Poison Tweets Photos From Tour

Poison and Cheap Trick are on the road together now. Poison has tweeted some shots from the road thus far.

I still haven't decided if I'm going to the Cincinnati stop or not - something I need to determine soon I guess. Gotta say, this does look fun, but let's be honest: Poison is always a blast live.

The original glam, slam, kings of noise are BACK ❎❎❎ pic.twitter.com/GvzpNaMtW6

— Poison (@Poison) May 20, 2018

LET’S GET THIS PARTY STARTED!!! pic.twitter.com/rtWaQWJPJc

— Poison (@Poison) May 19, 2018

Comments

[Bkallday]

Ahhh, the nice sweet aroma of a nostalgic, cash grab, summer tour. 😏Can't wait to hear them cover The Oak Ridge Boys!!!

[oper8n]

https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/poison/2018/the-joint-at-hard-rock-hotel-las-vegas-nv-bedd90a.html

Looks like a decent, no surprise setlist. I'll still be happy seeing them and pretending time hasn't marched on way too quickly.

[Gary]

It's guaranteed what you'll get. A high energy,good time show (of the same 12 songs they've been trotting out since about 1989)

Now that being said, "if it ain't broke, you don't fix it" is a mantra I've been hearing for about 50 years now. There's a reason you still hear it, (and it still holds true 100% of the time.) As much as I'd love to hear CC rip shit up on Love On The Rocks, half the crowd would be thinking "what in the blue hell is this"... Like oper8n said, enjoy it for what it is. The soundtrack to the best times of our lives 😎🤘

[Metalboy!]

I will probably go see ‘em, especially since Cheap Trick is opening, which is kinda laughable when you think about it, since they are the superior act.

Still, Poison do know how to ROCK it out! I think the main complaint we’ve all had is the fact they (or probably Michaels, since he has been known to make a lot of dumb calls) don’t need to waste one slot in their set list on covers ... No one came to see them do “What I Like About You” or “American Band”.

If they play the hits plus some of the other cuts off the first two albums they haven’t played in awhile, the crowd will go nuts and Michaels would begin to restore what little integrity he had to begin with.

At least he’s said in interviews they will add “I Want Action” back in, but they can go ahead and put “Cry Tough” back in the mix, plus a few of the others, as well. I mean, how killer would it be if they did “#1 Bad Boy”, “Play Dirty” or “Let Me Go To The Show”.

And, of course, the pipe dream of them doing a new album would be so awesome. I wish Rick Neilsen or somebody would whisper that in Michaels ear, even though it’s obvious the guy is incapable of listening to any ideas unless their really stupid. Well, with the exception of going back out on the road with POISON as opposed to his hick solo band.

[Badland]

Uuhhhhh anyone see the ad pop up on metalboys post?

[oper8n]

What ad was it? I got shoes that popped up. Probably based on your browsing history.

[Metalboy!]

I got “F5 APP Security is Business Security” ... Do tell us what the ad was on your end, Badland.

Correct me if I’m wrong, but just as Oper8n has pointed out, I do believe what ad comes up is based on your browsing history.

If it was based on mine, it would probably be a whole lot worse, haha!!

[Metalboy!]

Haha!! What ad was it? My “Comment” isn’t showing a banner ad but Oper8n’s shows one for AB biz-to-biz cybersecurity.

I have noticed more banner ads popping up on this site now, especially either between “Comments” or at the end of a “Comment” but embedded in it.

[Metalboy!]

I wonder if they’re trying to tell us something?

[Badland]

Mayan mayhem tattoo & music festival

Very nice lady in her sunday church dress 🙄
Whats with the ads anyways?

[Badland]

And is it just me or does Rikki need to keep his mouth shut before hes back to playing bars and bowling alleys

[Him]

Said Him into the void of holiday no-posting . . .

Using Ghostery and other such apps helps remove the noise of ads. So, on my computer, not a trace of that stuff. On my phone, I got Badland's church dress (what church do you go to Badland?!?!). I am not sure if blocking the ads hurts Allyson in terms of anything. Does it?

On a post-related note, Badland, I disagree. I think Richard Allan Ream has every right to throw out hints, make pointed statements, and push back against BM (great initials). If not for them (the band), BM would be nothing. Full stop. Don't pass go. Don't get the money to cover yourself in horse hair. He acts like it is always a rock n' roll good time with him, all stale set lists, crappy covers, and smacking hands with the front row. Good for him. He earned it. But he earned it because he was part of something. He should at least acknowledge that (and, no, lame press releases that gloss over all the animosity don't cut it).

And, as a person who has a so-so relationship with the music of Poison, why should I care? Because I respect the fact that a band like that matters to people. And I also respect people who give credit to others . . . since we rarely go it alone or make it all by ourselves. It actually tears me up when I find out that bands I long loved have turned cold and spiteful (I know, it is a business). I also know that is on me, since most of the bands I love(d) have done that.

Personally, I think BM knows he owes it to the band. I just think he doesn't care. Instead, he calculates what will bring him the most revenue. And this tour will be a shot in the arm (seriously, no pun intended) once he returns to middle America casinos, letting those good times roll with a band on salary. If BM is introspective, his attitude towards Poison must occasionally hurt. If not, his is simply the cracked smile of Troy McCure (and, trust me, that fate awaits him as his audience base fades and his draws dwindle).

[oper8n]

Got to see them Friday night in Kansas City. Pop Evil was a great opener. Cheap Trick played a bunch of songs many people did not recognize, followed by a few hits. Before Poison hit the stage, there was a great cartoon of the band traveling through thirty years of albums set in Hollywood. When they hit the stage, the crowd whent nuts. They started with Look What the Cat Dragged In, and then went through the almost usual setlist, but they did add in Ride the Wind with aweome dirt biking video in the background, and then also added I Want Action, finishing with Rock n Roll All Nite. I am pretty glad I got to see them once again. The energy of the show is much higher than the Bret Michaels Band, and I hope BM sees the crowd reaction is so much better with Poison. I would love a new album, or even a few songs, but doubt it will come to pass. I will not be holding my breath.
If you can get tix at a reasonable price, it's Nothin But a Good Time for a few hours on a summer evening.
Hope you all have a great weekend.
Troy