Wow social media sucks on so many levels and spews negativity but this allows a fan to see someone they have supported for 25+ years as a person and not an image thanks Rikki!
Rikki I really enjoy your vlogs, it gives fans so much insight on Poison, your great personality and self-interests as well as your wonderful family. Thank you for sharing with us your fans. Much love & take care of you!
I have been a fan of yours since 86 and missed you guys in Calgary when you guys toured with Def Leppard last year, so hopefully you dudes will make your way down to this neck of the woods and when you do I will be waiting with my tickets
Rikki I used to love in the beginning when you guys would come to Baltimore and hang out before you blew up you and Bret were so cool and down to earth 😎 congratulations on your success 🥂
So cool. loved watching this. you are a pretty cool dude! i am heading now to listen to open up and say ahh. loved hearing all the bits of the album in this video.
Rikki, I friggin' love you man! I am so glad you are making these videos, you are such a nice guy. I really hope you and the band keep healthy and keep touring! Please make a new album! I know a lot of classic bands get bummed because they don't sell millions anymore, but you could probably sell quarter mil easy, and the true fans would love it. One question: do you ever tour Europe or anyplace outside the USA? Thanks, and Keep Rockin'!
Rikki ur so gorgeous such a beautiful man love all ur videos. Ur so down to earth. I love how u don’t care about some stupid instructions in the unboxing of the barbaque. totally dig ur hair love u all over
Can we get a new LP of all original band written material? Go back and do it all analog. Record to tape, cut direct to vinyl. Any plans to release a box set of all the LP's with unreleased and rarities added?
Great video! It's depressing to hear you say "album covers don't mean anything today"....that is a reality I hate to admit is so true. LOL. For all the good of the internet, it's turned a lot of stuff to crap. I miss album release day, going to a record store, not being able to sleep the night before, playing the record all day long, and looking at and reading every ounce of the album cover and liner notes. So glad to have a tour vlog! Take care man, be safe.
Hey rikki loved the underglows for your drum set when u did ur solo was bad ass and plz tell me how i can still get poison tour shirt with green skull on front like bret was wearing the night I seen u in las Vegas at the Hardrock joint casino this year 2018 cause I couldn't get mine when I was there. And plz tell bret Bobby and cc we want a new Record. Poison 4 Life..
Darren Humphries who the heck would want to share a dressing room? I think they all deserve a little alone time after traveling and playing day after day. It’s not business it’s reality. I don’t know if you’re a parent, but when your kids follow you to the bathroom and you just want 5 minutes of peace, I imagine it’s something along those lines. You don’t love them any less, but damn you need a little space.
Valid points however that is generally not how things work for most bands. The right of passage is to travel together, get ready together and then play. Yes, some 'alone time' is warranted in those situations however, Rikki is evidently travelling in his own bus, therefore the band is only seeing each other on stage (for about 90-120 minutes) or just before they go on. So there appears to be sufficient 'alone time'. It's probably one of the reasons why Metallica is so successful. If you watch their backstage videos, they share a dressing room and also have a jam room where they congregate to boost morale and motivation without outside distraction. It's about getting in the zone and in sync. Nobody starts or joins a band if they value their 'alone time' and for Poison I think there has been sufficient 'alone time' considering they did nothing for about 5 years before touring with Def Leppard in 2017.
I get your point, it pretty obvious. I live in Central PA too where no matter were you lived in the center of the state, THIS was your hometown band....the 4 friends that packed up and headed west to make it big and actually did! I think it’s WAY more though then dressing rooms and busses, that’s just a perk of 35 years of playing. Like a lot of people, I’d love to hear some deep cuts and what not live, but I’m cool with it because they are playing rock music in front of 10K people were EVERY single person is singing along to EVERY single song.....that’s pretty good business I guess. I’m going to be one of them....going to see them next month in upstate NY and can’t wait to sing along!
Oh... Darren... and how many albums have YOU sold???? And how many bands have you been in and toured with? *waiting in anticipation for your smart ass answer I bet it's something to reallly bite my nails over* *rolls eyes and waits for you to even make ONE video on your TH-cam channel* You aren't even a content creator other than garbage comments. Thank you... come again...
Ignore the idiot campaign... Let him go be a hemorrhoid on someone else's ass. (Def Leppard doesn't share their dressing rooms or even the same tour buses... I have nothing but contempt for internet trolls with more judgemental time than just good old plain common sense and courtesy.) Bless his little ignorant heart.
