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Poison Greatest Video Hits
''Poison Greatest Video Hits'' is the fifth DVD/video from the rock band Poison, released in 2001 following the success of the VH1 Behind the Music episode of the band. Background The DVD was released following the Poison album '' Power to the People'' and features every Poison music video up to this point including the latest video, the album titled track " Power to the People" . Every Poison album featured music videos up to this point except for the album Crack a Smile...and More!. The DVD consists of the first two Poison video releases " Sight for Sore Ears" which was certified Can Gold and " Flesh, Blood, & Videotape" (which have not been released on DVD) and also features behind the scenes footage, in depth interviews, various clips and music videos from ' Swallow This Live', ' Native Tongue' and ' Power to the People' albums. The DVD received US Gold certification in 2003. Track listing # Cry Tough # I Want Action # Talk Dirty To Me # I Won't Forget You # Nothin' b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poison (American Band)
Poison is an American glam metal band formed in 1983, in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The most successful incarnation of the band consists of lead singer and rhythm guitarist Bret Michaels, drummer Rikki Rockett, bassist and pianist Bobby Dall, and lead guitarist and backing vocalist C.C. DeVille. The band achieved huge commercial success in the mid-1980s through the mid-1990s and has sold 16 million records in the United States and over 50 million albums worldwide. The band is perhaps best known for the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 number one hit single "Every Rose Has Its Thorn", and other top 40 hit singles in the 1980s and 1990s, including "Talk Dirty to Me", "I Won't Forget You", "Nothin' but a Good Time", "Fallen Angel", "Your Mama Don't Dance", "Unskinny Bop", " Something to Believe In", " Ride the Wind", and " Life Goes On." The band's breakthrough debut album, the multi-platinum ''Look What the Cat Dragged In'', was released in 1986, followed by '' Open Up and Say... Ahh!'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fallen Angel (Poison Song)
"Fallen Angel" is the second single from '' Open Up and Say...Ahh!'', American glam metal band Poison's second studio album. The B-side of the seven inch was "Bad to Be Good". Background Released as a single in 1988 on Capitol Records, the track reached #12 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and #32 on the Mainstream rock charts and has since gone Gold in the US. This made it the only single from the album not to reach the Top Ten. It also charted at number 21 on the Australian charts and number 59 on the UK Singles chart. The song is about a young girl who grew up in a small town and goes to Los Angeles to try to make it as an actress. While there, she abandons her old life. This theme is a reference to the history of the band Poison itself: Bret Michaels, Bobby Dall and Rikki Rockett all left their native Pennsylvania for Los Angeles in their quest for fame. ''Cash Box'' said that "once again the boys bash and thrash their way through a good tune about the small-town girl gone bad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rikki Rockett
Richard Allan Ream (born August 8, 1961), better known by the stage name Rikki Rockett, is an American drummer for rock band Poison. The band has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide and 15 million records in the United States alone. Biography Richard Allan Ream was born on August 8, 1961, in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, the youngest of two children of Norman and Margaret Ream. He attended Cedar Cliff High School in Camp Hill. Before founding Poison with vocalist Bret Michaels, Rockett worked as a hairdresser, lifeguard, dishwasher, emergency medical technician and a suit salesman. In late 1993, Rockett discovered that the then guitarist Richie Kotzen of Poison was having a relationship with Deanna Eve, Rockett's fiancée at the time. Kotzen was fired due to this incident. In VH1's ''Behind the Music'', singer Bret Michaels said he never wanted to speak to Kotzen again. In 1995 Rikki co-created and coloured the 6 issue comic book series, Sisters Of Mercy, published by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bobby Dall
