Bret Michaels: See the Poison singer from childhood to now

Bret Michaels says his trademark bandana has been his "super power."

Dee Snider of Twisted Sister (left), Bret Michaels and Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray all share a birthday of March 15.

Bret Michaels has lived with Type 1 diabetes since childhood and is vigilant about monitoring his glucose levels.

One of the purposes of Bret Michaels' Life Rocks Foundation is to send kids to diabetes camp every year.

Bret Michaels in a throwback family photo with (from left) Raine Elizabeth Michaels, Kristi Michaels and Jorja Michaels.

Bret Michaels along with (from left) oldest daughter Raine Elizabeth Michaels, Jorja Bleu Michaels and Kristi Michaels.

Bret Michaels will be on the road throughout 2025 with his solo band playing amphitheaters, festivals and opening some shows for Def Leppard.

Exercising is key to Bret Michaels' health and happiness.

Bret Michaels, circa 1980, playing guitar in the laundry room of his best friend's house in Pennsylvania.

Bret Michaels plans to release a photo journal, "Then, Now and Forever," in fall 2025.

Bret Michaels honors veterans during the 2024 Barefoot Country Music Festival in Wildwood, New Jersey.

Bret Michaels (center) is a diehard Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Here, he hangs out with sports commentator Jay Glazer and Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin.

Even as a kid in the late 1970s, Bret Michaels was feeling the need for speed.

Bret Michaels says he is an enthusiast of anything with wheels.

Bret Michaels, an avid sportsman, shows off his daredevil moves.