Bret Michaels on the Darker Sides of the Music Business

[@le_th_]

What a sweet man, still choked up about his best friend dying. That grief never fully leaves you, even decades later.

[@davs1wife]

My mom passed 34 years ago. The grieving never leaves u ever.. and u will always get choked up..Unfortunately grieving still comes knocking😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@lizzieb6311]

Yes…that was a real moment…a raw moment. Tells a lot about the man he is ♥♥♥

[@tonydiesel3444]

You think that is a mannnn....lol

[@EatDrinkBeMerry]

Losing my only and very dear grandma 40 years ago still hurts like hell to this day 😢

[@le_th_]

@@EatDrinkBeMerry I understand. Grief is the price we pay for having been loved so very well and thoroughly by someone. I'm glad you were loved in such a way, and I hope that your memories bring you some comfort~

[@peterhargett9702]

Bret's a good man, great Dad ,I can tell from this interview he's a genuine big heart of gold with a warrior spirit! much love and respect brother, true rock & roll legend 🤘💪

[@TheMrbeasely]

How could you possibly know he's a "great Dad"?! Are you with him daily while he interacts with his kids? No. You're sadly just another lame fan who thinks he or she "knows" a celebrity.

[@TheComfortInStatic_Official]

​@@TheMrbeaselyAnd you wonder why you don't have any friends. 🙄

[@elkarlos814]

His parents obviously raised a caring, thinking human being. Respect to him and them.

[@guitarslinger213]

Rust Belt Carpatho-Rusyn. Good guy. Probably grew up Eastern Orthodox.

[@Shayne_T]

Not always true. There are some very good people who were raised by narcissists.

[@JeanneLol-x4v]

I thought I seen him talk about his grandmother how important she was in his life

[@DorothyZbornak-l4w]

I have no idea who his parents are. I don't respect anyone just because some stranger says do.

[@BIGFOOT98499]

I met Brett when I was working as a tow truck driver in 96.. towed his pick up from San diego to Ventura with him and his body guard.. He bought us Jack in the box and tipped me $40 ... Very nice guy and considering the long ride in a flatbed tow truck cab not really meant for 3 full grown men he was very gracious and dealt with me being a bit star struck lmao.. He even helped run the controls to unload the truck !!

[@777jones]

He can be proud that it seems everybody he met along the way, he was a class act. That says a lot about him and his family.

[@Quantum_Physics123]

I’m sure this never happened.

[@BIGFOOT98499]

@Quantum_Physics123 I'm sure you're a failed comment troll.. You're just mad you've never met any celebrities and have a pathetic uninteresting life lol

[@nitro_001newman2]

Bret

[@annbell8748]

That area, Ventura and Oxnard was always very blue collar but had movie stars as well, like Rudolph Valentino… Down to earth place to live in my opinion. We lived in Oxnard in the mid 60’s, best years of my life. He seems like the ideal neighbor! ❤

[@jennielknudson6326]

He’s living proof you can be smart sexy talented kind and a great musician I love this guy ! Hope he lives a long healthy life.

[@SOSenterprise]

Plastic surgery completely destroyed this man

[@oztrace6016]

He’s right. A broken heart is the worst. He’s such a nice guy and he’s a very loved Dad which speaks volumes. Thank you Dan 💜

[@avivit1183]

Bret is GORGEOUS. I was at their concert, he was really sweet, interacted and shook hands with the people after the end of the concert. Seems like he has a good heart. God bless him❤

[@robertm6820]

True story… It was the summer of 1986… The hotel outside of Dallas was called the Anchor Inn… Neil Zlozower and I stood about 50 feet away when that phone called happened… I knew her… He was pissed and hurt for sure… Bret’s a truly great person… Straight shooter that fame didn’t ruin… He’s still the same person he was pre-fame and success… Good for him!

[@jimmiekeeling925]

@@robertm6820 And I don't care who you are , how much money, fame, talent, all 3......nobody, I mean nobody should treat no one like shit..it's wrong , me being a drummer I don't care if it was Ian Paice, Cozy Powell, Carl Palmer, Neil Peart, don't treat me like shit because you're a badass drummer , screw you...we need more kindness, and yes, yes, yes, Brett I know has got to be down to earth and normal you can just tell , awesome dude and saw him in Charlotte, N.C.....like within days of that last brain hemeridge , spelling bee next Thursday at 2 oo pm, and he was with 38 special and Lynyrd Skynyrd and when he came out said he was so grateful to be alive and opening for 2 of his favorite bands and he had told Skynyrd to go and start the tour without him but they told him they would wait and did...then he kicked open with look what the kat dragged in....he was awesome , Skynyrd , tribute band was awesome, this was 2011....great damn show.,....

