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Cheap Trick Rock New York City Gig to Celebrate 35th Anniversary of 'At Budokan'

Spencer Kaufman — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:42:54 +0000

Cheap Trick took their arena-friendly sounds to an intimate setting in New York City on Sunday night (April 28) to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the performances that were recorded for their landmark live album ‘Cheap Trick at Budokan.’ In fact, it was 35 years to the day that the band performed the first of [...]

Cheap Trick To Celebrate Anniversary of 'Budokan' With Streaming, Broadcast Concerts

Nick DeRiso — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:10:46 +0000

Worn out your vinyl copy of Cheap Trick’s legendary 1978 ‘At Budokan?’ Here’s a chance to make new memories, as the band presents the same exact set twice in celebration of the concert’s 35th anniversary. Tune into Livestream.com on April 28 — three and a half decades after the original show, to the day — [...]

Anthrax Releases Cover of Cheap Trick's 'Big Eyes'

Billy Dukes — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:32:23 +0000

Anthrax has released a fourth song from their upcoming album of classic rock covers called 'Anthems.' The group revealed a version of 'Big Eyes' by Cheap Trick for fans to enjoy. The entire album will be available on March 19 in the United States and on March 22 in Europe.

Corey Taylor, Dave Grohl, Rick Nielsen, Scott Reeder, 'From Can to Can't' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:35:55 +0000

More sounds from the upcoming 'Sound City Reel to Reel' album have been released. Rocker and film director Dave Grohl has teamed with Slipknot's Corey Taylor, Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick and bassist Scott Reeder to create 'From Can to Can't,' a soaring rock ballad that will transcend one back to 2002 when everything on the radio was thick with heartache power chords and thin on melody.

Cheap Trick Drummer, Co-Founder Bun E. Carlos Shut Out of Band's New Recording

Billy Dukes — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:46:43 +0000

While Cheap Trick's original drummer hasn't been seen on the road with the band in a couple of years, he insists he's still very much a part of the band. So Bun E. Carlos was shocked when he wasn't included when his band was invited to record a song for the next 'A Very Special Christmas.'

Rick Nielsen, Cheap Trick Exhibit Opens in Band's Hometown Museum

Dave Swanson — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 19:05:59 +0000

Cheap Trick‘s Rick Nielsen isn’t ready to be relegated to relic status just yet. Still, fans will be happy to know that the man, his legendary band — and yes, all those guitars — are the subject of a special exhibit at the Burpee Museum Of Natural History, located in the band’s hometown of Rockford, Ill.

Cheap Trick Snag Aerosmith Guitarist Brad Whitford for Guest Appearance in Boston

Chad Childers — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 11:15:35 +0000

When you’re a headliner, you’re awarded certain privileges. When you’re playing your hometown, you probably even get more favorable treatment. And if you’re a band as big as Aerosmith and your opening act is the equally impressive Cheap Trick, you’ve got to take advantage of the situation to guest on a classic song.

Cheap Trick Rocking Into 2012 With Live Webcast Tonight

Dave Swanson — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:42:57 +0000

Cheap Trick fans: get ready to ring in 2012 with total rock action! Tonight — that’s Dec 31, 2011 (aka New Year’s Eve) — GFL-TV and Jannus Live are offering up a live webcast of the band’s concert in Tampa Bay, Fla. Transmission begins at 10PM ET.

Band Name Mashups

Adam West — Wed, 25 May 2011 20:02:32 +0000

I got a request recently for a song by Whitesnake, or maybe it was Blackfoot. The caller asked for Whitefoot, to which I said "don't you mean Blacksnake?" They said "oh yeah, that's it." Which got me to thinking which, according to my wife is always dangerous, about band name confusion. I took the thought a step further, and thought about some potential band mergers, and here's what my warped mind came up with. I apologize in advance for these.