Bret Michaels has had a hell of a week, going from show to show and following one concert with a surgery. The Poison frontman performed three shows through “intense” pain from a kidney stone that he had been dealing with for a whole week, he said in a social media post on July 22nd. He got through sets in Charleston, West Virginia, Grantville, Pennsylvania and a private show at Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, Washington, but after this last show the pain became unbearable. He was admitted to a hospital and had surgery to remove the kidney stone. Michaels went straight from the show to surgery, according to his post.
Much like the plot of a rockstar movie, Michaels’ recent experiences have been a wild ride. Michaels gave his gratitude to the workers, doctors and nurses who took care of him, and said, “I am wise enough to know how important family, friends, fans, doctors and nurses play such a vital role in our everyday health.”
Recent Shows and Cancellations
Michaels has been doing solo shows all year, but had some high profile cancellations. Last month, he backed out of the Great American State Fair in Washington D.C., a Donald Trump-backed celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, like nearly every other musician that had been booked, stating, “Unfortunately, what was presented to us as a celebration of our country has evolved into something much more divisive than what I agreed to be a part of.” Also, a Poison reunion tour fizzled this year amid allegations from his bandmates that Michaels wanted too much money. The band last performed in 2022.
Upcoming Projects
A biopic and biography Unbroken: Then, Now and Forever about Michaels’ life is set to be released this year. Michaels also said, “The operation has been done and is complete,” and “I’m out of post-op recovery, and I’m doing everything within my power to feel better and continue playing great shows for great fans when I’ve got a complete clean bill of health.”
In conclusion, Bret Michaels has shown his dedication to his music and his fans, even in the face of health issues and controversy. With his upcoming biopic and continued solo shows, Michaels is sure to remain a prominent figure in the music industry.
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