Poison

[Izzy]

Sounds a decent enough guy - and Poison are a great band, some fine tunes - and i'd hope to see them live if they head this way

[Neemo]

I saw them in 2003, they put on a really fucking good show. I'd see them again

[Rob]

I'm hoping for a big year from Poison in 2006.  I think they're seeing the success Motley Crue is having right now and they realize they could be doing close to the same thing right now.  Hollyweird was a good album, so I'm looking forward to another studio release.  And of course I'm looking forward to that 20th Anniversary tour.  They put on a great show.  People I know who really don't like them as a band still enjoy their live show.  And with the whole 20th anniversary thing going I'm sure they're gonna put out all the stops.

[Hammy]

Q: What's the future for POISON? Next year will be your 20th anniversary for POISON right?

Bret Michaels: "Yeah, let me put it this way. I'm someone that loves to play the hits, you have to always play the hits but I also want to continue to write new material. And next year Capitol Records is going to release a huge box set with all of our stuff from 1986 to 2006 and a bunch of stuff that has never been heard or seen before and we're going to go out and have a great 20th anniversary tour. I always want to state this to POISON fans: in no way, shape or form do I ever want to leave the band. I love doing solo stuff but I can do both and make both work. This summer of 2005 we decided that all four of us need a break and to come out with our 20th and do something special."

Awesome news some rarities to get and a tour i just hope they come to the UK i would love to hear them play all their hits they definately were one of the strongest of the hair metal bands.

[Hammy]

Happy 44th Birthday Rikki Rockett

[deliverthecow]

They take alot of shit, but they do what they do great. Not one of my favorites but they are fun to watch live. That is one thing the people who rip them apart for dont get. They never said they were out trying to change music they just were/are a good time live band. I enjoy there live shows alot of energy.

[Rob]

They take alot of shit, but they do what they do great. Not one of my favorites but they are fun to watch live. That is one thing the people who rip them apart for dont get. They never said they were out trying to change music they just were/are a good time live band. I enjoy there live shows alot of energy.

Yeah, the live show is the main attraction when it comes to Poison.  I think people overlook that they have some really good songs too.  They're one of my favorite bands (Top 10), and I think Bret is a good songwriter.  Especially on some of the later albums.  Native Tongue, Crack A Smile, Hollyweird...those are good albums that don't get any attention cause they don't have any of the hits on them.

[Hammy]

They take alot of shit, but they do what they do great. Not one of my favorites but they are fun to watch live. That is one thing the people who rip them apart for dont get. They never said they were out trying to change music they just were/are a good time live band. I enjoy there live shows alot of energy.

Yeah, the live show is the main attraction when it comes to Poison.? I think people overlook that they have some really good songs too.? They're one of my favorite bands (Top 10), and I think Bret is a good songwriter.? Especially on some of the later albums.? Native Tongue, Crack A Smile, Hollyweird...those are good albums that don't get any attention cause they don't have any of the hits on them.

They're in my Top10 aswell, i've been going on about Hollyweird for ages in this thread, it's a really great album.  I would say Bret Michaels is awesome at songwriting they are great at what they do.....writing catchy pop-rock songs.  I long to see them live though, never had the opportunity here in the UK since i've been a fan.

[SLCPUNK]

They take alot of shit, but they do what they do great. Not one of my favorites but they are fun to watch live. That is one thing the people who rip them apart for dont get. They never said they were out trying to change music they just were/are a good time live band. I enjoy there live shows alot of energy.

Yeah, the live show is the main attraction when it comes to Poison. 

They put on a great show...

[Hammy]

Poison guitarist C.C. DeVille spent some hours in a Los Angeles-area jail Sunday night/Monday morning after being arrested by LAPD officers responding to a domestic violence call.
DeVille, whose real name is Bruce Johannesson, was arrested at 10:30pm on Sunday August 21st and booked at 3:40am Monday, August 22nd on a charge of felony Corporal Injury On a Spouse or Cohabitant.

DeVille posted $50,000 bail and was released from the LAPD Van Nuys Jail at 7:42am Monday.

Deville must appear in court Monday, September 12th at 8:30am to officially hear the charges against him and to make a plea.

Poison guitarist, C.C. DeVille issued this statement to Metal Sludge, regarding his Sunday night arrest in Los Angeles:
"I regret that this has happened. I just want everyone to understand that the first write up, by Ms. Malone was false. The facts are: I was in my home with my new girlfriend. Ms. Malone, whom I dated previously, entered my home. She attacked me and I did not retaliate. I do not hit women and I do not believe in violence! Ms. Malone has done this before. She made up false charges and I was arrested. She later dropped the charges. My girlfiend, in an effort to pull Ms. Malone from me, was then attacked with a chair. She sustained several cuts and bruises. Once Ms. Malone was close to the door, I pushed her out and she left. My girlfriend did scratch Ms. Malone, in the act of defending herself.

