Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Cyndi Lauper, OutKast and Phish among Rock Hall nominations
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has released its list of 2025 induction nominees. (Scripps News)
Scripps News
Any time Bret Michaels is behind a microphone, expect him to acknowledge the military members in the crowd.
The Poison frontman, who tours regularly with his solo band for what he calls Parti Gras shows, always takes a few minutes to share his support for active troops and veterans before performing Poison’s poignant 1990 ballad, “Something to Believe In.”
Michaels’ dad, Wally, was a veteran of the Navy, and others in his family have military backgrounds. Michaels also works regularly with Operation Homefront, which provides aid to military families.
“We found we love the freedoms and opportunities afforded to us by the sacrifices of many,” Michaels tells USA TODAY.
“The freedom of opinion, the freedom to choose what religion we follow … that’s an amazing feeling and I have been in some countries that do not do that.”
In addition to championing the military, Michaels’ Life Rocks Foundation helps kids with diabetes. The rocker has lived with Type 1 diabetes since childhood and is an avid supporter of those with the condition.
“I’ve never complained about getting old,” says Michaels, who turned 62 March 15, “because I’ve known so many friends who never had the chance.”
Michaels will be on the road throughout the summer starting April 11, and is releasing a photo journal, “Then, Now and Forever,” in the fall.
The indefatigable rocker will blast through a trove of Poison hits (“Talk Dirty to Me,” “Unskinny Bop,” “Every Rose Has its Thorn”) during his upcoming shows at amphitheaters and theaters; play alongside Alice Cooper, Shinedown, Nickelback and others at the May 18 Boardwalk Rock festival in Ocean City, Maryland; and reconvene with pals Def Leppard for shows in June and July in between his own dates.
Leave a Reply