Poison Concert History

Poison is a glam rock band from Los Angeles. Formed by drummer Rikki Rockett and singer Bret Michaels. they started out in Pennsylvania in the early 80s. Their first band together was called the Spectres. They left the Spectres and started Paris with bassist Bobby Dall. They then moved to Los Angeles, where they parted ways with guitarist Matt Smith. Many people tried out for Poison's vacant lead guitar spot, including soon-to-be Guns N' Roses lead axeman Slash.

Date Concert Venue Location
Jun 10, 2005
Poison Espaço Callas Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
May 29, 2005
Poison Taste Of Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
May 28, 2005
Poison The Warehouse At Goodfellas Pottsville, Pennsylvania, United States
May 27, 2005
Poison / Lynyrd Skynyrd Starwood Amphitheatre Nashville, Tennessee, United States
May 21, 2005
Poison Club Kryptonite Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States
May 15, 2005
Poison Philip A. Hart Plaza Detroit, Michigan, United States
Dec 04, 2004
Poison Thunderdome Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Dec 03, 2004
Poison Empire Washington, D.C., United States
Dec 02, 2004
Poison Ziggy's Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Nov 30, 2004
Poison Club Infinity Buffalo, New York, United States
Nov 29, 2004
Poison Axis Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 28, 2004
Poison Magic City Music Hall Rochester, New York, United States
Nov 27, 2004
Poison Webster Theater Springfield, Massachusetts, United States
Nov 26, 2004
Poison The Stone Pony Asbury Park, New Jersey, United States
Nov 23, 2004
Poison Mulcahy's Pub & Concert Hall New York, New York, United States
Nov 21, 2004
Poison Hard Rock Café - Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 20, 2004
Poison Pepper's Arena Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Nov 18, 2004
Poison Peabody's DownUnder Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Nov 16, 2004
Poison Duncan Hall Mason City, Iowa, United States
Nov 15, 2004
Poison The Original Bar & Nightclub (O Bar) Minot, North Dakota, United States

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Tesla / Def Leppard / Poison
May 3, 2017
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Tesla / Def Leppard / Poison
May 3, 2017
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Tesla / Def Leppard / Poison
May 3, 2017
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Mötley Crüe - Dr. Feelgood 🤘🏽 (Vince Neil)


Def Leppard / Mötley Crüe / Poison / Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
Jun 16, 2022
 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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Sweden Rock Festival 2008 on Jun 4, 2008 [958-small]

Sweden Rock Festival 2008
Jun 4 - 7, 2008
 Norje, Blekinge, Sweden
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Sweden Rock Festival 2008
Jun 4 - 7, 2008
 Norje, Blekinge, Sweden
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Sweden Rock Festival 2008 on Jun 4, 2008 [960-small]

Sweden Rock Festival 2008
Jun 4 - 7, 2008
 Norje, Blekinge, Sweden
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Sweden Rock Festival 2008 on Jun 4, 2008 [961-small]

Sweden Rock Festival 2008
Jun 4 - 7, 2008
 Norje, Blekinge, Sweden
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Day on the Green / Jetboy / Mötley Crüe / Poison / Whitesnake on Oct 10, 1987 [657-small]

Day on the Green / Jetboy / Mötley Crüe / Poison / Whitesnake
Oct 10, 1987
 Oakland, California, United States
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KISS / Poison / ZO2 on Jul 18, 2004 [721-small]

KISS / Poison / ZO2
Jul 18, 2004
 Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
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Poison / Cinderella / Winger / Faster Pussycat on Jun 16, 2002 [030-small]

Poison / Cinderella / Winger / Faster Pussycat
Jun 16, 2002
 Duluth, Minnesota, United States
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Poison / Cinderella / Faster Pussycat on Aug 25, 2002 [034-small]

Poison / Cinderella / Faster Pussycat
Aug 25, 2002
 South Bend, Indiana, United States
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Poison / Vince Neil / Skid Row on May 23, 2003 [073-small]

Poison / Vince Neil / Skid Row
May 23, 2003
 Mankato, Minnesota, United States
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Poison / Warrant on Dec 9, 1990 [111-small]

