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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN Explains Why He Decided To Call His 2027 U.K. Spoken-Word Tour 'Talking Gib'rish'

In a new interview with The Strange Brew podcast, DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan spoke about his upcoming "Talking Gib'rish" tour. Set to take place in the spring 2027 in the United Kingdom, this very special series of live speaking events will allow audiences to hear personal stories from Ian's rema...

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RIKKI ROCKETT On POISON's Musical Chemistry: 'I Just Think There's A Synergy Between The Four Of Us'

In a new interview with Troy Culpan of Australia's May The Rock Be With You, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett was asked to name the "defining thing that made the band what it was" at the height of POISON's commercial success in the 1980s. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "I wish I coul...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Says There Are No Concrete Plans Yet For POISON To Tour In 2027

In a new interview with the Cobras & Fire podcast, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett was asked if there was any talk between him and his bandmates about capitalizing on POISON's momentum, after the completion of the 2022 "The Stadium Tour" with MÖTLEY CRÜE and DEF LEPPARD, by staying on the road in t...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Says He Has Stayed Cancer-Free For More Than A Decade: 'It's Never Been Back'

In a new interview with Get On The Bus, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett offered an update on his health, more than 11 years after he was diagnosed with oral cancer. The 65-year-old Rikki, whose real name is Richard Allan Ream, said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Once I was diagnosed [in June 20...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Looks Back On 'Hollyweird', POISON's Final Album Of Original Material: 'It's Not Our Best Work'

In a new interview with Robert Cavuoto of MyGlobalMind, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett spoke about the band's last album of new material, 2002's "Hollyweird". The record brought together POISON's classic lineup for the first full studio project since 1990's "Flesh & Blood". Asked why he didn't bri...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT On Why Now Is Right Time For Him To Release His Memoir: 'I Didn't Wanna Embarrass My Parents When They Were Alive'

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett's long-awaited memoir, "Ghost Notes: My Life In Poison", which was written with writer duo Leif Eriksson and Martin Svensson, will finally arrive September 15, 2026 via Rare Bird Books. Asked in a new interview with Erin Greatrix of This Day In Metal why now was the righ...

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Watch: RIKKI ROCKETT's THE ROCKETT MAFIA Performs POISON's Entire 'Look What The Cat Dragged In' Album At Whisky A Go Go

On Friday, August 14, founding POISON drummer Rikki Rockett paid tribute to POISON's "Look What The Cat Dragged In" album by performing the entire LP with his new band, THE ROCKETT MAFIA, at the legendary Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, California. This year marks the album's 40th anniversary, whi...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Recalls How Rock Music Media In 1980s Tried To Pit POISON Against METALLICA

During an appearance on the latest episode of the "Beardo & Weirdo" podcast, hosted by FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH bassist Chris Kael and comedian Craig Gass, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett recalled how the rock music media in the 1980s tried to pit rival genres thrash metal and glam metal against eac...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Is 'Very, Very Proud' Of POISON's 'Native Tongue' Album: 'I Think It's A Great Record'

In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett reflected on the band's fourth album, "Native Tongue", which was originally released in 1993. Besides the core personnel of Rockett, singer Bret Michaels and bassist Bobby Dall, it is the only POISON LP to...

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POISON Drummer RIKKI ROCKETT To Hold Intimate Music Clinic At New Jersey's Octopus Music School

Out on the road with THE ROCKETT MAFIA and promoting his new memoir "Ghost Notes: My Life In Poison", POISON drummer Rikki Rockett just added a special appearance at the Red Bank, New Jersey location of one of New Jersey's premiere music schools, Octopus Music School. On Sunday, September 13, 2026,...

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STEVE VAI, BILLY SHEEHAN, MICHAEL ANTHONY, GILBY CLARKE Among Artists Set To Appear At 2026 'Vegas Rocks! Magazine Music Awards'

Sally Steele's eighth Vegas Rocks! Magazine Music Awards is set to hit the stage once again. This event, which will feature and honor rock music legends as it celebrates the future of rock, will take place on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at the 850-capacity The Orleans Showroom at The Orleans Hotel &a...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT: 'Today Marks Exactly 10 Years Cancer Free'

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett says that he is still cancer free, ten years after he was diagnosed with oral cancer. Rockett offered an update on his health via his social media on Monday (July 13). He shared several photos of him taken during his cancer treatment, and he included the following messag...

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DEEP PURPLE's IAN GILLAN Announces 'Talking Gib'rish' 2027 U.K. Spoken-Word Tour

DEEP PURPLE singer Ian Gillan will hit the road in the United Kingdom in the spring of 2027 with his "Talking Gib'rish" tour. This very special series of live speaking events will allow audiences to hear personal stories from Ian's remarkable life and career in music. From his childhood in Hounslow...

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Watch: RIKKI ROCKETT's THE ROCKETT MAFIA Kicks Off Series Of Shows Celebrating 40th Anniversary Of POISON's 'Look What The Cat Dragged In'

On May 21, founding POISON drummer Rikki Rockett kicked off a series of shows where he is paying tribute to POISON's "Look What The Cat Dragged In" album by performing the entire LP with his new band, THE ROCKETT MAFIA. This year marks the album's 40th anniversary, which features the hits "Talk Dirt...

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RIKKI ROCKETT 'Supports' BRET MICHAELS's Decision To Drop Out Of TRUMP-Backed Concert For America's 250th Anniversary

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett says that he "supports" Bret Michaels's decision to drop out of the "Great American State Fair" celebrating America's 250th anniversary, set to take place later this month. On Thursday (May 28),the POISON singer announced he would no longer perform at the celebration on...