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Rockford IL, United States (1972 – present)

Cheap Trick is a U.S. rock/ 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
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  • R4F43LW3B3R

    The Flame...<333

    Tuesday afternoon

  • estravagaria

    Come on, come on! <3

    last week

  • josephivanda

    for a pop band, their pretty good

    12 days ago

  • NoahIsCool

    They really are brutally underrated and have a lot of good songs. First album is my fav

    17 days ago

  • zhimbo

    Best power pop band ever [2]

    last month

  • kramerfan86

    They are definitely underrated by people. Several of their newer albums are pretty damn good as well.

    last month

  • rok2slayr

    they're so forgotten it's sad. All their 70s releases are perfect. In Color kicks ass.

    last month

  • AlvesRafaela

    Dream Police ♫♪

    December 2011

  • Rotten_NOFXer

    Best power pop band ever. Love Cheap Trick :)

    December 2011

  • javier0889

    you know you can trust a band that loves The Beatles so much.

    December 2011

  • Reincarnation88

    Just Got Back

    November 2011

  • Stiv10

    Demented power pop.

    November 2011

  • StarLightHealer

    Awesome music... Is too much perfect!

    November 2011

  • PThomasAnderson

    This is a top 25 greatest bands

    October 2011

  • licoricepizza

    correction: this is a great band. :D

    October 2011

  • licoricepizza

    this is a great power pop band, and Beatles fanboys to boot. "At Budokan" has to be one of the best live albums ever.

    October 2011

  • chertele

    damn... cheaps better all!

    October 2011

  • Ferdokki

    Cool band. ;)

    October 2011

  • thekevster90

    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

    September 2011

  • octacat

    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.

    September 2011
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