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In April 2006 the same year Poison celebrated its 20-year anniversary, Rockett made a guest appearance on TLC's new "Wrecks To Riches" auto overhaul series, helping to restore a 1969 [[Dodge Dart]] before giving Poison's new version of "[[We're an American Band (song)|We're an American Band]]" a spin on the car's amped-up [[sound reinforcement system|sound system]].
In April 2006 the same year Poison celebrated its 20-year anniversary, Rockett made a guest appearance on TLC's new "Wrecks To Riches" auto overhaul series, helping to restore a 1969 [[Dodge Dart]] before giving Poison's new version of "[[We're an American Band (song)|We're an American Band]]" a spin on the car's amped-up [[sound reinforcement system|sound system]].


On April 26, 2007, Rockett announced the creation of "Rockett Drum Works Inc". It is a drum manufacturing company, specializing in the creation of ultra custom drum kits, [[snare drum]]s and custom accessories. Prior to setting up his enterprise, Rockett worked for Chop Shop Custom Drum. He departed after conflicting opinions with Chop Shop founder Brian Cocivera.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.drummerszone.com/news/newsItem.php?n01ID=4570&type=3|title=Rockett Drum Works Poison drummer launches custom drum company|publisher=drummerszone.com}}</ref> Rockett recruited most of the staff from Chop Shop along with some newer staff members.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mikedolbear.com/story.asp?StoryID=1325|title=Rikki Rockett announces Rockett Drum Works|publisher=mikedolbear.com}}</ref>
On April 26, 2007, Rockett announced the creation of "Rockett Drum Works Inc". It is a drum manufacturing company, specializing in the creation of ultra custom drum kits, [[snare drum]]s and custom accessories. Prior to setting up his enterprise, Rockett worked for Chop Shop Custom Drum. He departed after conflicting opinions with Chop Shop founder Brian Cocivera.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.drummerszone.com/news/newsItem.php?n01ID=4570&type=3|title=Rockett Drum Works Poison drummer launches custom drum company|publisher=drummerszone.com|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071121204233/http://www.drummerszone.com/news/newsItem.php?n01ID=4570&type=3|archivedate=November 21, 2007|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Rockett recruited most of the staff from Chop Shop along with some newer staff members.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mikedolbear.com/story.asp?StoryID=1325|title=Rikki Rockett announces Rockett Drum Works|publisher=mikedolbear.com}}</ref>


In conjunction with the 30th anniversary of [[Star Wars]] in May 2007, Rockett discussed his lifelong love of the series during an interview with Maul Stanley.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.maulstanley.com/interviews/rockett.htm | title=Maul Stanley Talks Star Wars with Ricki Rockett | publisher=MaulStanley.com | accessdate=2008-09-23}}</ref> Rockett wore a [[Star Wars]] patch on his vest in [[Poison (American band)|Poison]]'s "[[Fallen Angel (Poison song)|Fallen Angel]]" music video and he said that his favorite character is [[C-3PO]].
In conjunction with the 30th anniversary of [[Star Wars]] in May 2007, Rockett discussed his lifelong love of the series during an interview with Maul Stanley.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.maulstanley.com/interviews/rockett.htm | title=Maul Stanley Talks Star Wars with Ricki Rockett | publisher=MaulStanley.com | accessdate=2008-09-23 | deadurl=yes | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081007075540/http://www.maulstanley.com/interviews/rockett.htm | archivedate=October 7, 2008 | df=mdy-all }}</ref> Rockett wore a [[Star Wars]] patch on his vest in [[Poison (American band)|Poison]]'s "[[Fallen Angel (Poison song)|Fallen Angel]]" music video and he said that his favorite character is [[C-3PO]].


On September 19, 2007, [[Bosphorus Cymbals]] unveiled the "[http://bosphoruscymbals.com/newsmedia.html#7582622613916718230 Rockett Ride]"; a custom ride cymbal in 20" and 22" sizes, designed to Rockett's exact specifications.
On September 19, 2007, [[Bosphorus Cymbals]] unveiled the "[http://bosphoruscymbals.com/newsmedia.html#7582622613916718230 Rockett Ride]"; a custom ride cymbal in 20" and 22" sizes, designed to Rockett's exact specifications.
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Rikki holds a black belt in [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]], under trainer Renato Magno and trains at Street Sports Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, located in [[Santa Monica, California]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Street Sports Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructors|url=http://streetsportsbjj.com/Street_Sports_Brazilian_Jiu-Jitsu/Instructors.html|website=Street Sports Jiu Jitsu|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>
Rikki holds a black belt in [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]], under trainer Renato Magno and trains at Street Sports Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, located in [[Santa Monica, California]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Street Sports Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructors|url=http://streetsportsbjj.com/Street_Sports_Brazilian_Jiu-Jitsu/Instructors.html|website=Street Sports Jiu Jitsu|accessdate=26 October 2015}}</ref>


