Bret Michaels had just made his way back onto the stage.
Then, less than a day later, the Poison frontman pulled the plug on the rest of his 2026 shows.
Michaels performed in Georgia on August 21 as he continued recovering from recent kidney stone surgery. But doctors advised him to take more time off, prompting the 63-year-old rocker to postpone his remaining dates for the year.
The decision came after a difficult few weeks. Michaels underwent emergency surgery following severe pain from kidney stones and had already postponed shows as he recovered.
His August 21 performance looked like the start of his return.
Instead, it became his last show of 2026.
Bret Michaels will now spend the rest of the year recovering before planning his next move.