[@jennyhong6746]

Wow. Never knew the story behind it. Been there. That stomach feeling is accurate.

[@jfgibson73]

I worked for the PUC for a couple weeks that summer. I was getting ready to meet a buddy at Sonny Bryan's for dinner when a call came in: I would have to take care of a broken payphone as soon as possible. I was about as angry as I had ever been, because my friend had been on an aircraft carrier for months dodging missles after crossing "The Line of Death." It turns out, that was the very payphone Bret would use to make that fateful call, and without my timely intervention, we would never have had his classic ballad, and, in all likelihood, no one would have ever heard of a walking-L boy band named Poison.

[@TingTingalingy]

​@@jfgibson73what's a walking-L band?

[@joeyvindictive3552]

​@@TingTingalingyI don't know, but I do know Poison was already topping the charts before Every Rose has it's Thorn came out.

[@brianl634]

When I was stationed in Germany in the late 80s early 90s few soldiers did security at their concerts. Brett was one of the coolest and most gracious guys I've ever met 🤘

[@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman]

Germany, born in Bavaria in the 60s

[@nitro_001newman2]

Bret

[@bwaddingles7745]

@@nitro_001newman2 Lol, good to see someone totally committed to the cause of correcting those who use the double "t" in Bret. They are not true fans of Poison. lol

[@SHANDI1967]

I remember when he was on the apprentice. I was very impressed at how hard working and intelligent he is. ❤

[@CruceEntertainment]

He was he band leader of a very successful band! He must have some brains!

[@laurabennett-et2jp]

He won!

[@AnthonySforza]

​@@laurabennett-et2jp Whoa, did he? That's cool

[@benmarxxshow]

What a tear-jerker, watching Bret talk about his best friend. You don't realize some of these musicians are super decent people. It's so nice to listen to a guy like Bret Michaels.

[@mikejames-q5j]

and "something to believe in" is one of their best hits ever

[@kimwarner1681]

@@mikejames-q5jI still remember the video for that one. He looked like he was crying towards the end of it. I never forgot that

[@davidl570]

@@kimwarner1681 He said he had to leave the set when Kimo appeared on the screen and it was several hours before he was able to complete the scene---yes, you can see him getting choked up during that part!

[@kimwarner1681]

@@davidl570 Yeah, I didn’t know the story at the time but you could see how upset he truly was. The first time I saw the video, I wondered if it was a relative of his, very sad 😔

[@billdailey6315]

Those first 3 albums were killer. Absolutely could not get enough of those riffs from CC.

[@stew6662]

I was backstage at a few concerts back in the 80’s and Bret was the nicest artist that I ever met. Keep in mind this was at the peak of their fame and he could’ve had a huge ego or be stressed out and tired after a show but wasn’t . Just a nice dude all around.

[@Patricia-pq4jq]

He seems it

[@216Numbskull]

@stew6662, Right On! No bout a doubt it my friend. Even though the experience I had with Poison was way back in the day before anybody really even knew who Poison was. Not only Bret but all 4 members in the band were as cool as they come. Being a musician playing in a band myself back then there was a local Cleveland rock/metal club I used to play, party & hang out all the time at with the owner of the club. One day the club owner called me up for a favor & asked me if I could pick up this band named Poison at the airport that he booked that night to play. Which of course I told him no problem, it's all good I'm on my way. When I got to the airport it wasn't a mystery who they were as they exited the gate. I hollered at them & told em' I was their ride, shook hands & went on our way. From then on I immediately felt like I was one of their buddies picking them up, that's how cool they were. However, I hate to play favorites but between Bret, Bobby, Rikki & C.C. my cat & all that was definitely Bobby Dall. Me & Bobby instantly bonded having a mutual connection & friendship with good old no.7 Jack. After their gig that night we were both so sloppy drunk with a 5th of Jack Daniels in our hands. We left the club & started walking down the street to the hotel they were staying at singing Looney Tunes in unison. "How Dry I Am, Nobody Knows, How Dry I Am." 😂🤣 Blah,ha!! What a good time & great memory I'll never forget. +++Peace & Rock n' Roll 4 Your Soul My Friend+++ 🤘😜🤘

[@mrbmd710]

@@216Numbskull Is Bon Jovi just as nice?

[@toddthousand1976]

In 1985, I met the guys at a club in Long Beach called Fenders. They were down to earth and little to no egos. I ended up helping them load their gear and they offered tickets for a show at the Troubador.

[@TingTingalingy]

​@@216Numbskullthat's a fun and silly memory. My friend did sound for fallout boy when they were barely out of high school, he said they were the coolest young guys he's ever done sound for. They were so appreciative of him that they gave him their merch shirts and everything.

[@EdwinLap]

I was/am a Thrash metal fan, Slayer, Exodus, Testament etc and never liked Hairbands, BUT this guy is a solid dude. Thank you for sharing.

[@CountDraculasrockband]

Yeah I totally hear you I love my Exodus and Testament but I actually liked Poison and I always knew they had way more talent than Motley Crue and all that Sunset strip Rock .

[@AngkarYearZero]

The ironic thing is he is bald and has been for awhile. Try to find a recent photo of him without a hat or bandana on. By recent I mean the last 10 years.

[@apollosungod2819]

You do realize we're not in the 1980s anymore right? We're in 2024!

[@EdwinLap]

@@apollosungod2819 and?

[@AngkarYearZero]

@@NYUK-x-4 It's not that he's bald it's that he puts effort into hiding that he's bald. Like I said, try to find a photo of him in the last 10 years without a hat or bandana on.

[@dime7612]

Brett you are such a good looking man and articulate and smart. I’m 51 and you were a huge part of my teenage years. We had so much fun listening to you guys.

[@kimwarner1681]

@@rippy4freedomso? He’s the whole package, decent person. If he wants to wear it, that’s his choice. It doesn’t take away from him at all.

[@TubeRJF]

It's great how Brett always pays tribute to Veterans at his shows, especially his Dad. I was at a Poison show in NJ. Brett brought out a group of Veterans (including his Dad) so the crowd could give them a standing ovation for serving

[@davidl570]

Always thought it was cool that his dad was willing to play the crippled vet in the Something To Believe In video.......................he clearly was supportive of Bret's career!

[@nitro_001newman2]

Bret

[@RowenMyBoat]

As the wife of a veteran with cancer from the burn pits in Iraq, as the mother and MIL of veterans over there with him at the time, my fear is for all these young 19-30 year olds over there who have similar health risks. My 53 yr old husband wasn’t looking for signs of cancer but my son and DIL, now 40 and 43, and their fellow soldiers around the same age, are even less likely to be looking. I’m terrified for them all, but my Dad was in a B24 bomber flying from England to France over D-Day, made repeated trips over the channel when the planes were so laden with fuel and bombs they could barely get off the runway at Royal Air Force Rackheath, being a daughter of a WWII veteran, my appreciation for how Bret has always honored our soldiers has made me proud to be a fan. I used to have a Bret Michael door poster on the back of my door at work. If I still had it, it would be on a door somewhere in my house now!

[@kimwarner1681]

Yes, he always pays tribute to them , he has a lot of military in his family as well. He’s truly a great person, normal nice guy

[@davidl570]

@@kimwarner1681 For sure!

[@Theoriginalsobertriathlete]

This dude is simply the best. Allowed me to use his music from his first solo record for my first documentary ADDICT Racing for Recovery the Todd Crandell Story. So kind

[@rayceety]

Bret Michaels is good people, one of the good guys out there entertaining the world. Long Live Rock!

[@yogamazing]

Bret, thanks for sharing your story and Dan, you are still the king of interviews!

[@misterwallace3479]

Dan Rather is a useless tool

[@PaulMikna]

He really is.... Who'd of thought he'd be interviewing rock legends in his old age, like Geddy Lee and Sammy Hagar (both great interviews)!

[@Godfather5400]

Really? I think Dan is rather dry and bland. He just goes to question to question and doesn’t elaborate at all when they give an answer to each question. Like a robot even

[@ChristopherRing-fc9hi]

I have met Bret a few times. He is one of the coolest guys in music. He always remembered who I was and was always nice to me. I seen poison play 42 times. I took a picture of him and his friend who passed away years ago in Greensboro NC. And it took me 13 years to give him his picture I had it blown up to a 10 by 13 for him of him and his friend who passed away. And he was such a gentleman about me saving and taking care of it to give it him.

[@overcash6270]

One of my two best friends left us back in 93. I'm still not over it. Brett still feeling that loss is a beautiful thing because as long as it still hurts, the person isn't all the way gone

[@jamesprice6381]

MAD respect, made a grown man cry brother,.....................................

[@anhiirr]

Man Dan is a gold standard still working and putting out Stellar interviews/content.

[@cindyrussell1581]

Always loved Brett Michaels, a great singer, great man and a great Dad. And still looks great. Best wishes to you and yr family.🇨🇦

[@joycewedel9084]

He is such a sweetheart! How can anyone ever break his heart!!???

[@CaritaXoXo]

Aww what a real person he can be. With everything he’s done to his body and then what he’s gone thru health wise, he looks great for 61.

[@kidrobot.]

no he doesn't

[@DeanNicks]

Hes my age exactly as a Singer myself too I've been very blessed God has blessed me in a lot of ways to keep my health mostly good health and to age gracefully and look 45 instead of 61 at my own age my doctor says it has to do with your blessed from God your diet does help and also exercise keeping active but the biggest part of that would be your jeans your DNA your your jeans that you have your family jeans so I have to say I'm very blessed that I had healthy DNA genes

[@sbloome77]

Why do men have such shinier and prettier hair than women?? 😅

[@simmsdiana9041]

GetvOUT! He’s sixty one??

[@simmsdiana9041]

He looks forty!!!!!

[@beverlysmith6539]

Every rose has it's thorn is a great emotional song 🎵 🥀

[@CoryFarris]

Bret is a great American entertainer and rock star. We’ve seen him with Poison and solo. Both are so much fun! We love him! His tickets are worth every penny.

[@miasmom2005]

Something to believe in is such a great and underrated song, knowing that it was about his best friend that passed away and still brings him to tears makes it more special to me now.

[@josefbleaux6724]

Love that song...

[@hotroddreams3130]

I like it better than "Every Rose Has A Thorn".

[@josefbleaux6724]

@@hotroddreams3130 same here! 'Something to Believe In' is deep ..

[@jamiedoughty6703]

Bret is a good dude. Had the opportunity to meet him on a couple occasions. Just a cool, down to Earth, guy. He gives a lot. Throws it down, EVERY show, good to his fans. Its cool he made it big and kept his feet on the ground.

[@kimwarner1681]

He asked me at a meet & greet one time what I liked about it & what I didn’t like about it. But every show I had ever been to was always spot on, they were always amazing. He wants to know our honest opinion , he’s very dedicated, never been to an average show, it’s always exceeded expectations

[@Steve-qn1lj]

I had the pleasure of meeting him and he was the best. We talked for like a half hour and, since this was before cell phone pics, he signed his autograph and then wrote, Steve, "Something to Believe In."

[@nybsbfan18]

I'm glad he showed his emotions. Good guy.

[@user-kt9ir6bo8z]

I met Bret outside of The Rainbow back in 1990. He was so friendly and such a beautiful man.

[@davidcurtis4478]

Always love Dan's interviews, very respectful! 👍👍

[@SOLDOZER]

Dan is the Godfather of Fake News

[@johnrsherwood]

I was in Minnesota about 5 years ago for a football game. Bret Michaels was playing a free show right outside the stadium the day before. He did this thing where he brought veterans from the crowd up on stage. I got to go up on stage and stood with him. He shook my hand and gave me a hug... By the way, I did not know that poison owns the publishing of their music. How Kick-Ass is that? Please Bret give us some damn vinyl box sets...

[@NinerGirl49]

Thank you for your service 🫡 They did the same thing in Chicago and I don’t think there was a dry eye in the house.

[@marka8947]

I rode my 72 Triumph Cafe Racer with Rikki. Hit a couple of bars. Had a great time. When he found out I was a veteran, he told me thank you for your service Mark. You never would have known he was Poison's drummer. Great humble person!

[@Jebbie1976]

Bret Michael's is a great musician & an even better person. I've been to several Poison concerts & they were all fantastic.♥

[@MrMarAnthony]

Since I was a kid and didn't know much (because I was a kid) about life but could tell this man was a nice guy; he seemed genuine, young and alive but kind.. and now after many years, I can clearly say it without even meeting him in person. Bret Michaels is an amazing human being... a total rockstar in my books!

