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Poison Puts 40th-Anniversary Tour On Hold After Reported Pay Dispute

Drummer Rikki Rockett says talks collapsed over Bret Michaels seeking a far larger share of the proceeds.

Overview

  • Rockett told Page Six that Michaels wanted roughly six times what each bandmate would earn from the proposed dates.
  • The anniversary run was never formally announced, though Michaels had floated a limited 2026 reunion in 2024.
  • Michaels has separate solo shows scheduled for 2026, according to multiple outlets.
  • Rockett plans to tour with his side project Rockett Mafia and perform the band's debut album in full at each show.
  • Representatives for Michaels did not immediately comment, and Rockett described relations as cordial while leaving open the possibility of revisiting a reunion later.