Wind of Change

5. I Follow The Moskva

Jun 8, 2020
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Snake's Musical Beginnings

  • Dave Sabo, nicknamed Snake, grew up in Perth Amboy and aspired to be a baseball player.
  • His path changed when his friend John Bon Jovi inspired him to pursue music.
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Meeting Doc McGhee

  • Sabo met Bon Jovi's manager, Doc McGhee, and boldly declared his rockstar ambitions.
  • McGhee's response was a request for a beer, showcasing his unconventional approach.
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Skid Row's Formation and Moscow

  • Three years later, Snake formed Skid Row and Doc McGhee became their manager.
  • This led to their involvement in the Moscow Music Peace Festival, a peculiar chapter in Cold War history.
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