Poison
glam metal · 1987–1991
Poison is an American glam metal and hard rock band from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, active since 1980. The lineup features Bret Michaels on vocals, Bobby Dall on bass, Rikki Rockett on drums, and C.C. DeVille on guitar. Known for their catchy hooks and flamboyant style, they delivered unforgettable hits such as "Every Rose Has Its Thorn," "Talk Dirty to Me," and "Nothin' but a Good Time." With a knack for blending hard rock energy with glam aesthetics, their tracks like "Unskinny Bop" and "Something to Believe In" remain staples of the genre. Their sound encapsulates an era of excess and rebellion, bringing a smile to anyone who lived through it.
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
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