Richard Allan Ream (born August 8, 1961 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania), be… Read Full Bio ↴Richard Allan Ream (born August 8, 1961 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania), better known by the stage name Rikki Rockett, is an American drummer for rock band Poison. The band has sold more than 45 million records worldwide and 15 million records in the United States alone.

Rockett holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, under trainer Renato Magno and trains at Street Sports Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, located in Santa Monica, California.

Rockett is a vegan.

After almost 20 years with Poison, Rockett released his first solo album 'Glitter 4 Your Soul' on January 7, 2003 which was distributed online. The album was a tribute to 1970s glam rock. He also guested on Britny Fox's Bite Down Hard.

In 2015 Rockett co-formed a new rock supergroup the Devil City Angels with guitarist Tracii Guns (L.A. Guns), bassist Eric Brittingham (Cinderella) and vocalist and rhythm guitarist Brandon Gibbs (Cheap Thrill)Their self-titled debut album was officially released September 11, 2015

In December 2015, Rockett announced that he had been battling throat cancer. In July 2016, he reported that he is now cancer-free.

Rock On
Rikki Rockett Lyrics

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I've been down there
Everybody's been there
Everyone everyone

Desolation angel
On the cover of my paper
Loves everyone everyone

Rock on Rock on
Mild mouthed Rita
She's a Chevy Chase cheetah
Loves everyone everyone

Teddy's going steady
He's a silver-plated poet
Loves everyone loves everyone

Prophet pumped the car-scar

Deeper only sweeter
Loves everyone

Overall Meaning

The song "Rock On" by Rikki Rockett is an ode to the wild rock 'n' roll lifestyle. The opening line, "I've been down there, everybody's been there, everyone, everyone" describes the depths of despair that one reaches when they immerse themselves in the party scene. It suggests that everyone has hit rock bottom at some point in their life, but there's always a way to rock on.

The verse "Desolation angel on the cover of my paper, loves everyone, everyone" refers to an angel of death who has become a celebrity of sorts. The phrase "loves everyone" may signify that despite the wickedly alluring nature of this lifestyle, it's hard not to be drawn to it. The chorus "Rock on, rock on" is a call to embrace the rock 'n' roll lifestyle with abandon, as if to say, "Live your life to the fullest."

The rest of the verses describe some of the characters one might encounter in the rock 'n' roll world, including "Mild mouthed Rita" and "Teddy's going steady." Each of these characters is unapologetically living their life and loving everyone around them. The final line, "Prophet pumped the car-scar, deeper only sweeter, loves everyone," is a metaphor for the hedonistic nature of this world. The more you indulge, the deeper you dive, and the more you'll love it.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been down there
I've experienced tough times before

Everybody's been there
Others have also faced difficult situations

Everyone everyone
No one is exempt from hardships

Desolation angel
Feeling lost and alone

On the cover of my paper
My struggles are public knowledge

Loves everyone everyone
Despite my pain, I still have love for others

Rock on Rock on
Keep pushing forward

Mild mouthed Rita
A seemingly timid person

She's a Chevy Chase cheetah
Underneath her surface, she's strong and capable

Loves everyone everyone
Has love for all, regardless of appearances

Teddy's going steady
Teddy is in a stable relationship