Rock star Sebastian Bach, the former frontman of the band Skid Row, has finally broken his silence on his involvement in a notorious love triangle with actress Christina Applegate and Hollywood icon Brad Pitt. The incident, which unfolded at the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards, has resurfaced following revelations in Applegate's recent memoir, prompting Bach to issue a public apology for any hurt caused.
The Infamous 1989 MTV Video Music Awards Encounter
Christina Applegate, now 54, recently recounted the story in her memoir, You with the Sad Eyes, detailing how she brought her then-boyfriend Brad Pitt as her date to the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards. At the time, Applegate was already a household name thanks to her role on the hit sitcom Married... with Children, while Pitt, then 25, was still a struggling actor yet to achieve global superstardom.
During the ceremony at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, Applegate, then just 17, caught sight of Sebastian Bach and became instantly smitten with the long-haired rocker. She confessed in her book that she spent the entire evening staring at Bach, ultimately deciding to ditch Pitt and leave the awards show with the musician.
Brad Pitt's Humiliating Aftermath
To add insult to injury, Pitt was left to drive home not only Applegate's mother but also her friend Lori Allison, a makeup artist who was the first of Johnny Depp's ex-wives. Applegate revealed that Pitt almost got into a fight with gang members at a gas station on the way home and was subsequently very angry with her for years.
She noted that two of Pitt's later 'movie star girlfriends' separately asked her if it was true she had left him behind at the awards show, indicating that Pitt had held onto the grudge. The pair did not speak for several years before eventually reconciling, with Applegate explaining they agreed she had been a child at the time and it was time to forgive.
Sebastian Bach's Apology and Reflections
In a new interview with Billboard, Bach, now 57, expressed surprise that Applegate's anecdote had become public and issued a sincere apology. 'I was a single guy on tour, in a band, and I met a lot of girls and I apologise if I hurt her...If I hurt anybody,' said the Canadian singer.
He reflected on the whirlwind nature of rock 'n' roll life in his youth, stating, 'When you’re young you get thrown into the whirlwind of rock ‘n’ roll, meeting a lot of people and you better hold on tight. It’s like being on a roller coaster... It was a long time ago. If I hurt anybody, I apologise for it.'
Applegate's Life After the Incident
Christina Applegate went on to marry actor Johnathon Schaech in 2001, with the marriage lasting until 2007. She eventually settled down with a rock musician, exchanging vows in 2013 with Dutch bassist Martyn Le Noble of the Los Angeles alt rock band Porno for Pyros.
In her memoir, Applegate humorously contrasted the fates of the two men involved, writing, 'Of course, Brad is now Brad Pitt, and Sebastian Bach...well, he still has long hair, I guess.' The story offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersecting worlds of 1980s Hollywood and rock music, highlighting how youthful indiscretions can leave lasting impressions.
