Bret Michaels Hospitalized for Kidney Stone Surgery After Multiple Performances
Rockstar Bret Michaels was hospitalized after performing three shows in Charleston, West Virginia, Grantville, Pennsylvania, and Spokane, Washington, due to a persistent kidney stone that required surgery.
Nashville, TN, July 26, 2026 —
Bret Michaels, the frontman of the band Poison, was recently hospitalized and underwent surgery for a persistent kidney stone. The hospitalization followed a series of performances across multiple cities.
Michaels performed three shows in quick succession: one in Charleston, West Virginia; another in Grantville, Pennsylvania; and a third in Spokane, Washington. It was after these performances that his condition necessitated medical intervention.
The specific details regarding the timeline of the performances and the exact date of hospitalization were not provided. The cause of hospitalization was identified as a persistent kidney stone, which ultimately required surgical removal.
Further information concerning the specifics of the surgery or Michaels’ current condition post-operation was not available in the provided summary.
Story summarized from the original created by Danica Sauter on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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