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Rockford IL, United States (1972 – present)
Cheap Trick is a U.S. rock/power pop band from Rockford, Illinois, that gained popularity in the late 1970s. The band members are Rick Nielsen (guitarist and main songwriter), Bun E. Carlos (born Brad Carlson) (drums), Robin Zander (vocals and guitars), and Tom Petersson (bass guitar). Though they have had only brief flirtations with mainstream success, Cheap Trick has held a substantial following through regular touring and a hard-edged yet blissful pop sound that combines the tunefulness of The Beatles with the speed and energy of punk rock.
The band’s biggest hits over the years include “I Want You To Want Me”, “Surrender”, “Dream Police”, “Don’t Be Cruel” (a cover of Elvis Presley’s hit), and “The Flame”. Their most recent release, The Latest, has gained critical acclaim. They also wrote and performed the theme song for “The Colbert Report”.
Nielsen and Petersson originally formed the group as “Fuse” in 1967, with Carlos joining the group several years later; however, when Zander joined as vocalist in 1972, the group was renamed Cheap Trick. Zander is considered one of the best rock vocalists. Tom Petersson was known for playing custom made 8, 12, and even a 18 string custom bass made by Modulus for Tom in 1981.
Rick Nielsen also has a penchant for unusual instruments. He owns and plays a five-necked solidbody electric guitar (it can be seen in the video for the song “She’s Tight”, among others).
Studio albums
(1977) Cheap Trick aka Cheap Trick (1977)
(1977) In Color
(1978) Heaven Tonight
I Want You To Want Me”, “Surrender”, “Dream Police”, “Don’t Be Cruel” (a cover of Elvis Presley’s hit), and “The Flame”. Their most recent release, The Latest, has gained critical acclaim. They also wrote and performed the theme song for “The Colbert Report”.Nielsen and Petersson originally formed the group as “Fuse” in 1967, with Carlos joining the group several years later; however, when Zander joined as vocalist in 1972, the group was renamed Cheap Trick. Zander is considered one of the best rock vocalists. Tom Petersson was known for playing custom made 8, 12, and even a 18 string custom bass made by Modulus for Tom in 1981.
Rick Nielsen also has a penchant for unusual instruments. He owns and plays a five-necked solidbody electric guitar (it can be seen in the video for the song “She’s Tight”, among others).
Studio albums
(1977) Cheap Trick aka Cheap Trick (1977)
(1977) In Color
(1978) Heaven Tonight
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NoahIsCool wrote:
They really are brutally underrated and have a lot of good songs. First album is my fav
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zhimbo wrote:
Best power pop band ever [2]
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kramerfan86 wrote:
They are definitely underrated by people. Several of their newer albums are pretty damn good as well.
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rok2slayr wrote:
they're so forgotten it's sad. All their 70s releases are perfect. In Color kicks ass.
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AlvesRafaela wrote:
Dream Police ♫♪
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Rotten_NOFXer wrote:
Best power pop band ever. Love Cheap Trick :)
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javier0889 wrote:
you know you can trust a band that loves The Beatles so much.
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Reincarnation88 wrote:
Just Got Back
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Stiv10 wrote:
Demented power pop.
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StarLightHealer wrote:
Awesome music... Is too much perfect!
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PThomasAnderson wrote:
This is a top 25 greatest bands
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licoricepizza wrote:
correction: this is a great band. :D
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licoricepizza wrote:
this is a great power pop band, and Beatles fanboys to boot. "At Budokan" has to be one of the best live albums ever.
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chertele wrote:
damn... cheaps better all!
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Ferdokki wrote:
Cool band. ;)
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thekevster90 wrote:
That whole stage collapsing on them was pretty scary. Some interesting perspective on why all these stages are collapsing. http://www.ourstage.com/blog/2011/8/31/the-mystery-of-collapsing-stages-and-what-it-means-for-the-future
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octacat wrote:
According to their website, they have 10 dates coming up at Potawatomi here in Milwaukee; not too far from where I live. Not going to add these events- so any fans of CT- check out their site! GONNA RAISE HELL!!- total classic imho.
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porcelain_tree wrote:
Oh come on. Rock is so rare in popular music, and CT are among the best. Take a listen to CT's first album, possibly the greatest 70's hard rock album. It's hard to think of any album that touches it, and I lived thru the '70's, unlike the pretenders.
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siralmo wrote:
vvv Says the guy who has The Beatles as his #1 artist
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jayakiran wrote:
Pop Rock bullshit [2]
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