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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT Shares His Secret To Keeping A Band Together

During a recent appearance on The Patrick LabyorSheaux With Patrick Labyorteaux, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett spoke about why Slash wasn't chosen to be the guitarist in POISON when he auditioned for the band prior to joining GUNS N' ROSES in 1985. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I don...

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BRET MICHAELS On POISON's 2026 Tour: 'We're Hoping To' Play '40 Awesome Dates', 'Putting Every Ounce Of Energy On That Stage'

In a new interview with Ethan Dometrius, POISON frontman Bret Michaels spoke about the band's plans to return to the road in 2026 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of POISON's debut album, 1986's "Look What The Cat Dragged In". He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "So here's the deal. I go...

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RIKKI ROCKETT's Stolen POISON Drum Kits Have Been Recovered

All of POISON drummer Rikki Rockett's stolen drums have been found and have been returned to Donn's Drum Vault, described as the largest inventory of rare and vintage drums in the world. On Tuesday (December 10),Donn Bennett, the owner-operator at Donn's Drum Vault, wrote in a post on the Drummers...

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DEF LEPPARD, NICKELBACK, MÖTLEY CRÜE, SHINEDOWN To Headline Inaugural BOARDWALK ROCK

DEF LEPPARD, NICKELBACK, MÖTLEY CRÜE and SHINEDOWN are set to headline the inaugural Boardwalk Rock, bringing some of the most legendary names in rock and roll to Ocean City, Maryland, May 17-18. From C3 Presents, producers of the beloved Oceans Calling and Country Calling festivals, the two-day pow...

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RIKKI ROCKETT's POISON Drum Kits Stolen From Washington Warehouse

Several drum kits that were previously used by Rikki Rockett on tour with POISON have been stolen from Donn's Drum Vault, described as the largest inventory of rare and vintage drums in the world. Donn Bennett, the owner-operator at Donn's Drum Vault, revealed the theft in a post on the Drummers Of...

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JAKE E. LEE Offers More Details About Shooting That Left Him With Multiple Bullet Wounds

Former OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist Jake E. Lee has offered more details about last month's shooting which left him hit three times about 10 miles from the Las Vegas Strip. He was later taken to the Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center's intensive care unit. The 67-year-old musician took to his social m...

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Watch: BRET MICHAELS Brings His 'Parti Gras 2.0' Tour To Bensalem, Pennsylvania

POISON frontman Bret Michaels brought his "Parti Gras 2.0" tour to Parx Casino in Bensalem, Pennsylvania on Saturday, November 16. Fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below (courtesy of Jim Powers). Michaels partnered with Live Nation for the second edition of his solo touring festiva...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT Says His Oral Cancer Is Still In Remission, More Than Nine Years After Diagnosis

During an October 31 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", POISON drummer Rikki Rockett offered an update on his health, more than nine years after he was diagnosed with oral cancer. The 63-year-old Rikki, whose real name is Richard Allan Ream, said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUT...

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POISON Will Play 'A Minimum Of 40 Shows And Maybe More' In 2026

During an October 31 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", POISON drummer Rikki Rockett spoke about the band's plans to return to the road in 2026 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of POISON's debut album, 1986's "Look What The Cat Dragged In". Asked if he and his bandmates will...

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POISON Drummer RIKKI ROCKETT To Release 'Ghost Notes' Memoir In 2025

Rare Bird Books has set a July 15, 2025 release date for "Ghost Notes", the new memoir from POISON drummer Rikki Rockett, written with writer duo Leif Eriksson and Martin Svensson. During an October 31 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", the 63-year-old Rikki, whose real name i...

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JAKE E. LEE Explains Why He Was Walking His Dog At 2:40 A.M. Before Getting Shot

Jake E. Lee says that he is "on the mend", more than two weeks after the former OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist was shot in Las Vegas. The 67-year-old musician was hit three times in a shooting about 10 miles from the Las Vegas Strip early on Tuesday, October 15. He was later taken to the Sunrise Hospital &...

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JAKE E. LEE's Daughter Shares First Post-Shooting Photo Of Former OZZY OSBOURNE Guitarist

Jake E. Lee's daughter Jade has shared the first photo of the former OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist after he was shot in Las Vegas nearly two weeks ago. Check out her Facebook post below. The 67-year-old musician was hit three times in a shooting about 10 miles from the Las Vegas Strip early on Tuesday, Oc...

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JAKE E. LEE Says He Was Shot After He Confronted 'A Couple Of Thieves' Checking Out A Neighbor's Motorcycle

Jake E. Lee has offered an update on his health, five days after being shot in Las Vegas. The 67-year-old former OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist was hit three times in a shooting about 10 miles from the Las Vegas Strip early on Tuesday, October 15. He was later taken to the Sunrise Hospital & Medical Ce...

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JAKE E. LEE Says 'Police Found 15 Shell Casings At The Scene' Where He Was Shot

Jake E. Lee has offered an update on his health, two days after being shot in Las Vegas. The 67-year-old former OZZY OSBOURNE guitarist was hit three times in a shooting about 10 miles from the Las Vegas Strip early on Tuesday, October 15. He was later taken to a hospital's intensive care unit, wher...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT Teams Up With Coffee Roaster MAINLINE COFFEE To Create 'Rockett Roast'

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett has teamed up with a coffee roaster Mainline Coffee to create and release his own Rockett Roast. Inspired by Rockett's love for Brazilian jiu-jitsu, this high-quality Brazilian bean delivers a powerful punch with each sip, featuring deep, intense flavors and a smooth fin...