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Sexual attraction and flirtation
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5 catalog entries, grouped by year.
About Poison
Poison developed from an independent band into a widely recognized American rock act after its debut album appeared in the 1980s. The group's familiar lineup pairs singer Bret Michaels with guitarist C. C. DeVille, bassist Bobby Dall and drummer Rikki Rockett. Its catalog includes energetic songs such as Talk Dirty to Me and Nothin' but a Good Time alongside the ballads Every Rose Has Its Thorn and Something to Believe In. Recording and touring sustained the band's long career.
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Poison - About
Official band background, listed members, debut-era career and representative catalog; promotional sales claims omitted. | Retrieved 2026-10-19
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1987
1988
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The carefree spirit of rock 'n' roll lifestyle
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Every Rose Has Its Thorn
PoisonReported release: 1988Date needs verification | Recent carryover
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Written by Bret Michaels after a phone call with his girlfriend revealed she was with another man.
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Glam metal sound
View background status1991
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Poison developed from an independent band into a widely recognized American rock act after its debut album appeared in the 1980s. The group's familiar lineup pairs singer Bret Michaels with guitarist C. C. DeVille,...
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