Robert Harry Kuykendall, also known as Bobby Dall (born November 2, 1958), is an American musician best known as the bassist for the multi-platinum selling rock band Poison. The band has sold over 50 million albums worldwide and has sold 15 million records in the United States alone. The group has also charted ten singles to the Top 40 of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, including six Top 10 singles and the Hot 100 number-one, "Every Rose Has Its Thorn". Dall had ambitions of studying law, but ultimately turned to music instead. He began playing guitar but switched to bass at the age of 15. Dall later moved to Los Angeles with Bret Michaels, Rikki Rockett, and Matt Smith to play with the band Paris, which later became known as Poison. Personal life Dall is the youngest of three children. He lived in Palm Bay, Florida with his family from the age of 9 to age 17, but relocated to Harrisburg when he was still young. Dall currently resides in Indialantic, Fl. Dall has two children: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bret Michaels
Bret Michael Sychak (born March 15, 1963), known professionally as Bret Michaels, is an American singer and musician. He gained fame as the frontman of rock band Poison who has sold over 50 million albums worldwide and 15 million records in the United States alone. The band has also charted 10 singles to the Top 40 of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, including six Top 10 singles and a number-one single, "Every Rose Has Its Thorn". Besides his career as frontman, he has several solo albums to his credit, including the soundtrack album to the 1998 film '' A Letter from Death Row'' in which Michaels starred, wrote and directed, and a rock album, '' Songs of Life'', in 2003. Michaels has appeared in several films and TV shows, including as a judge on the talent show ''Nashville Star'' which led to his country influenced rock album ''Freedom of Sound'' in 2005. He starred in the hit VH1 reality show ''Rock of Love with Bret Michaels'' and its sequels, which inspired his successful solo al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Until You Suffer Some
"Until You Suffer Some (Fire and Ice)" is a song by American hard rock band Poison. It was released as the second single from their 1993 album, '' Native Tongue''. The song peaked at number 32 on the UK Singles Chart. Background The single features a remix version called the "Ice Mix" as a B-side track. The song also features a music video which has the band performing the song in a bar. Track listings 7-inch single # "Until You Suffer Some (Fire and Ice)" # "Bastard Son of a Thousand Blues" 12-inch single # "Until You Suffer Some (Fire and Ice)" – 4:14 # "Stand Stand or The Stand may refer to: * To assume the upright position of standing * Forest stand, a group of trees * Area of seating in a stadium, such as bleachers * Stand (cricket), a relationship between two players * Stand (drill pipe), 2 or 3 ..." (acoustic mix) – 4:12 # "Bastard Son of a Thousand Blues" – 4:56 # "Until You Suffer Some (Fire and Ice)" (Ice mix) – 4:12 Charts References Poison ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stand (Poison Song)
"Stand" is a song by American band Poison, written by Richie Kotzen prior to joining the band. It was the first single from their 1993 album '' Native Tongue''. The song reached number 15 on the US ''Billboard'' Album Rock Tracks chart, number 35 on the ''Billboard'' Top 40 Mainstream chart, and number 50 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The song also charted at number 25 on the UK Singles Chart and number 15 in Canada. Background The album version of "Stand" includes the Los Angeles First A.M.E. Church choir on backing vocals. The single's B-side, "Whip Comes Down", has not been included on any Poison album to date. An acoustic version of the song appears as a bonus track on the Japanese release of Richie Kotzen Richard Dale Kotzen Jr. (born February 3, 1970) is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. As a solo artist, Kotzen has back catalogue of more than 20 album releases. He was a member of glam metal band Poison from 1991 to 1993, Mr. Big ...'s '' Acoustic Cuts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
So Tell Me Why
"So Tell Me Why" is a single by American hard rock band Poison, from their 1991 '' Swallow This Live'' album. The song peaked at number 25 on the UK Singles chart Background The song was one of four new studio tracks on the live hits album, the others being "Only Time Will Tell", "'No More Lookin' Back (Poison Jazz)" and "Souls On Fire". This was the last single with C.C. DeVille until 2000's Power to the People. ''Swallow This Live'' was certified Gold.Retrieved 2021. Albums "So Tell Me Why" is on the following albums. * '' Swallow This Live'' * '' Poison's Greatest Hits: 1986-1996'' * ''Poison - Box Set (Collector's Edition) The following is a comprehensive discography of Poison, an American glam metal band that achieved huge success in the mid-1980s to mid-1990s. Poison sold more than 16 million records in the United States alone. The band has also charted ten sin ...'' * '' Double Dose: Ultimate Hits'' Chart performance References 1991 singles Poison (Ameri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
