Poison singer Bret Michaels kills 40th anniversary tour by demanding 6 times bandmates' shares, drummer says

Yahoo • January 19, 2026 • entertainment

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Poison has officially shelved plans for a 40th anniversary reunion tour due to a money dispute, primarily involving lead singer Bret Michaels seeking 600% more pay than his bandmates.
Drummer Rikki Rockett revealed that while the rest of the band was on board, Michaels' demand for a disproportionate share of the earnings made the tour financially unfeasible.
Although Michaels hinted at a potential limited run of shows in 2026 to mark the anniversary, no official tour announcement was ever made, and negotiations stalled by late 2025.
Rockett emphasized that relations among band members remain cordial despite frustrations and expressed hope that financial disagreements might be resolved for a possible 41st anniversary tour.
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