Things to do: Sept. 25-Oct. 1 Sep 25, 2009
Michaels -- the Poison frontman and star of VH1 reality show "Rock of Love" -- had to postpone a June concert at Tachi Palace after getting injured at the Tony Awards. Things to do: Sept. 4-10. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Valley Muslims plan Eid carnival Sep 19, 2009
Michaels -- the Poison frontman and star of VH1 reality show "Rock of Love" -- had to postpone a June concert at Tachi Palace after getting injured at the Tony Awards. Ambulance is a casualty in Tonga tragedy. (Fresno Bee)
Rock and Roll Love: Groupies Then and Now Aug 15, 2009
The life of a diehard rock fan was captured by Kate Hudson's character in the film "Almost Famous." Nowadays, there's a different kind of groupie, like on the reality show "Rock of Love," where women compete for the heart of Poison lead singer, Bret Michaels. (Getty Images/VH1). (ABC News)
Vroom, vroom! Jul 17, 2009
Roar on the Shore organizers raffled a ride with the Poison lead singer and "Rock of Love" star in Thursday's parade. Karen O'Neal, of Clymer, N.Y., won the right to hold on tight to the rock star instead. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Q & A with Seth Tuttle Jul 13, 2009
AWe've got Bret Michaels, who has a hit TV show, "Rock My World," and was the lead singer of Poison. We have Arlen Ness coming this year. (Erie Times-News, PA)
1980s alive and kicking at SPAC Jul 5, 2009
LA's Poison held the middle spot ... Def Leppard, Poison, Cheap Trick ... Length: Def Leppard, 90 minutes; Poison, 60 minutes; Cheap Trick, 40 minutes. (Albany Times Union)
Poison's Michaels gets up close and personal Jul 2, 2009
Above: Bret Michaels of Poison greets fans Tuesday at the Hard Rock Cafe in Boston ... It takes all kinds, as they say, and most of them were at the Hard Rock Cafe Tuesday, crowding the front of the stage to get a glimpse of Poison singer Bret Michaels. (Boston Globe)
’80s band package tour provides three times the power pop sleaze Jul 2, 2009
Def Leppard, Poison, and Cheap Trick made for a mostly hot, sticky sweet triple bill last night at the Comcast Center. It wasn t exactly a hat trick - we ll get to Poison in a minute - but it was one of this summer s smarter package tours ... The admirably fit members of Poison played an energetic hourlong middle set but frontman Bret Michaels - he of the ever-present cowboy hat and harem of reality show vixens - was not, to put it charitably, having a good night vocally. (Boston Globe)
Karaoke takes to the street Jun 27, 2009
The band, an 80s-style spoof on the likes of Poison, have a lot of celebrity friends, including Sarah Silverman, Kelly Clarkson, and Avril Lavigne. The other night, Extreme frontman Gary Cherone (right) jumped on stage to rock out with Michael Starr , Satchel, Lexxi Foxxx, and Stix Zadinia. (Boston Globe)
Things to do: June 19-25 Jun 19, 2009
Bret Michaels -- the Poison frontman and reality TV bachelor -- is back in the central San Joaquin Valley tonight. Michaels brings his tour to Tachi Palace in Lemoore. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Bret Michaels Says He Won't Sue The Tonys Jun 19, 2009
I'm taking the high road,' Poison singer says of scenery mishap that left him with a fractured nose. by Gil Kaufman. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Bret Michaels: 'Like I had died and gone to Oz' Jun 18, 2009
By Ann Oldenburg, USA TODAY "I haven't talked to one person who hasn't said, 'You should sue,' " says Bret Michaels, the Poison frontman who became the talk of the Tony Awards when a prop dropped from the rafters and knocked him out during the live show on June 7 ... Poison kicks off a summer tour with Def Leppard on Tuesday in Camden, N.J. He's going to see how his ailments and shows play out before approaching the Tonys, if he doesn't hear from them. (USA Today -- Life)
Music takes center stage Jun 18, 2009
Rocker Bret Michaels, frontman of Poison, is also set to make his first appearance at the fair next Wednesday, but he was injured Sunday during the Tony Awards (a moving set curtain fractured his nose and injured his face), so his show could be affected. As of Tuesday, fair officials said Michael's concert was still scheduled to take place. (North County Times)
Billy Elliot dances away with 10 Tony Awards Jun 16, 2009
Seth Wenig / APBret Michaels, right, and C.C. DeVille of the band Poison perform with the cast of "Rock of Ages" at the Tony Awards. Bret Michaels injured himself in the show's opening production number when he rocked it out with a number from "Rock of Ages." The extent of his injury was not immediately known. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Bret Michaels breaks nose, busts lip at Tonys Jun 16, 2009
Poison rocker knocked to the ground by set piece while exiting stage ... June 8: The Poison lead singer was knocked down on stage by a set piece at the Tonys ... Publicist Joann Mignano said Michaels, who performed with his 1980s hair-metal band Poison, fractured his nose and had to get three stitches in his lip. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Movie making couple gets the book on Boston Jun 6, 2009
(Word is Bret Michaels and Poison will perform with the "Rock of Ages" cast during tomorrow night's awards show. Dagres, who produced the movies "Transsiberian" and "Pretty Persuasion," said the musical was initially conceived as a Vegas show. (Boston Globe)
18th Annual Marc's Great American Rib Cook-Off & Music Festival Sizzles with Value May 14, 2009
Bret Michaels from Poison and VH1's Rock of Love, local 80s party band The Breakfast Club and Cleveland's Jonah Koslen and Stage Pass Now all perform May 25. Visit to purchase tickets. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
When John met Linda Apr 29, 2009
tonight, but the former Poison frontman canceled the show yesterday morning. Michaels didn't give a reason for the no-show, but it probably has something to do with the fact that only 400 of the 1,000 seats for his performance were sold. (Boston Globe)
Michaels rocks the house at Hager Hall Apr 3, 2009
Michaels, the front man for 1980s heavy-metal band Poison and star of his own VH1 reality show, rolled into the local venue in a long black tour bus, instantly attracting a crowd of fans hoping to get a glimpse of him stepping off the bus. People were standing outside the bus at 8:30 p.m., although a man standing there said Michaels was not going to emerge until about 9:50 p.m.. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Bret Michaels concert postponed Mar 27, 2009
Horsehoe officials said in a news release that Michaels, front man of 1980s heavy metal band Poison and the subject of VH1 s highest-rated program Rock of Love Bus with Bret Michaels, is suffering from a severe case of laryngitis. Tickets purchased for the show will be honored on the new show date, or refunds will be issued at the point of purchase. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Rock of Love Bus - Episode 8 Mar 9, 2009
The best "mommy," as voted by the children, wins a date with Poison front man Bret Michaels ... Likewise, Farrah is in a bit of trouble with Bret, as the Poison singer suggests that they've entered the "friend zone.". (Suite101.com)
Casino Ballroom opening weekend, plus Bret Michaels Feb 18, 2009
Playing the songs he made famous with his band Poison, along with an array of covers that have inspired his partying days. With 25 million albums sold, the highest rated VH1 show ever, 15 top 40 hits and the girls of Rock Of Love, Bret is coming in loaded and ready for a great show. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
