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Followers 806,712
Category Classic Rock, 80s, Hair Metal, Rock
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About Poison
There is more than one artist with this name: 1) Poison is a Hard Rock band from Los Angeles. Formed by drummer Rikki Rockett and singer Bret Michaels, they started out in Pennsylvania in the early 80s. Their first band together was called the Spectres. They left the Spectres and started Paris with bassist Bobby Dall. They then moved to Los Angeles, where they parted ways with guitarist Matt Smith. Many people tried out for Poison's vacant lead guitar spot, including soon-to-be Guns N' Roses lead axeman Slash. They told Slash he had talent but didn't fit the image. After hiring C.C. DeVille, they changed their name to the more edgy ''Poison'' and started working their way up the L.A. Club scene. In 1986 they recorded their debut album ''Look What the Cat Dragged In'', which was made succesful by their massive hit ''Talk Dirty To Me'', whose video was played on a constant rotation on MTV. Poison's next album, the fan favorite ''Open Up and Say... AH!'' was carried on the shoulders of the chart topping ballad ''Every Rose Has Its Thorn'', written by Bret Michaels about his girlfriend cheating on him with Quiet Riot frontman Kevin DuBrow. Poison's third album, Flesh & Blood, showed Poison's more mainstream side. After Flesh & Blood came out, Poison started going downhill. C.C. DeVille was in a constant drug binge and couldn't be found. When Poison was slated to play Unskinny Bop for the MTV Movie Awards, C.C. forgot what song to play and ripped into Talk Dirty To Me on live television. He was fired on the spot. Guitarist Ritchie Kotzen was brought in to record the album Native Tongue, which showed a new creative turn for the band. Ritchie was a good guitarist, but was thrown out of the band for sleeping with drummer Rikki Rocketts fiance. Poison then brought in Blues Saraceno as guitarist, with whom they recorded ''Crack a Smile.. and More'', one of Poison's lost gems. After years of disconnection, C.C. DeVille came back to Poison for a full reunion. They have since toured with many acts, including KISS. They are currently planning a summer tour with fellow hair metal elite Cinderella and have just released a new 20th anniversary greatest hits cd. In the 2007 game Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock, the track "Talk Dirty to Me" is featured. 2) Poison was a Japanese hardcore punk band formed in 1982. Their sound is a mix of traditional Japanese hardcore and metal. The band later changed their name to Poison Arts. 3) Poison is a German Death/Thrash Metal band, formed in 1982. Named "Poison (ger)" on Last FM 4) Poison is an American Heavy/Speed Metal band, formed in 1983. 5) Poison is an American funk group fomed in the '70s
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Genres
Classic Rock, 80s, Hair Metal, Rock
Band members
Bret Michaels, C.C. DeVille, Rikki Rockett, Bobby Dall
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What fans are saying
Linda
5 / 5
Great show! I would love to see Poison again. (And get closer seats with a back stage pass.) Bret Michaels has the best energy on stage. Thanks for the memories, Linda F
FirstEnergy Stadium Cleveland, OH
Nov 24, 2022
Ylonda
5 / 5
Fantastic concert enjoyed all the performers my favorite band is poison really enjoyed the head singer Bret Michaels has a wonderful voice enjoyed his performance excellent. Ylonda O’Neal KC Missouri
Kauffman Stadium Kansas City, MO
Jul 25, 2022
Jeffrey
4 / 5
The concert was awesome, lots of energy! The only problem was they only played for 1 hour and 5 minutes. Lots of money for a 1 hour show
Fox Tower at Foxwoods Ledyard, CT
Jul 02, 2022
Gamejukr
5 / 5
Another great show. Great use of limited time frame permitted for getting best use of song selection. Band was the sleeper hit of the four main acts.
Truist Park Atlanta, GA
Jun 21, 2022
Junebug
5 / 5
awesome show in Jacksonville FL last night I didn't want it to end could have rocked with Poison all night long love Poison always:sunglasses::heart_eyes::laughing:
Daily's Place Amphitheater Jacksonville, FL
Jul 01, 2018
Erin
5 / 5
It Was An Amazing Show, High Energy All The Way Thru, Well Worth It, Can Never Go Wrong With A #Poison Concert !!!
Xfinity Theatre Hartford, CT
Jun 15, 2018
Hector
4 / 5
Third time I’ve seen them perform and they never disappoint. Brett Michaels always has his A-Game going and knows how to work the crowd.
State Farm Stadium Glendale, AZ
Aug 27, 2022
Emily
5 / 5
They were all amazing! Loved seeing Cece, Rikki and Brett live! They were so good and just so happy to be there!
American Family Field Milwaukee, WI
Jul 20, 2022
Marcel
5 / 5
Been a fan since 86. Waited half my life to see these guys and it was everything I could have hoped for!
Scotiabank Saddledome Calgary, Canada
Jan 17, 2020
Chris
5 / 5
Poison was by far the best that night. Bret sounded awesome & the band didn’t miss a lick. Great Show
Camping World Stadium Orlando, FL
Feb 07, 2024

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