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Bret Michaels' New PetSmart Pets Rock Collection Celebrates the '80s

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:15:57 +0000

Look what the cat – and the dog – dragged in. Those of you who like to dress up your pets will certainly be interested in the new offerings from Bret Michaels‘ PetSmart Pets Rock collection. The line was launched with rocker-inspired attire and toys and now, it’s expanding with items influenced by the ’80s, [...]

25 Years Ago: Poison's 'Open Up and Say … Ahh!' Album Released

Mary Ouellette — Fri, 03 May 2013 22:30:52 +0000

The four painted faces of Poison's Bret Michaels, Bobby Dall, C.C. DeVille and Rikki Rockett made their debut in 1986 on ‘Look What the Cat Dragged In,’ but it was the band's 1988 follow-up LP that sealed their fate. Twenty-five years ago today, ‘Open Up and Say … Ahh!’ was released, crowning Poison the kings of rock's glam revival.

Let's Celebrate 50 Years of Bret Michaels With Some Embarrassingly Awesome Photos

Chris Illuminati — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 04:01:09 +0000

Bret Michaels, the former leader of Poison, winner of ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ and driving force behind all those awesome seasons of ‘Rock of Love’ turns 50 years old today. I’m actually a fan of Bret’s dating back to the days of my youth when ‘Look What the Cat Dragged In’ played on a loop on my [...]

Poison's Bret Michaels Joins the Electronic Dance Music Craze

Jeff Giles — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 05:01:49 +0000

We're going on 11 years since Poison released a collection of all-new original material, which is probably kind of upsetting for some people. But frontman Bret Michaels is here to offer a little relief to those long-suffering fans in the form of his new single, 'You Know You Want It.'

Bret Michaels, Dee Snider Join 'All-Star Celebrity Apprentice' Cast

Billy Dukes — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 04:01:37 +0000

Bret Michaels of Poison will look to become the first ever two-time winner of 'Celebrity Apprentice,' the CBS show that pits famous people against each other in business-minded tasks. Twisted Sister rocker Dee Snider will also join a cast of 14 contestants, which began filming the 2013 season this past Monday (October 15).

Bret Michaels Explains Why Slash Didn't Fit In With Poison [AWESOME '80S WEEKEND]

Chad Childers — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 04:01:05 +0000

Could you imagine how different Poison would sound if Slash was their guitarist? Or how the former Guns N’ Roses star would look with poofy hair and tons of makeup? Well, the top-hatted one did in fact try out for the job, and as you might expect it wasn’t a perfect match.

Def Leppard — Rock for the Ages [REVIEW] [PICTURES]

Joe Russo — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 14:46:18 +0000

It’s fitting that the musical ‘Rock of Ages’ chose the title of a Def Leppard song to define the music of a generation. Even though Tom Cruise and the cast butchered pretty much every song in the movie version, it’s still a testament to the band’s enduring power. While you can pretty much anticipate what you [...]

Win Def Leppard Tickets All Day With Jack's Ticket Thingy

Joe Russo — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 11:53:29 +0000

Hey, nobody has given away more tickets than Jack FM. That’s because we’re desperate for your love. Today, we’re giving away Def Leppard tickets every hour starting at 9 a.m. Love bites, so we’ll beg and plead for your love and affection by hooking you up. Just listen for the cue to call (Hint: It’s at the [...]

Stick It and Suck It Summer Tour Rolls on With Def Leppard Tickets

Joe Russo — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 16:00:34 +0000

Getting free Def Leppard tickets was never so easy. All you have to do is Stick It and Suck It. We’re hooking the first 100 cars to roll through the Walden Gallery by Macy’s this Saturday, August 4, up with a Drumstick ice cream treat…oh, and tickets to see Def Leppard, Poison and Lita Ford [...]

Bret Michaels Thanks the Hospital That Saved His Life

Shauna Wright — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:00:33 +0000

Two years ago, Poison frontman Bret Michaels suffered a life-threatening brain hemorrhage, and he credits the Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Ariz. for delivering him from death’s doorstep. Since then, he’s donated a music room to the institute, and now he’s also helping celebrate the hospital’s 50th anniversary.

Def Leppard Rock Of Ages Tour Is Coming To Darien Lake

Dean Of Country — Mon, 07 May 2012 21:00:30 +0000

Hair Metal Fans get ready for the 80’s version of the British Invasion, the Glam Rockers of the Sunset Strip and one of Rock’s hottest hair metal females! JACK WELCOMES: DEF LEPPARD with POISON and special guest LITA FORD take over Darien Lake for the ROCK OF AGES TOUR 2012 Friday, August 17 at 7pm, [...]

Def Leppard and Poison to Tour Together This Summer

Billy Dukes — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:18:17 +0000

Def Leppard‘s 2012 trip around the globe is turning into a quasi hair band festival. Poison drummer has confirmed rumors started by lead singer Bret Michaels. The two bands will once again hit the road together this summer.

Awesome 80′s Weekend: Bret Michaels' Supergroup

Jack FM Staff — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 10:00:59 +0000

Bret Michaels, most known for being the lead singer of the 80′s band Poison, is gathering a star filled guest list to contribute to his latest solo album, Get Your Rock On. Michaels is reportedly trying to recruit Stevie Nicks, Def Leppard’s Joe Elliot and Phil Collen, and even members of Lynyrd Skynyrd to collaborate on [...]

JACK's Ticket Thingy: We Want To Send YOU to Crüe

Dean Of Country — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:25:18 +0000

A month ago JACK was at the Mötley Crüe show supported by The New York Dolls and Poison and in Las Vegas. One word in Crüe speak: “UN#$%^BELIEVABLE!” Now two of the most notorious bands from the Sunset Strip are coming to Darien Lake this Friday and JACK wants to get you there. All [...]

Awesome 80′s Weekend: Bret Michaels Spooked By Grandmother's Ghost

Jeff Giles — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:00:55 +0000

Poison frontman Bret Michaels is currently on the road with Mötley Crüe and the New York Dolls, but he’s never too busy to make an appearance on a reality television show — not even ‘Celebrity Ghost Stories.’

The Biography Channel series, currently in its third season, recently welcomed Michaels for an interview session about his own experiences with the supernatural, which apparently include a pair of visits from the spirit of his deceased grandmother.

Your Favorite Hairbands Then & Now

Dean Of Country — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:22:12 +0000

It's an 80's Weekend on JACK. Remember what you looked like? The high hair, mullets and acid washed jeans. Well break out the Aqua Net and take a head banging walk down memory lane (as fuzzy as it may be). Check out the great Hairbands from the Decade of Decadence

The CRÜE Returns To Darien

Dean Of Country — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 21:00:20 +0000

Rejoice Glam Metal Fans! Mötley Crüe, one of the world’s most iconic rock bands, will return to Darien Lake on July 22 with Poison and special guests New York Dolls (not to be confused with Poison’s solo tour, “Glam-A-Geddon 25”). CLICK HERE TO ENTER TO WIN TICKETS... cuz if we've got CRÜE then so should you! Tickets officially go on sale this Saturday at 10 am, and you can get lawn seats for just 20 bucks through Sunday at Midnight.

Bret Michaels To Mend His Broken Heart. Literally

Dean Of Country — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 22:43:03 +0000

PHOENIX (AP) — Rocker Bret Michaels is set to undergo a procedure Monday to close a hole in his heart. A surgical team at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix will perform the procedure. The hospital says Michaels will undergo a cardiac catheterization during which doctors will insert a catheter into a vein [...]