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Rockers React To JACK RUSSELL's Death: 'He Was An Amazing, Soulful Singer And Truly Great Person'

Dee Snider (TWISTED SISTER),Stephen Pearcy (RATT),Tom Keifer (CINDERELLA),Tracii Guns (L.A. GUNS),Bret Michaels (POISON) and Jack Blades (NIGHT RANGER) are among the musicians who have reacted on social media to the death of original GREAT WHITE singer Jack Russell. He was 63. Russell's death wa...

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RIKKI ROCKETT Confirms POISON Will Tour In 2025: 'As Usual, There Will Be No Backing Tracks'

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett has confirmed that the band will return to the road next year. On Monday (June 24),the 62-year-old musician, whose real name is Richard Allan Ream, took to his social media to write: "POISON will be touring in 2025. As usual, there will be no backing tracks. Live, raw a...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT Is Working On His Memoir: 'It's Nearing Completion', He Says

Rikki Rockett says that he is putting the finishing touches on a book which will focus largely on his time with POISON. Earlier today (Wednesday, March 27),the 62-year-old drummer, whose real name is Richard Allan Ream, took to his social media to write: "I haven't really made an announcement or pr...

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POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT To Take Part In 'Distinguished Gentleman's Ride' To Raise Funds For Men's Health

On Sunday, May 19, 2024, POISON drummer Rikki Rockett will ride in The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride with fellow men and women across the globe to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer and men's mental health on behalf of Movember. Says Rikki: "Men die on average six years earlier than wome...

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BRET MICHAELS: POISON Will 'Do Another Big Stadium And Arena Tour In 2025'

During a February 25 question-and-answer session aboard the Rock Legends Cruise XI, Bret Michaels spoke about POISON's plans to regroup for more shows following the band's 2022 participation in "The Stadium Tour" alongside MÖTLEY CRÜE, DEF LEPPARD and Joan Jett. he said: "When we go back, I think in...

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POISON Will 'One Million Percent' Tour Again, Says BRET MICHAELS

During a February 15 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Bret Michaels, who is continuing to promote his "Parti-Gras" solo tour, was asked if he foresees possibly taking POISON out again on the road with another two or three or four other big acts, like he did as part of the 20...

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POISON Drummer RIKKI ROCKETT Earns Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Fourth-Degree Black Belt

POISON drummer Rikki Rockett hit a milestone this week when he was awarded a Brazilian jiu-jitsu fourth-degree black belt. The 62-year-old musician, who trains under Renato Magno, the owner of Street Sports Brazilian jiu-jitsu in Santa Monica, California, took to his Instagram on Saturday (January 2...

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Former SCORPIONS And KINGDOM COME Drummer JAMES KOTTAK Dead At 61

According to Metal Sludge, veteran rock drummer James Kottak, who is best known for his work with SCORPIONS and KINGDOM COME, has died. He was 61 years old. Kottak's daughter Tobi told TMZ her father passed away Tuesday morning (January 9) in Louisville, Kentucky, where he was born and lived until 1...

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ZZ TOP's BILLY GIBBONS And CHEAP TRICK's RICK NIELSEN To Be Honored At 2024 VEGAS ROCKS! MAGAZINE MUSIC AWARDS

Sally Steele's seventh Vegas Rocks! Magazine Music Awards will take place on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Sam's Town Event Center at Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event, which will also celebrate Vegas Rocks! Magazine's 20th anniversary, will be available online throu...