'80s Rock Icon, 62, Says He May Change 'Insane' Tour Schedule After Health Scare: 'Please Forgive Me'
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Bret Michaels might have to make some changes to his tour schedule.
The Poison frontman, 62, took to Instagram on Friday, June 27 to inform fans he may change his "insane" upcoming run of shows after experiencing a diabetes scare during a recent concert in Washington, Pennsylvania. Michaels is currently in the middle of a North American tour that's set to go through September.
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«Rkekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R14ekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe"To all my friends in Pittsburgh and Washington, Pennsylvania area - simply put, thank you...you rule," the rocker said. "Last night, there was a packed pre-show Meet & Greet and, although I knew my blood sugar was low, I was excited to meet everyone and not let anyone down. Unfortunately, the highs and lows of living with diabetes since I've been six years old occasionally just kick my butt."
He continued, "Last night, I went on stage and even added a song or two to the set to prove to myself & the fans that I could do it. At the end, my blood sugar walking off the stage was a real-life 39."
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), "Severe low blood sugar is below 54 mg/dL."
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«Rpekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R19ekkr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframeThe rocker ended the post, saying, "I vow in the near future, I'm going to take that time needed, and please forgive me if I have to move some of the shows around until I get this under control. The schedule this summer is completely insane - all over the place and some of these will have to be rearranged, as one time I'm in Pennsylvania the next night Montana, one night Pittsburg, the next night Oklahoma, and so on. I am forever grateful, but just have to rearrange some of this schedule as everyone knows. Again, my apologies I love the shows the fans and the music!"
Despite the health scare, Michaels was able to perform at WinStar World Casino & Resort in Thackerville, Oklahoma on Saturday, June 28 with no issues.
Michaels' next show is scheduled for Saturday, July 5 at Spokane Live at Spokane Tribe Casino in Airway Heights, Washington.
'80s Rock Icon, 62, Says He May Change 'Insane' Tour Schedule After Health Scare: 'Please Forgive Me' first appeared on Parade on Jul 3, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
The story of the iconic '80s rocker who risks his demanding tour schedule following a health scare is truly heart-wrenching. He asks for our understanding and forgivenes on behalf, signaling an important reminder that even icons need to prioritize their wellbeing.
The heartfelt apology of this '80s Rock Icon, at the age 62 and post a health scare pondering adjustment to his intense tour schedule is reminiscent of rockstar'nautographs with time-honored commitments.
