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Bret Michaels is a singer, songwriter and actor that became a rock icon as the lead singer of the metal band Poison. Outside of his musical career, Bret has starred in a variety of reality TV shows including The Celebrity Apprentice and Rock of Love. Bret also hosted Great American Country's Rock My RV, a series that transforms RVs into 21st century mansions.
In the 1980s, Bret and three others founded the band Paris - later renamed Poison. In 1986, the band released its first album, Look What the Cat Dragged In. Ten of the band's singles have made it on the Top 40 of Billboard Hot 100, and they have sold over 45 million records worldwide.
After a long run with Poison, Bret began recording solo albums and starring in television shows. He currently lives in Arizona with his wife and two daughters.

Michaels was injured during his opening performance at the 63rd Tony Awards on June 7, 2009. As he was ending his performance with Poison and exiting to the stage rear, a large portion of the descending set struck him on the head and knocked him down. The initial injuries reported was a broken nose. However, the hemorrhage incident in 2010 prompted Michaels to file a lawsuit for unspecified damages against the Tony Awards and CBS claiming the incident caused the hemorrhage. On May 14, 2012, the parties announced that they had agreed to settle the lawsuit for an undisclosed amount.

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Chris Janson Releases New Single 'Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get'


Chris Janson is known for leaving it all on the stage during his high-energy performances and he is bringing that same charismatic swagger to his latest anthemic release, 'Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get' (via Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment/Harpeth 60 Records) out now along with an accompanying lyric video.

Chris Janson Is on Full Display With New Single 'Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get'


Discover CHRIS JANSON's latest single 'Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get' set to release on March 8. Catch the debut live performance during Dolly Parton's Pet Gala on CBS. Pre-save the single now! Written by Janson, Tyler Hubbard, RaeLynn, Blake Hubbard and Jarrod Ingram, and produced by Julian Raymond, the song is a true celebration of self.

Bret Michaels Partners With Live Nation for the Return of 'Parti-Gras 2.0'


Bret Michaels partners with Live Nation for the triumphant return of Parti-Gras 2.0, a feel-good music festival featuring Chris Janson, Don Felder, Dee Snider, and Lou Gramm. Pre-sale tickets available Feb. 13. General on sale Feb. 16.

Bret Michaels to Bring His 'Parti-Gras' Birthday Concert to The Theater At Virgin Hotels Las Vegas


Multi-platinum music icon, reality TV superstar, creative entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Bret Michaels, will bring his record-breaking “Parti-Gras” Tour and birthday concert to The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, for one night only on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Michaels will be joined by Edwin McCain.

Interview: Radio Royalty Sharpe Dunaway talks about ROCKSTARS and brushes with Greatness


Arkansas is saturated with an abundance of talent, whether it be on a theatrical stage, a concert hall, or on the radio. Quite often the talent overlaps from one avenue to the next. This can be said about Radio Royalty Sharpe Dunaway. Though he has switched from radio to videography (you know....video killed the radio star- Trevor Horn, Geoff Downes and Bruce Woolley ca. 1979), Sharpe has a lot of history when it comes to Arkansas entertainment. Broadway World’s favorite MC Blake Woodson sat down with Sharpe to reminisce about all of the Rockstars he has met over the years, but first we wanted to know how he got into videography.  

YES, Bret Michaels, Mike Tramp, Vitamin String Quartet, Cirque Musica Now On Sale At BergenPAC


bergenPAC announces five new shows going on sale this week: YES: Classic Tales of YES on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023 at 7 p.m.; Songs of White Lion featuring Mike Tramp on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023 at 8 p.m.; Vitamin String Quartet on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023 at 8 p.m.; Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023 at 8 p.m.; Brett Michaels on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023 at 8 p.m.

RokIsland Fest 2024 Shares Artist Lineup


Hosted by legendary radio and television personality Eddie Trunk, the third annual music festival returns with its most dynamic list of artists to date including legendary hitmakers and alternative/hard rock icons such as Bret Michaels, Stone Temple Pilots, Tom Keifer (Cinderella), Night Ranger, Buckcherry, Don Felder,  Mr. Big and more. 

Review: ROCK OF AGES at Music Theatre WIchita At The Capitol Federal Amphitheater In Andover, KS


WOW! What a fun show! I love some of the crazy lines that just pop up out of nowhere, like “Phil Collins can be kick ass sometimes!” Rock of Ages definitely lived up to its hype, and I was super fortunate to see this production. This well paced show boasted soooo many strong performances, I hardly know where to begin.

