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1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CITY OF PALMDALE NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: John Mlynar PHONE: 661/267-5115 DATE: May 2, 2018 Bret Michaels Set to Rock the Palmdale Amphitheater on July 21 PALMDALE – Legendary singer/songwriter and Poison front man Bret Michaels will take the Palmdale Amphitheater stage on Saturday, July 21 as part of the City of Palmdale’s summer concert series. Born in the small town of Butler, on March 15, 1963, Bret rose to fame as the front man of Poison, one of rock’s most iconic and enduring bands, where he helped define the rock-n-roll scene on the Sunset Strip. Their massive success includes selling over 33 million records worldwide and numerous hit singles. Equally as successful, Bret’s solo career has charted its own course with multiple solo albums. His album, Custom Built, topped the charts, reaching #1 on Billboard’s Hard Rock list. When this multi-talented performer is not touring he can be found both in front of and behind the camera as a director, producer and a reality TV superstar. His first foray into reality TV brought the record-breaking Rock of Love with Bret Michaels franchise to VH1, one of the most successful shows in the network’s history, shattering weekly rating records during its run. Following three successful seasons of the show, he teamed up with VH1 for the docuseries Life As I Know It setting even more records. Bret has also starred in and won Donald Trump’s NBC hit, Celebrity Apprentice. Coming into the show as the underdog, his tenacity and business sense helped him win the series, raising well over $300,000 for diabetes research and making him the only celebrity to ---PAGE BREAK--- 2 have a product they created be available to the general public and actually become an endorsement deal. Michaels most recent television endeavor, Rock My RV with Bret Michaels, on Travel Channel, saw Michaels and his team revamping and redesigning dilapidated RV’s in true rock star form and style. Michaels, personally and through his Life Rocks Foundation, has helped raise tens of millions of dollars for charity and makes donations to not only diabetes awareness and research, but also to such causes as childhood cancer, wounded warriors, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, PetSmart Charities and more. Having been diagnosed with Type I diabetes at the age of six, Bret is passionately devoted to raise awareness of the debilitating disease in hopes of finding a cure. He has partnered with both the American Diabetes Association and the JDRF acting as a spokesperson and sponsor, earning him numerous awards from a variety of organizations including the ADA’s first ever Chairman’s Citation award. “We’re thrilled to present someone like Bret Michaels who’s not just a phenomenal entertainer, but a true cultural icon,” said Palmdale’s Director of Recreation and Culture Keri Smith. “This is sure to be one of those very memorable concerts that you don’t want to miss.” Tickets are available at www.PalmdaleAmphitheater.com. VIP tickets are $40 and general admission is $25. Parking is free. Gates open at 6 pm and the concert begins at 8 pm. VIP ticket includes a chair (theater-style, first-come, first-served). General admission, bring your own chair. No outside food or drinks allowed. Concessions will be available, including beer and wine. ---PAGE BREAK--- 3 Other concerts coming to Palmdale Amphitheater this summer include the Freedom Celebration & Fireworks featuring The Alley Cats and Soul City Band on Saturday, June 30, and The Lao Tizer Band with Incendio on Saturday, July 14. Other acts and dates will be announced shortly. The Palmdale Amphitheater is generously sponsored by Antelope Valley Transit Authority, Hilton Garden Inn, Opportunities for Learning, Heritage Sierra Medical Group, Ventura Graphix, Vince’s Pasta & Pizza, Waste Management of Antelope Valley, and Valleywide Dental. About The Amp The Amp at Marie Kerr Park is the Antelope Valley’s premier outdoor entertainment venue, providing audiences with a blend of high-energy concert performances and community-based programming. Voted AV’s Best Place for Live Music in 2018, its convenient location, great sight lines and comfortable, grassy seating areas are complemented by evening concerts and Family Movie Nights presented during summer months, and a host of charity walks, concerts, graduations, services and events throughout the year. Previous performers at The Amp have included Blake Shelton, The Beach Boys, Lonestar, The Spinners, The Four Tops, Loverboy, The Tempations, The Guess Who, America, SheDaisy, The Rascals, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Chaka Khan, The Whispers, Mercy Me, Pablo Cruise, War, Euge Groove, The Rippingtons, Jeff Golub, The Village People, Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, Pam Tillis, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Bill Medley, Blind Boys of Alabama, Sugarland, Air Supply, Newsboys, Peter Noone and Herman’s Hermits, Tracy Lawrence, Josh Kelly, Blue Oyster Cult, Los ---PAGE BREAK--- 4 Lobos, Montez de Durango, Blood Sweat and Tears, Clay Walker, Morris Day and the Time, Fifth Harmony, Banda Machos, The Commodores, LeAnn Rimes, Trace Adkins, Queen Nation, Sheila E, Gerald Albright and Phil Vassar. -30- Communications Department • 38300 Sierra Highway • Palmdale, CA 93550 www.CityofPalmdale.org