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Iconic 80s glam rock band confirms reunion date after frontman ‘physical distress’

Harry November 10, 2024

Bret Michaels from Poison performs on stage. The crowd reaches out to him as he sings. — Poison are ‘definitely’ touring in 2026 (Image: Steve C Mitchell/EPA/REX/Shutterstock)

After ‘unforeseen’ circumstances derailed Bret Michaels’ tour Earlier this year he promised that Poison would return in 2026.

Every Rose Has Its Thorn hit makers rose to fame 80s Their debut album went quintuple platinum, with a string of Top 40 hits.

Poison last toured in 2022, opening for Def Leppard, but things weren’t looking good after Bret’s concert. health Announcement in March.

The 61-year-old frontman revealed he will be taking ‘most, if not all,’ of next year off to recover from ‘physical distress’.

But this isn’t the end for the glam rock legends, as drummer Rikki Rocket, who joined the band in 1983, has confirmed 2026. type plans.

‘Yes, yes, yes, definitely. “26 is definitely going to happen,” the 63-year-old rocker said on SiriusXM Trunk Nation.

Poison, including Bret Michaels, Rikki Rockett, CC Deville and Bobby Dall, playfully pose together on January 9, 1987 — 80s icons are facing some health problems (Image: Ross Marino/Getty Images)

Poison on stage, Bret Michaels stands among his guitar-playing bandmates. — The band’s frontman Bret Michaels suffered ‘physical’ difficulties this year (Image: Miguel Sierra/EPA/REX/Shutterstock)

Bobby Dall, Bret Michaels, Rikki Rocket and Poison's CC DeVille — The band are promising a tour in 2026 (Image: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

He also had to withdraw from his performance during the 2022 tour. TMZ He reported that he reacted badly to Covid-19-related medications due to his lifelong condition.

In his health declaration in March he wrote: ‘I have always stated that music is a universal language that should unite us, excite us and never divide us. It’s a soundtrack to our daily lives and I’m really looking forward to giving it all the energy I have in 2024 and leaving it all on stage every night.

But in 2025, in light of some recent medical consequences and setbacks, intense discussion and genuine advice from my doctors and family, I will be taking most, if not all, of 2025 on leave, except for a few select dates. both the BRET MICHAELS BAND and possibly the all-original POISON.

‘I really need to recharge the batteries and make some good, much-needed physical adjustments.

‘Please always understand that I am forever grateful to the fans and I hope this will bring me back to 2026 and beyond so that I can always give my 1000% on that stage with positive energy and Unbroken Warrior Spirit!’

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