Poison Nix Tour After Bret Michaels Demands 600% More Than Band

Ultimate Classic Rock • January 18, 2026 • entertainment

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Poison has canceled plans for a 2026 reunion tour due to frontman Bret Michaels demanding a significantly larger share of the profits than his bandmates.
Drummer Rikki Rockett revealed that Michaels wanted six times more money than the other members, making the tour financially unfeasible.
Despite the fallout, Rockett expressed no resentment toward Michaels and emphasized that the band members hold deep respect for each other.
Rockett dismissed the idea of touring with a different singer but left open the possibility of a future reunion, joking about a potential 41st anniversary tour in 2027.
Meanwhile, Michaels will pursue solo performances in 2026, and Rockett plans to tour with his side project, Rockett