# Bret Michaels Plays Through Pain | Pittsburgh News

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Podcast: [Pittsburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439)
Published: 2026-07-25T15:31:16+00:00
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## Resource

Bret Michaels, Poison’s rockstar frontman, pushed through intense kidney stone pain for a week, playing shows in Charleston, West Virginia, and Spokane, even doing a private gig for military families — until the agony finally forced him to the hospital. Now recovering at home, he’s focused on getting back to 100 percent and gave heartfelt thanks to the medical team who helped him. A Pittsburgh native, he was in town for the NFL draft with Wiz Khalifa and KELS — and fans are just glad he’s on the mend. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d4adb0c032d51b62

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