Bret Michaels
- Born:
- Bret Michael Sychak, March 15, 1963, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Musician, Singer-Songwriter, Actor, Director, Producer, Television Personality
Early Life and Education
- Born to Wally and Marjorie Sychak.
- Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age six.
- Attended Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School, graduating in 1981.
- Played on the school's football and baseball teams.
Career and Major Achievements
- Co-founded the rock band Poison in 1983 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
- Poison achieved significant commercial success in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
- Launched a solo career in 1998.
- Starred in the reality television shows Rock of Love with Bret Michaels (2007-2009) and Bret Michaels: Life As I Know It (2010).
- Won Celebrity Apprentice 3 in 2010.
Notable Works
Discography (Solo)
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1998 | A Letter from Death Row |
| 2003 | Songs of Life |
| 2005 | Freedom of Sound |
| 2010 | Custom Built |
Television
| Year(s) | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-2009 | Rock of Love with Bret Michaels | Himself |
| 2010 | Bret Michaels: Life As I Know It | Himself |
| 2010 | Celebrity Apprentice 3 | Contestant (Winner) |
Legacy and Impact
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