[@SusieQZee]

I’m embarrassed to say I only know Bret from VH1’s show from years ago, and the tape inserts from my older brother’s cassette catalog. This interview has me looking up Bret’s song lyrics. WOW! What a gifted songwriter! Very inspiring.

[@donm8363]

I have been lucky to meet the entire band several times. Bret has always been respectful and never dodged a conversation. He is as down to earth as you can get. A good ole Pennsylvania boy.

[@Johnnyhumbkr]

That Dan Rather is a really good interviewer. Glad Bret is still doing well! I used to listen to Poison back in the 1980's......yeah,good times and had some bad experiences with drugs and alcohol back then, but sober now, thankfully!

[@bryanmosman7747]

I had the pleasure of meeting Bret a few weeks ago. This gentleman is a righteous dude. Absolute pleasure to work with. Thank you, brother!

[@GeddysNose]

Before I discovered Heavy Metal, Progressive Metal and Progressive Rock, there was 3 bands that turned on my musical ear. Poison, Def Leppard, and Motley Crue. I was 9 or 10 years old. Bret has always been one of my musical heros. Love this guy.

[@mulletover3832]

I like that he's retained his western PA accent.

[@TheMisterGriswold]

Kudos to Dan Rather for treating this interview seriously.

[@geoffspakes]

Why wouldn’t he? He’s Dan F’n Rather.

[@htth613]

God Sends People, Opportunities & Messangers into Our Lives Do We Recognize That by Sensus Fidelium.

[@jontaylor4511]

imagine if he turned up in leather pants and a bandana and said let's rock n roll \m/

[@216Numbskull]

​@@geoffspakes Right On! No bout a doubt it my friend. You'd be hard pressed to find a true journalist anymore like Dan "The Man" Rather who holds integrity in himself to a higher standard. Just saying.. ++Peace & Rock n' Roll 4 Your Soul My Friend++ 🤘😜🤘

[@DevRSVR]

Thanks for putting a name on him. Im not American but recognised him as a famous heavy weight of U.S. T.V.

[@terriholliday8038]

OMG , I so resonate with this man and we have the same birthday.... what an amazing, authentic, person.... it gives me hope for humanity

[@tt55899]

He's such a chill real dude

[@rjc7289]

His music was part of the soundtrack for my late teenage years in the late 80's / early 90's. It was beyond awesome to hear them all over top 40 radio and see them all over MTV. Those first 3 Poison albums with C.C. DeVille on lead guitar and then the Native Tongue album with Richie Kotzen replacing C.C. -- just pure rock n' roll greatness! How Bret did it all while managing a serious disease like type 1 diabetes is a tall order, but kudos to him for doing just that. He's a stand-up guy in more ways than one.

[@nileswillis7992]

Same...Poison was huge in the late 80's. I bought LWTCDI in '87.

[@JovinMyHeart4Eva]

Truly a sweet caring soul. I've always loved Bret and always saw him for his human side. When he began to cry it truly broke my heart. Sweet friend, sweet dad and sweet human. God Bless Brett with his diabetes. 🙏~ Brett still looks ageless. Handsome as can be! You go Brett! Always will love you and all the music that was so close to my heart since I was younger. ❤

[@ollelindskog4531]

This was a nice interview ❤

[@chuckchambers9565]

Genuine Guy, Always brings the energy to the show ....

[@jimmiekeeling925]

People use to rag me about listening to Poison , I didn't care , Brett is one of the greatest frontman / singers out there and I've seen Poison so many times opening for other bands , headlining , always forever a true fan plus musician , I have so much respect for Brett and Poison ...thanks guys for the awesome times you have gave me....

[@davidfrechtling787]

Agree 100pc.

[@jimmiekeeling925]

Saw TESLA open for POISON IN 88-89...in Columbia ,S.C......awesome show...then saw TESLA headline on ........super , 3 Rd album , FIREHOUSE opened in Atlanta, GA.......92 I want to say their OSCAR.....thank you ....goodnight..

