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Bret Michaels Answers Poison’s Pay Dispute Allegations “Honestly”
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For fans of Poison, 2026 marked a significant year in the band’s history as it was the 40th anniversary of their debut album, Look What the Cat Dragged In.
That was until drummer Rikki Rockett suggested the tour was not going to happen in 2026.
And the reason – the drummer claimed singer Bret Michaels wanted a lion’s share of the profits.
Videos by American SongwriterDiscussing his plans throughout 2026 with the radio station 99.1 WPLR, Michaels admitted the band never made it to payment negotiations.
While the lead singer, the supposed demands from Michaels caused the tour to come to a screeching halt.