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
Poison's Best Business DecisionPoison's Best Business DecisionBret Michaels has always believed that it’s important to “bet on yourself.” Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Rockers Defend Vince Neil’s Teleprompter Reliance Telling Critics ‘Leave The Guy Alone’Rockers Defend Vince Neil’s Teleprompter Reliance Telling Critics ‘Leave The Guy Alone’Teleprompters onstage: Sin or Useful Tool?Ayron RutanAyron Rutan
Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Poison and Joan Jett Tour Opener PhotosDef Leppard, Motley Crue, Poison and Joan Jett Tour Opener PhotosBands powered through injuries and storms on trek's first night. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Poison’s Bret Michaels Shares His Signature Bandana Folding TechniquePoison’s Bret Michaels Shares His Signature Bandana Folding TechniqueThe rocker said his method fits any size head.Philip TrappPhilip Trapp
When Poison Imploded at the 1991 MTV VMAsWhen Poison Imploded at the 1991 MTV VMAsDisastrous performance led to guitarist C.C. DeVille's firing.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Poison’s Rikki Rockett Contracts COVID-19, Says He’d Be ‘Way Worse’ Without Being VaccinatedPoison’s Rikki Rockett Contracts COVID-19, Says He’d Be ‘Way Worse’ Without Being VaccinatedHe said multiple physicians suspect he has contracted the delta variant.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
How Poison Lucked Out With First Record DealHow Poison Lucked Out With First Record DealBret Michaels says they got “superstar royalty rate” because no one thought debut album would sell.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Bret Michaels Wanted Slash to Join Poison Instead Of C.C. DeVilleBret Michaels Wanted Slash to Join Poison Instead Of C.C. DeVilleHe said it was the first real argument the band had.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita