1980s Rock Icon Returns to the Stage After Emergency Surgery, Shares Encouraging Health Update Following Months Away

Bret Michaels has returned to performing after doctors took him off the road in August, following surgery for kidney stones. The former Poison frontman said his first night back went well and described the shows as part of his recovery.

Michaels performed in Michigan on two consecutive nights and said he had made a few medication adjustments. After his earlier post-surgery appearance, doctors advised several months of rest and recovery; he has not shared further details about his health.