Poison's 40th anniversary tour scrapped over Bret Michaels' money demand, drummer claims

Entertainment Weekly • January 19, 2026 • entertainment

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Poison has officially shelved plans for a 40th anniversary reunion tour due to a money dispute 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' financial demands made the tour financially unfeasible, stating it was like "$6 to every one of our dollars."
Although Michaels had hinted at a limited run of shows in 2026 to mark the anniversary, no official tour announcement was ever made, and negotiations stalled in late 2025.
Rockett emphasized that relations among band members remain cordial but expressed frustration over the stalled reunion efforts, noting the complexity of organizing a tour involving significant money.