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Poison Shelves 40th-Anniversary Tour After Pay Dispute, Drummer Says

Rikki Rockett says Bret Michaels sought roughly six times the others’ pay, derailing reunion talks.

Overview

  • Plans for a 2026 anniversary run were discussed publicly but no tour was ever formally announced or confirmed.
  • Rockett told Page Six there was a strong offer on the table before negotiations stalled over Michaels wanting the “lion’s share” of revenue.
  • Representatives for Michaels had not provided on-the-record comment in the coverage, and the exact proposed splits remain unverified.
  • Michaels has solo dates booked for 2026, while Rockett will tour with Rockett Mafia performing Look What the Cat Dragged In in full.
  • The band last performed together in 2022, with Rockett describing relations as cordial and saying a 41st‑anniversary try is possible, with replacing Michaels a last resort.