Anytime that a domestic dispute is filed... a police report is made and the outcome is determined in court. Yes, I went to the Van Nuys jail, that is procedure. I am filing charges of my own and we will let the wheels of justice settle this!

I do not wish ill feelings on Ms. Malone. She is upset over the break up and is not in a stable mental state. She has a criminal record herself and I know that this incident will be seen for what it really is... a cry for help and attention!

C.C. Deville

Here's to hoping he is proved innocent and that a new Poison album is on the way.

[Dr. Blutarsky]

CC is funny as hell. Remember him on Rock N Roll Jeopardy a few years back? I think he drank 20 cups of coffee and then got all the questions right.

[Malcolm]

POISON frontman Bret Michaels has announced the following solo tour dates:

Oct. 20 ? Andover, MN @ Pov's
Oct. 21 - Rockford, IL @ Elixer
Oct. 22 - Mt. Clemmons, MI @ Hayloft Liquor Stand
Oct. 23 - Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop
Oct. 26 - Boonsboro, MD @ Stingers Sports Bar
Oct. 27 - Portland, ME @ The Asylum
Oct. 28 - Pottsville, PA @ Goodfellas
Oct. 29 - Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Casino
Oct. 30 - Verona, NY @ The Turning Stone Resort
Nov. 01 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Hard Rock Caf?
Nov. 02 - Wantagh, NY @ Mulchays
Nov. 04 - Seaside Park, NJ @ The Green Room
Nov. 18 - W. Springfield, VA @ Jaxx
Nov. 19 - Baltimore, MD @ House of Rock
Nov. 23 - Cincinnati, OH @ Annies
Nov. 24 - Columbus, OH @ Alrosa Villa
Nov. 25 - Schaumburg, IL @ Chicago City Limits
Nov. 26 - Chicago Heights, IL @ Mister Kelly's Music Box

[Thorazine Shuffle]

CC Deville is going to be on next seasons "The Surreal Life", with that chubby singer from Smashmouth.

[RichardNixon]

I thought Poison's later day albums were better--Flesh and Blood, Native Tounge, and Crack a Smile. Hollyweird sucked major donkey dick though.

[Sakib]

i dont kno much about Poison. i've hurd all the songs www.80srockstars.net (which is where i hear most old style rock from like Van Halen, Bon Jovie etc.) and i hurd every rose has its thorn. i dont get why they get bashed so often. btw, wots their latest album?

[Hammy]

btw, wots their latest album?

Of new material....Hollyweird [2002], and despite what most say i rate the album, their last actual album release was Best of Ballads & Blues [2003] which is fairly decent, your best starting off with Poison's Greatest Hits: 1986-1996 or Look What The Cat Dragged In [1986]

[Sakib]

:nervous:What the FUCK is going on here? Poison=the worst band ever. ?You people have got to be joking.

u gotta be joking, ur obviously DRUNK 

N E 1 else notice da shit joke?

[Rob]

I thought Poison's later day albums were better--Flesh and Blood, Native Tounge, and Crack a Smile. Hollyweird sucked major donkey dick though.

Good point, Nixon.  You never hear anything about Native Tongue or Crack A Smile, and they're both excellent albums.  I disagree with you on Hollywierd though.  I don't own that one, but I have heard it and I liked it.  Flesh And Bllod too is underrated.  I personally think its their best album.  Let It Play is such an awesome song.  I don't know why they never play it live.

[Hammy]

The Associated Press is reporting that POISON guitarist C.C. DEVILLE was sentenced to 80 days in jail after pleading no contest to driving while intoxicated. Deville, 43, whose real name is Bruce Johannesson, was also ordered by a Superior Court commissioner to serve five years probation, pay a $1,000 fine and surrender his license for a year, city prosecutors said Monday. Prosecutors say Deville hit a parked vehicle August 24th while he was backing out of the driveway of his girlfriend's home. He allegedly rammed another parked car, deploying his vehicle's air bags and injuring his girlfriend. Police later found him near his vehicle close to the scene of the second accident, prosecutors said. He pleaded no contest last Friday to a charge of driving under the influence causing injury, authorities said. This news comes only a day after reports that Deville's home was burglarized, with several guitars and amps having been stolen.
Let's hope he gets himself sorted out, i want a new goddamn album!

[Deez Nuts]

I think C.C. needs to get a different girlfriend.  She sounds like bad news and everytime he goes there he's in the middle of an assault or drinking fest.  Maybe he's just priming up for the Surreal life.