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▸ Artist · 1987–1991

Poison

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Formed1980OriginUnited StatesGenreglam metal, hard rockLabelEnigma Records, Capitol Records, EMIMembersBret Michaels, Bobby Dall, Rikki Rockett, C.C. DeVille

Picture a smoky bar packed with leather-clad fans, the air electric with the sounds of glam metal. Enter Poison, the quintessential American rock band, hailing from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. With the charismatic Bret Michaels on vocals, backed by the powerhouse rhythm of Rikki Rockett on drums, Bobby Dall on bass, and the flashy guitar work of C.C. DeVille, they’ve become icons of the hard rock scene. Their anthems like "Talk Dirty to Me" and the heartfelt "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" capture the spirit of rebellion and romance that defined a generation. With irresistible hits such as "Nothin' But a Good Time" and "Unskinny Bop," they brought a party vibe to every stage. Poison isn't just music; it's a nostalgic trip back to the days of wild hair and wilder dreams, leaving us yearning for a time when rock and roll ruled the night.

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Talk Dirty to Me
Poison
1987
Every Rose Has Its Thorn
Poison
1988
Nothin' but a Good Time
Poison
1988
Unskinny Bop
Poison
1990
Something to Believe In
Poison
1991

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