Review: ALCOHOL POISON at TCs Midtown Grill


What did our critic think of ALCOHOL POISON at TCs Midtown Grill? When I found out that my friend Sharpe Dunaway was debuting a Poison tribute band at TCs Midtown Grill, 1611 E Oak St., Ste 19, in Conway, Saturday, May 6, I knew I had to be there. Poison was every girl's favorite 80s hair band, and their images adorned our walls. We screamed 'I love you' in true hormonal rage every time they came on the radio. They said they wanted action tonight, and had it have been possible, we would have given it to them. So, when ALCOHOL POISON took the stage, I closed my eyes, summoned my inner teenage vixen, and partied to the sounds of my youth.

The National Pancreas Foundation to Host IMAGINATION GALA at The Breakers, Palm Beach


The National Pancreas Foundation (NPF) is hosting IMAGINATION GALA, an entertainment-packed fundraiser at The Breakers on Friday, March 3, 2023.  

IMPRACTICAL JOKERS Season 10 to Premiere in February


A heavyweight roster of guests, including multi-GRAMMY® winner John Mayer, global superstar Post Malone, rock legend Bret Michaels (“Rock of Love”), multi-GRAMMY® and Billboard Music Award-nominated Kesha (“Conjuring Kesha”), 8-time NBA All-Star Anthony Davis (Space Jam: A New Legacy) and actor Paul Rudd will join the show's lineup.

HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS TV Special to Star Ashley McBryde & More


The television event stars Cole Hauser, who plays Rip Wheeler in the hit western drama series Yellowstone; multi-platinum, award-winning artist Travis Tritt; music icon, Bret Michaels, Warner Music Nashville artist Ian Munsick; chart-topping country trio Runaway June (Natalie Stovall, Jennifer Wayne, Stevie Woodward), and Robert Randolph.

BWW Review: ROCK OF AGES Burns Down the House at The Lamp Theater


What did our critic think? Split Stage continues to provide a haven for adult-oriented semi-pro theatre. The plot, overly convoluted by design, parodies eighties movie comedies with a 'let's save the rock venue' stream of cliches that get mercilessly savaged. Wannabe rocker Drew (Gabe DeRose) can't seem to make a love connection with nubile waitress Sherrie (Raegan Hochman), while German real estate developer Hertz (Hank Fodor) and his effeminate son Franz (Caleb Feigles) attempt to turn the Sunset Strip into a strip mall. All this mixes with a stream of colorful characters like a hair metal rock god (Michael David Stoddard), a social reformer hippie (Clair Ivy Stoller) and pair of chaotic-bisexual club owners (Josh Reardon and Bill Elder).

Sygnal to Noise Announce Their New Album 'Human Condition'


Sygnal To Noise has been greatly inspired and influenced by bands like Queen, KISS, Alice Cooper and David Bowie, for their showmanship and visuals with a blend of such bands as Stone Temple Pilots, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden, and Pearl Jam for their songwriting and vocal styles.

Ruth Eckerd Hall to Present Bret Michaels' CONCERT WITH A PURPOSE


Ruth Eckerd Hall will present, in his first public appearance in Florida in two years, multi-platinum recording artist Bret Michaels’ Concert With A Purpose, featuring special guests Warrant and U.S. Army Veteran and Dancing With The Stars’ alum Noah Galloway on Saturday, February 26 at 7:30 pm.

BWW Review: Theatre Under the Stars' ROCK OF AGES Blows the Roof Off of The Hobby Center


Theatre Under The Stars bursts with Rock n Roll energy as they reopen at the Hobby Center after a 19-month intermission with Rock of Ages. On October 7th, Chris D'Arienzo's rock party opened to great applause as a nostalgic night out greeted Houstonians becoming a much-needed break from the turbulent world. As one walks into the Hobby Center, one can feel a sense of normalcy of a pre-pandemic life as patrons can feel the buzzing of excitement they are about to witness.

BOHEMIAN QUEEN Reveals Fall/Winter Schedule


All-Star Tribute Band BOHEMIAN QUEEN (BQ), who recently earned global recognition with Frontman Paulie Z's stirring rendition of 'Barcelona' for the 4th Annual David Z Foundation Fundraiser, has revealed a series of new Fall and Winter dates.

Paramount+ to Present Special Episode of BEHIND THE MUSIC Featuring Bret Michaels


The episode will tell the tales of the street-level underdog with an unbroken fighting spirit who fought his way from playing in his Pennsylvania garage to continuing to sell out stadiums and arenas around the world.

RokIsland Fest 2022 Confirmed For January 14-17 in Key West


Hosted by legendary radio and television personality Eddie Trunk, the inaugural music festival boasts a lineup of legendary hitmakers and hard rock icons including Bret Michaels, Dee Snider, Jackyl, Loverboy, Night Ranger, Skid Row, Warrant, Winger, Dokken/Lynch Reunion, Lita Ford and many more.

Bret Michaels FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Bret Michaels written?

Bret Michaels has written 1 shows including Rock of Ages (Composer).

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