Rikki Rockett

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[…]

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[…]

July 13, 2015

DEVIL CITY ANGELS drop ‘Boneyard’ video, apologize for fan refund issue from their Pledge Music campaign

Facebook — DEVIL CITY ANGELS have officially dropped their video for “Boneyard” today. The song is from their forth coming debut on Century Media due for a fall 2015 release. “Boneyard” looks to be great quality and was produced by Veva Entertainment with Robert Graves as director and Marco De Molina as producer. DCA is essentially a modern day super-group comprised of in order of superness…..Rikki Rockett (Poison) on drums, Rudy Sarzo on bass who has played with[…]

June 25, 2015

POISON drummer RIKKI ROCKETT has Cancer scare

Los Angeles — RIKKI ROCKETT has had a cancer scare. The POISON drummer took to his official Facebook earlier today and revealed the scary news by telling fans the following; “I discovered a lump on my throat last Wednesday. I was rushed into a scan the next morning that showed a mass and something on the tongue.” He continued; “The ENT Dr. feared cancer and we set up a biopsy for this morning.” The Pennsylvania native[…]

June 4, 2015

BRET MICHAELESS? 3/4 of POISON performs with new FRONTMAN

Blabbermouth — THE SPECIAL GUESTS, the new band featuring POISON members Rikki Rockett (drums), Bobby Dall (bass) and C.C. DeVille (guitar), alongside vocalist/rhythm guitarist Brandon Gibbs (CHEAP THRILL, DEVIL CITY ANGELS), played at the Metal May-hem event on Friday, May 29 at the Ava Amphitheatre at Casino Del Sol in Tucscon, Arizona. Also appearing on the bill were QUEENSRŸCHE and QUIET RIOT. Fan-filmed video footage of THE SPECIAL GUESTS‘ performance can be seen below. THE SPECIAL[…]

May 21, 2015

Metal Sludge Exclusive with Ex Poison manager Howie Hubberman; ‘I took Poison to the very top’

‘I TOOK POISON TO THE VERY TOP’ Here is a Metal Sludge exclusive with former Poison manager Howie Hubberman By Gerry Gittelson Metal Sludge Editor at Large LOS ANGELES — In our everlasting journey to relive the past, Metal Sludge has tracked down legendary rock impressario Howie Hubberman, who managed Poison during the glam band’s original rise to stardom, in addition to Hubberman financing Guns N’ Roses and helping other start-up projects including Tuff (it’s[…]

January 17, 2015

TRACII GONES? Devil City Angels rumored to be prepping for split with guitarist Tracii Guns

TRACII GONES? Devil City Angels rumored to be prepping for split with guitarist Tracii Guns Rumorville — A hot rumor on the street has been gaining steam leading up to NAMM week in Southern California. What rumor is that you ask? It’s making the rounds that Devil City Angels is prepping to part ways with guitarist Tracii Guns. This rumor has hit the Sludge inbox on 3 occasions in the recent week. What’s that old saying,[…]

November 12, 2014

Bret Michaels on POISON touring in 2015, "It's gonna be great. C.C., Bobby, Rikki, myself. All original"

Bret Michaels comments again on a POISON 2015 reunion tour with all original “It’s gonna be great” California — Bret Michaels recently made an appearance in Pomona California at the 62nd Annual RV Show and talked about Poison touring in 2015. Lucas H Gordon interviewed Michaels at the event (video below) and Bret talked about his solo band, new single “A Beautiful Soul” and more tour plans for Bret Michaels. But the big question was will[…]