Rockett is a [[Veganism|vegan]].<ref>{{cite journal |last= Rosenberg |first= Kirsten |authorlink= Kirsten Rosenberg |date= October 15, 1999 |title= Something to Believe In: an interview with Rikki Rockett |journal= The Animals' Agenda |volume= |series= |issue= |page= |pages= |issn= 0892-8819 |accessdate= 2011-05-12 |url= http://webspace.webring.com/people/fp/poison_mania/rikinterview.html |archiveurl= https://www.webcitation.org/5ydb6pesh |archivedate= May 12, 2011 |quote= ... his vegan lifestyle (down to his non-leather shoes), ...|postscript=<!-- intentionally blank -->}}</ref>
Rockett is a [[Veganism|vegan]].<ref>{{cite journal |last= Rosenberg |first= Kirsten |authorlink= Kirsten Rosenberg |date= October 15, 1999 |title= Something to Believe In: an interview with Rikki Rockett |journal= The Animals' Agenda |volume= |series= |issue= |page= |pages= |issn= 0892-8819 |accessdate= 2011-05-12 |url= http://webspace.webring.com/people/fp/poison_mania/rikinterview.html |archiveurl= https://www.webcitation.org/5ydb6pesh?url=http://webspace.webring.com/people/fp/poison_mania/rikinterview.html |archivedate= May 13, 2011 |quote= ... his vegan lifestyle (down to his non-leather shoes), ... |postscript= <!-- intentionally blank --> |deadurl= yes |df= mdy-all }}</ref>


In December 2015, Rockett announced that he had been battling [[Oral_cancer|throat cancer]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Trunk|first1=Eddie|title=POISON Drummer RIKKI ROCKETT Is Battling Oral Cancer|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/poison-drummer-rikki-rockett-is-battling-oral-cancer/|website=Blabbermouth.net|accessdate=15 December 2015}}</ref>. In July of 2016 Rockett was given the great news of being cancer free. <ref>http://people.com/celebrity/poison-drummer-rikki-rockett-declared-cancer-free/</ref>
In December 2015, Rockett announced that he had been battling [[Oral_cancer|throat cancer]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Trunk|first1=Eddie|title=POISON Drummer RIKKI ROCKETT Is Battling Oral Cancer|url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/poison-drummer-rikki-rockett-is-battling-oral-cancer/|website=Blabbermouth.net|accessdate=15 December 2015}}</ref>. In July of 2016 Rockett was given the great news of being cancer free. <ref>http://people.com/celebrity/poison-drummer-rikki-rockett-declared-cancer-free/</ref>
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===False rape charge and exoneration===
===False rape charge and exoneration===
Rockett was arrested on Monday, March 24, 2008 on a rape warrant out of Mississippi after his flight from New Zealand landed at LAX. The alleged crime took place at the Silver Star Casino located on the [[Choctaw]] reservation in Mississippi. The Silver Star Casino is owned by the [[Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians]] which is Choctaw and Federal jurisdiction.<ref name=clarion_ledger>{{cite news | url = http://search.clarionledger.com/sp?aff=1100&skin=100&keywords=rikki | title = Rocker's rape charge goes to DA |author=Clarion Ledger | date = March 29, 2008 | accessdate = 2008-03-31 }}</ref> On May 22, 2008, Rockett was exonerated of all charges after it was determined that he was not even in the state of Mississippi during the time of the alleged crime.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tabloidbaby.blogspot.com/2008/05/we-told-you-so-rikki-rockett-cleared-of.html |title=We told you! Rikki Rockett Cleared of Rape Charge |publisher=Tabloidbaby.com}}</ref> It is believed that someone by the name of John Minskoff impersonated Rockett to get someone to sleep with him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://knac.com/article.asp?ArticleID=6325 |title=Rikki Rockett Exonerated of Rape Charge |publisher=KNAC.com |date=
Rockett was arrested on Monday, March 24, 2008 on a rape warrant out of Mississippi after his flight from New Zealand landed at LAX. The alleged crime took place at the Silver Star Casino located on the [[Choctaw]] reservation in Mississippi. The Silver Star Casino is owned by the [[Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians]] which is Choctaw and Federal jurisdiction.<ref name=clarion_ledger>{{cite news | url = http://search.clarionledger.com/sp?aff=1100&skin=100&keywords=rikki | title = Rocker's rape charge goes to DA | author = Clarion Ledger | date = March 29, 2008 | accessdate = 2008-03-31 | deadurl = yes | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20110708163050/http://search.clarionledger.com/sp?aff=1100&skin=100&keywords=rikki | archivedate = July 8, 2011 | df = mdy-all }}</ref> On May 22, 2008, Rockett was exonerated of all charges after it was determined that he was not even in the state of Mississippi during the time of the alleged crime.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tabloidbaby.blogspot.com/2008/05/we-told-you-so-rikki-rockett-cleared-of.html |title=We told you! Rikki Rockett Cleared of Rape Charge |publisher=Tabloidbaby.com}}</ref> It is believed that someone by the name of John Minskoff impersonated Rockett to get someone to sleep with him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://knac.com/article.asp?ArticleID=6325 |title=Rikki Rockett Exonerated of Rape Charge |publisher=KNAC.com |date=
|accessdate=2011-10-26}}</ref>
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Rikki Rockett
Rikki Rockett live with Poison on July 11, 2008 at the Moondance Jam
Rikki Rockett live with Poison on July 11, 2008 at the Moondance Jam
Background information
Birth nameRichard Allan Ream
Born (1961-08-08) August 8, 1961 (age 63)
OriginMechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresGlam metal, hard rock
Occupation(s)Drummer, musician
Instrument(s)Drums, percussion
Years active1979–present
Websiterikkirockett.com

