Sebastian Bach, the former lead singer of Skid Row, has finally spoken out about the shocking love triangle from 1989 that involved Christina Applegate and Brad Pitt. This was prompted by Applegate’s new memoir. In a recent interview, Bach talked about the crazy night at the MTV Video Music Awards when Applegate, who was 17 at the time, left Pitt for him.
In her memoir You With the Sad Eyes, published on March 3, 2026, Applegate talked about the fling and admitted that she spent the night captivated by Bach’s long-haired rockstar vibe over the up-and-coming Pitt. She later regretted her decision because it meant years of silence with Pitt before they made up, forgiving her for being impulsive when she was young. Pitt was still new to Hollywood at the time, and he wasn’t the global icon he is now.
Bach was surprised by what the memoir said, calling it a “distant memory” from his crazy touring days. He said, “I was a single guy on tour… if I hurt anyone, I really apologize.” He compared the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle to a roller coaster. Now that he’s 57, Bach says he didn’t mean any harm and talks about how things have changed since the chaos of the 1980s.
The story has brought back interest in celebrity relationships from the 1980s. Applegate joked about Pitt’s rise and Bach’s hair, which has stayed the same. Fans and the media are still arguing about how the triangle affected their lives.
