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#1 BAD BOYS … Poison take a #selfie, ready for tour with Def Leppard & Tesla

#1 BAD BOYS Poison take a #selfie as they ready for tour with Def Leppard and Tesla   Blabbermouth — POISON singer Bret Michaels has released the first photo of the band’s original lineup as it begins rehearsing for its upcoming tour. He wrote in the accompanying caption: “Rocking hard, feeling great. Haven’t killed each other yet, this tour is happening. #music #poison #tour #springbreak #party” POISON will perform all its greatest hits as they headline[…]

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ALBUMS UNLEASHED: Rikki Rockett talks Poison early days, discusses “Look What The Cat Dragged In”

ALBUMS UNLEASHED  Rikki Rockett talks Poison early days, discusses “Look What The Cat Dragged In” in depth   Decibel Geek Podcast — Rikki Rockett joins the guys this week for Albums Unleashed Poison Look What the Cat Dragged In. In this long-form discussion, Rikki shares stories from the early days of Poison including the decision to move from Pennsylvania to Hollywood in the early 1980’s. Also in the episode, Rikki talks about the departure of original[…]

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GOD DAMN THEY’RE GLAM … Poison announce headline dates to coincide with Def Leppard summer tour

GOD DAMN THEY’RE GLAM Poison announce headline dates to coincide with Def Leppard summer tour Blabbermouth Reports — POISON, one of rock’s most high-energy and iconic bands, will perform all its greatest hits as they headline select dates for the first time in over a decade. This spring will see all four original members — Bret Michaels, Bobby Dall, Rikki Rockett and C.C. DeVille — join together to play these limited headline dates in the U.S.[…]

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Which is your favorite Poison song off their Look What The Cat Dragged In 1986 debut?

Your Vote Counts! Which is your favorite Poison song off their Look What The Cat Dragged In 1986 debut?   Metal Sludge Twitter — This may be the most important Vote you cast this week. Which is your favorite Poison song off their “Look What The Cat Dragged In” 1986 debut album? Is it “#1 Bad Boy” or their debut single “Cry Tough”? Maybe it’s the power ballad “I Won’t Forget You” or their massive[…]

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POLL! What was the coolest stage name during the 80’s hairband era?

WHAT’S IN A NAME? What was the coolest 80’s stage name for a RockStar during the Hairband era?  Sludge Poll — Only a few hours left in our “What’s In A Name” poll. Vote today, only hours left. Let’s pass the 400 vote mark. Share, support and Sludge you very much! What was the coolest #80s stage name for a #RockStar during the #Hairband era? @axlrose @NikkiSixx @RikkiRockett @traciiguns — Metal Sludge (@MetalSludge) October 19,[…]

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#1 BAD BOY … Devil City Angels singer Brandon Gibbs takes Bobby Blotzer to task on Facebook

#1 BAD BOY Devil City Angels singer Brandon Gibbs takes Bobby Blotzer to task on Facebook     Facebook — In a brand new posting on his official Facebook page Devil City Angels singer Brandon Gibbs throws a few daggers at Bobby Blotzer. The Southern California drummer is currently out playing shows with his version of the band Ratt.  And in a recent video that surfaced on youtube, Blotzer is seen coming from behind the drum kit[…]

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NOTHING BUT A BAD TIME … Rikki Rockett’s wife selling wedding ring: “I’m getting rid of this thing”

NOTHING BUT A BAD TIME Rikki Rockett’s wife selling wedding ring: “I’m getting rid of this thing”   Facebook — Rikki Rockett’s wife, who by all accounts will in time become an ex-wife is unloading her engagement ring and wedding band. Melanie Martel aka Melanie Rockett posted on her official facebook page writing; “If there are any Poison fans out there interestedin an engagement ring and wedding band purchased by drummer Rikki Rockett send me a[…]

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Rikki Rockett’s Ex Wants More Cash … Don’t Talk Prenup To Me!!

  Poison Drummer Rikki Rockett — Ex Wants More Cash … Don’t Talk Prenup To Me!!   Celebrity River — The estranged wife claims the Poison drummer completely cut her and their 2 kids off — and she’s demanding he start forking over the cash again. Rikki filed for divorce from Melanie Rockett last year and claims he’s willing to pay exactly what he owes her under their prenup. Melanie has fired back it’s totally[…]

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‘The list of rock stars that have begged me to go home with them is extremely long’ Rachael Rine

  HARD HITTING ‘The list of rock stars that have begged me to go home with them is extremely long’ Getting down with lady drummer Rachael Rine      LOS ANGELES — There is something about girl drummers that’s a big turn-on. But don’t just take our word for it — one look at femme percussionist Rachael Rine, and you can understand the attraction. Rine can hold her own with anyone — in any gender[…]

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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[…]

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