What to know about Bret Michaels’ return
- Stage return: Bret Michaels returned to performing after a recovery break following kidney stone surgery.
- Recovery update: Michaels said he was standing strong after making small medication adjustments.
- Upcoming shows: The listed tour dates include performances in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Florida.
- Tour schedule: Michaels was scheduled to perform at the Island Resort and Casino in Wilson, Michigan, on Saturday night.
Bret Michaels returned to the stage Friday night after kidney stone surgery kept him off the road for nearly three months. This update covers his recovery, the Island Resort and Casino performance and the tour dates listed below.
Photos show the Poison star performing at the Island Resort and Casino in Wilson, Michigan.
Michaels later shared a recovery update on social media: “It was my first night back on the road to recovery, and all seems good. Had to make a couple of small medication adjustments, but I’m standing strong, rocking on and remaining unbroken for tonight.”
He also described the show as “a night of unbelievable energy, live music and living in the moment,” adding that the music brought people together.
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In July, reports said Michaels needed three to four weeks off the road after performing several shows while in “intense” pain. The kidney stone would not pass, leading to what was described as “complicated” surgery.
Michaels returned for a show in Sugar Hill, Georgia, in late August, but was then ordered to take a longer break for rest and recovery.
Michaels was scheduled to perform another sold-out show at the Island Resort and Casino on Saturday night, followed by shows in Ohio and Pennsylvania later that month. The tour dates provided below list his performances.
Bret Michaels Tour Dates:
11/14: Wilson, MI @ Island Resort and Casino
11/28: Northfield, OH @ Northfield Park Racino
11/29: Greensburg, PA @ The Palace Theater
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2/20: Sarasota, FL @ Thunder by the Bay
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What did Bret Michaels say about his recovery?
Michaels said his first night back on the road went well, with only a couple of small medication adjustments. He also said he was standing strong and continuing his recovery.
Bret Michaels reported a positive update after returning to live performances.
Why did Bret Michaels take time off from touring?
Michaels took time off after a kidney stone that would not pass caused intense pain and required complicated surgery. He was later directed to take additional time for rest and recovery.
Kidney stone surgery and recovery kept Bret Michaels off the road for nearly three months.
Where was Bret Michaels scheduled to perform?
The listed tour dates include Wilson, Michigan; Northfield, Ohio; Greensburg, Pennsylvania; and Sarasota, Florida. The schedule identifies the venues for each performance.
The listed tour schedule names four performances in four states.
