Bret Michaels is an American singer and musician who is the frontman of the rock band Poison.
Poison has sold over 65 million albums worldwide and 30 million records in the United States, with 10 singles charting in the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100, including six Top 10 singles and a number-one single, Every Rose Has Its Thorn.
In addition to his work with Poison, Michaels has released several solo albums and appeared in various films and TV shows.
He starred in the VH1 reality show, Rock of Love with Bret Michaels, and its sequels, and was the winning contestant on NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice 3.
Michaels has also done extensive charity work, including supporting Operation Homefront and the American Diabetes Association.
In 2010, he suffered a brain hemorrhage and was later diagnosed with a hole in his heart, but he has continued to perform and record music, stating that he will “fight until the very last breath” before giving up.
Siblings
Michaels has two sisters named Nicole Sychak and Michelle Sychak.
Nicole is Michaels’ older sister, a few years his senior, though not much is publicly known about her as she has largely stayed out of the spotlight.
Michelle is Michaels’ younger sister, several years younger than him, and like Nicole, she has maintained a relatively low profile and not sought out public attention.
Michaels also has three step-siblings from his father Wally Sychak’s second marriage to Wilma Jean.
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These step-siblings include Dr. Kevin McCracken, Michaels’ older step-brother who is a medical doctor, as well as step-sisters Karen Palmer and Kathy Pinho.
Similar to Michaels’ biological sisters, his step-siblings have generally avoided the spotlight, allowing Bret to remain the most famous member of the Sychak family.
Career
Michaels has had a long and successful career as a singer, songwriter, and reality TV personality.
As the frontman of the rock band Poison, he has sold over 65 million albums worldwide and 30 million records in the United States.
Poison was known for hits like Every Rose Has Its Thorn, Nothin’ But a Good Time and Fallen Angel.
Michaels has also released several solo albums, showcasing his versatility and experimenting with different musical styles.
His solo works include A Letter from Death Row and Custom Built.
He gained further fame by starring in the reality TV series Rock of Love with Bret Michaels from 2007-2009, which followed him searching for a potential love relationship.
Michaels won the reality competition show Celebrity Apprentice 3 in 2010, raising $640,000 for the American Diabetes Association.
He has appeared in various films and TV shows, including directing and starring in the movie A Letter from Death Row in 1998.
Despite health challenges, including a brain hemorrhage and hole in his heart in 2010, Michaels has continued to perform and record music, stating he will “fight until the very last breath” before giving up.
His successful career spanning music, television, and film has cemented his status as a rock icon.
Awards and accolades
Michaels has received several notable awards and accolades over the course of his career.
In 2008, he won the BMI Cable Award for his VH1 reality show Rock of Love with Bret Michaels.
In 2010, he was nominated for a Teen Choice Award in the category of Choice TV: Male Reality/Variety Star for his appearance on The Apprentice.
While the details were not revealed, Michaels settled a lawsuit in 2011 with the producers of the Tony Awards and CBS over a head injury he sustained during a performance at the 2009 Tony Awards ceremony.
As the frontman of the band Poison, he has sold over 65 million albums worldwide and 30 million records in the United States.
