Bret Michaels Age, Net Worth, Wife, Is He Bald(No Hair)? Photos Without Bandana

Bret Michaels

Bret Michaels is a well-known American singer whose name will always be on the top list when discussing top American rock music artists.

He became famous as the lead singer of the rock band Poison. This band was known for selling over 15 million records in the USA alone and more than 50 million albums globally.

Michaels has been in the music industry for over 3 decades, and has gained popularity as a music superstar. He is also known for his various TV works, from reality shows to filmmaking.

Bret Michaels’ career diversification has contributed so much to how impressive his net worth is. Let us look at how much he has acquired over the years.

What Is Bret Michaels’s Net Worth

As of 2023, Bret Michaels’s net worth is estimated to be $12 Million. He gathered a significant portion of this impressive wealth from his album sales and live performances. His music streaming platforms have also contributed a sizable chunk to his overall net worth.

Bret Michaels also earned a lot from his various TV and film appearances. He also has other sources of income, which have contributed to him having such a whopping net worth.

These other sources of income, his early life, career, personal life, and assets are all we have covered in this article. So read on.

Bret Michaels’s Net Worth Annually

Bret Michael is one of the American musicians whose net worth has been increasing significantly over the years. Being a musician was the first profession that helped him acquire wealth.

He later became a filmmaker and starred in many TV shows and films. His TV paid appearances helped in the growth of his net worth.

Even though he is in his 60s, Michaels still works very hard. Therefore, his net worth will undoubtedly continue to increase year-on-year.

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How Did Bret Michaels Get Rich?

With an estimated net worth of $ 12 Million, Michaels gathered most of his wealth from his musical career through album sales and live performances. The rock band Poison has sold more than  15 million records in the US and over 50 million albums globally.

Aside from music, Michael also co-owns a film production company, “Sheen/Michaels Entertainment,” established with actor Charlie Sheen. Over the years, the film production company has produced popular movies, including “A Letter from Death Row,” “No Code of Conduct,” and “Free Money,”

His venturing into film production has also contributed immensely to his wealth. Also, aside from having his own production company, he has starred in other people’s work, such as the CBS sitcom “Yes, Dear” and “The Chris Isaak Show.”

Michael has also made good money as a host. In 2010, he hosted the 2010 Miss Universe pageant alongside Natalie Morales in Las Vegas. According to Las Vegas Talent, when considering hiring Bret Michaels, one needs to secure between $100,000 and $175,000 for his booking fee.

Bret Michaels is also an entrepreneur. The American rock artist owns Pets Rock (a pet clothing and accessories line) at PetSmart.

He also has an online store, Shopbretmichaels, where he sells apparel, cologne & fragrance, jewelry, and other items. Michaels has also made good money from these online stores.

Like other American singers, such as Ty Dolla Sign, Bet Michaels has also made lots of money from his Youtube Channel. With over 15 million views and 36k subscribers, Michaels has made over $40k since he joined the platform in 2008.

Quick Facts About Bret Michaels

Full Name Bret Michael Sychak
Stage Name: Bret Michaels
Birth Place: Butler, Pennsylvania, United States
Birthday: March 15, 1963
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Age: 60
Weight: 70kg (155 lbs )
Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Country of origin: United States of America
Nationality: American
Gender: Male
Marital status: Single
Wife: N/A
Girlfriend: N/A
Parent’s Name: Father: Wally Sychak

Mother: Marjorie Sychak

Kids: (Raine Elizabeth Michaels and Jorja Bleu Michaels)
Siblings: Michelle Sychak

Nicole Sychak

High School: Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School
College: N/A
Profession:
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Actor
  • TV personality
  • Film Maker
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Early Life

Bret Michael Sychak, popularly known as Bret Michaels, was born in Butler, Pennsylvania, United States, on March 15, 1963. As of 2023, the American singer is 60.

Born to Wally and Marjorie Sychak, Michaels grew up with his two sisters, Michelle and Nicole, in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. He completed his high school education at Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School.

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Career

Bret Michaels’s love for music started at an early age. As a teenager, he was already playing guitar.

His journey as a music artist started when he formed the famous rock band, Poison alongside Rikki Rockett, Bobby Dall, and David Besselman.

Their band received local publicity and attracted a record deal with the prominent rock and alternative American record-label Enigma Records. Poison’s first studio album, “Look What the Cat Dragged In,” was released under Enigma Records.

However, the album and the band were not popular until 1987, when Michaels convinced them to release a video from one of the songs on the album, “Talk Dirty to Me.” Consequently, Poison became one of the world’s most popular glam bands in the 1980s and early 1990s.

A decade later, Michaels shuffled between being a solo artist and a member of the Poison band. Over the years, he has released so many solo albums like Songs of Life, Freedom of Sound, Rock My World, e.t.c

Aside from music, Michaels is also a filmmaker. He co-owns a film production company known as Sheen/Michaels Entertainment. Michaels has also written, directed, and starred in some movies released under Sheen/Michaels Entertainment.

