The Band Members

Vince Michaels of Poisonous Crue

VINCE MICHAELS

Kevin (Vince Michaels) has over 30 years of experience in the music industry starting in his home state of West Virginia.


He began his music career playing bass, adding rhythm guitar along the way, and ultimately becoming the lead singer and songwriter in several original and cover bands throughout VA, PA, and WV.  Among his prior experiences are the bands Sinister, Bittersweet, Gun Shy, and Full Throttle. 


Kevin has been involved in all other aspects of music, including recording and production.  In a production capacity, he has worked with a variety of national acts, most notably RATT, Bryan Adams, Huey Lewis & The News, & Foreigner. His musical influences range from Dream Theater to Iron Maiden.

VOCALS

BOBBY SIXX

Mark (Bobby Sixx) comes from Richmond PROG band Kinetic Element with whom he still plays.

Born in Poland, he went to music school in Gdansk City where he took drum classes but after a few years he started playing lead guitar. Later he switched his instrument again and ever since he has loved to play bass. Mark was featured in a half hour television special and two music-videos with the band “Brama” from Gdansk- Poland.

He went on to various recording work in USA. In 2015 his prog band Kinetic Element released new album “Travelog” which gave them opportunity to play the biggest festivals of progressive rock music in the USA and Canada. He played many different styles of music from jazz, blues, & prog to heavy metal. After relocating to Virginia in 1994, Mark played in a variety of local bands: Silver Pocket, Rukus, Monkey Fist, Zoften Woofey, The Deaves, 3rd Power, Crush, & Full Throttle.

Mark has garnered quite a fan-base, along with a reputation for his skill and showmanship. Influences by artists include Stanley Clarke, Jaco Pastorius, Geddy Lee, and Chris Squire. He plays on Ampeg SVT and Trace Elliot equipment.

BASS
Bobby Sixx of Poisonous Crue
Tommy Rockett of Poisonous Crue

TOMMY ROCKETT

Born and raised in Ashland VA, Trey (Tommy Rockett) has been drumming for 3 decades in the Richmond, Va. Washington, D.C., Tampa, Fla., and Los Angeles, Ca. areas. Richmond area residents may remember him from the popular bands RagDoll, Bad Medicine, and Stretch Tracy; those in the D.C area may have seen him with Sheer Greed and Machine Gun Preachers. Trey played and recorded with several bands, in different genres of music in Los Angeles in the 90’s, and moved back to Virginia in 2000. Since 2000, Trey has played, filled in, and recorded with: Rocket Queen (G’N’R Tribute), Hotter Than Hell (KISS Tribute) Little Ozzy (Ozzy Tribute), Rezyn, Kyle Davis, Crush, Recovery, FastLayne, and Divine Affected. Trey has also taught several drummers in the Richmond area, and a few in L.A. that are now playing in clubs, and on bigger stages.

DRUMS

CC MARS

An “80’s Rocker” at heart, John (CC Mars) has had a very successful career as a lead guitarist and composer for various rock bands over the years. John is a seasoned guitarist – performing, writing, and recording music for many years. He’s an incredibly passionate musician who takes care to replicate accurate tones and live performances. In addition to Poisonous Crue, John performs with several original bands in the area.

GUITAR
Nasty Habit Beth of Poisonous Crue

NASTY HABIT

Beth (Nasty Habit)

Beth is our very own Nasty Habit!  Born in Columbus OH, Beth grew up involved in Drama Club, school and church choirs, and dance class.  Poisonous Crue is the first band she’s been a part of and she draws on that background as she takes care of some backing vocals and bringing the presence of “Nasty Habit” to life on stage with all of the glam and energy, just as the original Nasty Habits did for the Girls Girls Girls & Dr Feelgood tours and the Moscow Peace Festival.  Beth says, “I’m having so much fun rocking the house with my bandmates!”

BACKGROUND VOCALS

Previous
Venues We've Played

SOUTHERN ROCK WOOD STOCK FESTIVALS, SHENANDOAH VA, PHILIPSBURG PA, GALLIPOLIS OH, TOWNSEND DE, & ELKTON MD * XL LIVE HARRISBURG PA *THE VANGUARD BREWPUB & DISTILLERY, HAMPTON VA *FOTF CONCERTS, RICHMOND VA* LITTLE OZZY FEST, SHANDS PARK VA * BLUE RIDGE RUN, CHEROKEE NC * KC’S MUSIC ALLEY, FREDERICKSBURG VA * MAINLINE BREWERY, RICHMOND VA * THE BEACON THEATER, HOPEWELL VA * CLUB ECLIPSE, GAINESVILLE VA * ELEVATION 27, VA BEACH * THE CANAL CLUB, RICHMOND VA * THE STUMBLIN’ PIG, MEBANE NC * RIVER CITY ROLL, RICHMOND VA * I DON’T KNOW SPORTS BAR, CHESTER VA * JERRY’S OF INDIAN RIVER, CHESAPEAKE VA * OMEGA BAR & GRILL, HOPEWELL VA * BULL COCK & SWINE, STAFFORD VA * OLDE TOWN TAVERN, HAMPTON VA * ANOTHER ROUND BAR & GRILL, RICHMOND VA * DJ’S RESTAURANT & SKY LOUNGE, SALISBURY NC  *  JJ BREWBAKERS, NAGS HEAD NC * GREENIES, NORFOLK VA * HARBOR BLAST, PRINCE GEORGE VA * THE COWBOY SALOON, YORKTOWN VA *  CANCUN CANTINA, WEST HAGERSTOWN MD * WILD WINGS CAFE ,JOHNSON CITY TN

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

We're the toast of the town!

Raise a toast to all of us who are breakin’ our backs every day!

This band is one of the most amazing high energy, crowd-pleasing bands I’ve seen in a long time. They definitely play to their fans and live for their fans!

Scott S. Pennsylvania

PoisonousCrue is the premier band in the East Coast paying tribute to two of the biggest glam metal bands of all time, Poison & Motley Crue. These veteran musicians give their fans a great show!

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Jay R. NYC

If you love Motley Crue, you will definitely love PoisonousCrue! They put on a fantastic show and always involve the crowd. Rockers that become friends are the best!

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Missy Virginia

We have never seen a Motley Crue or Poison tribute band so we were very excited to see Poisonous Crue. We were blown away by how much they not only sounded like Motley Crue but how much they looked like them. If you love Motley Crue and Poison as much as I do you have to see this band, they are amazing.

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Kimmy Maryland

I have seen many Tribute Bands in the last 10 years, most of them were the common popular tribute bands. I've heard bands attempt to do Motley Crue and Poison. Poisonous Crue exceeded my expectations, as they sounded awesome and also looked great and put on an excellent show! If you are a Crue and Poison fan I highly recommend you see them!! They will not disappoint!

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Wayne Maryland

The electrifying tribute band that channels the raw energy and iconic sounds of Motley Crue and Poison with unmatched passion and precision.