Rock + Metal Bands You Didn’t Realize Are Turning 40 in 2023Rock + Metal Bands You Didn’t Realize Are Turning 40 in 2023Four decades of existence.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
Poison's 'Native Tongue' at 30Poison's 'Native Tongue' at 30Lone album with Richie Kotzen proved to be a misstep as they tried to escape party-band reputation.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
The Day Mick Jagger, Metallica and Poison All Released MusicThe Day Mick Jagger, Metallica and Poison All Released MusicBusy day in 1993 also featured releases from Living Colour and Lenny Kravitz. Gary GraffGary Graff
When Poison’s New Guitarist Gave Them Their Last Hit, ‘Stand’When Poison’s New Guitarist Gave Them Their Last Hit, ‘Stand’Lead single from 1993's 'Native Tongue' saved Richie Kotzen's blown audition.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
91 Rock + Metal Acts With the Most Top 40 Songs91 Rock + Metal Acts With the Most Top 40 SongsThese songs rocked, then rolled over into the mainstream.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Poison's Best Business DecisionPoison's Best Business DecisionBret Michaels has always believed that it’s important to “bet on yourself.” Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Stadium Tour Proved Rock Is Not Dead, Says Rikki RockettStadium Tour Proved Rock Is Not Dead, Says Rikki RockettPoison drummer recalls "crazy summer" with Motley Crue and Def Leppard.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Bret Michaels: Talk of New Poison Material Could End in ViolenceBret Michaels: Talk of New Poison Material Could End in ViolenceSinger hopes bandmates will agree to write one more classic song.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Bret Michaels Says No One Believed in ‘Every Rose Has Its Thorn’Bret Michaels Says No One Believed in ‘Every Rose Has Its Thorn’Poison singer says he had to beg radio stations to play classic power ballad.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Poison’s Bret Michaels Says ‘Grunge Was Great’ + Alice in Chains Rode Go-Karts at His HousePoison’s Bret Michaels Says ‘Grunge Was Great’ + Alice in Chains Rode Go-Karts at His House'I blame nobody,' says Michaels about grunge's ascent over glam metal.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Bret Michaels on the End of Glam Metal: ‘I Blame Nobody’Bret Michaels on the End of Glam Metal: ‘I Blame Nobody’Poison singer refutes the narrative that grunge killed the careers of '80s acts. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Bret Michaels Invited Families of Uvalde Shooting Victims to Stadium Tour ShowBret Michaels Invited Families of Uvalde Shooting Victims to Stadium Tour ShowThe Poison singer made a heartfelt offer.Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
Houston Woman Warning Others By Sharing a Chilling Story About a Napkin That was Left on Her Car DoorHouston Woman Warning Others By Sharing a Chilling Story About a Napkin That was Left on Her Car DoorIt was a birthday that one Houston woman will always remember—but for all the wrong reasons.DJ DigitalDJ Digital
Motley Crue's Stadium Tour Pulling $5 Million Per ShowMotley Crue's Stadium Tour Pulling $5 Million Per ShowAll-star trek lands at No. 4 on Pollstar's Live 75 report.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Bret Michaels Doesn’t Think Poison Will Tour Again Until 2025, Teases ‘Party Gras’ Tour for 2023Bret Michaels Doesn’t Think Poison Will Tour Again Until 2025, Teases ‘Party Gras’ Tour for 2023We'll have to wait til 2025 for nothing but a good time again.Selena FragassiSelena Fragassi
Motley Crue, Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett Rock Cleveland: PhotosMotley Crue, Def Leppard, Poison and Joan Jett Rock Cleveland: PhotosBands prove good things can happen on the Browns' home field. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Rockers Defend Vince Neil’s Teleprompter Reliance Telling Critics ‘Leave The Guy Alone’Rockers Defend Vince Neil’s Teleprompter Reliance Telling Critics ‘Leave The Guy Alone’Teleprompters onstage: Sin or Useful Tool?Ayron RutanAyron Rutan
Poison’s Bret Michaels Returns to Stadium TourPoison’s Bret Michaels Returns to Stadium TourHospitalized singer admits he’s “not feeling my Sunday best” as Tommy Lee and Nikki Sixx celebrate personal milestones.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Bret Michaels Apologizes for ‘Unforeseen Medical’ Issue That Caused Poison to Cancel Stadium Tour SetBret Michaels Apologizes for ‘Unforeseen Medical’ Issue That Caused Poison to Cancel Stadium Tour SetGet better soon, Bret.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita