Bret Michaels has shared his thoughts on his Poison bandmate Rikki Rockett’s new band, The Rockett Mafia.
“I just want to take a moment to wish Rikki Rockett the best with his new project,” Michaels wrote on social media.
Rockett first announced the new band on September 18, revealing the lineup: Brandon Gibbs, Mick Sweda, and Bryan Kimes. The announcement came on the heels of some feedback Rockett received after initially teasing the project on September 16, to which he responded with a statement.
This news, however, coincided with some reunion drama between Rockett and Michaels. After Rockett suggested on social media that Michaels didn’t want to participate in Poison’s 2025 shows, Michaels responded with his own statement to clarify.
“To clear the air of any confusion, I just want to clarify to all the amazing family, friends, and fans who I remain forever grateful for, that it’s no secret I have stated previously that in 2025 I’m planning to perform limited shows to focus primarily on health, starting with my diabetes which needs a tune-up, not to mention a little R&R,” Michaels wrote. He also mentioned his dedication to performing and his need for some personal family time, jokingly comparing himself to “a classic muscle car – still fast and still fun to drive, just need a little more maintenance lol.”
As of now, Rockett has not responded to Michaels’ clarification.
I just want to take a moment to wish @RikkiRockett the best with his new project
— Bret Michaels (@bretmichaels) September 22, 2024
