Why did Poison cancel their 40th anniversary tour?

The tour was canceled due to a financial dispute, with lead singer Bret Michaels reportedly demanding a significantly larger share of the earnings than his bandmates.

What was Bret Michaels' demand for the Poison reunion?

Bret Michaels reportedly asked for 600% more pay than each of his fellow Poison band members.

Will Poison ever reunite for a tour?

While the 40th anniversary tour was canceled, drummer Rikki Rockett expressed hope that the band might resolve their financial issues for a future tour, perhaps for a 41st anniversary.

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Money Fight Grounds Poison's 40th Anniversary Tour

19 Jan

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Summary

Poison's 40th anniversary reunion tour plans have been officially shelved.
Lead singer Bret Michaels demanded 600% more pay than his bandmates.
Drummer Rikki Rockett expressed frustration over the money dispute.

Money Fight Grounds Poison's 40th Anniversary Tour

Poison has officially canceled plans for a reunion tour celebrating their 40th anniversary, following a financial disagreement among band members. The highly anticipated event, which fans had hoped for since lead singer Bret Michaels first hinted at it in a Facebook post, will not proceed as planned.

The primary obstacle appears to be a substantial pay dispute involving Michaels. Drummer Rikki Rockett revealed that Michaels sought an amount that was six times greater than what each of his bandmates would receive. This significant disparity ultimately led to negotiations failing.

Despite the setback, Rockett noted that the situation is cordial, driven by frustration rather than animosity. While a 40th-anniversary tour is off the table, Rockett humorously suggested that a 41st-anniversary tour might still be a possibility if the financial issues can be resolved by next year.