1987 also saw the dissolution of his relationship with Lewis, who felt that fame had changed him. Though Bret Michaels contends that Lewis was unfaithful to him, Lewis (now Lewis Crosby) insists that it was Michaels who was unfaithful. Bret Michaels was inspired by the breakup to write "Every Rose Has Its Thorn", explaining that the rose represented his fame and success, whereas the loss of his relationship represented the thorn. The song was released as a power ballad single in December 1988, and is regarded as "the ultimate 80s anthem about heartbreak." The song is also cited as a contributing factor to the eventual end of Bret Michaels' friendship with DeVille, who disliked the song. It is also cited by singer Dee Snider as a contributing cause of the end of the glam rock scene.
