Sunday's Best: Week 26, 2022

I give Bret Michaels mad props. I was skeptical that Poison would be able to do their set in Jacksonville, Florida last night, but they did. Bret was hospitalized just a couple days ago - and last night he was back on stage, jumping up and down and performing for the crowd. That's our respectful Sunday's Best for this week.

Poison did an abbreviated set for The Stadium Tour stop last night, playing six songs and a guitar solo. This was to help Bret in his recovery, but from the videos I watched he sure seemed to have loads of energy. The weather was bad for the show and it rained a lot, which probably didn't help matters.

Whitesnake Cancels Remainder Of European Tour

The remaining European tour dates for the Whitesnake farewell tour were just scrapped. Singer David Coverdale made the announcement via his official social media channels. The cancellation comes after the band had to nix a few shows last month because of Coverdale's health and sinus issues. Guitarist Reb Beach missed a few shows too because of illness and then drummer Tommy Aldridge got sick and had to miss a gig, too.

The seemingly doomed tour was canceled basically over health issues - but probably most related to Coverdale's voice. No clue if the band will reschedule the dates or not, but none of the members is getting any younger and Coverdale is 70. Touring is a grind at 25. I can't imagine how exhausting it must be at 70 or beyond.

July 1 Tour Update - Breaking News!!! Official Announcement From Whitesnake!!! - Whitesnake Official Site https://t.co/ghlUCz5vDP

— David Coverdale (@davidcoverdale) July 1, 2022

Bret Michaels Hospitalized, Poison Skips Nashville Stop Of The Stadium Tour

Shortly before the Nashville stop of The Stadium Tour last night, the members of Poison - sans singer Bret Michaels - came on stage to wish the crowd well and explain the band wouldn't be performing. Just before showtime, Michaels got sick and was hospitalized.

It isn't clear what he is sick from exactly, but lots of reports are talking about COVID infections in the Poison camp. Bret had a reaction to some medicine - but who knows if it was from a COVID treatment, his diabetes or something else entirely.

I hope Bret gets well soon... and that Poison doesn't have to miss more shows for the sake of fans who paid a lot of money for tickets.

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— Bret Michaels (@bretmichaels) July 1, 2022

Bret Michaels suffered a medical emergency just before he was set to get on stage with Poison. https://t.co/5zwBV5paXn

— TMZ (@TMZ) July 1, 2022