Richard Allan Ream (born August 8, 1961), better known by the stage name Rikki Rockett, is an American drummer for glam metal band, Poison. The band have sold over 45 million records worldwide[1] and have sold 15 million records in the United States alone.[2] The band has also charted ten singles to the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100, including six Top 10 singles and the Hot 100 number-one, "Every Rose Has Its Thorn".[3]

Biography

Richard Allan Ream was born on August 8, 1961 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, the youngest of two children of Norman and Margaret Ream. He attended Cedar Cliff High School in Camp Hill. Before founding Poison with vocalist Bret Michaels, Rockett worked as a hairdresser, lifeguard, dishwasher, Emergency Medical Technician and a suit salesman.

Rockett was always an integral part of Poison's success featured on every Poison album ever released. The tattoo photo featured on Poison's 1990 album Flesh and Blood is Rockett's right shoulder. The logo was already done a couple of years prior but he added "Flesh and Blood" in support of the title. The original album cover still has the blood running from the new tattoo though it was airbrushed out soon after its release.

In late 1993, Rockett discovered that the then guitarist Richie Kotzen of Poison was having a relationship with Rockett's fiancee at the time, Deanna Eve. Kotzen was fired due to this incident. In VH1's "Behind The Music", singer Bret Michaels said he never wanted to speak to Kotzen again.

Rockett and Brian Cocivera joined forces creating custom built drum kits called the Chop Shop Custom Drum Company.

After almost twenty years with Poison, Rockett released his first solo album, Glitter 4 Your Soul on January 7, 2003 which was distributed online. The album was a tribute to 1970s glam rock. He also guested on Britny Fox's Bite Down Hard.

In 2004 Rikki founded the Brit Iron Rebels, a vintage and modern retro motorcycle Internet-based group dedicated to the British Rocker motorcycle culture of the '50s & '60s.

In April 2006 the same year Poison celebrated its 20-year anniversary, Rockett made a guest appearance on TLC's new "Wrecks To Riches" auto overhaul series, helping to restore a 1969 Dodge Dart before giving Poison's new version of "We're an American Band" a spin on the car's amped-up sound system.

On April 26, 2007, Rockett announced the creation of "Rockett Drum Works Inc". It is a drum manufacturing company, specializing in the creation of ultra custom drum kits, snare drums and custom accessories. Prior to setting up his enterprise, Rockett worked for Chop Shop Custom Drum. He departed after conflicting opinions with Chop Shop founder Brian Cocivera.[4] Rockett recruited most of the staff from Chop Shop along with some newer staff members.[5]

In conjunction with the 30th anniversary of Star Wars in May 2007, Rockett discussed his lifelong love of the series during an interview with Maul Stanley.[6] Rockett wore a Star Wars patch on his vest in Poison's "Fallen Angel" music video and he said that his favorite character is C-3PO.

On September 19, 2007, Bosphorus Cymbals unveiled the "Rockett Ride"; a custom ride cymbal in 20" and 22" sizes, designed to Rockett's exact specifications.

In 2015 Rockett co formed a new rock supergroup the Devil City Angels with guitarist Tracii Guns (L.A. Guns), bassist Eric Brittingham (Cinderella) and vocalist and rhythm guitarist Brandon Gibbs (Cheap Thrill).[7][8][9] Their self-titled debut album was officially released September 11, 2015.[10]

In July of 2015, Rockett created Fallen Angel Customs. After launching the "Look What The Cat Rode In" blog (Moto lifestyle product review blog), Rikki decided it was time to design and collect products that he loved and admired himself. [11]

Fallen Angel Customs is a vintage inspired motorcycle, travel and rock & roll lifestyle collection, with several items designed by Rockett himself.