It' s okaybRikki. I go to bed with 2 or 3 cats in bed with me snuggled up to.both of them at nigjy. Maynebeven 4 cats in bed with me at night. LOVE IT!
Wow social media sucks on so many levels and spews negativity but this allows a fan to see someone they have supported for 25+ years as a person and not an image thanks Rikki!
Wow! What a nice comment to see. Thank you!
I’ll never forget writing poison in that green script writing on all my brown paper bag school book covers in school.
"Open up and say ahh" it's my favorite album and it's amazing to listen to this stories directly from the drummer.
Thank you!
Rikki I really enjoy your vlogs, it gives fans so much insight on Poison, your great personality and self-interests as well as your wonderful family. Thank you for sharing with us your fans. Much love & take care of you!
I have been a fan of yours since 86 and missed you guys in Calgary when you guys toured with Def Leppard last year, so hopefully you dudes will make your way down to this neck of the woods and when you do I will be waiting with my tickets
Rikki I used to love in the beginning when you guys would come to Baltimore and hang out before you blew up you and Bret were so cool and down to earth 😎 congratulations on your success 🥂
Cool Rikki keep doing videos you're a natural keep Rocking and make Bret make a new Record 👍🤘🔥
I was there at the Country Club 1986 when Poison would sell out the top half and play 2 nights in a Row!
5-18-18 concert in Irvine was flawless, one of the best I've seen. California love Poison.
I'm such a big fan of you guys and I can't wait to see you guys later in June!
Looking forward to seeing you guys in Hartford thank you for being so gracious and appreciative of us❤🙇♀️🤘
Can you do a Part Deux of this with the more "unsafe" questions?
Awesome vlogs. Thank you so much for sharing them.
Thanks for the video! Sweet of you to invite us on your bus and answer fan questions. Thanks for keeping rock alive!💚🤟🏻🎶🎸🥁
Thanks Rikki! That was cool! And show #1 was awesome! Glad I got to meet you again!
Rikki, you are cool. I will see you and Poison in Detroit.
Can not wait to see you guys June 5th!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome video! Your live tonight was equally as awesome! Thanks Rikki!
Such a cool video! Thanks for taking the time do this. Keeping my fingers crossed for that Open Up and Say Ah Vegas show 🙏🤘
Awesome vlog Rikki! Looking forward to seeing you guys in late June!
Love this video, Rikki. You are such a cool guy Thanks for sharing your memories and thoughts.
So cool. loved watching this. you are a pretty cool dude! i am heading now to listen to open up and say ahh. loved hearing all the bits of the album in this video.
Rikki, I friggin' love you man! I am so glad you are making these videos, you are such a nice guy. I really hope you and the band keep healthy and keep touring! Please make a new album! I know a lot of classic bands get bummed because they don't sell millions anymore, but you could probably sell quarter mil easy, and the true fans would love it. One question: do you ever tour Europe or anyplace outside the USA? Thanks, and Keep Rockin'!
Can’t wait to see you guys in Dallas next week!
Thanks Rikki, this was a great episode, I always find it so interesting about what goes on behind the scenes of music
Open up and say ah!!! is the album of my life.
Thanks for taking the time! Good stuff!
Open up..was there best tour ! Every-rose.... just hit big was good times
A vlog and a fb live in one night! My week has been made!❤
Rikki ur so gorgeous such a beautiful man love all ur videos. Ur so down to earth.
I love how u don’t care about some stupid instructions in the unboxing of the barbaque.
totally dig ur hair love u all over
Victoria Nicole Rockchick Thank you so much!
That’s ok keep it up rikki take care xx
vendrían al país EL SALVADOR hacer un concierto?
Love all your videos!!! I have a question !! What do you think of cover bands dressing like poison and singing your songs to make money?
I love this man so much ugh
Have Poison played Tearin’ down the walls live? Also Rockin Horse & Bad to be good.
i've been a poison fan since the beginning.
This was fantastic! Super interesting. Love the bear, love the hair. God bless you my friend. Enjoy, be well brother, and see you soon 💚😘
Can we get a new LP of all original band written material? Go back and do it all analog. Record to tape, cut direct to vinyl.
Any plans to release a box set of all the LP's with unreleased and rarities added?
Great video! It's depressing to hear you say "album covers don't mean anything today"....that is a reality I hate to admit is so true. LOL. For all the good of the internet, it's turned a lot of stuff to crap. I miss album release day, going to a record store, not being able to sleep the night before, playing the record all day long, and looking at and reading every ounce of the album cover and liner notes. So glad to have a tour vlog! Take care man, be safe.
