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Skid Row was formed in Toms River, New Jersey, in late 1986 by bassist Rachel Bolan and guitarist Dave “The Snake” Sabo. The pair added guitarist Steve Brotherton who was replaced with Kurtis Jackson and later by Scotti Hill, drummer Rob Affuso, and lead vocalist Sebastian Bach, who replaced original lead vocalist Matt Fallon, to the line-up by early 1987. The band began playing shows in clubs throughout the eastern United States.

Bon Jovi had been put in a position to seek out new and upcoming talent. Jon had setup a publishing company called the Underground Music Company. Jon and Dave Sabo had been friends for a very long time. They agreed that if one of them made it in the music business, they would help the other out. Bon Jovi manager Doc McGhee sought out Skid Row, and signed them. Skid Row would eventually signed a publishing deal with Jon and Richie Sambora, which proved to be a mistake. Skid Row signed over a lot of ownership of the band, including the publishing rights to Bon Jovi, which became a big issue as the band became more successful.