Bret Michaels, a Western Pennsylvania native and frontman of Poison, performed at the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh with Wiz Khalifa, kicking off the festivities before the second and third rounds.
Pro shot video of the even has been released on YouTube:
Michaels expressed his excitement about the event, stating, “I cannot be more honored, excited, and fired up to perform at the Pittsburgh 2026 Draft.”
Michaels described the draft as a celebration of the NFL, NFL fans, and young talent, emphasizing the positive and energetic vibe of the event.
As a Type 1 diabetic and philanthropist, Michaels supports various causes through his Life Rocks Foundation and has received humanitarian awards.
Michaels, a global music icon with over 100 million records sold, has had multiple Billboard No. 1 hits and has surpassed one billion Spotify streams with songs like “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” and “Nothin’ But a Good Time.”
