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25 Years Ago: Poison's 'Open Up and Say … Ahh!' Album Released

Mary Ouellette — Fri, 03 May 2013 19:25:52 +0000

The four painted faces of Poison's Bret Michaels, Bobby Dall, C.C. DeVille and Rikki Rockett made their debut in 1986 on ‘Look What the Cat Dragged In,’ but it was the band's 1988 follow-up LP that sealed their fate. Twenty-five years ago today, ‘Open Up and Say … Ahh!’ was released, crowning Poison the kings of rock's glam revival.

Letter to Obama May have Contained Ricin Poison

Associated Press — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:25:30 +0000

According to an Associated Press Report sent just after 10:00 am Mountain Time, the FBI says a preliminary test indicates that poisonous ricin may have been in letter sent to President Barack Obama.

Poison's Bret Michaels Joins the Electronic Dance Music Craze

Jeff Giles — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:51:49 +0000

We're going on 11 years since Poison released a collection of all-new original material, which is probably kind of upsetting for some people. But frontman Bret Michaels is here to offer a little relief to those long-suffering fans in the form of his new single, 'You Know You Want It.'

Bret Michaels, Dee Snider Join 'All-Star Celebrity Apprentice' Cast

Billy Dukes — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:41:37 +0000

Bret Michaels of Poison will look to become the first ever two-time winner of 'Celebrity Apprentice,' the CBS show that pits famous people against each other in business-minded tasks. Twisted Sister rocker Dee Snider will also join a cast of 14 contestants when they begin filming the 2013 season on Monday.

Tom Cruise Is 'Incredible' Performing 'Rock Of Ages' Says Phil Collen, You Decide [AUDIO]

Jon Michaels — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 04:43:40 +0000

Def Leppard has given their stamp of approval to the use of their classic song ‘Rock of Ages’ in the upcoming film adaptation of the stage production that shares it’s name with the band’s song. Licensing issues keep the original song from being in the Broadway show. Collen tells Noisecreep, “Oh yeah! I mean, we [...]

Def Leppard, Poison & Lita Ford Touring Together This Summer [VIDEO]

Jon Michaels — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:32:26 +0000

This show will get all "Hair-Band" fans excited! 80's favorites Def Leppard, Poison and Lita Ford are touring together. The 22 appearance trek kicks off on June 20th in Salt Lake City and wraps up at Rock Fest 2012 in Cadott, Wisconsin.

Def Leppard and Poison to Tour Together This Summer

Billy Dukes — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:30:17 +0000

Def Leppard‘s 2012 trip around the globe is turning into a quasi hair band festival. Poison drummer has confirmed rumors started by lead singer Bret Michaels. The two bands will once again hit the road together this summer.

Hairball Takes The Venue Back To The Future [PHOTOS]

Nick Perkins — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:50:14 +0000

Miss the “golden age” of music? A time where hairspray, leather pants, studs, and casual cocaine use were “en vogue?” Well, if you were longing for the “good ole days” of 80′s metal hair bands, then you were in luck if you checked out The Venue on Thursday night. 80′s metal hair cover-band Hairball stopped [...]

Poison – Every Rose Has It's Thorn – Video Of The Day

Tom McCarthy — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 19:00:23 +0000

Brett, what happened to you, man?