Skid Row's '18 and Life' is more than a hard-rock hit. It’s a compact narrative of how youthful bravado and momentary recklessness can cascade into lifelong consequences. Find the best 18 and Over Clubs near you on Yelp - see all 18 and Over Clubs open now.Explore other popular Nightlife near you from over 7 million businesses with over 142 million reviews and opinions from Yelpers. Skid Row 18 And Life : Ricky was a young boy, he had a heart of stone Lived nine to five and worked his fingers to the bone. Listen to 18 and Life on Spotify. Song · Skid Row · 1989. It was one of several power ballads flooding the airwaves at the time, but instead of the usual love and heartache, the Jersey-bred rockers cut through all the noise with a track that takes on. Dive into the story of 18 and Life, the 80s rock ballad by Skid Row that became an anthem for rebellion, tragedy, and timeless rock nostalgia. 219K Share 23M views 2 years ago Provided to YouTube by BMG Rights Management (US) LLC 18 and Life (2016 Remaster) · Skid Row You're watching the official music video for Skid Row - '18 And Life' from the 1989 album 'Skid Row'. '18 And Life' peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 1. “18 and Life” by Skid Row was released in 1989 on the album “Skid Row”. 18 and Life tells the story of a young man whose reckless lifestyle leads to tragedy and imprisonment. 18 and Life is a song by American heavy metal band Skid Row. It was released in June 1989 as the second single from their self-titled debut album. The power ballad [3] is the band's biggest hit, reaching No. 4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and No. 11 on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart.