Bret Michaels | American Idol Season 9 Finale

watch bret michaels american idol finale season 9 performance replay highlightsBret Michaels and Casey James | American Idol Finale Season 9
Every Rose Has Its Thorn
May 26, 2010

Despite several struggles with his health, Bret Michaels, lead vocalist of the glam metal band Poison and NBC's reality show Celebrity Apprentice 3 winner, performed on stage at the American Idol Season 9 Grand Finale on Wednesday

Michaels sang the 1988 Poison classic "Every Rose Has Its Thorn" with third-place finisher Casey James.

In late April, the 47-year-old singer suffered a brain hemorrhage, but had a miraculous recovery. After being released from the hospital, however, he suffered a "warning stroke" that sent him back last week and faces surgery for hole in his heart.