Bret Michaels (born Bret Michael Sychak, March 15, 1963) is an American (People of the United States) singer, best known as the lead vocalist of the glam metal band Poison (Poison (band)). Besides his career as lead singer, he has several solo albums to his credit, as well as one chart single. He has also starred in the VH1 reality show Rock of Love with Bret Michaels and its sequels, and as a judge on the talent show Nashville Star. He was the winning contestant on NBCs reality show Celebrity Apprentice 3 (The Apprentice (U.S. season 9)).