As one of the most talked-about figures, Rikki Rockett has built a significant fortune. In this article, we dive deep into the assets and career highlights.

What is Rikki Rockett's Net Worth?

Rikki Rockett is an American rock musician who has a net worth of $5 million. Rikki Rockett is most famous for being the drummer for the rock band Poison. Much of Poison's arena-filling success of the 1980s and 1990s can be attributed to Rockett, whose drumming was always given prominence on Poison's studio albums. A perhaps more obvious example of Rockett's contribution to the band can be seen on the cover of their 1990 album "Flesh and Blood" – the tattoo seen on which is Rockett's. And not only is it a real tattoo, but the original album cover had Rockett's blood pictures right after the tattoo was administered! This album cover was eventually censored, though, and remains a rarity today. To date, Poison has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide.

Smith subsequently lost interest in the band and decided to return to Pennsylvania, prompting the remaining three guys to hireC.C. DeVille. This remained the band's main lineup during the height of their success. Poison experienced initial success when they signed with Enigma Records in 1986. They released their debut album, "Look What the Cat Dragged In," in May of that year. The album became a surprise success and spawned three chart-topping hits: "Talk Dirty to Me," "I Want Action," and "I Won't Forget You." It became the biggest-selling album in Enigma Records' history. Due to its success, Poison landed touring spots with bands like Ratt, Cinderella, and Quiet Riot.

As glam rock began to grow less popular in the 1990s, Poison became less successful and also experienced a few changes in its original lineup. In 1993,Richie Kotzenwas playing as the band's guitarist. However, due to the fact that Kotzen was having a relationship with Deanna Eve, whom Rockett was engaged to at the time, Kotzen was kicked out of the band.

Rockett was born on August 8, 1961, in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and given the name Richard Allan Ream. He is the youngest child of Norman and Margaret Ream. He attended Cedar Cliff High School and enjoyed listening to and playing music from a young age. He particularly enjoyed rock music. Throughout his childhood, he was friends with Bret Michaels, who was also from Mechanicsburg.

Outside of his career with Poison, Rockett has pursued a few other interests as well. In 1995, he co-created and colored a six-issue comic book series called "Sisters of Mercy." It was published by Maximum Press.  In January 2007, Rockett released his first solo album, "Glitter 4 Your Soul," which was distributed online. The sound of the album was a tribute to 1970s glam rock. He was also featured as a guest musician on the Britny Fox album "Bite Down Hard."

Poison released its second album in May of 1988, "Open Up and Say…Ahh!" The album peaked at number two on the American charts and featured the number one hit single "Every Rose Has Its Thorn." Throughout the rest of the 1980s and into the 1990s, Poison became one of the most popular rock bands in the United States and around the world. Some of their most prominent hit songs include "Fallen Angel," "Your Mama Don't Dance," "Unskinny Bop," "Ride the Wind," and "Life Goes On," among others.

In 1979, around when Rockett finished high school, he formed a band called the Spectres with his longtime friend,Bret Michaels. The two soon after teamed up withBobby DallandMatt Smithto form a band called Paris. They started playing in the club circuit and mainly focused on covering rock songs in local bars. Smith was considered to be the best musician in the group, while Dall focused on business. This left Rockett and Michaels to focus on the band's onstage presence and overall image. After having a hard time developing a strong fan base in Pennsylvania, the band made the decision to move to Los Angeles. In March of 1983, the band decided to change their name to Poison and left for California.

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Disclaimer: All net worth figures are estimates based on public data.