Warrant, Vixen to Replace Bret Michaels at Indiana State Fair
Doctors say Michaels must rest for three to four weeks after a ureteral stent was placed, delaying shows through at least Aug. 15.
- On Monday, July 27, 2026, Bret Michaels announced the postponement of North American tour dates following surgery to remove a "complicated obstructing kidney stone."
- Physicians restricted Michaels from performing for "three to four weeks" after Dr. Abby Borhan explained that a ureteral stent was placed during the procedure.
- Because Type-1 diabetes can delay healing, Michaels faces risks of infection, with Borhan noting the stent causes "significant internal friction" and "constant physical discomfort."
- Shows scheduled from July 30 through Aug. 15 are currently listed as canceled or postponed, with updates regarding the Live And Amplified World Tour to be shared soon.
- Hoping to return to "delivering 1000 per cent energy," Michaels expressed gratitude for medical attention and support from his team, aiming to resume touring in late Aug.
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Warrant, Vixen to replace Bret Michaels at Indiana State Fair
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Bret Michaels Postpones Upcoming Tour Dates Due to Recovery from Kidney Stone Surgery, Doctor Speaks Out
Getty Bret Michaels is taking time off from his live shows to focus on his health. The 63-year-old rock star was in the middle of his Live & Amplified World Tour and ended up needing emergency surgery after performing three shows while in “intense” pain. A press release on Bret‘s website notes, “On Sunday, July 19, Bret was subsequently diagnosed with a complicated obstructing kidney stone requiring immediate surgery.” Bret‘s doctor Dr. Abby Bor…
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