[@mikejames-q5j]

clueless haters have no idea how talented Poison is, so many genius written songs and hits

[@kevinwalsh4652]

I lived in Hollywood for most of the 80's, when unheard of Poison would staple flyers on telephone poles to concert night at Gazzarri's on the strip, you never saw so many smoke show hotties in their audience

[@Bojangles149]

This interview has generated some of the best sincere comments in one place I have ever seen. Something made me stop scrolling, now I know.

[@theroaminggnomad]

I have loved this guy since the 80's. I still hope one day I get to meet him.

[@lindalogston1068]

Hopefully you live in California, because if you're patient and observant, you will meet him. I've done it, you can to. Good luck friend!

[@theroaminggnomad]

@lindalogston1068 thanks. I actually believe I saw him driving around in Nashville when I lived there. We were heading towards each other & the traffic was slowing up. I glanced over & saw him for a split second. I know he does hang out in a Nashville too because I saw this big picture banner of him downtown hanging from a building no doubt having to do with music,like a radio station or something. I met & seen a few stars from there. I even spoke to the cute blonde lady from trick pony in the Super market. Kimberley Paisley walked right by me in a Publix I worked at for a short time. Saw George Jones buying some big outdoor equipment at this fork lift company I temped at.

[@robertmedeiros5112]

I’ve been a fan since I was a kid. So glad he is still thriving and full of love and positivity

[@andresnatalino584]

As a kid, I used to shit on Poison. I was motley crue and guns and roses guy, then Metallica..I didn't start appreciating Bret Michaels until I was an adult..these dudes are real deal. Amazing group of guys. They can still fucking play too

[@BrettBolzenthal]

Bret is very down to earth….He’s the real day and I hope one day I hope to meet him in person

[@ELJ827-x4w]

Love this guy. Sincere, down to earth, and just a legit good dude. Bret is such a class act. Can’t wait to watch the full interview.

[@mkreple]

I worked w Bret on his movie No Code of Conduct. During that time, we spent a lot of time in the ADR and Mix Stage. It was a crazy time. Late 90's... Charlie was in the news, A LOT. But I can verify that Bret was this cool back then. He was one of three people that kept my romance w the studio manager a secret from the studio owner at the time. She and I have been married for 25 yrs. Happy for ya Bret. Hope to see ya again. Maybe on the mix stage. Cheers 🍻

[@Skippy-v6g]

I met Bret on his first Poison concert tour back in the 1980s/1990s Greenville South Carolina I am still a fan thank you Bret.

[@mht525]

Pretty Kool 👊 Stay strong Bret. My bro passed type 1 diabietes .... RIP Bro✌️Live life. Peace, luv and good happiness stuff 🙏🤘🥁🎸💙🇦🇺

[@chrisbelsito4231]

Mine too. 12/13/2023. At 47… stuffs no joke

[@kimwarner1681]

@@chrisbelsito4231my dad passed from a clot from diabetes, it’s like a domino effect, it’s very serious. I have always been active & like to work out but genetics trumps everything so I always force myself to go even if I don’t feel like it, keep it at bay

[@clintonmaddox9861]

I was lucky enough to meet Bret and my first impression was how grounded, respectful and a good person he is, he signed autographs and took pictures for over 2hrs after the show that ended at 11:45pm, a true genuine person. He's cool !

[@shawnstarks1743]

One of the coolest gentlemen you will ever meet. A good dude.

[@lisakitchens4123]

Great interview and a good message for parents and people to understand and talk it out !! ❤ hugs god bless you, Bret !! My dad died of cancer .. hugs ❤ wow what a great testimony, and thank you for sharing this !

[@gregm6652]

I've always liked Bret Michaels, he always seemed like a solid guy, this is a great sampling of that character that he exhibits. Rock on, buddy!

[@annbell8748]

This is so important to see examples of true emotions and strength of natural men. Amazing interview. ❤

[@EnriqueGarcia-tn2lf]

All my respect to Bret!!!👑👑👑🫡🫡🫡🫡

[@louiegutierrez9042]

Bret has been a part of my life for almost 40yrs and when he started crying I started crying because it somehow hurt me too love you Bret thank you 👍

[@nicholasgenovese2295]

He seems like a very down-to-earth guy

[@bigstick421]

I meet Brett in Charlavoix Michigan at the Castle, In 1988 ,Poison we're opening for David Lee Roth, Very down to earth guy, super friendly, even though it rained during the outdoor show, signed my ticket, which I still have today

[@travet1000]

My goodness, this hit me hard seeing him so vulnerable.