Personal life

In October 2008 Rockett married longtime girlfriend Melanie Martel. On July 14, 2009, they had their first child, Jude Aaron Rockett. On March 2, 2013, Rikki and Melaine welcomed their second child, a daughter named Lucy Sky. They separated in July of 2015 and their divorce became final in June of 2017. [12]

In August of 2015 Rockett began dating TC Smith, a singer, model and artist he has been friends with for many years.

Rikki holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, under trainer Renato Magno and trains at Street Sports Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, located in Santa Monica, California.[13]

Rockett is a vegan.[14]

In December 2015, Rockett announced that he had been battling throat cancer.[15]. In July of 2016 Rockett was given the great news of being cancer free. [16]

Rocketry

Rockett is also an avid rocket flyer. As a kid, he bought and flew various Estes model rocket kits. He then moved up to High Power Rocketry where he has flown and built several rockets. One of his rockets, the Jurassic Kick, is a rocket Rikki built using kick drum shells. It took three months to build, and was flown on a Kosdon O motor. The rocket has flown twice on an O motor, but the first flight only reached 5,000 feet because of a motor malfunction, where the motor had chuffed at about 20 feet off the ground. The second flight was a success and was the largest amateur rocket to fly using a single motor. His rocket flight, plus a small biography of the rocket's build, are included in a rocketry magazine and video from Rocket man high thrust videos, Called Big Bad Rockets.

False rape charge and exoneration

Rockett was arrested on Monday, March 24, 2008 on a rape warrant out of Mississippi after his flight from New Zealand landed at LAX. The alleged crime took place at the Silver Star Casino located on the Choctaw reservation in Mississippi. The Silver Star Casino is owned by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians which is Choctaw and Federal jurisdiction.[17] On May 22, 2008, Rockett was exonerated of all charges after it was determined that he was not even in the state of Mississippi during the time of the alleged crime.[18] It is believed that someone by the name of John Minskoff impersonated Rockett to get someone to sleep with him.[19]

Discography

Solo

Poison

Devil City Angels

References

  1. ^ "Poison joins Def Leppard for summer 2009 tour!". Signatures Network Inc. February 25, 2009. Retrieved September 15, 2010.
  2. ^ "Top Selling Artists". RIAA. Archived from the original on July 25, 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Poison: Billboard". AllMusic.com.
  4. ^ "Rockett Drum Works Poison drummer launches custom drum company". drummerszone.com. Archived from the original on November 21, 2007. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "Rikki Rockett announces Rockett Drum Works". mikedolbear.com.
  6. ^ "Maul Stanley Talks Star Wars with Ricki Rockett". MaulStanley.com. Archived from the original on October 7, 2008. Retrieved September 23, 2008. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ bravewords.com. "DEVIL CITY ANGELS Featuring POISON, CINDERELLA, L.A. GUNS Members Hit The Studio; Photos Posted - Bravewords.com". bravewords.com. Retrieved August 27, 2014.
  8. ^ "KNAC.COM - News - Rolling Stones' Richards Slags". knac.com. Retrieved August 27, 2014.
  9. ^ "Tracii Guns Talks To 'Do You Know Jack?' About Devil City Angels Project (Audio) - Blabbermouth.net". blabbermouth.net. Retrieved August 27, 2014.
  10. ^ "Devil City Angels new album". Century Media.2015
  11. ^ https://www.fallenangelcustoms.net/
  12. ^ http://www.tmz.com/2017/07/06/poison-drummer-rikki-rockett-divorce-final-tour/
  13. ^ "Street Sports Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Instructors". Street Sports Jiu Jitsu. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
  14. ^ Rosenberg, Kirsten (October 15, 1999). "Something to Believe In: an interview with Rikki Rockett". The Animals' Agenda. ISSN 0892-8819. Archived from the original on May 13, 2011. Retrieved May 12, 2011. ... his vegan lifestyle (down to his non-leather shoes), ... {{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  15. ^ Trunk, Eddie. "POISON Drummer RIKKI ROCKETT Is Battling Oral Cancer". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved December 15, 2015.
  16. ^ http://people.com/celebrity/poison-drummer-rikki-rockett-declared-cancer-free/
  17. ^ Clarion Ledger (March 29, 2008). "Rocker's rape charge goes to DA". Archived from the original on July 8, 2011. Retrieved March 31, 2008. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  18. ^ "We told you! Rikki Rockett Cleared of Rape Charge". Tabloidbaby.com.
  19. ^ "Rikki Rockett Exonerated of Rape Charge". KNAC.com. Retrieved October 26, 2011.
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