Renowned Poison drummer Rikki Rockett is ready to captivate followers together with his upcoming memoir titled Ghost Notes, scheduled for launch on July 15, 2025. This thrilling literary endeavor is a collaborative effort with achieved writers Leif Eriksson and Martin Svensson. The memoir guarantees to unveil the untold tales of Rockett’s life, providing a deeper understanding of each his private experiences and the long-lasting rock band.

During a current Thursday look on SiriusXM’s Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk, Rockett confirmed the e-book’s launch. He shared, “I was working on it all year last year,” and initially deliberate to launch it alongside the anticipated Poison 2025 tour. However, with the tour now confirmed as not occurring subsequent yr, the memoir will nonetheless be launched as deliberate, showcasing Rockett’s dedication to sharing his story.

Explaining the intriguing title Ghost Notes, Rockett elaborated on its significance. He mirrored on the early years of their profession, significantly throughout the manufacturing of albums like Look What The Cat Dragged In and Open Up And Say … Ahh!. During that point, he famous that producers discouraged drummers from incorporating ghost notes, that are delicate, lighter faucets on the snare drum, usually filling the areas between extra pronounced notes. Rockett emphasised that these ghost notes create a particular swing groove, including depth to the music.

READ MORE: Explore How Poison’s ‘Look What the Cat Dragged In’ Helped Shape the Hair Metal Genre

Rockett additional commented on the manufacturing ethos of the early ’80s, the place producers favored a extra mechanical, heavy sound, usually stripping away the nuances that drummers like him wished to precise. It wasn’t till Flesh & Blood and much more so with Native Tongue that he felt liberated to play in his desired model. He expressed that many drummers of that period shared related frustrations, and thru this memoir, he goals to spotlight the often-overlooked elements of his journey. The memoir will delve into the non-public tales that formed his life, past the sensational headlines that usually accompany fame.

In Ghost Notes, Rockett plans to discover the wealthy historical past of Poison, diving deeper into the band’s origins in Pennsylvania and the challenges they confronted within the music trade. He remarked, “That stuff, to me, is more cinematic… We’ve all heard the typical stories of playing venues like the Troubadour, but it’s the behind-the-scenes struggles—holding down jobs, renting VFW halls, and scraping together enough money for the next gig—that truly defined our journey.”

What’s Next for Poison: Potential 2026 Tour Plans?

In September, Rockett sparked curiosity when he attributed Poison’s lack of speedy touring plans to the band’s frontman, Bret Michaels. He candidly said, “I keep getting asked multiple times a day, ‘Why isn’t Poison touring in 2025 now?’ Super simple answer: Bret doesn’t want to,” in a now-deleted Facebook submit. His transparency raised eyebrows and showcased the inner dynamics of the band.

Following up on his preliminary assertion, Rockett clarified, “People, I never said that Bret is canceling the 2025 tour. It didn’t get booked. I merely stated that the reason Poison isn’t touring in 2025 is that Bret doesn’t want to.” He emphasised that this isn’t a dispute however merely sharing the info, making certain that fellow band members like CC DeVille and Bobby Dall wouldn’t be unfairly blamed for the state of affairs.

On his half, Michaels took to Facebook to clarify his stance, indicating he’s specializing in his well being, significantly addressing his diabetes. Despite this, he expressed enthusiasm for a possible 2026 Poison tour, coinciding with the fortieth anniversary of Look What the Cat Dragged In. He said, “In my opinion, it would be the perfect 40th-anniversary tour, featuring 40 amazing limited dates to celebrate our legacy and perform our iconic hits.”

Real-Life Spinal Tap Stories: Insights from Poison’s Richie Kotzen