Bret Michaels is an American singer-songwriter and television personality, best known as the lead vocalist of the glam metal band Poison. After bursting onto the music scene in the late 1980s, Michaels went on to become one of the most iconic singers of his era. His varied career has seen him achieve success as a songwriter, performer, actor, director, and entrepreneur. He's had several hits, including the Grammy-nominated single "Every Rose Has Its Thorn." Additionally, Michaels has starred in the hit reality series Rock of Love and appeared in several other TV shows. More recently, he's participated in various reality competitions, including The Celebrity Apprentice and The Masked Singer. He’s made multiple appearances on the Howard Stern Show and is also the founder of the Life Rocks Foundation, a non-profit charity that helps support children’s charities.