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Bret Michaels Posts Conciliatory Message After Poison Reunion Talks Stall

Drummer Rikki Rockett says negotiations collapsed over a proposed six-to-one pay split favoring Michaels.

Overview

  • Rockett told Page Six that Poison walked away from a 40th‑anniversary tour offer after Michaels sought roughly 600% more than his bandmates.
  • Michaels addressed the situation on Facebook with a positive note that congratulated Rockett and affirmed his affection for Poison and his solo band.
  • The post did not directly respond to Rockett’s pay‑split allegation or explain why talks fell through.
  • Rockett stressed he holds no personal grudge against Michaels and praised him as the right frontman for Poison despite the business impasse.
  • Both sides left the door open to a future reunion, with Rockett joking about a possible 41st‑anniversary run and Michaels invoking the potential of a reunion.