# Johnny Solinger

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American singer (1965–2021)

Johnny Solinger Solinger at Wacken Open Air 2014 Background information Born John Preston Solinger (1965-08-07)August 7, 1965 Dallas, Texas, U.S. Died June 26, 2021(2021-06-26) (aged 55) Genres Hard rock, heavy metal, alternative rock, country Occupation Singer Years active 1990–2021 Formerly of Solinger Skid Row Website johnnysolinger.com

Musical artist

**John Preston Solinger** (August 7, 1965 – June 26, 2021) was an American singer known for being the lead vocalist of the hard rock/heavy metal band [Skid Row](/source/Skid_Row_(American_band)) from 1999 to 2015.

## Career

### Solinger

Johnny Solinger moved to the [Dallas–Fort Worth area](/source/Dallas%E2%80%93Fort_Worth_metroplex) as a young boy, where he was exposed to [hard rock](/source/Hard_rock) and [country music](/source/Country_music), and fell in love with them. In 1990, he formed the rock band Solinger in [Dallas](/source/Dallas), recording four independent records: *Solinger*, *Solinger II*, *Chain Link Fence*, and *Solinger Live*. He enjoyed live performance and radio success throughout the Southwest.

### Skid Row

In 1999, Skid Row members [Dave "The Snake" Sabo](/source/Dave_Sabo), [Rachel Bolan](/source/Rachel_Bolan), and [Scotti Hill](/source/Scotti_Hill) hired Solinger to replace previous lead vocalist [Sebastian Bach](/source/Sebastian_Bach). In 2000, Skid Row was the opening band on [Kiss](/source/Kiss_(band))'s "Farewell Tour."[1]

With over 15 years in the band, he was their longest-serving vocalist, and performed on the studio albums *[Thickskin](/source/Thickskin)* (2003) and *[Revolutions Per Minute](/source/Revolutions_per_Minute_(Skid_Row_album))* (2006), along with Chapters 1 and 2 of the *[United World Rebellion](/source/United_World_Rebellion)* EP trilogy.

In April 2015, Solinger was fired from Skid Row, and was briefly replaced by [Tony Harnell](/source/Tony_Harnell), who was eventually replaced by [ZP Theart](/source/ZP_Theart).[2][3]

### Solo career

In 2008, Solinger pursued a [country music](/source/Country_music) solo career. His first country album was only released regionally and is filled with both country and [rock](/source/Rock_music). The album includes the song "You Lie", which he recorded with his band mates from Skid Row.

## Death

Solinger died on June 26, 2021,[4] one month after he revealed that he was suffering from [liver failure](/source/Liver_failure). He was 55 years old.[5][6]

## Discography

Solinger (right) performing with Skid Row in 2008

### With Skid Row

- *[Thickskin](/source/Thickskin)* (2003)[7]

- *[Revolutions Per Minute](/source/Revolutions_Per_Minute_(Skid_Row_album))* (2006)[8]

- *[United World Rebellion: Chapter One](/source/United_World_Rebellion%3A_Chapter_One)* (2013)[8]

- *[Rise of the Damnation Army – United World Rebellion: Chapter Two](/source/United_World_Rebellion)* (2014)

### Solo

- *Chain Link Fence* (2000)[9][10]

- *Solinger* (2003)[9]

- *Solinger II* (2003)[9]

- *Johnny Solinger* (2008)[8]

### The (Party) Dolls

- *Doll House Rock*

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Weber, Barry. ["Biography: Skid Row"](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/p5444/biography). [AMG](/source/All_Media_Guide). Retrieved May 20, 2010.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Skid Row Fired Johnny Solinger A Few Hours Before Announcing Tony Harnell As His Replacement"](https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/skid-row-fired-johnny-solinger-a-few-hours-before-announcing-tony-harnell-as-his-replacement/). [Blabbermouth.net](/source/Blabbermouth.net). April 7, 2015. Retrieved July 3, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Video: Skid Row Plays First Show With Ex-Dragonforce Singer ZP Theart"](https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/video-skid-row-plays-first-show-with-ex-dragonforce-singer-zp-theart/). [Blabbermouth.net](/source/Blabbermouth.net). February 13, 2016. Retrieved July 3, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Chilton, Louis (June 27, 2021). ["Johnny Solinger death: Former Skid Row singer dies aged 55"](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/johnny-solinger-skid-row-death-cause-b1873538.html). *The Independent*. London. [Archived](https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220614/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/johnny-solinger-skid-row-death-cause-b1873538.html) from the original on June 14, 2022. Retrieved June 27, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Ex-SKID ROW Singer JOHNNY SOLINGER Dead At 55"](https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/ex-skid-row-singer-johnny-solinger-dead-at-55/). *Blabbermouth.net*. June 26, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Cannon, Matt (June 27, 2021). ["Tributes paid to former Skid Row singer Johnny Solinger following his death"](https://www.newsweek.com/johnny-solinger-former-skid-row-singer-death-tributes-1604473). *Newsweek*. Retrieved June 27, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Henderson, Alex. ["Thickskin: Skid Row – Songs, Reviews, Credits"](https://www.allmusic.com/album/thickskin-mw0000599077). *[AllMusic](/source/AllMusic)*. Retrieved June 26, 2021.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-credits1_8-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-credits1_8-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-credits1_8-2) ["Johnny Solinger – Credits"](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/johnny-solinger-mn0000581004/credits). *[AllMusic](/source/AllMusic)*. Retrieved June 26, 2021.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-credits2_9-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-credits2_9-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-credits2_9-2) ["Solinger – Credits"](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/solinger-mn0000751060/credits). *[AllMusic](/source/AllMusic)*. Retrieved June 26, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** [*Schwann Spectrum*](https://books.google.com/books?id=j8EZAQAAIAAJ&q=johnny+solinger+Chain+Link+Fence). Vol. 9. Stereophile. 2000. p. 244. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-1-57598-078-2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-1-57598-078-2).

## External links

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- [Johnny Solinger](https://www.discogs.com/artist/Johnny+Solinger) discography at [Discogs](/source/Discogs)

- [Johnny Solinger](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2037633/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

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