Poison
glam metal · 1987–1991
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.
The facts
- Formed 1980
- United States
- glam metal, hard rock
- On Enigma Records, Capitol Records, EMI
- Members: Bret Michaels, Bobby Dall, Rikki Rockett, C.C. DeVille
