Vicky Hamilton on Managing Poison Before They Hit It Big
Before Poison became one of the biggest bands of the hair metal era, Vicky Hamilton was there,
In this excerpt from my full interview with the legendary music manager, Vicky shares stories about her time working with Poison before they landed their major-label record deal, including some surprising insights into Bret Michaels.
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@christopherearly5258
October 29, 2026 at 1:38 am
I lost complete respect for Bret when he, like a spineless coward, pulled out of the America 250 concert in DC.
He goes on and on about how he "supports the troops" and "loves" this country. Then as soon as he gets some heat from those who don't, he caves.
Pathetic.
@Rattlesnake7.5
October 29, 2026 at 1:38 am
I'm asking myself "I wonder why would Bret call her a cun%"? There would have to be a reason. If he actually did.
@Joe-x1e6j
October 29, 2026 at 1:38 am
I always liked Vicky❤🎉😊xxooo..from..Joe in Michigan😊
@GoodShotJanson
October 29, 2026 at 1:38 am
I wonder why this clip now?
@Brooklyn_Powers
October 29, 2026 at 1:38 am
Bret is unlikable.
@thepatester
October 29, 2026 at 1:38 am
Yep. Poison (especially Brett) sucks!
@RizAllday-n3l
October 29, 2026 at 1:38 am
It’s funny cause Bret is literally from my hometown, we went to the same high school but I always thought Bret was a fa$ and Axl was my true hero, I was 8 went GNR took off-Bret comes off as a phony prick and Axl was authentic and the real deal
@edwardbliss8931
October 29, 2026 at 1:38 am
It was a different time, but I miss that edgy, irreverent, dangerous attitude. I'm just not seeing it now.
@Caterinaknows
October 29, 2026 at 1:38 am
Everyone that has ever helped another be successful regrets it when they turn on you and Brett is known for being a tool.
@Sukedogg
October 29, 2026 at 1:38 am
I took one drink of beer after every you know and now have alcohol poisoning, you know
@charliereussner1513
October 29, 2026 at 1:38 am
You know.
@Scooter25
October 29, 2026 at 1:38 am
It was a different time back then. No one cared if there was drama and, in all honesty, people didn't really care about good or bad songwriting. People cared about the experiences. If you grew up in the 80's….this will make perfect sense to you.
@gunnarjordan6980
October 29, 2026 at 1:38 am
Bret loves Bret. That’s it. Listen to what even Eddie Trunk says about him. He’s a fan of Poison, but Bret is a narcissist who knows how to play a nice guy.
@sm6194
October 29, 2026 at 1:38 am
Very funny, all of the Vicky related ‘you know’ comments. The ‘you know’ habit actually came from Poison. Previously ‘you know what I’m saying’. Like it or not, what she is saying is what actually happened.
Vicky deserves all of the respect in the world.
@Blizofoz45
October 29, 2026 at 1:38 am
Axl was honest. OK. He was also facing a rape accusation at that very same time and was later accused of spousal abuse by both Erin Everly and Stephanie Seymour. Fool me once…
@Samuel13Hades
October 29, 2026 at 1:38 am
Axel caused riots.
@AllanJames-k2p
October 29, 2026 at 1:38 am
This woman helped shape glam metal. She deserves all the respect in the world.
@PatCrawford-jm9rm
October 29, 2026 at 1:38 am
"you know…"
@DaveWalsh-p3m
October 29, 2026 at 1:38 am
Funny though how she said that Bret would lie to your face when he's done just that to the fans after saying there'd be a 40th yr 2026 tour. Anthony also said that he asked Bret for an interview a while back and told him to reach out to his camp. Still waiting for that.
@thedayitriedtolive1970
October 29, 2026 at 1:38 am
“You know”
@Spillinsanity72
October 29, 2026 at 1:38 am
Poison stole their live show from Kix.
@waymar7818
October 29, 2026 at 1:38 am
Bret is a stand up guy.
Vicky seems a little scattered.
@DanielOzzzy189
October 29, 2026 at 1:38 am
Before people start, this is a clip from an older video.
Vicky is a legend. ❤😊
@eandt8636
October 29, 2026 at 1:38 am
Bret doesn't want to play with those guys! Let it go…