Bret Michaels

Bret Michaels' guitarist Pete Evick went off over the backlash received by Michaels after he was announced as a performer for the Freedom 250 Great American State Fair.

"Bret is doing what is right for this situation," the Poison drummer wrote on social media last Friday (May 29).

The Poison singer is the fifth act to withdraw from the event in the past two days.

Bret Michaels, Martina McBride, Vanilla Ice and more will be among those performing at the Freedom 250 Great American State Fair this summer.

The frontman hopes the band can hit the road in 2027.

The singer allegedly wanted to make 600% more than his bandmates.

They had planned a 40th anniversary trek for 2026, but Rikki Rockett cites a financial divide for it not happening.

The Poison frontman is excited to share his story, not only in book form but through a biopic as well.

See photos of rock and metal artists showing patriotism by wearing the American flag onstage or sporting it in some other way.

See how rock stars and bands such as Guns N' Roses, Bret Michaels and more celebrated the Feb. 14 holiday on social media this year.