid Row from 1987 to 1998.^[1]

Affuso is currently the band leader and drummer for Soulsystem, a band he formed while touring with Skid Row in 1992. He also formed an entertainment company Soulsystem Orchestras Inc. in New York. Affuso played in the band Ozone Monday with several of his former Skid Row bandmates. He was not involved in Skid Row's 1999 reunion. He has said that he would not rejoin the band without former lead singer Sebastian Bach.

Affuso is the only former member that keeps in contact with all former Skid Row bandmates and is still good friends with them all. He met Dave "Snake" Sabo while auditioning for Bon Jovi in 1985.

He normally plays Pearl drums and Sabian Cymbals with Soulsystem, and also used them whilst with Skid Row.

He was also a member of the Sutton Thomas Band prior to joining Skid Row. He also played on Gilby Clarke's debut solo album in 1994 and Guns N' Roses second bassist, Duff McKagan's solo album. Affuso played on the debut album of Jill Hennessy (Crossing Jordan/Law & Order) in 2008. Affuso made his first appearance in years in the metal community on VH1's That Metal Show. He was a guest in the audience, where host Eddie Trunk asked him if he would accept a Skid Row reunion, which he replied by saying "absolutely."

He reunited with Skid Row onstage in 2002. He also appeared with Sebastian Bach live on August 25, 2011, performing "I Remember You".

In April 2015, Affuso joined the band Four by Fate, which features former Frehley's Comet members Tod Howarth and John Regan.

References

↑ "VH1.com : Skid Row : Skid Row's Rob Affuso - Rhapsody Music Downloads". Retrieved 2010-01-25.

Skid Row

Rachel Bolan Dave "The Snake" Sabo Scotti Hill Rob Hammersmith Tony Harnell Matt Fallon Cody Howell Steve Brotherton Kurtis Jackson John Ratkowski Jr. Jim Yuhas (Yuhaz) Charlie Mills Rob Affuso Sebastian Bach Sean McCabe (Shawn Mars) Johnny Solinger Phil Varone Timothy DiDuro Dave Gara Keri Kelli Ryan Cook Alex Grossi

Studio albums	Skid Row (1989) Slave to the Grind (1991) Subhuman Race (1995) Thickskin (2003) Revolutions per Minute (2006)

EP's and Live albums	B-Side Ourselves (1992) Subhuman Beings on Tour (1995) United World Rebellion: Chapter One (2013) Rise of the Damnation Army - United World Rebellion: Chapter Two (2014)

Compilations	40 Seasons: The Best of Skid Row (1998)

Videos	Oh Say Can You Scream (1990) No Frills Video (1993) Road Kill (1993) Under the Skin (2003)

Singles	"Youth Gone Wild" "18 and Life" "I Remember You" "Piece of Me" "Monkey Business" "Slave to the Grind" "Wasted Time" "In a Darkened Room" "Quicksand Jesus" "Youth Gone Wild / Delivering the Goods" "Little Wing" "My Enemy" "Breakin' Down" "Into Another" "Ghost" "New Generation" "I Remember You Two" "Shut Up Baby, I Love You" "Strength" "Kings of Demolition" "We Are Damned"

Related articles	Discography Members Bring 'Em Bach Alive! Forever Wild Supergroup Michael Wagener Bob Rock

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