Biography
Kid Wikkid
Members: Sebastian Bach
Kid Wikkid is a hard rock/glam metal band from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, that was formed in 1983 under the name Herrenvolk. Not to be confused with Kidd Wikkid from Montana and Kidd Wicked from Ohio.In search of a lead vocalist, the band travelled to Peterborough, where they met Sebastian Bach. Albeit only 13 years old and surrounded by 20- to 30-year-olds, he belted out a scream and won the audition. However, Sebastian's father wouldn't allow him to move with them. Later, his father agreed and Sebastian moved to Toronto to live with his aunt, and Sebastian joined Herrenvolk. On the subway on his way to Safor Rehearsal Studios in Toronto, Sebastian saw a wall of graffitti, it was signed "Kid Wicked". Sebastian told the guys in Herrenvolk and they agreed to go under the name "Kid Wikkid" instead.
"There was a 4 OR 5 song KID WIKKID cassette that was sold at the Record Peddlar in Toronto , Canada. I know because I made them myself & sold them to the store! We sold them at least 40 cassettes . The songs were ( I think):
Fire In Her Eyes
Reckless & Free
Lady Squeeze
Money In A Hurry
There may have been more songs I cant remember. But I have a recording of Q107 in Toronto playing "Fire in Her Eyes " live on the radio talking about upcoming Kid Wikkid shows, it is very rare! Still have copies of the original Kid Wikkid cassette, it was pink & black. We made them on the photocopier at the local pharmacy."
[Sebastian Bach, http://sebastianbach.proboards.com]
They also recorded a song called "Take A Look At Me" that was featured on Various - Maple Metal - a compilation album of small Canadian bands.
Sebastian recorded a song called "You Should Know Me" during this time, it is unknown if any other members were featured on this track. This song was used to promote him and eventually land him a spot as lead singer for Madam X (3).
HERRENVOLK 1983:
Sebastian Bach / Vocals
Brian Williams / Drums
Bill Sax / Guitars, Vox
Kenny Fox / Bass
Ande Rytch / Guitar
KID WIKKID 1984-1985:
Sebastian Bach / Vocals
Brian Williams / Drums
Bill Sax / Guitars, Vox
Kenny Fox / Bass
Dave Aplin / Guitars
KID WIKKID As credited on Various - Maple Metal (it is possible this was recorded before the name switch or before Dave Aplin replaced Ande Rytch):
Sebastian Bach / Vocals
Brian Williams / Drums, Vox
Bill Sax / Guitars, Vox
Kenny Fox / Bass, Vox
Ande Rytch / Guitars, Vox