
What is Rikki Rockett’s Net Worth?
Rikki Rockett, the drummer for the rock band Poison, has a net worth of $5 million. He played a significant role in Poison’s success during the 1980s and 1990s, with his drumming being prominently featured on their studio albums. Rockett’s contribution to the band is also evident on the cover of their 1990 album “Flesh and Blood,” which features his tattoo. The original album cover even showed pictures of his blood after the tattoo was administered, but it was eventually censored. Poison has sold over 50 million albums worldwide.
Rikki Rockett’s Early Years
Rikki Rockett was born on August 8, 1961 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania as Richard Allan Ream. He grew up in the town and attended Cedar Cliff High School. Rockett had a passion for rock music from a young age and enjoyed listening to and playing it. He was also friends with fellow Mechanicsburg native, Bret Michaels. Rockett’s parents were named Norman and Margaret Ream and he was the youngest of their children.
Poison’s Rise to Fame
In 1979, Rikki Rockett formed a band called the Spectres with Bret Michaels. They later formed Paris with Bobby Dall and Matt Smith, but Smith left, leading to the hiring of C.C. DeVille. Poison signed with Enigma Records in 1986 and released their debut album, “Look What the Cat Dragged In,” which became a surprise success with hits like “Talk Dirty to Me” and “I Won’t Forget You.” They became one of the most popular rock bands in the world with hits like “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” and “Unskinny Bop.”
As glam rock declined in the 1990s, Poison became less successful and experienced lineup changes. In 1993, guitarist Richie Kotzen was kicked out of the band for having a relationship with Rockett’s fiance at the time, Deanna Eve.
Rikki Rockett’s Other Pursuits
Aside from his career with Poison, Rikki Rockett has pursued several other interests. In 1995, he co-created and colored a six-issue comic book series called “Sisters of Mercy,” published by Maximum Press. Rockett also worked on his own solo album, “Glitter 4 Your Soul,” which paid tribute to 1970s glam rock and was released in January of 2007.
Rockett was a guest musician on the Britny Fox album “Bite Down Hard” and announced the creation of his own drum manufacturing company, Rockett Drum Works Inc., in April of 2007. The company specializes in ultra-custom drum kits, snare drums, and accessories. Rockett had previously worked at Chop Shop Custom Drum but started his own company after having conflicting opinions with the Chop Shop founder.
Recently, in 2015, Rockett formed a supergroup called the Devil City Angels with guitarist Tracii Guns from L.A. Guns and bassist Eric Brittingham from Cinderella. The group released a self-titled debut album in September of 2015, with lead singer and rhythm guitarist Brandon Gibbs of Cheap Thrill.
Rikki Rockett’s Personal Life
In 2008, Rikki Rockett married Melanie Martel. They had two children together, Jude Aaron Rockett and Lucy Sky Rockett, named after Beatles songs. The couple separated in 2015 and finalized their divorce in 2017. Rockett is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a vegan. In 2015, he announced he was battling throat cancer but announced in 2016 that he was cancer free after treatment.
Rikki Rockett’s Castaic Real Estate
In November 2016, Rikki Rockett sold a home in Castaic, California for $1.05 million. The exact location of the property was not disclosed.
Currently, Rockett resides in a different Castaic property that he acquired in 2011 for $665,000. The property spans 4.7 acres and includes a 3,800 square-foot mansion. Soon after purchasing the property, Rockett began renovations on the home.
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