Overview
- The 40th‑anniversary run was never officially announced but had been teased since 2024 and advanced far enough to include a formal offer, Rockett says.
- Rockett contends he, C. C. DeVille and Bobby Dall supported the deal until negotiations stalled over Michaels’ demand for the “lion’s share.”
- Michaels’ representatives have not commented on Rockett’s account, which was first reported by Page Six and echoed by multiple outlets.
- Rockett describes relations with Michaels as cordial, calls replacing the singer a last resort, and suggests a 2027 revisit is possible.
- Rockett plans to tour in 2026 with his side project Rockett Mafia, while Michaels has multiple solo dates booked following a 2025 health‑related break.