Poison in 1986 – Photo by Neil “ZLOZ” Zlozower courtesy Atlas Icons
“I don’t wanna throw anybody under the bus — I’m not gonna do that — but I will say this: literally tomorrow we are having a conversation with management. We have been made an offer for 2027, and we’re going to talk as a band and with management.”
— Rikki Rockett
MS NEWS / May 21st 2026 — Poison fans have been clamoring for a tour in recent years and if the stars line up, they just might get their wish in 2027.
Rikki Rockett has just went on record to say; “We have been made an offer for 2027, and we’re going to talk as a band and with management.”
Rockett spoke to Rock 95.5 Chicago radio station and expressed optimism that the band will hit the road next year in 2027 which will be 5 years since their last summer run.
Poison released their debut “Look What the Cat Dragged In“ in May of 1986, exactly 40 years ago this month and most fans and the industry alike all felt it was a no-brainer that the group would celebrate the milestone this summer… however, as we all know that did not come to fruition.
The band’s last official tour was their run on The Stadium Tour in 2022 with Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts.
Now in a brand new radio interview Rockett said the following (courtesy of Blabbermouth): “I don’t wanna throw anybody under the bus — I’m not gonna do that — but I will say this: literally tomorrow we are having a conversation with management. We have been made an offer for 2027, and we’re going to talk as a band and with management. And I will know more tomorrow. It’s a shame we’re not doing the interview tomorrow. So hopefully everything will work out and we’ll be able to get on track and do something.
“Maybe everything happens for a reason,” Rikki continued. “I mean, it’s just so funny that if Poison would do a 41st anniversary. I mean, we almost got killed by a disco ball. We almost got killed by pressing hands on a tour bus and falling out of the bus. I mean, we can be a comedy of errors at times, but usually those errors work out some way, somehow and turn into something cool. So I’m hoping this does.”
In the meantime, Rockett will hit the road this summer with his group The Rockett Mafia to play select shows where the group will perform Poison‘s “Look What The Cat Dragged In” in its entirety.
The Rockett Mafia lineup is; Rockett (drums), Brandon Gibbs (vocals, guitars), Stacey Blades (lead guitar) and Tyson Leslie (bass).
Ready, Set, Rockett!
Find other Poison related articles as found on Metal Sludge below.
April 2nd 2026 > POISON PIGSKIN … Bret Michaels to perform at the 2026 NFL Draft to be held April 23rd-25th in the Singer’s Hometown of Pittsburgh
February 2nd 2026 > NEW WEAPON ….. The Rockett Mafia trade Bullets for Blades – Mick Sweda Out, Stacey Blades In
January 26th 2026 > PRODUCER TALK … Ric Browde sits down with Hair Metal Guru to discuss working with Poison, Faster Pussycat, Joan Jett and Ted Nugent
January 21st 2026 > TALK FRIENDLY TO ME ….. Poison’s Bret Michaels Breaks his Silence: “To my friend Rikki Rockett – have Fun Tonight”, then adds “(There is) Potential of a Future Reunion”
January 19th 2026 > WHAT WOULD POISON FANS SAY IF? … Rikki Rockett on if it’s been considered to replace Bret Michaels: “It’s not out of the question. But doing that is like surgery: it’s the last resort.”
January 18th 2026 > CRY TOUGH … Rikki Rockett explains to Page Six that Bret Michaels was looking to earn 6x what the others will make: “It’s like $6 to every one of our dollars. You just can’t work that way.”
November 13th 2025 > EVERY BAND HAS ITS THORN ….. Rikki Rockett says 3/4 of Poison have agreed to a Live Nation offer/contract for 2026 adding: “Bret Wants More Than The Lion’s Share!”
November 11th 2025 > TALK SLUDGY TO ME … Rikki Rockett: “If Pete Evick thinks that the BMB is carrying the Poison torch then Pete must be a Bic lighter”
June 9th 2025 > I THINK I LOVE YOU ….. Rikki Rockett of Poison unloads on fellow drummer Troy Patrick Farrell over ICE RAIDS and current Unrest in Los Angeles
May 13th 2025 > POISON TOUR 2026 … Rikki Rockett says: “We got a great offer, and to be honest with you, it’s all in Bret’s (Michaels) lap right now honestly.”
August 27th 2024 > FOR SALE … Rikki Rockett is holding an Estate Sale selling off Drums and R&R Memorabilia this weekend in Castaic California
August 7th 2024 > TROUBLE BREWING – Rikki Rockett: “If Poison didn’t tour in 2025, what do you think the reason would be?”
June 7th 2024 > POISON … Read Rikki Rockett’s Letter to Pearl Drums from 1986 with Resume Included; “I Know In My Heart We Are Going To Be Huge”
July 18th 2023 > BRET’S SIDE-MAN … Pete Evick releases ‘MTV Famous’ a Book about his 30 Year Journey from High School Talent Shows to playing with Poison frontman Bret Michaels
February 10th 2023 > WE’RE NOT GLAM … Michael Sweet of Stryper: “Poison, Faster Pussycat and Tuff” were Glam and notes, “Stryper were NOT a Glam Band”
November 29th 2022 > PARTY ALL THE TIME … Bret Michaels announces ‘Parti-Gras’, his Summer Festival Solo Tour with Night Ranger and Jefferson Starship for 2023
June 26th 2022 > DIFFICULT DEVILLE … Tom Werman says C.C. DeVille was ‘Very Difficult’ when producing the Poison release “Open Up and Say… Ahh!”
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