He has also made many film and TV appearances. The American rock singer has also appeared in a number of reality TV shows like “Rock of Love,” “Life As I Know It,” “Celebrity Apprentice 3,” and “Impractical Jokers.” He also appeared on “Don’t Forget the Lyrics!” (an international game show in the US).

Bret Michaels Wife and Kids

Bret Michael has been in romantic relationships with quite some women. In 1984, the then-20-year-old singer met Tracy Lewis.

Bret Michaels with his two daughters, Raine Elizabeth and Jorja Bleu
Bret Michaels with his two daughters, Raine Elizabeth and Jorja Bleu

The two love birds dated for three years before calling it quits in 1987. His breakup with Lewi inspired him to write one of his hit songs (Every Rose Has Its Thorn).

Bret Michael also had a romantic relationship with Canadian-American actress Pamela Anderson. Michael’s relationship with Pamela resulted in a sex-tape scandal when an abridged version of the explicit sex tape the couple made went viral in 1998.

Bret Michaels also dated his on-and-off girlfriend of 16 years, Kristi Lynn Gibson. While shooting the finale of his reality show, “Life As I Know It,” Michaels proposed to Gibson in December 2010.

Unfortunately, they did not get to tie the knot as they called it quits in 2012. During their on-and-off relationship, Michaels and Gibson had two daughters; Raine Elizabeth and Jorja Bleu, born on May 20, 2000, and May 5, 2005, respectively.

Health Issues

Over the years, Bret Michaels has batted with health issues that have affected him career-wise. At 6, the Poison lead singer was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.

During one of the Poison’s shows at Madison Square Garden (MG), Michaels collapsed on stage, caused by Insulin-shock. This was when the rock artist publicly announced his diabetic condition, clearing the rumor going around the media that he collapsed due to a drug overdose.

In 2010, Michaels was readmitted to the hospital the week after he suffered a TIA-Transient Ischemic Attack (numbness on the left side of his body). After diagnostic tests, doctors revealed that Michaels has a PFO- Patent Foramen Ovale (a hole in the heart), which they also said is operable and treatable.

Is Bret Michaels Bald?

Bret Michael’s head is bald.  The music artist admits to wearing hair extensions and bandanas due to hair loss.

Bret Michaels without a bandana
Bret Michaels without a bandana

The artist has been known for wearing bandanas even when they were out of fashion. This has led to many of his fans questioning if he was trying to cover up something underneath the bandana.

What Happened to Bret Michaels’s Hair?

Bret Michael suffers from a hair condition popularly known as “receding hairline.” This condition is one that many ken can relate to. This condition has left to the falling off of a considerable portion of his front hair.

Over the years, the artist had maintained his long blond hair which seem not to have changed even as he got older. However, his admission that he has been using hair extensions explains a lot.

Assets

As someone who has acquired a lot of fortune, it is not surprising that he has many assets. Micahel has many luxurious car collections ranging from Chevrolet Corvette to Ferrari 328 GTS, Mercedes-Benz S550, Bentley Continental GT, and Nissan Titan Truck.

Aside from cars, Michaels has also invested in real estate. In 2006, the talented singer bought a property in Scottsdale, Arizona, worth $2.205 million.

In 2014, Michaels got another one in Calabasas, California, worth $3.05 million. In 2016, he managed to sell it off at over $3.4 million.

Soon after, Michaels bought another property in Westlake Village, California, worth $3.49 million. Fast forward to 2020, he listed the Westlake Village property for sale for $4.5 million with plans to move back to Calabasas, California.

Conclusion

Over the years, Bret Michaels has never stuck to one career to make ends meet. From being a music artist, Michaels has delved into business, filmmaking, and acting.

With how consistently he has been venturing into other things that will increase his wealth, Michaels’s net worth will undoubtedly continue to rise.

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FAQs About Bret Michaels

1. How Much Is Bret Michaels’s House Worth?

Bret Michaels’s custom house in Calabasas, California, is worth $4.8 million. He got the house in 2020, a month after he sold off his Westlake Village home.

2. How Much Does Bret Michaels Charge For a Show?

It costs between $100,000 and $175,000 to book Bret Michaels. However, this can vary depending on event details, such as the time of the event and location.

3. Is Bret Michaels Married Today?

As of 2022, Bret Michaels is still single. However, he dated women like Tracy Lewis, Pamela Anderson, and Kristi Lynn Gibson, but none of these relationships led to marriage.

4. How Much Did Bret Michaels Bentley Sell For?

Bret Michaels Bentley Continental GT (2007 model) sold for $126,500. The proceeds from the sale will go to his non-profit Life Rocks Foundation.

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