Poison's Bret Michaels responds to drummer saying 40th anniversary tour off due to singer's financial demands: ‘Let's all focus on the positive’

Michaels didn't specifically address Rikki Rockett's claims, but teased the "potential of a future reunion." ...

Poison's 40th Anniversary Tour Is Off Because They Can't Agree on the Money Split

"We had a great offer, I thought," Poison drummer Rikki Rockett said. "Bret [Michaels] wanted the lion's share of the money, ...

Poison’s 40th Anniversary Tour Reportedly Called Off Over One Member’s Demand

In the coming weeks and months, fans of the rock band Poison were hoping to have something major to be excited about. The ...

Poison singer Bret Michaels kills 40th anniversary tour by demanding 6 times bandmates' shares, drummer says

"He wanted the lion’s share of the money, to the point where it makes it not possible to even do it," drummer Rikki Rockett ...

Poison’s drummer claims Bret Michaels’ 600% pay demand led to 40th anniversary tour cancellation

Poison's 40th anniversary tour canceled after Bret Michaels reportedly demanded 600% more money than bandmates, creating ...

Poison drummer says 2026 tour plans are 'not possible' because Bret Michaels wants 'the lion's share' of the money

Rikki Rockett alleged that frontman Michaels wanted $6 to every one of his bandmate's dollars ...
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Poison Scraps Tour After Bret Michaels Seeks Higher Pay Than Bandmates, Drummer Reveals

Poison will not tour in 2026 after frontman Bret Michaels asked for a staggering amount of money to hit the road.
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Central Pa. native and Poison frontman Bret Michaels announces he's taking time off next year

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — Central Pennsylvania native Bret Michaels, lead singer of the hairband Poison, announced he's planning to take an extended break next year. Michaels made the statement on his ...