Cool 🎶😈🎶, enjoyed the insight on the first album I ever bought. Have the original cover and album.
Very cool
you falling behind the riser is my favorite part of talk dirty to me.
Hey rikki loved the underglows for your drum set when u did ur solo was bad ass and plz tell me how i can still get poison tour shirt with green skull on front like bret was wearing the night I seen u in las Vegas at the Hardrock joint casino this year 2018 cause I couldn't get mine when I was there. And plz tell bret Bobby and cc we want a new Record. Poison 4 Life..
Are you guys coming north to San Francisco?
I admire a drummer who has a teddy bear on their bed and is not ashamed to say so!!!
Damn straight!
I love you Rikki keep vloging and keep rocking
Open up and say haa... tremendo album d poison !!
Wow what a lucky ass bear! Ooh yeah
Mr. Rockett please come to Brazil with Poison Tour. 😉😉
Tremendo disco "open up and say ahh !!
Global? Play outside USA.
has poison ever thought about coming to Milford Connecticut?
Thanks for answering my question :)
Awesome Vlog Rikki #20? Hope your tour is memorable ROCK ON
I just love you
Awesome!!
Just curious. Was the bus moving when you did this video. Love Bonnie the bear. I can’t say familiarity either 😂 I have a true Southern accent so.
Sandi Melvin It was not moving.
love it thanks for the vlog
I love this vlog :) POISON RULES
Now that you said that you go to bed with a bear fans are gonna start giving you teddy bears lol
Cool man!
🤘U Rock ALWAYS Rikki xoxo
#Poisond4eva Ty 🤘
Excelllent Rikki ...... Cheeeeeers+))))))
So, just heard the Nashville show is cancelled. The IndianRider.net contingent would love to hang if you're gonna be around. Let us know.
You should promote your vlog at your concerts from the stage. You'd probably get lots more subscribers. Give a shout out!
Rilki dear brother I am mad at you for not answering my question!!!!!
Rikki Rockett it was have you ever wanted to give up.
rikki, you should let your hair grow long again.
Separate dressing rooms? It is a shame when brotherhood turns to business.
Darren Humphries who the heck would want to share a dressing room? I think they all deserve a little alone time after traveling and playing day after day. It’s not business it’s reality. I don’t know if you’re a parent, but when your kids follow you to the bathroom and you just want 5 minutes of peace, I imagine it’s something along those lines. You don’t love them any less, but damn you need a little space.
Valid points however that is generally not how things work for most bands. The right of passage is to travel together, get ready together and then play. Yes, some 'alone time' is warranted in those situations however, Rikki is evidently travelling in his own bus, therefore the band is only seeing each other on stage (for about 90-120 minutes) or just before they go on. So there appears to be sufficient 'alone time'. It's probably one of the reasons why Metallica is so successful. If you watch their backstage videos, they share a dressing room and also have a jam room where they congregate to boost morale and motivation without outside distraction. It's about getting in the zone and in sync. Nobody starts or joins a band if they value their 'alone time' and for Poison I think there has been sufficient 'alone time' considering they did nothing for about 5 years before touring with Def Leppard in 2017.
I get your point, it pretty obvious. I live in Central PA too where no matter were you lived in the center of the state, THIS was your hometown band....the 4 friends that packed up and headed west to make it big and actually did! I think it’s WAY more though then dressing rooms and busses, that’s just a perk of 35 years of playing. Like a lot of people, I’d love to hear some deep cuts and what not live, but I’m cool with it because they are playing rock music in front of 10K people were EVERY single person is singing along to EVERY single song.....that’s pretty good business I guess. I’m going to be one of them....going to see them next month in upstate NY and can’t wait to sing along!
Oh... Darren... and how many albums have YOU sold???? And how many bands have you been in and toured with? *waiting in anticipation for your smart ass answer I bet it's something to reallly bite my nails over* *rolls eyes and waits for you to even make ONE video on your TH-cam channel* You aren't even a content creator other than garbage comments. Thank you... come again...
Ignore the idiot campaign... Let him go be a hemorrhoid on someone else's ass. (Def Leppard doesn't share their dressing rooms or even the same tour buses... I have nothing but contempt for internet trolls with more judgemental time than just good old plain common sense and courtesy.) Bless his little ignorant heart.
It' s okaybRikki. I go to bed with 2 or 3 cats in bed with me snuggled up to.both of them at nigjy. Maynebeven 4 cats in bed with me at night. LOVE IT!
awesome vlog! also should you need any quality free music, come check me out! ^^