(Flesh & Blood) Sacrifice
''Flesh & Blood'' is the third studio album by American glam metal band Poison, released on July 2, 1990, through the Enigma label of Capitol Records. It peaked at number 2 on the Billboard charts and more than 7.2 million copies were sold worldwide. It peaked at number 1 on the Cash Box charts. The album was an attempt by the band to establish a more serious musical stance, more than just the hair metal party dynamic of 1988's '' Open Up and Say... Ahh!''. It spawned two top 10 singles, "Unskinny Bop" and " Something to Believe In" and three other hit singles, " Ride the Wind", " Life Goes On", and " (Flesh & Blood) Sacrifice". It was certified Platinum in 1990 and triple Platinum in 1991 by the RIAA. It has been certified 4× Platinum by CAN and Gold by BPI. Production and marketing The album was recorded and mixed at Little Mountain Sound Studios, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with Canadian producer Bruce Fairbairn and mixer Mike Fraser. The front cover art fea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Life Goes On (Poison Song)
"Life Goes On" is a song by American glam metal band Poison. The power ballad was the fourth single from their 1990 album '' Flesh & Blood''. The song reached number 35 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Song history C.C. DeVille originally brought the song to the band, where Rikki Rockett and Bobby Dall added their input. The lyrics were written after a girlfriend of DeVille's was shot and killed in a bar fight in Palm Springs, California. The song is about trying to find the light at the end of the tunnel. Albums "Life Goes On" is on the following albums. * '' Flesh & Blood'' * '' Poison's Greatest Hits: 1986-1996'' * ''Best of Ballads & Blues'' * '' The Best of Poison: 20 Years of Rock'' * '' Flesh & Blood - 20th Anniversary Edition'' * ''Poison – Box Set (Collector's Edition) The following is a comprehensive discography of Poison, an American glam metal band that achieved huge success in the mid-1980s to mid-1990s. Poison sold more than 16 million records in the United ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Something To Believe In (Poison Song)
"Something to Believe In" is a song by American glam metal band Poison, released as the second single from their third studio album, '' Flesh & Blood'' (1990). "Something to Believe In" was also released on the '' Best of Ballads & Blues'' album in 2003, with alternate lyrics (part 2). The ballad peaked at number four on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, number five on the Album Rock Tracks chart, number 35 in the United Kingdom, and number 44 in Australia. It was Poison's last top-10 hit on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Background This song was dedicated to James Kimo Maano, a security guard and best friend of Bret Michaels who had died some time earlier. The cover art for the single depicts a tattoo on Michaels' arm of a cross with the words "Something to Believe In". The tattoo artist, according to Michaels, had been drinking and spelled "believe" incorrectly putting the "e" before the "i". It was attempted to be corrected by adding a rose to the cross that covered the misspell ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ride The Wind (song)
"Ride the Wind" is a song by American glam metal band Poison. It was the third single from the group's 1990 studio album '' Flesh & Blood'', released on Capitol. Background The track is one of several that reflects ensemble's maturing songwriting of the time. It has been described as one of Poison's best songs. The lyrics are similar to those found in Western music. "Ride the Wind" reached number 25 on the mainstream rock charts and the 38 position on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Music video The music video for the song consists of footage from the Poison's ''Flesh & Blood'' tour. It features sequences of the band performing onstage, as well as backstage scenes and shots of the audiences (especially of female fans). Albums "Ride the Wind" appears on the following albums: * '' Flesh & Blood'' * ''Swallow This Live'' (live version) * ''Seven Days Live'' (live version) * '' Poison's Greatest Hits: 1986-1996'' * '' The Best of Poison: 20 Years of Rock'' * '' Flesh & Blood - 20th An ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