Poison / Warrant
Dec 9, 1990
 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Poison / Vince Neil / Skid Row / Faster Pussycat / Pretty Boy Floyd / Enuff Z'Nuff on Jul 19, 2003 [476-small]

Poison / Vince Neil / Skid Row / Faster Pussycat / Pretty Boy Floyd / Enuff Z'Nuff
Jul 19, 2003
 The Woodlands, Texas, United States
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Poison / Vince Neil / Skid Row / Faster Pussycat / Pretty Boy Floyd / Enuff Z'Nuff on Jul 19, 2003 [477-small]

Poison / Vince Neil / Skid Row / Faster Pussycat / Pretty Boy Floyd / Enuff Z'Nuff
Jul 19, 2003
 The Woodlands, Texas, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


Where is Poison from?

Poison began as a band called “Paris” in the early 1980s in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. In 1983, the band moved west to Los Angeles with a new name: “Poison.”

When did Poison come out?

Poison was formed in 1983 when original band members moved to Los Angeles and begin seeking out a record deal. It took three years, but the band released their debut album Look What the Cat Dragged In on May 23, 1986.

Who are the band members of Poison?

Three of Poison’s founding members are still with the band:

  • Bret Michaels: lead singer, rhythm guitarist, and occasional harmonica player
  • Bobby Dall: bassist, pianist, and backing vocalist
  • Rikki Rockett: drummer and backing vocalist

Matt Smith was the lead guitarist of Poison between 1983 and 1985 when he was replaced by C.C. DeVille.

How did Poison get its name?

Poison’s first name as a band was Paris. But, when they moved to Los Angeles, they officially changed their name to Poison.

Not only did they change their band’s name but they also changed their appearance to make people “notice” them — and they eventually did.

Who is Bret Michaels and how old is he?

Bret Michaels is one of the founding members of Poison. His birth name is Bret Michael Sychak, and was born on March 15, 1963. He is currently 61 years old.

When did Pamela Anderson date Bret Michaels?

Pamela Anderson dated Bret Michaels between 1993 and 1994. According to Anderson, they split up because of Bret’s interest in other women.

Who did Bret Michaels Pick on Rock Of Love with Bret Michaels?

Rock Of Love with Bret Michaels was a dating reality television show where different women tried to win the heart of Poison’s frontman, Bret Michaels. The winner in Season 1 was Jes Rickleff followed by Ambre Lake in Season 2 and Taya Parker in Season 3.

Where does Brett Michaels live?

Bret Michaels was born in Butler, Pennsylvania. He later moved to Los Angeles with his bandmates and is now living in Scottsdale, Arizona with a second home in California.

Who Is C.C. Deville and when did he join Poison?

C.C. Deville’s birth name is Bruce Anthony Johannesson and he was born on May 14, 1962. When Matt Smith left Poison in 1985, C.C. Deville replaced him. He left the band in 1991 but returned in 1996.

Who sings “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” and what year did it come out?

“Every Rose Has Its Thorn” is a rock ballad written and sung by the band Poison. It was released in 1988 and was the third single on the band’s second album Open Up and Say…Ahh!”. Some famous artists have made notable covers of the song, including Miley Cyrus, Frank Rose, Shane Chisholm, and others.

How many concerts has Poison had?

Poison has had 1,322 concerts.

What genre is Poison?

Poison is most often considered to be Rock, Pop, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Album Oriented Rock (AOR), Power Pop, Glam Metal, Acoustic Rock, and Hair Metal.

When was the last Poison concert?

The last Poison concert was on January 23, 2023. The bands that performed were: poison.

What setlist does Poison play live?

The songs that Poison performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the September 09, 2022 concert at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States:

  1. Look What the Cat Dragged In
  2. Ride the Wind
  3. Talk Dirty to Me
  4. Your Mama Don't Dance
  5. Guitar Solo
  6. Fallen Angel
  7. Unskinny Bop
  8. Drum Solo
  9. Every Rose Has Its Thorn
  10. Nothin' but a Good Time

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