Bret Michaels shows boo-boo and sense of humor, but his publicist is still sore

Bret Michaels is thankful for "a thick skull" in the aftermath of his injuries at Sunday's Tony Awards show in New York. The Poison frontman has released a statement on his website sharing his recollection of the night.

"My nose, mouth and the back of my head felt numb. I vaguely remember asking Big John, 'Do I have any teeth left in my mouth?' I knew I could move my arms and legs and that was an instant relief."

The singer was flattened by a backdrop on the televised show after performing with the cast of of the Broadway musical Rock of Ages. Watch the video again.

Michaels reportedly suffered a fractured nose and was forced to cancel a show this week in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

His official website has released photos of his injuries along with a pretty direct statement from his representative taking aim at Tony organizers:

"With all due respect to everyone working the Tony awards somewhere down the line there was a lack of communication and the prop should have been immediately halted until Michaels was clear. ... I find it surprising that a Tony spokesperson would brush off this incident with a comment stating 'Mr. Michaels missed his mark' with no mention of concern for his condition. I feel had this incident happened to Liza Minnelli, Dolly Parton or Elton John the Tonys would have at least issued a letter of concern."

The statement goes on and on. You can read here online. And while it never mentions "lawsuit," don'tt be surprised if this thing ends up with money changing hands and signatures being notarized.

Meanwhile, on Friday, Michaels himself posted a statement on his website that takes some -- but not all -- of the bitterness out of the situation:

"Over the last few days a lot of speculation as to what happened and who is to blame have surfaced. I need to make clear at no point since the incident occurred do I feel like the accident was malicious in any way and I feel this will all work itself out. However I must state I found it a little strange that the only statement released by the Tony organization was that I missed my mark and that I was completely fine."

He signs off with, "I thank the Good Lord I have a thick skull and I have a feeling this may have been my first and final curtain call at the Tonys. -- Broadway Bret Michaels"

Is it just me or does this seem like too much explanation for what happened? We haven't heard the last of it, I'm sure.

Comments

[Kay]

His rep has a point. From watching the video, that prop comes down at turbo speed. Even if he looked up and saw it coming, he would not have been able to clear it. Someone should have halted the prop! I don't think it was a lack of communication tho - all the other band members went to the platform in back in a big hurry - they knew it was coming down and when. Brett was too slow enjoying the applause. There should not be any cash settlement but the Tonys should show some concern for someone who performed on their show.
Kay

[Mark in East Texas]

Spearsy, please post something else quick so that mug isn't the first thing I see on your blog.

[Crockett]

YEah man that hat and bandanna may cause you to not see things.

Of course, the hat stayed on during the incident.
I wonder how much hair he actually has underneath it all.

So he's going to sue for what amounts to a big press windfall? Doesn't he only want to be in the public eye as much as possible? I mean his "reality" show is a joke.

things don't make sense in the city of Toothopolis.

[yellojkt]

Suck it up, crybaby.

[Bassnote]

I think he looks better now.

[Dr. Incognito]

I write again, it was the damn hat!

But he has a point -- if this had happened to Elton John, the Tony people would be beside themselves, and heads would roll.

[Richard]

His hat was in the way. He didn't see the wall coming down. Lose the hat, Bret.

[pawpads]

The bloke is a knobber. He's just after money and of course, will get it.