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Bret Michaels halts tour for rest and recovery after health scare

Poison frontman Bret Michaels canceled all remaining dates on medical advice after recent kidney stone surgery and a ureteral stent insertion. He had attempted a comeback show but doctors advised rest and a several-month break from touring, citing heat and recovery concerns. Michaels, who has Type 1 diabetes, will pause the Live And Amplified tour, with multiple festival and venue dates across Tennessee, Minnesota, Ohio, Texas, Vermont and Michigan—Gatlinburg, Hinckley, Huber Heights, Bedford Beats and Eats, Essex Junction, Canfield, and Island Resort and Casino—shown as canceled.

via Louder|

#bands-and-artists #bret-michaels #kidney-stone

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Bret Michaels Halts 2026 Tour to Focus on Recovery After Surgeries

Bret Michaels has canceled the remainder of his 2026 tour dates to focus on recovery after undergoing surgery to remove a kidney stone and place a ureteral stent. After attempting a comeback show in Sugar Hill, GA, doctors advised a prolonged rest, leading to several months off the road to heal.

via Consequence of Sound|

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Bret Michaels hits pause on 2026 tour to recover from kidney surgery

Bret Michaels has canceled the remaining dates of his 2026 Life and Amplified tour to recover from kidney surgery, with doctors recommending rest after recent procedures; his last planned shows were in November in Harris, Michigan.

via USA Today|

#bret-michaels #diabetes #entertainment

entertainment2 days ago•7 min saved

Bret Michaels Cancels Remaining 2026 Dates to Focus on Recovery

Bret Michaels canceled the rest of his 2026 tour after recent surgeries, including removal of a kidney stone, with doctors advising rest and a slow recovery due to heat and his Type 1 diabetes, causing him to miss upcoming shows and appearances.

via Fox News|

#bret-michaels #entertainment #health

entertainment2 days ago•2 min saved

Bret Michaels Cancels Rose Music Center Show and Rest of 2026 Tour for Medical Recovery

Poison frontman Bret Michaels canceled his Aug. 29 Rose Music Center show and the remainder of his 2026 tour for medical reasons, citing the need for rest after recent surgeries and heat impacting his blood sugar; refunds are available at the Rose Music Center box office as he takes months off to recover.

via WHIO TV|

#bret-michaels #concert-cancellation #entertainment

entertainment3 days ago•3 min saved

Bret Michaels Pauses Touring to Heal After Surgeries and Diabetes Risks

Poison frontman Bret Michaels will take the next several months off from touring to recover from recent kidney stone surgery and ureteral stent placement, with doctors flagging his lifelong Type 1 diabetes as a factor in healing. After a show in Sugar Hill, Georgia, his team announced the hiatus to allow for rest and a safe return, with hopes of resuming activity in 2027 for Poison.

via BLABBERMOUTH.NET|

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entertainment1 month ago•17 min saved

Bret Michaels Undergoes Emergency Kidney Stone Surgery Following Three Concerts

Bret Michaels underwent emergency kidney stone surgery after performing three concerts in intense pain; he was hospitalized the next day and says the operation is complete and he’s recovering, with plans to resume touring once cleared, including a July 31 show in Belleville, Illinois, after previously canceling a festival appearance citing safety concerns.

via Page Six|

#bret-michaels #concerts #emergency-surgery

music2 months ago•23 min saved

Backlash to Freedom 250 Shows Fan Fickleness, Says Bret Michaels’ Guitarist

The piece argues that fan bases are shockingly fickle: six of nine artists pulled out of the politically charged Freedom 250 concert in DC, with Bret Michaels’ longtime guitarist Pete Evick venting in a post that fans who praised him could quickly turn on him, citing security concerns and the desire to avoid partisan gigs; the article uses the episode to illustrate how polarization and social media can redefine loyalty, even when artists have a history of veterans’ charity work.

via Variety|

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politics2 months ago•20 min saved

Divisive backlash trims the Great American State Fair concert lineup

More than half of the acts slated for the Great American State Fair concert series on the National Mall have withdrawn amid concerns about the event’s political associations and safety threats, with Bret Michaels the latest to exit as organizers confront a divisive backlash.

via The Washington Post|

#bret-michaels #freedom-250 #great-american-state-fair

music-news2 months ago•17 min saved

Backlash Forces Mass Exit: Freedom 250 Concerts Lose Major Acts

Bret Michaels, Martina McBride and other acts have pulled out of President Trump’s Freedom 250 concert series on the National Mall, leaving the lineup dwindling amid political backlash and safety concerns ahead of the Washington, D.C. event.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#bret-michaels #freedom-250 #martina-mcbride

music2 months ago•22 min saved

Bret Michaels Withdraws from Freedom 250 Over Threats and Safety Concerns

Bret Michaels pulled out of the Freedom 250 festival in Washington, D.C., citing threats and safety concerns and becoming the fifth act to withdraw as backlash over the Trump-backed event grows; he said the decision is about safety and staying true to his beliefs, and he will continue touring.

via Variety|

#bret-michaels #freedom-250 #music

entertainment7 months ago•2 min saved

Poison Payshake: Michaels' 600% Demand Halts 40th Anniversary Tour

Poison's planned Look What the Cat Dragged In 40th-anniversary tour collapsed after drummer Ricki Rockett claimed Bret Michaels demanded a 600% payday; with no plans for 2026, Rockett will tour with Rockett Mafia and hints at a Poison return in 2027, potentially with a different frontman as a last resort.

via Stereogum|

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Bret Michaels' pay demand sinks Poison's 40th anniversary tour, drummer says

Poison reportedly scrapped its planned 40th‑anniversary reunion after a money dispute, with drummer Rikki Rockett saying Bret Michaels wanted the lion’s share of the proceeds—roughly six times what his bandmates would earn—making the tour unfeasible despite an attractive offer; Rockett says the group could revisit the idea next year if finances can be worked out.

via Yahoo|

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entertainment11 months ago•1 min saved

Kelsey Bateman, 'Rock Of Love' Contestant, Dies at 39

Kelsey Bateman, a former contestant on the reality show 'Rock of Love,' has died at age 39. The cause and place of death are unknown, but it was reported as recent and unexpected. She was known for her brief reality TV stint and later worked in sales in Utah. Her death was confirmed by family members to TMZ.

via Deadline|

#bret-michaels #death #entertainment

entertainment11 months ago•1 min saved

'Rock of Love' Star Kelsey Bateman Passes Away at 39

Kelsey Bateman, a contestant from the third season of 'Rock of Love with Bret Michaels,' has died at age 39. She was known for her appearance on the reality show where she reached the final nine contestants. The cause of her death is currently unknown, and her passing was described as unexpected.

via TMZ|

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