[@hopemoreland396]

Bret is amazing...singer/songwriter, dad, son, and I just bet an amazing guy and friend!!! He is iconic 80s..rock n roller badass who is the frontman of one of the world's best bands..Poison!!! I am so thankful he is still alive and kicking through his health ordeals. He has a kindred spirit and I would love to just meet and hang out with him. He loves his girls, Rain and Gorga Blue. He is so clear and mature speaking in his interviews and I love listening to him. But he was not afraid to show his emotion here which was very powerful!! He is so passionate about his songs and music. Love u always Bret..keep rocking, take care of you, stay healthy and positive!!! Lots of love from Alabama dude ❤❤❤!! Your words are a treasure 🎉❤💯💯🙏🤟💫💫💫💫💫

[@Vinylrebel72]

I was never big into Poison as a teenager, I was more into Priest, Megadeth etc…BUT I have a TON of respect for the guys in that band, they have stayed true to themselves and the fans, and wear that proudly. They have gone through a lot of crap, and have learned from it, and have become better men for it. Now, I don’t change the radio when they come on HairNation, like I did when I was a kid….Ill listen to them.

[@ILive2WhpJesus]

Loved him on the Apprentice! That Tea Drink he made was awesome! So creative & talented!

[@Good-Enuff-Garage]

Metal Head here who was foolishly conditioned to hate posers like Poison, boy was I wrong, these guys are road dawgs and earn our respect

[@Seanelvismartin]

What a great and moving interview. I am so sorry about the loss of your friend Bret. Sometimes we all get so complacent in our lives never knowing what may potentially happen next. That’s why I look at life as a big waiting room to the inevitable. We try our best to really enrich people’s lives with our God given talents and that you have done through your career. Keep on rockin brother! 😎 🎤 🎸 👍🏻🎶🎶🎶

[@siriusfun]

He looks great for 61! Wow!

[@clifforddang5947]

Hell yeah he does! After that many years of rock ‘n’ roll and partying and still looks this good is amazing.

[@vandalorianvandalorian4769]

He looks great!

[@nightstalker824]

Well…he is wearing makeup

[@Viejo-verde]

He's the same age I am. So is Jodie Foster and others. There are quite a few of us. My health is breaking down and I've started going grey. I've automatically gotten senior discounts. But I have no wrinkles or very few. It's mostly my hair and the fact that I'm disabled and can barely walk.

[@Ovprksdnw]

@@nightstalker824 Trump wears makeup too 🤣

[@brianoconnell2009]

I was in the music business in the 80’s . I knew them when they started . The drum tech also worked for me and cc deville puked all over my car . Bret is truly one of the truly kindest people I met . It’s real .

[@LEIFanevret]

Ive never liked the band beeing that shallow rock style but this guy Bret is a good man you sense it and really good interviewer

[@whitewitchmom3]

Brett looks rough and not in the rocker burn out way. Glad he is still out there being so still and open. 🙏

[@1madcracker]

Nice interview on both parts. Thanks

[@tracevicente]

To me, it is about his character. Thank you Dan for this chat with Bret. It is obvious there is a lot of love within and around him.

[@chrisa1125]

Bret has been through crazy adversity due to health problems. Glad to see him healthy and doing well. Seems like an honest and humble guy.

[@kristaselene]

Bret has always been such a warm, caring, authentic person. What a gem! 💛

[@shaneholbeck6697]

What a great interview.

[@bananas-01]

Poison was my favorite band when I was a kid. They're still great.

[@groovefunkel]

Grunge dismissed the greatness of bands like Poison. These guys had incredible talent.

[@longhorn2615]

Because hair metal was played out.

[@SaintMartins]

Wrong. There's no reason for bands like Poison to complain. During the 1990's Gun's & Roses, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Van Halen, Def Leppard, Kiss still sold a million records & played arenas. It's all about good music vs bad music.

[@thetruthchannel349]

@@longhorn2615 *No because Grunge was the White side Op that Gangst Rap was for the Black Side. Had nothing to do with anything playing out. It was manufactured deconstruction.*

[@collinjamesguitar]

Poison was always great. Bret must of all. Part of the hair metal thing but they would have been just as successful in any decade with those songs. Dress those tracks up with different production and they still sell. Great songs are great songs.

