Poison - Sept 1986 Unedited Interview from V32 in Lakeland, FL.

Poison on Carl Buell's Music Mania on V32 in Lakeland, FL. This is unedited and also includes tour bus footage.

[@freddyferrillo9704]

Saw Poison in '87. Not so much for me but for my girlfriend. I ended up liking the Concert way more than I expected. Since I was more into Maiden, Metallica and Priest in those days I didn't think Poison would impress me. But they did! They sounded flawless on that night and the show was not boring. Bret definitely connected with the fans. Great frontman at that time. A fan ever since.

[@clairemcintyre1011]

Love Poison the band awesome time in history. Man I sure do miss that kind of good rock and roll music. It was nothing but a good time

[@michaelfrazia4569]

best time to be young

[@junesondrab3833]

I feel sorry for people that didnt get to experience and live through the 80s.

[@gunnerseven7724]

Best era in the history of era's!

[@richardstewart7324]

I love that poison doesn't trash other bands.

[@bryancook6394]

Probably because all those other bands are superior to them, and they know it!

[@roosterj2599]

Poison was part of the soundtrack that played during my high school years. They came out in my sophomore year. I was a budding young guitarist and CC Deville had a huge influence on me and the direction I went with my band.

[@droidgunner3840]

I wanted to look just like CC feminine with sucked in cheeks

[@dizzyboxnine2656]

Cool interview from a cool band! I love their optimism and energy!

[@tonyeckman4822]

This is so cool. I've been on a Poison binge lately after discovering this lost footage.

[@lisamaskevich2303]

Great time in the 80,s Lot's of different music 🎶 All awesome. Been a fan since the beginning.

[@lisamaskevich2303]

Poison and now Brets band BMB have been my favorite since the 80,s throughout decades. Brets such a solid guy. No BS he's as he would say " just a guy from Pennsylvania who's band managed to make it to the top. Always humbled by his loyal from the start fan's and the one's adding on through each decade. Bret reinvented himself and grew HIS business in many ways. Music 🎶 always his first love. He has an exceptional ability to bring his thoughts to LIFE. From cd,s to HD video to his POOR BOY RECORDS. Bret Michaels amazes me at how successful he's become and stays SO grounded. An amazing connection with his Dad and Best Friend Wallace/ Wally Sychak. A man who served our Military who taught Bret he had to do his BEST with WHAT he was handed. Being insulin dependant from age 6. When there was llitte known about managing diabetes. Brets helping so many young kid's go to Camp where all kid's are equal all afraid an yearning for the knowledge of how to live very normal lives being insulin dependant for the rest of your life. Camp makes it that much easier on these kid's. Always searching for a cure. Bret Michaels always lives each day to the fullest. Saying tomorrow's not promised. I'm sure a "quote from his Dad 🕊✝" Who's passing really took a piece of Brets heart. A year coming up Aug. All in all Bret Michaels is a kind hearted human being, who treats people like old friends. He's one of the FEW successful musicians / entrepreneurs WHO has kept himself grounded loving and kind. He's right up there with Springsteen, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Sammy Sir Paul McCartney. Bruce Willis and his blended families. Charming daughter's. Grown up and raised to realise they're privileged because of the trade off of missing their Fathers growing up. So they would go without nothing. Again teaching them it could be gone in a snap of the fingers. @bretmichaelsofficial thank you for decades of entertainment and mostly thank you for being such an AWESOME PERSON. Definitely one of my favorite 🎸🌟 friend's. From the beginning to the end. My treasured 🎸🌟 friend 🤘🏻🤠🎤👖 👢 👢 🎶 🌹 🚲 🎼🛵🇺🇸🏟🗽📀📀📀📀📀📀📀📀📀📀🎊 The Humanatarian Award recipient. Now to get you into THE HALL OF FAME. YOU'VE SHOULD HAVE BEEN THERE YEARS AGO. Stay safe my friend, getting all those chores done. A bit of Go Cart riding in between. Hoping some New music 🎶 along the way. ✌🙏🤘🏻

[@raidernation9790]

Dude play dirty and #1 bad boy have been on repeat

[@user-yk3sn9xd7m]

Lol It’s 2021 I’m on a binge now!!! Thanks!!!

[@sp_ceace3235]

Thanks to the miracle of tape!!

[@phonephun5849]

Of tape. Ha. Nice

[@carolcross1856]

Thank you thank you thank you this is so cool I've been a poison fan since 1987

[@dgperforms1]

Love Poison! As an 80’s raised Musician, they were one of my influences. On a side note, can the Interviewer be any more of a geek???😂😂😂 In the 80’s, we would have called him a poser😂😂

[@LoudLustyNLucky2]

Thank you for all the uploads these are all great.

[@JenniferThomasCurlicueQuilts]

Fantastic. I remember watching this interview on my tiny 13" black and white TV right before I went to the show in St. Pete. It was my first taste of Poison. I was front and center at the show and left a huge Poison fan. What a blast from the past.

[@gypsydonovan]

Up to 2024 (& likely beyond), I’ve never seen a band who just loves what they are doing and feels sincere gratitude to fans. They are always aware of how lucky they are to do what they love for a living. I respect that & the primal simple joy of music shows in every concert.

[@marlisamorgan2]

I love how Brett is telling the interviewer how to conduct the interview. Love Poison!!!🥰💙❤️

[@kristinberdis2827]

Lmao that’s brett

[@allsystemsgo8678]

I was never a big fan, but they did have some fun songs, and lots charisma

[@denisefreysortino]

I love poison

[@lynn1464]

Great video thanks uploading and sharing. These guys really have a great sense of humor. October 5th Bret Michaels did a free concert with a bunch of other bands. They had a meet and greet after the show but I can't afford it. I was up front what a great show. Every picture that was posted after the event I was in it that was so cool.

[@patriciagoodwin1922]

I love these guyzzzzz, just did a lot of research for a project I was given and happily. Listened to all of their albums from debut to Poison'd!. Obviously their first 3 albums gave them huge mainstream success and it doesn't stop there my friends. Swallow This Live, Native Tongue, Crack a Smile... and More! and beyond are stellar. Anyone that can write and perform the ballads these guys did, are in my top 5. They worked through the obstacles, played so strong and enjoyed being on stage. I am so thankful for the opportunity to have gotten into the deep stuff with this band. Always been a fan but now I know more of the amazing stuff behind the scenes. God bless Poison, much respect & love.

[@dieselytgg9460]

God bless them!

[@patriciagoodwin1922]

@@dieselytgg9460 yesssss!

[@felipegomabrockmann2740]

thanks a lot for show this interview

[@rebelrocker7494]

Watching 2021,Still Love Rikki and the Music and Videos of The 80's ,Rock On 🤘🖤

[@vlogwithbrownie]

it’s cool seeing an unedited version

[@robertrich9336]

Got to see Poison open for Ratt, in Greenville SC! Had my makeup on, and permed mullet! 😂 Poison was my group! 😊Still are almost 40 years later! I’m still following you guys, almost half a century later! 👊

[@robertrich9336]

Ratt Poison = The Decon Concert!

[@robertrich9336]

By the way, all dressed up I looked like I was in the band! 😂

[@robertrich9336]

The music was the best!!!

[@robertrich9336]

The Album Cover made you all famous! The rest was history! 😉

[@ddwalker3744]

I'm 48 now and I still love poison

[@lorettasearcy1471]

Been a fan since day one and still am. Long live Poison.

[@webbm320]

Wow, 36 years later and just saw them live in Vegas! Amazing!

[@stephenmcgraw8871]

The excitement of a brand-new band...........the rest is history......

[@rebeccamoon6709]

I have been a fan since the 80's ... love them .

[@JohnnyBeck-gs9lg]

learned playing the drums listening to poison when I was a kid.

[@lespaul203hughes7]

They was my first concert. 87. Tesla opened for them. Became a fan of Tesla too that night but I've loved Poison since 86 tho look what the cat dragged in was energetic and fun. I was 13 years old when I seen them for the first time

[@mschaber2485]

Did they mic the jewelry.

[@mazdafiero112]

Ha! Lol

[@Skull7727]

Flesh and Blood by Poison is my favorite album of all time

[@deobeesie369]

I wish I could see men wearing jewellery on their wrists and necklaces making clinck again

[@deobeesie369]

@Bret Michaels lol are you real?

[@justintuffo2801]

got to meet back them stage with my grandmother they were cool even signed a hat

[@poisonfan8653]

Love this!

[@CarlosMRocks]

El disco en color verde: una rareza en estos tiempos.

[@teevannel3468]

Still a fan!!

[@MelissaCowles]

Hands down one of the greatest if not thee greatest Roxk Band of all time

[@shaneodom6574]

One of the greatest rock bands of all time the interviewer is kind of very very lame though

[@derhampaul1117]

Ha ha lol

[@Skull7727]

Poison is popular not because they dress like chicks, they are popular because of good songwriting talent....listen to the guitar solo in the song Life Goes On.

[@rebelrocker7494]

They Rocked Detroit 👊👊

[@halopines1600]

I wish 80's music & fashion would come back

[@michaelfrazia4569]

ditto

[@lorettasearcy1471]

Me too

[@Re-Todd_Howard]

Man, David Lee Roth sure left his mark. I feel like all the hair metal guys tried to talk, act, and dress just like him. Love poison btw just an innocent observation.

[@simonhunter3430]

love the green vinyl

[@XI_Daisy_XI]

Remember the picture discs? I still have Poisons “Every Rose...” PD, as well as a Cyndi Lauper and Jackson 5 PD.

[@stephanyfeliciano2366]

😍❤

[@robertrich9336]

The video of you guys takes me back to the 80s! So much fun!!! 😊

[@alfonsoluisledradomartin3032]

Ese disco es uno de los mejores debuts de una banda en la historia de la música.... qué bocanada de aíre fresco supuso ése vinilo!!!!

[@arechna3]

Killer! But got any full vídeo show from that era? 86 87?

[@anniesapp906]

Love poison.

[@amydennis4566]

Bret is so funny in this video

[@XI_Daisy_XI]

Stiff Stuff hairspray!!! Remember the rumor about that product having worms in it or something like that?!? I just recall it smelled like baby powder. They also expanded the line to volumizing shampoos and conditioner called Thick Stuff. I was kinda partial to Bold Hold, Salon Selectives, and Aussie (back when they were cruelty-free and owned by the Redmond fam) hairsprays....of course a can of Aqua-Net was always available in the arsenal!!!😂

[@carriewhite2378]

Came cross your video wanted check it out. Like Poison to.

[@mrsjennifersteele]

The fan at the end is so me ( not literally ) but I understand how she just had to have some of Bret. Lol 😉💞🌌🔥

[@lorettasearcy1471]

Me too I'd 💘 to have me some Bret and some C.C too

[@SMcKee-ic5oh]

I had to seriously lol at this because, way back when, I had to sit through SOOO many [cringe] interviews with people who a.) have no idea who you are. b.) had not listed to any of your music to determine if you were worth the interview or not. c.) had to do the cut jump scenes where the interview seems to just die suddenly and then the awkward off camera convo between the interviewer and the producer and then the promo back into the interview that is broadcast. Promotion is a tough gig. Especially if you've never been introduced to network TV before. Back then it was local cable shows and if you DID make it to an MTV interview, things were a little more polished, a little...Radio interviews were always easier b/c you only had to SOUND good. Poison did good here. Bret was always a promo savvy type of person (still is). The rest of the guys were just like, whatever. 😆 Anyways, this uncut edit of an "Other than MTV" interview brings back alot of good memories.

[@nicolecooper7108]

Bret is such an hottie

[@nicolecooper7108]

Your welcome 😁🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🤘💗

[@nicolecooper7108]

Yay he is a hot banana 🍌🍌🤟

[@jamiedoughty6703]

This is hilarious!

[@hawkinshouseofhorror4006]

During their interview. "Is that the crue??""

[@witchmaster]

Why did someone put the green 12" of Cry Tough in the album sleeve?

[@rjc7289]

Since when did they print the album on green vinyl? I don't remember that.

[@mikem.7921]

Melodic heavy metal with an edge 😆🤔

[@maissanecosials1624]

They can just kiss the girls!! like that no security no nothing dang

[@colheg3113]

My Sisters boots went missing in the 80s ......i thought i saw C.C. sneaking out ??? ;-)

[@kristinberdis2827]

lmao

[@neilouellette3004]

Saw them live on the Dokken/Cinderella/Poison Tour 2000. Honestly?? Cinderella blew Dokken & Poison away. Great tour and show w/all 3.

[@krr7752]

I saw the same tour it was the power to the people tour I meet Bret on the tour in Mansfield mass

[@derek17005]

That honestly doesn't surprise me at all. Tom is the real deal and is a very underrated guitar player.

[@AceSWhyld]

Saw the same tour. Yeah Cinderella killed it. Poison was still pretty good. Found Dokken to be a drag. Such a shame cause I really like them, but Don just seemed to be going through the motions.

[@a.nelprober-rl5cf]

It’s easy to forget how big they were at that time

[@shucksful]

No wonder I have a nervous condition after growing up and seeing these guys every day in mtv

[@Miriboheme]

cute guys. :)

[@cassandraduran9056]

I was 14 girl in 1986

[@UnderTheMillkyWay]

In 1987 street scene in LA was tightened down and it was to close by 7pm and it limited alcohol to specific locations in LA I think to 4 to 5 spots because in 86 a shooting occurred and one reported r@pe. Now going to Woodstock 94 was pretty great and I was so looking forward to 1999 but unfortunately the r@pe was out of control I mean so many so those that thought Poison was the fall of the world was way off base and times were so much better back in the 80's because when the 90's hit so many people were angry, bitter and just vile compared to the 80's and it reflected in the music as well. That was huge for me because the 80's was more like a big party and the 90's was more like the fight club and being a teenager in the 80's I really thought life would stay the same longer than it did but it turned dark pretty quickly and it's so unfortunate because those that didn't get to experience the 80's will never understand how much fun it was and people still respected others and it was just cool. Once the 90's come we really didn't have any more privacy either because of technology. Poison was one of my favorite bands along with Ratt and early Motley Crew Too Fast For Love. Too fast for love will always be my favorite record by Motley Crew. It was cool because we had new wave with Depeche Mode, The Cure, XTC etc and even pop music was next level in the 80's with Journey and Phil Collins. You had metal like Metallica, Judas Preist, Iron Maiden and later GnR, etc and Punk was still going strong until about 85. You had a true variety of music and it was for me the best of the best in the 80's. Seeing so many bands for a great price most of the time was the draw as well. I think the highest ticket price was Micheal Jackson which was to be expected. Seeing Prince was another great show and he played danced his butt off and it was still under 50 bucks which was a lot for a show back then. I still have my ticket stubs for Poison and Cinderella which was 25 bucks and Poison with Ratt was 20. Getting to see so many great shows for a great value while in their prime. I saw Kings of Leon in 2021 and it cost 280 per ticket but I still paid that crazy amount because I didn't get to see them and I beat two primary cancers squamous cell carcinoma that spread to my bones (terminal and endometrial cancer and was in remission for close to two years before the endometrial cancer come back and I'm glad I got to see them but you can't just go see 30 to 40 shows over the summer and fall anymore unless you're rich or doing very well in life and that's such a tragedy imo because music helps teenagers especially be able to express themselves and being around those that like the same things. It's unfortunate what's happened to the music industry especially for live shows and I'm talking more about the price.

[@deepalkessa8938]

Wow that's so interesting I pray for u to get healthy and stay healthy. Honestly speaking I'm a gen z and music isnt the same in the mainstream anymore the industry is corrupt, however a new revolution in rock may occur in the underground scence soon.

[@caffeineaddict5124]

Interviewer looks like George Cooper Jr from Young Sheldon.

[@amydennis4566]

This interview is awkward as hell, but Bret is just making me laugh non-stop. As far as the woman that just kissed Bret, she is one lucky woman.

[@XI_Daisy_XI]

@ 29:20 Rikki says he felt a, “gunch of cool air” GUNCH???

[@jill9356]

Gush

[@ctt2u]

Back in the 90’s Rikki Rocket would spend time off the radar in Lexington, Kentucky trolling for young fellas. His favorite flavor were Punk Rock guys, that hated him and his band. He was so gross and forward. Dude was a likely still may be a creepy troll. I feel for the beard he married

[@FrostbiteBaby]

They are like a car crash that you can’t look away from. I’ve…never been so entertained in my life. 😂

[@fatherfinger]

THEY DON'T INCLUDE BOBBY DALL WHY? CUZ WHEN SHE TALKED TALKED LIKE A CC ?

[@ygrecords4681]

#SoundTrk_Dept (Juarez:;EEUU.) #escapeFM/MexicoRadio/kMz

[@shawn2066]

damn these guys were goof balls back then. they all sound like 15 year olds

[@tenthousandquills1774]

They got that coke energy.

[@CaramelSunflowers]

They were only early 20's in this interview, so around 13 mentally lol.

[@taotaostrong]

😂🤣😂🤣😂 They do! When I close my eyes, it’s Beavis & Butthead.

[@suziesunshine4339]

I know right? can tell it's an early interview, still a little awkward and goofy! but I love them so!!

[@morgancatherwood5665]

This guy doesn't want to interview them it seems

[@stevengallant6363]

Carl sucks

[@kasura824]

Carl Buehl*

[@ctt2u]

Back in the 90’s Rikki Rocket would spend time off the radar in Lexington, Kentucky trolling for young fellas. His favorite flavor were Punk Rock guys, that hated him and his band. He was so gross and forward. Dude was a likely still may be a troll

[@mikem.7921]

C.C. auditioned for guns n roses which I'm sure was very interesting

[@firstlast189]

No. Slash auditioned for Poison.

[@mikem.7921]

@@firstlast189 DeVille did audition for GNR before slash ever did

[@firstlast189]

@@mikem.7921 CC never auditioned for GNR.

[@violetglover3591]

C.C. Never auditioned for gnr slash auditioned for poison in 85 but didn't work out because he didn't want to dress how they wanted him to

[@forgotmyname4971]

Read Slash's book. GNR was pissed Poison got signed first and released an album before they did. Both bands were the biggest draws in Hollywood at that time.

[@hunkmarvel8925]

15:32 lol

[@DarkAuraDeathAngel]

29:00 lol, lmao 😂

[@DarkAuraDeathAngel]

29:14 lmao

[@DarkAuraDeathAngel]

29:32 lmao 😂

[@DarkAuraDeathAngel]

29:32: An also, can they swear on TV in that channel?

[@DarkAuraDeathAngel]

30:27 lowl, I mean, that was alright 👍 👌

[@DarkAuraDeathAngel]

32:18 oof, it just cut off

[@74babyblue]

i know it was 86 but come on CC those boots / shoes or whatever they are called are unforgivable!!!!!

[@skyscraper7474]

Do they used ti 0lay for men too?

[@bryancook6394]

Guns N Roses, a much better band than poison, also has a video of themselves being interviewed in my home town of Lakeland, Florida!

[@josephwalton487]

Cocaine is a horrible drug😂😂. Wtf is CC wearing😆

[@gunnerseven7724]

this guy needs to quit interviewing and get a job at a super market

[@lickitup8461]

Agree 💯

[@biggils8894]

10:00 you can get off witha limp💧🥔 it’s all I ever do every single day of my pathetic life

[@morgancatherwood5665]

This is hard to watch

[@reginageorge8080]

Whatsuhgoinon

[@brellehawthorne7922]

Bret talks too much. LOL

[@terrilynn27allen88]

He saved the interviewer.

[@bradleyking1242]

Gad..C.C looks so Gay looking(Boots) and way he’s sitting

[@josephtorres1406]

Don't let the dude fool you, he prolly gets more females in 1 month than you've had in your whole life @ Bradley King

[@kristinberdis2827]

@@josephtorres1406no doubt

[@stevengallant6363]

Brad Thankfully CC don't sound as gay as you...

[@scottdickie908]

I wonder if these guys get embarrassed viewing these old videos.Thank you Kurt Cobain for killing the glam/hair band set.

[@lrn_news9171]

This dumb shit about Kurt killing 80s metal is ridiculous lol

[@starspangled2206]

You got it wrong, Kurt Cobain didn’t kill glam, he blew his own head off with a shotgun and killed himself.

[@olimpiafernandez7309]

for killing fun ? No.

[@mattallen2392]

Good energy but pretty cringe lol

[@CaramelSunflowers]

Awkward interview lol. The host thinks they are idiots.

[@thebestmusicandmoviesite7072]

Can't believe this was 'cool' back in the 80's lol. They look ridiculous

[@XI_Daisy_XI]

Believe it, LOL!!! I had those suede slouch boots C.C. was wearing, mine were purple though! 😱😝

[@mrsjennifersteele]

Ridiculous? Well now their rich had a bunch of girls and still can pull in crowds soooo..... 😉

[@freddyferrillo9704]

Its not that it was 'cool' but rather shocking. Which was the purpose. Metallica and Iron Maiden were cool. There is a difference! Back then every band had a different vibe. Unlike today where the market is over saturated with no room for originality. Poison weren't considered cool. But they were accepted as another 'flavor' added to the very large menu of bands to choose from. And some people liked them after hearing and seeing them perform. Some hated them too. But I can tell you, they were pretty good when I saw them in 1987. And that's coming from a die-hard Maiden,Priest, Metallica maniac back then!

[@thebestmusicandmoviesite7072]

@@freddyferrillo9704 i didn't said i don't like their music, cause i do. I grew up in the 80's so Poison was one of my fav. bands besides RATT, Great White etc..

[@michaelfrazia4569]

@@freddyferrillo9704 well put...exactly why the 80s rocked...early mtv I'd watch Iron maiden run to the hills, madness our house, devo whip it, Asia heat of the moment ,prince little red corvette within a half hour stretch...I would give an arm to go back to those days. Today the music business is dead...bands can't sell albums so they lose that revenue stream and touring has been cut down drastically and cell phone cameras are back stage...the rich debauched lifestyle of an 80s rock star was dying by the mid 90s and all but dead today.

[@ExcitedAnacondaSnake-hg8ec]

Their original guitarist left the band cause his wife got pregnant . He does some kind of manual labor now and missed out on millions of dollars, fame, career as a musician

[@laurieweatherford9423]

👎👎👎👎

[@laurieweatherford9423]

I hate poison

[@EvilBraTT]

Bunch of block heads

[@djcease1996]

Rich individuals who worked hard more like it.

[@EvilBraTT]

@@djcease1996 Rich at the time, perhaps.

[@lickitup8461]

I'm quite sure they're doing well. I wouldn't say blockheads, I'd say talented

[@saarapollonen8138]

These guys like so many others stole this look from Hanoi Rocks who were the originals back in the day. Too bad Vince (from Mötley Crue) killed one of the band members and the whole thing stopped there for them. These clowns are just posers

[@laurieweatherford9423]

They suck

[@laurieweatherford9423]

I hate poi9

[@teslaedison6236]

Let's be honest though these guys sucked compared to Van Halen , Aerosmith and GnR. They just aren't as good. Just be honest

[@djcease1996]

I prefer Poison to literally all of those bands.

[@teslaedison6236]

@@djcease1996 I get it though you just don't take your music too seriously. You're a casual party listener kinda guy. That's cool though. Different strokes for different folks

[@lorettasearcy1471]

@@djcease1996 me too

[@lickitup8461]

@@djcease1996 agree 💯

[@DR676767]

Yeah, you can play open up and say ahhh from start to finish and not have to skip a track, can’t say the same for Van Halen, Aerosmith or GNR, appetite for destruction does come close though