"We're gonna do some POISON deep cuts...songs that POISON will not do live. I just know we won't do 'em, and we haven't done 'em"

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Photo Credit: @salamiflmz

George Dionne interviews POISON drummer RIKKI ROCKETT about his latest project THE ROCKETT MAFIA. The group features vocalist Brandon Gibbs (DEVIL CITY ANGELS), guitarist Mick Sweda (BULLETBOYS), and bassist Bryan Kimes.

Highlights include:

-How the group was formed
-Their 1st cover "I Think I Love You"
-Covers & deep cuts in their live sets
-Working with Brandon Gibbs over the years
-Discovering Bryan Kimes
-1st gig at the Whisky A Go-Go
-Touring across the USA
-Clubs vs. Festivals
-Being inducted into the Metal Hall of Fame
-Why he missed the ceremony
-His time as an EMT
-POISON in the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame?
-"Hair Metal" synonymous with POISON
-Shooting the cover for Look What The Cat Dragged In (1986)
-The cover of Open Up and Say...Ahh! (1988) having to be altered
-His upcoming book Ghost Notes
-Career highlights
-The future of POISON
-And much, much more!

https://www.rikkirockett.com

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