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BRET MICHAELS On POISON: 'The Band Has Never Broken Up, And We Never Will'

In a brand new interview with Pocono Record, POISON singer Bret Michaels was asked about the band's status and whether there will be a follow-up to the group's last album, 2007's "Poison'd". He responded: "With POISON, it's always about timing. The band has never broken up, and we never will. Right...

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BRET MICHAELS 'Will Be Grateful To Accept' ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME Nod When It's POISON's Time

In a brand new interview with Cleveland.com, POISON singer Bret Michaels was asked if he thinks the band should at least be considered for the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, especially since the group has been eligible for induction since 2011. He responded: "Truthfully, this seems to be a common thing...

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RIKKI ROCKETT: 'I've Stopped Telling Anybody That POISON Is Going To Tour'

During a brand new interview with Classic Rock Revisited, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett was asked about his return to playing music now that he has been declared cancer free after undergoing an experimental treatment. He said: "I want to play and I would love to tour. Hopefully that will happen. I've...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT Didn't Want To Lose His Tongue In Cancer Battle

Rikki Rockett and Dr. Ezra Cohen, associate director and professor of medicine at Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego, were interviewed by San Diego's Fox 5 shortly after the POISON drummer was declared cancer free after undergoing an experimental treatment. You can now watch the report below. Rock...

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POISON And DEF LEPPARD To Tour Together Again In 2017, Says BRET MICHAELS

POISON will re-team with DEF LEPPARD for a U.S. tour in 2017, it has been revealed. The two bands first hit the road together back in 2009, and then again three years later. Asked in a brand new interview with The Salt Lake Tribute about a potential POISON reunion, singer Bret Michaels said: ...

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RIKKI ROCKETT: Anybody That Has Had More Than One Sex Partner Is At Risk For Neck And Throat Cancer

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett was interviewed by rock journalist Mitch Lafon for a recent edition of the "One On One With Mitch Lafon" podcast (Facebook page). You can now listen to the chat using the Spreaker widget below. Speaking about the cause of his 2015 oral cancer diagnosis, Rockett said: "Th...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT Wants To Get Word Out About Immunotherapy After Being Declared Cancer-Free

Rikki Rockett, drummer for the band POISON, got the best news of his life last week: his cancer is gone. Rockett was diagnosed with oral cancer more than a year ago. Several months ago, he came to Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health, where he underwent experimental cancer immunotherapy, whic...

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POISON Drummer RIKKI ROCKETT Says That He Is Now 'Cancer Free'

A year after after being diagnosed with cancer of the tongue, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett says that he is now cancer free thanks to an experimental immunotherapy drug. Rockett broke the news via his Instagram account where he posted a photo of himself with Dr. Ezra Cohen, associate director and pro...

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ONSLAUGHT To Perform Entire 'The Force' Album On Tour Of U.K., Ireland

British thrashers ONSLAUGHT return to home soil in November, playing 17 shows across the U.K. and Ireland, celebrating the 30th anniversary of their legendary opus "The Force". The band will play the album in its entirety along with many other classic tracks that span ONSLAUGHT's 33-year career. Joi...

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POISON Drummer RIKKI ROCKETT Undergoing Experimental Cancer Immune Therapy

According to The San Diego Union-Tribune, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett has recorded a video discussing his experience after being diagnosed with cancer of the tongue last summer. The 54-year-old musician initially received radiation and chemotherapy, like many cancer patients, but became concerned w...

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Video: BRET MICHAELS Performs In Albuquerque, New Mexico

Fan-filmed video footage of POISON singer Bret Michaels's May 14 performance at Isleta Resort & Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico can be seen below. Bret recently said that he is hopeful POISON will play together again. The multi-platinum "hair metal" rockers haven't done any major touring since...

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CINDERELLA's ERIC BRITTINGHAM Joins BRET MICHAELS's Solo Band; Watch Video Of First Show

CINDERELLA bassist Eric Brittingham has joined POISON singer Bret Michaels's solo band. Brittingham made his live debut with Michaels last night (Saturday, April 30) at Harrah's Laughlin Casino & Hotel in Laughlin, Nevada. Fan-filmed video footage of the concert can be seen below. This is not th...

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Rockers React To PRINCE's Death

Members of GUNS N' ROSES, AEROSMITH, KISS, SLIPKNOT, MÖTLEY CRÜE, HALESTORM and JANE'S ADDICTION are among the rock musicians and scores of other artists who reacted on social media to the passing of the artist known as Prince, who died earlier today (Thursday, April 21) at the age of 57. "It is wit...

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BRET MICHAELS Still Sees 'Something Amazing Happening' For POISON In The Future

POISON singer Bret Michaels says that he is hopeful the band will play together again. The multi-platinum "hair metal" rockers haven't done any major touring since taking part in the 2012 "Rock Of Ages" trek with LITA FORD and DEF LEPPARD. Since then, Michaels has been focusing on his solo career an...

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BRET MICHAELS On POISON: 'When The Time Is Right, We Will Get Back Out There'

Even though POISON hasn't done any major touring since taking part in the 2012 "Rock Of Ages" trek with LITA FORD and DEF LEPPARD, frontman Bret Michaels says that a reunion is possible. "When the time is right, we will get back out there, without a doubt," Bret tells Sun Herald. POISON appeared ...