Horrible? Hardly. Poison was one of the most popular hair bands in the late 80s. They sold 25 million albums worldwide.
Teenage girls in the late 80s loved Bret Michaels. Now, 20+ years later me and my girlfriends still get all gitty when we see him.
I saw them in concert in '86 and in '02 and both were great and lots of fun.
I'll take 80s hair bands anyday over the decade of grunge that followed. IMO, the 90s were the worst decade for music. But much like everything else music is subjective.
That said, I give props to Bret Michaels because he supports our troops and went to Iraq to perform them. May not seem like much to you but it means a great deal to our men and women in uniform.
Bret Michaels in Iraq (You Tube video)
As far Rikki Rocket being arrested for a rape warrant if he's guilty I hope he goes to prison.