Bret Michaels Details Poison Rejection That Left Him ‘F—ing Done’Bret Michaels Details Poison Rejection That Left Him ‘F—ing Done’The band's negative experience would later have a silver lining. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
The Heaviest Song by 11 Big Hair Metal BandsThe Heaviest Song by 11 Big Hair Metal BandsThe subgenre packed a harder punch than its detractors were willing to admit.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Wealthy Maine Vacationer Poisons Trees for Better View in CamdenWealthy Maine Vacationer Poisons Trees for Better View in CamdenThis story will do nothing for Maine's disdain for wealthy outsiders.Lori VoornasLori Voornas
Couple Has Spent $1.7 Million Over Property Disputes in MaineCouple Has Spent $1.7 Million Over Property Disputes in MaineAn ongoing battle between a neighbor, a town, the state of Maine, and a couple from Missouri has resulted in more than $1.7 million in fines and settlements. JoeyJoey
Bret Michaels Adopts 'Heroic' Shelter Dog Named After HiBret Michaels Adopts 'Heroic' Shelter Dog Named After HiPoison's Bret Michaels got wind of the shelter dog after it made headlines following a rare medical procedure.Rob CarrollRob Carroll
35 Years Ago: Poison Defy Doubts With ‘Every Rose Has Its Thorn’35 Years Ago: Poison Defy Doubts With ‘Every Rose Has Its Thorn’Poison singer says he had to beg radio stations to play classic power ballad.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Bret Michaels ‘Not Completely Out of the Woods’ Post-Cancer ScareBret Michaels ‘Not Completely Out of the Woods’ Post-Cancer ScarePoison singer says recent biopsy "may have saved my life."Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Best New Band Each Year of the '80sBest New Band Each Year of the '80sKeeping it rocking through the '80s.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Poison's 'Fallen Angel' at 35Poison's 'Fallen Angel' at 35Party-metal playboys revisit their hardscrabble origins on 'Open Up and Say ... Ahh!' single.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
35 Years Ago: Poison Goes Big Time With ‘Nothin’ but a Good Time’35 Years Ago: Poison Goes Big Time With ‘Nothin’ but a Good Time’Top 10 party-metal anthem set the stage for band's chart domination.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Poison's 'Native Tongue' at 30Poison's 'Native Tongue' at 30Lone album with Richie Kotzen proved to be a misstep as they tried to escape party-band reputation.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
The Day Mick Jagger, Metallica and Poison All Released MusicThe Day Mick Jagger, Metallica and Poison All Released MusicBusy day in 1993 also featured releases from Living Colour and Lenny Kravitz. Gary GraffGary Graff
When Poison’s New Guitarist Gave Them Their Last Hit, ‘Stand’When Poison’s New Guitarist Gave Them Their Last Hit, ‘Stand’Lead single from 1993's 'Native Tongue' saved Richie Kotzen's blown audition.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
91 Rock + Metal Acts With the Most Top 40 Songs91 Rock + Metal Acts With the Most Top 40 SongsThese songs rocked, then rolled over into the mainstream.Chad ChildersChad Childers
Poison's Best Business DecisionPoison's Best Business DecisionBret Michaels has always believed that it’s important to “bet on yourself.” Martin KieltyMartin Kielty