[@tdz69]

Never got the whole worshiping of Kurt cobain thing. He was made out to be like a Paul McCartney. Hahaha. Horrible music.

[@cassiepittman1489]

I have always been a huge fan of Dan and Brett✨thanks for sharing your stories with us 🥹great interview,guys✌️💙🤩

[@cassiepittman1489]

@officialbretmicheals_music Hello🤗

[@cassiepittman1489]

Hi , I could be better 😎 How are you doing? My favorite radio station 104.7 the cave plays your tunes a lot💫i'm a huge fan of classic rock❤️thanks for sharing your stories ✌️💙🤩

[@jasonbarnesbefuddledprofessor]

Heart Of Gold! A True American Hero of Rock 🇺🇸 🤘 Your Honest Shines Brother.

[@billsultzbach7079]

Hate the music and style, respect the artist! Good for you Brett! Love from lancaster Pa!

[@tkreitler]

Hate is a pretty strong word but Poison wasn't my cup of tea either. Bret seems like a good guy though.

[@billsultzbach7079]

@tkreitler ok...can't stand? Is that PC enough?! 😆

[@TammyVance50]

I love how open and honest you are being! You have been threw a lot and still keep strong! Your story would make a amazing movie for your family friends and fans!!! Just a suggestion Brett!

[@elisaferzacca1775]

I did not love Poison but I highly respect and admire Bret. He is quite intelligent, poignant, articulate, and can be both serious and funny.... .and I do love "Every Rose". I loved him on Chris Isaak's show.

[@danielh1830]

Funny and short story: I was at the MTV awards in LA at the then universal amphitheater at Universal Studios Park. We had cheap seat tickets but the place as crawling with rock stars and celebrities. I had gone to go to the bathroom and when I went to the nearest men's room, there were about 15 pretty girls standing outside - it confused me caused I thought they were waiting to get into their bathroom. Eventually I slipped my way in and went to a urinal to take a piss, and at the next urinal I first noticed a Corona beer balanced on the edge of the urinal, with a guy with long blonde hair also taking a leak - blonde hair guys were a dime a dozen in L.A. Being a fan of Poison and having watched their meteoric rise to fame in the L.A. clubs, I recognized that it was Bret. I had just seen Poison recently opening for RATT in my hometown San Bernardino - about an hour away. RATT did not sound well that night but the opening act Poison was clearly the hungrier band and played much better. After we washed our hands I told Bret about this and he was genuinely appreciative and clearly wanted to talk more to a nobody like me. I told him how well he and his band had sounded that night and he broke out laughing cause the guy with him happened to be his sound man, and they both got a kick out of that. After a few minutes of small talked I wished him continued success which he was so grateful for, and I warned him that there were about 15-20 girls outside waiting for him. I walked out first and as I was walking back to my seat, I heard the shrieks of girls as Bret was exiting the men's room. I looked back and he gave me a thumbs-up as if to say, "What a life!" Bret is as genuine as it gets. No pretenses with this guy.

[@valeriemoran842]

So glad I watched this interview. Enjoy his music even more now. Such an authentic man. So saddened by the huge loss of his best friend passing away. Shows that You can have huge fame but it does not take away in any way the pain of such a loss.

[@azwris]

Flesh & Blood is one of the best albums ever.

[@CountDraculasrockband]

Valley of lost souls is my favorite song on that album 🎸

[@azwris]

@@CountDraculasrockband It's a dynamite man! But it's a great album overall. It never fails. From the first until the last second. I still have the official cassette.

[@CheezyOfficial]

I still have all their cassettes lol 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@azwris]

@CheezyOfficial That's awesome man. It would be nice to have at least "Open Up...", in that format too, but I was very young at the time and couldn't buy more from their catalog. Crank it up!

[@jonathanaldecoa1099]

@@CheezyOfficialI had Flesh N’ Blood as well🕺😎

[@robinberg3888]

Gotta love Bret Michaels. So down to earth. I hope he comes back to Asbury Park NJ! It was great having him here.

[@briany6989]

Great interview, awesome guy, I knew nothing about him

[@collinjamesguitar]

Bret is awesome. Have always been a big fan of him as an artist and a guy. Rare that you get to love both! Good man, Bret!

[@dougdillard9006]

I SO MUCH LOVE HONESTY.................

[@JJDW-ku8yf]

Wow what a fantastic interview.