Poison's 2001 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
Aug 08, 2001
Poison Riverport Amphitheatre Maryland Heights, Missouri, United States
Aug 04, 2001
Poison Grandstand, South Dakota State Fair Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Aug 01, 2001
Poison / Quiet Riot / Warrant / Enuff Z’Nuff

POISON/QUIET RIOT/WARRANT/ENUFF Z’NUFF

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Black River Coliseum Poplar Bluff, Missouri, United States
Jul 31, 2001
Poison
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Peoria Civic Center Aurora, Illinois, United States
Jul 29, 2001
Poison
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First American Music Center Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Jul 28, 2001
Poison / Warrant / Quiet Riot / Enuff Z'Nuff

Grand Slam Metal Jam

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Riverport Amphitheatre Maryland Heights, Missouri, United States
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Jul 25, 2001
Poison Verizon Wireless Music Center Noblesville, Indiana, United States
Jul 24, 2001
Poison
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Riverbend Music Center Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Jul 22, 2001
Poison / Warrant / Quiet Riot / Enuff Z'Nuff

Glam Slam Metal Jam

Post-Gazette Pavilion Burgettstown, Pennsylvania, United States
Jul 21, 2001
Poison / Warrant / Quiet Riot / Enuff Z'Nuff

Glam Slam Metal Jam

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Germain Amphitheater Columbus, Ohio, United States
Show Duplicate for Jul 21, 2001
Jul 20, 2001
Poison / Warrant / Quiet Riot / Enuff Z'Nuff

Glam Slam Metal Jam

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The Molson Amphitheatre Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Jul 19, 2001
Poison / Enuff z Nuff / Quiet Riot / Warrant Blossom Music Center Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, United States
Jul 08, 2001
Poison
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PNC Bank Arts Center Holmdel, New Jersey, United States
Jul 07, 2001
Poison / Warrant / Quiet Riot / Enuff Z'Nuff

Glam Slam Metal Jam

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Tweeter Center Mansfield, Massachusetts, United States
Show Duplicate for Jul 07, 2001
Jul 06, 2001
Poison
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Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater Wantagh, New York, United States
Jul 04, 2001
Poison DTE Energy Music Theatre Clarkston, Michigan, United States
Jul 03, 2001
Poison
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Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - Chicago Tinley Park, Illinois, United States
Jul 02, 2001
Poison
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Muskegon Summer Celebration Muskegon, Michigan, United States
Show Duplicate for Jul 02, 2001
Jul 01, 2001
Poison / Warrant / Quiet Riot / Enuff Z'Nuff

Glam Slam Metal Jam 2001

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Marcus Amphitheater Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Jun 29, 2001
Poison Wild Rose Ridge Amphitheatre Bottineau, ND

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Poison / Warrant / Quiet Riot / Enuff z Nuff
Jun 19, 2001
 Manchester, New Hampshire, United States
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Poison / Warrant / Quiet Riot / Enuff z Nuff
Jun 19, 2001
 Manchester, New Hampshire, United States
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Poison / Warrant / Quiet Riot on Jul 28, 2001 [632-small]

Poison / Warrant / Quiet Riot
Jul 28, 2001
 St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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Glam Slam Metal Jam on May 27, 2001 [447-small]

Glam Slam Metal Jam
May 27, 2001
 The Woodlands, Texas, United States
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Poison on Jul 2, 2001 [355-small]

Poison
Jul 2, 2001
 Muskegon, Michigan, United States
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Poison / Warrant / Quiet Riot / Enuff Z’Nuff on Jun 2, 2001 [896-small]

Poison / Warrant / Quiet Riot / Enuff Z’Nuff
Jun 2, 2001
 West Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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Poison / Warrant / Quiet Riot / Enuff Z’Nuff on Jun 26, 2001 [552-small]

Poison / Warrant / Quiet Riot / Enuff Z’Nuff
Jun 26, 2001
 Park City, Kansas, United States
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Poison / Warrant / Quiet Riot / Enuff Z'Nuff on Jul 28, 2001 [940-small]

Poison / Warrant / Quiet Riot / Enuff Z'Nuff
Jul 28, 2001
 Maryland Heights, Missouri, 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 1,328 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, Estados Unidos, Melodic 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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