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

Yahoo • January 19, 2026 • general

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Poison has canceled plans for a 40th anniversary reunion tour due to a financial dispute, primarily involving lead singer Bret Michaels demanding 600% more pay than his bandmates.
Drummer Rikki Rockett revealed that while the other members were on board, Michaels' insistence on a disproportionate share made the tour financially unfeasible.
Although the tour was never officially announced, fans had anticipated it after Michaels hinted at a limited run of shows to mark the anniversary in 2026.
Rockett emphasized that despite frustrations over money, relations among band members remain cordial, and he hopes the issue can be resolved for a potential 41st anniversary tour.
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