Rikki Rockett On Poison, Bret Michaels, Pete Evick, & The 40th Anniversary Tour
Rikki Rockett was in the news this week after responding to some comments made by Bret Michaels Band guitarist Pete Evick during his interview with me that dropped on Monday. Rikki offered to come on to set things straight on what happened with the Pete Evick controversy, and what’s happening in the world of Poison.
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@robertauclair2278
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
Bring back Ritchie Kotzen. Better guitarist than CC. Better singer than Brett.
@DMick-r9e
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
Bret's used to play with band members who have day jobs and will play county fairs for $200 a show.
@KMC544
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
Richie coming back? Hide your wife!😂😂
@krr7752
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
Poison if they ever tour again please do a no hits tour I'm a huge fan of poison from the start I've met poison and I've met Bret twice and Rikki twice and the band all together one time poison really needs to stop doing the same show and stop playing the hits frankly it's the same show every time the last tour that I really enjoyed was the power to the people tour after that I just wanted to hear other poison songs I been to ton and I mean tons of there shows over the many years change the set list completely do songs from every album every album has great songs frankly it's boring hearing the same songs over and over again
@krr7752
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
Boycott the bmb don't go see Bret solo
@krr7752
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
I would go see Rikki Bobby and cc with a new singer Bret turned his back on the band I would definitely go see them with out Bret
@jayteesgear
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
So bummed I missed that Stadium tour😢 Would be fun if they toured again. I'm not taking sides with any ONE of them. I dig em all🎉
@ToddLantta
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
Rikki i’m a huge fan of yours. I’m a huge fan of poison. I grew up in the 80s with you guys. Absolutely love you. I love all the members you inspired me not only in my drumming, but also I want to start my own business making custom drum sets like you do. I’m not at the point where I can get it off the ground yet, but you inspired me to want to do that I’m 57 now I’ve been a journeyman pipe fitter for my career. I wanted to be a rock ‘n’ roll star, but I’m not talented enough like you are at the drums. I would say that I’m a good player, but I’m not at your caliber but anyway I really love this interview. I love you guys. I hope poison gets together and works everything out. Would love to see you guys in concert again sometime I live in Oregon right now, but I’m going to be moving to South Carolina soon because the work in my trade here isn’t good but anyway, I just wanted to tell you that I appreciate you and keep rocking man. I love you.
@jenniferhlinicky7243
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
I think Bret Michael has enough solo music that Bret should be doing instead of Poison because let’s face it the solo band doesn’t play the music the same. It’s just sad.
@jamiepotter7769
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
Everyone wants to see the real deal POISON. Bret, Rikki, CC, and Bobby. Bret needs to sign the deal. I am glad they are doing good on there own side bands. But the original POISON would be P R I C E L E S S …..
@Bazook42
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
I love the hair metal interviews. I first started watching you when I was in hospital in March when you had Rikki Rockett on the first time and I watched a ton of your videos while I was in there. Thanks for bringing back my youth so keep kicking ass.
@ChrisPorter-il2vp
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
Anthony/Guru I know that I'm 10 days late watching this amazing/kick ass interview w. Rikki Rocket the backbeat of POISON & ROCKET MAFIA I love Rikki, Bobby, C.C. Bret I've seen/met POISON more than 2 times finger's crossed for a possible New POISON album in 2026 we do need a POISON Reunion though. POISON/Hair Metal Guru Forever never forget Charlie too your biggest fan, follower/supporter – Chris '' Partyrocker '' Porter.
@BL215Store
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
Brett gave up on the band because he’s greedy and can pay nothing to a backup band rather than share the money evenly with the REAL BAND. Pure and simple greed. And they never change the damn set list. Jesus Christ do something DIFFERENT for a change.
@chrisbohner1092
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
Poison should come 1st.
@NYHellCat77
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
RICKY THE RAT RUINED THE 40TH TOUR!!!
@NYHellCat77
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
Never knew he had a speech impediment.
@johnlanier3616
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
Just replace Brett
@jasonanderson3528
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
Poison sucks
@blaster3763
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
Bret's a freaking diva ! He plays the songs but forgets who helped him make it.
@SpencerFischer-y6j
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
I’ve seen Poison ☠️ many times and I want to tell you that they never ever disappoint and put on one of the best Rock-n-Roll shows I’ve ever seen. Let’s get it done come on Brett for fucks sake
@warrenmeyers4599
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
If they dont tour soon Poison will be playing 5,000 seat amphitheaters not 20,000 seat
Arenas. Bret Michael's arrogance does not see rock is dead. There has been no band that took over
The hair band scene since the
80s Bonjovi, Cinderella, Guns & Roses, etc 45 years plus
@MikeBrooks-c4u
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
Got to meet Brett this year love all these guys come on Brett
@MikeBrooks-c4u
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
Got to meet poison in 2022 stadium tour great guys would love to see them together again
@MikeBrooks-c4u
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
We want poison
@robertmccormick7922
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
I hope Poison tour. Went to see BMB and was very disappointed in Brett. He was inly on stage for 55 minutes and talked for half of that. He didn’t play half of Poisons greatest songs. After the show, everyone in the crowd was looking at each other and asking if the show was over. No one could believe the show was over. And a lot of people were pissed off, including me. I paid good money to see a half assed show by Brett. Told my best friend I will never pay to see BMB again. I’ll be hard pressed to pay to see Poison, even though I’d love to see Rikki, CC and. Bobby play again.
@Andrea-k9y4d
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
Love my Poison, and BMB but BMB has become Poison 2.0. Want my original guys ❤
@gunnarjordan6980
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
Why would you interview a hired gun guitarist? That’s just odd and weird. The hired gun should keep his fat mouth shut too! Side note: Poison needs to fire Bret and get someone who wants to tour and write new music!
@jenniferanne4143
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
I think Pete (who ?), was putting his foot awfully close to his mouth, but Rikki's simple & humbling comment defused the situation, and hopefully it's on a positive note now. 😎👍
@TannersTerrifyingTrivia
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
I am hoping for the best but expecting there is a chance to not see a 2026 tour. LOVE Poison and saw them open for Ratt in 1986. If all else fails, I have that memory.
@blackphillip8486
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
Massive Poison fan, honestly probably my first ever favorite band as a kid growing up in the 80's and still love them now. But to be fair and hear Pete's side his interview on Chris Akin's show that came out last week cleared up alot of confusion imo. There's room for everyone, keep it classy folks. 🤠👌
@webbm320
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
We want Poison tour! Come on Bret, your fans want it!
@notforyoutube
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
Rikki, Bobby and CC should go out on tour with their own version of Poison. They can get a good Rock Nation deal
@notforyoutube
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
I think there is a lot of hate and animosity in Poison. I think k Bret is controlling. Especially when it comes to the money.
@babyscream
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
What we need, apart from a new tour, is NEW releases. Anything would do it at this point. A lost live show, a dvd with weird things, unreleased songs, a couple of new songs, anything!
@glenzee8437
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
Ever since 2022 we've been waiting. They said 2025, and it didn't happen. Now it looks like 2026 won't happen either. And that's why the singer always has the advantage and holds the cards. Because as discussed, he can go out and play the songs without the rest of the band. Which sucks.
@kwarcholak6577
December 15, 2025 at 8:29 pm
23:06 this band IS dysfunctional.
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