Poison

July 1, 2016

Poison’s Rikki Rockett discusses his cancer status

Poison’s Rikki Rockett discusses his cancer status The San Diego Union-Tribune — Instead of planning gigs with his band, Poison drummer Rikki Rockett found himself fighting for his life last summer. Rockett was diagnosed with cancer of the tongue. Rockett was not only concerned about himself, but also being around for his 3-year-old daughter, Lucy, and his 7-year-old son, Jude. Rockett is recovering now, thanks to an experimental cancer immune therapy given at UC San Diego[…]

April 21, 2016

DEVIL CITY WHO? Metal Sludge Exclusive: Bret Michaels adds Eric Brittingham to solo band

DEVIL CITY WHO? Metal Sludge Exclusive: Bret Michaels adds Eric Brittingham to solo band Los Angeles, CA — Bret Michaels is bringing in some new blood to his solo band with an old friend. Bassist Eric Brittingham is set to be the newest member of the Bret Michaels Band starting next Saturday. Brittingham will make his official debut with Michaels at “Harrah’s Laughlin Hotel & Casino” in Laughlin, Nevada on April 30th 2016. The[…]

March 27, 2016

PARAMEDICS CALLED … Bret Michaels ailing from illness forced to postpone show

PARAMEDICS CALLED Bret Michaels ailing from illness forced to postpone show in Albuquerque Twitter – According to Bret Michaels official twitter page the singer was forced to postpone his Saturday night show at the last minute. Michaels who is no stranger to illness was scheduled to play “Isleta Casino & Resort” but his blood sugar was over 400 and spiked as high as 490 throughout the day. Paramedics were called and tended to the singer.[…]

December 15, 2015

POISON XXX TOURS? Bret Michaels talks about 30 Year Anniversary dates in 2016 with Poison

POISON XXX TOUR? Bret Michaels talks about 30 Year Anniversary dates in 2016 with Poison Las Vegas — In a recent interview with Las Vegas Magazine Bret Michaels talks about 2016. One thing that Bret touches on is the 30 year anniversary of Poison’s release “Look What The Cat Dragged In”. The band issued their debut in 1986 and fans expect something will happen with the band for this landmark year. Read more below from Bret’s[…]

December 14, 2015

Poison drummer Rikki Rockett reveals he’s been battling cancer

Poison drummer Rikki Rockett reveals he’s been battling throat cancer News Flash – Rikki Rockett of the band Poison has just announced on Eddie Trunk Live that he’s been battling throat cancer for the last 6 months. Listen to Rikki go into detail about what he’s been through below which includes 9 rounds of chemotherapy, 35 rounds of radiation and much more. Rockett a founding member of Poison in recent years has stepped outside the Poison[…]

October 27, 2015

POISONED? “Bret hasn’t wanted to work with us on an equal basis for quite some time” Rikki Rockett

POISONED? Rikki Rockett says “Bret hasn’t really wanted to work with us on an equal basis for quite some time” Big Music Geek — As any genuine and sincere Hair/Glam Metal enthusiast and they’ll almost assuredly speak of their unwavering admiration of improbably long-running Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania-born icons Poison. Initially comprised of vocalist/guitarist Bret Michaels, guitarist Matt Smith, bassist Bobby Dall and drummer Rikki Rockett, the group would ultimately add Lace/Roxx Regime guitarist C.C. DeVille as[…]

September 20, 2015

Richie Kotzen talkin’ about Poison, Winery Dogs and Guitar Picks

POISON, WINERY DOGS & GUITAR PICKS Richie Kotzen lets loose on Another FN Podcast Another FN Podcast — Richie Kotzen calls in to talk the new Winery Dogs record “Hot Streak”, their writing process, Phili Cheese Steaks, playing with or without a pick, what he learned while in Poison and the truth about what happened, Prince, soul music, and much more. The interview starts at 42:51 of the show. Other subjects Kotzen touches on…. * East Coast[…]

August 23, 2015

SOMETHING TO BELIEVE IN Bret Michaels has the sex and Dennis DeYoung has the strut in California concert pairing

SOMETHING TO BELIEVE IN Bret Michaels has the sex and Dennis DeYoung has the strut in California concert pairing LANCASTER, Calif., USA — On a warm summer night in California, Poison’s Bret Michaels and ex-Styx band leader Dennis DeYoung teamed Saturday for a rock concert at the Antelope Valley fairgrounds, and a crowd of about 10,000 loved ’em both. DeYoung got things rolling just as the sun was getting ready to set, starting with a torrid[…]

August 11, 2015

Rikki Rockett on Bret Michaels: ‘I’m getting the feeling that he’d prefer not to deal with the three of us’

NOTHING TO BELIEVE IN Rikki Rockett on Bret Michaels: ‘I’m getting the feeling that he’d prefer not to deal with the three of us if he can avoid it’ Sleazeroxx — RIKKI ROCKETT NEEDS NO INTRODUCTION. YOU KNOW HE’S THE DRUMMER IN POISON. RECENTLY, HE HAS STEPPED OUT OF THE SHADOW OF POISON AND FORMED DEVIL CITY ANGELS WITH GUITARIST TRACII GUNS AND SINFER BRANDON GIBBS, AND JOINING THE BAND IS BASSIST RUDY SARZO. THE[…]

July 20, 2015

TALK DIVORCE TO ME! Poison drummer Rikki Rockett files for divorce from wife Melanie

TMZ — Rikki Rockett knows his prenup like he knows a power ballad. The Poison drummer just filed for divorce from Melanie Rockett, his wife of nearly 7 years — and, according to the docs he wants to make sure they stick to the prenup she signed. Meaning … not a cent more in spousal support than the agreed upon amount. The Rocket’s have 2 kids together – a 2 and 6-year-old – and Rikki wants joint[…]