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Bret Michaels' New PetSmart Pets Rock Collection Celebrates the '80s

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:15:57 +0000

Look what the cat – and the dog – dragged in. Those of you who like to dress up your pets will certainly be interested in the new offerings from Bret Michaels‘ PetSmart Pets Rock collection. The line was launched with rocker-inspired attire and toys and now, it’s expanding with items influenced by the ’80s, [...]

25 Years Ago: Poison's 'Open Up and Say … Ahh!' Album Released

Mary Ouellette — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:30:52 +0000

The four painted faces of Poison's Bret Michaels, Bobby Dall, C.C. DeVille and Rikki Rockett made their debut in 1986 on ‘Look What the Cat Dragged In,’ but it was the band's 1988 follow-up LP that sealed their fate. Twenty-five years ago today, ‘Open Up and Say … Ahh!’ was released, crowning Poison the kings of rock's glam revival.

Poison's Bret Michaels Joins the Electronic Dance Music Craze

Jeff Giles — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:44:49 +0000

We're going on 11 years since Poison released a collection of all-new original material, which is probably kind of upsetting for some people. But frontman Bret Michaels is here to offer a little relief to those long-suffering fans in the form of his new single, 'You Know You Want It.'

Sam's Traffic Jam Preview 12/26

Sam Talkington — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:46:58 +0000

Make sure you tune in every day for the Traffic Jam, where I’ll play the songs you just never hear anywhere else. Unless you’re dropping the needle on a vinyl at home or shoving in an 8-track, or course! Here’s a little taste of what you’ll hear on The Traffic Jam today…

Bret Michaels Pulls Out of Rock 'n' Roll Chicago Half-Marathon Show Due to Illness

Chris M. Junior — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 21:45:06 +0000

It was supposed to be nothin’ but a good time. But the finish line at the XSport Fitness Rock ‘n’ Roll Chicago Half-Marathon on Sunday was slightly less celebratory than originally planned after post-race performer Bret Michaels had to back out due to illness.

The Sturgis Rally Is Coming!

Matt Brubaker — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:55:09 +0000

Soon, the rumble of bikes rolling towards the Black Hills will be heard all across the country. Here in Montana, we live in some prime riding country and lots of people spend days, and dollars, in the area as they take little detour rides on the way to Sturgis. Many people will be staying at the Buffalo Chip Campground, just outside of Sturgis.

The Legendary Buffalo Chip Campground in Sturgis is celebrating their 30th Anniversary in 2011. This year's Sturgis Rally begins on August 5th, and hundreds of thousands of bikers will descend on the Black Hills. No trip to the rally is complete without a visit to the Chip.

Mötley Crüe Unveil Rock 'n' Rollercoaster

Tommy B — Sat, 07 May 2011 16:33:19 +0000

The Crue, Poison and New York Dolls. Hide the girls (or get them to this show) Plus Tommy Lee's drum gimmick. Click Here.

Poison Drummer Wants to Record New Material

Tommy B — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:11:51 +0000

No new music…no band. I can relate. Peter Hodgson reports… Poison drummer Rikki Rockett says it’s time for the band to record new music, but in the meantime he’s thinking of forming a new band to satisfy his need for new material. Speaking to Bravewords.com, Rockett said he found it annoying to be a ‘heritage’ act [...]

Bret Michaels Announces Double Dose of Poison

Tommy B — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 18:35:27 +0000

To celebrate Poison’s 25thanniversary as a band, 35 of the rockers’ songs are being compiled onto the two-disc Double Dose of Poison: Ultimate Hits. The career-spanning collection will be released on May 3. “Double Dose is going to be such a must-have collection: All the hits in one place,” frontman Bret Michaels said. “This is [...]

Poison Front-Man Bret Michaels Undergo's Surgery

BrettMcCrummen — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:57:55 +0000

We wish a speedy recovery for Bret from all of us here at the Hawk. Rocker and reality TV star Bret Michaels will undergo heart surgery in a Phoenix hospital Monday to repair a hole in his heart, the Hollywood Life blog reported. Click here for the entire story.