Bret Michaels Halts Tour for Kidney Stone Surgery | Music News

Music News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 28, 2026 · 1m

Bret Michaels had to cancel his world tour after emergency surgery to remove a painful, obstructing kidney stone—forcing him to finish a show and rush to the hospital. Though the procedure went smoothly with a ureteral stent placed, recovery is critical: he must rest for 3-4 weeks due to diabetes, a past back injury, and the stent’s risk of causing pain, bleeding, or displacement. With his immune system compromised by Type 1 diabetes, infection is a major concern. He’s grateful for medical care and fan support, aiming to return by late August—but all shows through mid-August are postponed or…