Bret Michaels has shared his reaction to his bandmate Rikki Rockett’s new band, The Rockett Mafia.
“I just want to take a moment to wish Rikki Rockett the best with his new project,” the Poison singer wrote on social media.
The drummer first announced the project on September 18. He shared the name of the band and the lineup— Brandon Gibbs, Mick Sweda, and Bryan Kimes. After the announcement was made on September 16, the rocker shared a statement to share his feelings about the feedback he received.
However, the announcement happened right in the middle of the reunion drama with Michaels. After the drummer posted on social media that his bandmate didn’t ‘want to’ do the 2025 shows, Michaels responded with a statement.
“To clear the air of any confusion, I just want to clarify to all the amazing family, friends and fans who I remain forever grateful for, that it’s no secret I have stated previously that in 2025 I’m planning to perform limited shows to focus primarily on health, starting with my diabetes which needs a tuneup, not to mention a little R&R as everyone knows my tireless work ethic and passion for performing music, as well as some much-needed personal family time…like I recently stated, I’m like a classic muscle car – still fast and still fun to drive, just need a little more maintenance lol,” he wrote.
As of now, the drummer hasn’t responded to Michaels’ comment.
I just want to take a moment to wish @RikkiRockett the best with his new project
— Bret Michaels (@bretmichaels) September 22, 2024