Rod Stewart and Cheap Trick to Tour North America Together
Summer road trip runs from July 21 to Sept. 5, with tickets on sale this week. Continue reading…
View ArticleHear Cheap Trick's New Song 'Boys and Girls and Rock N Roll'
Track previews band's upcoming 20th LP, 'In Another World.' Continue reading…
View ArticleCheap Trick's Tom Petersson Recuperating After Open-Heart Surgery
Clarifying why he stayed seated during band's 'Late Show' performance, bassist wrote that he's "slowly but surely getting stronger every day" after procedure. Continue reading…
View ArticleCheap Trick Won National Honor Via Rick Nielsen Family Friend
Local librarian put wheels in motion to have 'Budokan' live album added to Recording Registry. Continue reading…
View ArticleUnderrated Cheap Trick: The Most Overlooked Song From Each Album
This band certainly knows what to do when the red light is on, as this deep dive into their catalog reveals. Continue reading…
View ArticleCheap Trick’s Tom Petersson ‘Much Better’ After Heart Surgery
Despite improved health, bassist admits he experienced "post-traumatic stress" following the procedure. Continue reading…
View ArticleCheap Trick and Sons Play First Post-Pandemic Concert
Hello there, ladies and gentlemen! Continue reading…
View ArticleCheap Trick Play 66 Different Songs During Four-Night Vegas Run
Band performs only eight repeats during residency at city's STRAT Theater. Continue reading…
View ArticleBoston Calling Weathers Storms, Cancellations: Gallery, Review
Nine Inch Nails and Metallica helped the festival push past bad weather and lineup changes. Continue reading…
View ArticleRod Stewart Kicks off 2022 Tour With Cheap Trick: Set Lists
These dates might be the last to feature the former Faces singer's catalog of hits. Continue reading…
View ArticleAC/DC's Cheap Trick Connection: Malcolm Young Was the 'Main Man'
Some of the memories are funny, while others are outrageous, but all of them point to the deep connection shared by AC/DC and Cheap Trick. Continue reading…
View ArticleListen to Joe Perry's New Song With Robin Zander of Cheap Trick
"Aye, Aye, Aye" is actually one of a trio of upcoming solo tracks featuring the Cheap Trick singer, something Joe Perry calls a dream come true. Continue reading…
View ArticlePoison Announce Summer Tour With Cheap Trick
For the second year in a row, the reunited original lineup of Poison will be out on the road in the summer. And they're bringing Cheap Trick along. Continue reading…
View ArticleCheap Trick’s Robin Zander Heading to Broadway
Cheap Trick singer Robin Zander will make his Broadway debut during the final week of the 'Rocktopia' concert show. Continue reading…
View ArticleRobin Zander Says a New Cheap Trick Album Is Coming This Year
After going seven years without a new release, Cheap Trick put out three records in as many years. Singer Robin Zander says even more music is on the way. Continue reading…
View ArticleRobin Zander Looks Back at Cheap Trick's Rock Hall Induction
We spoke with Robin Zander about the night Cheap Trick were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Continue reading…
View ArticleCheap Trick Celebrate Tour Kickoff With New ‘Summer’ Single
The band returns with a summertime single just in time for its new tour with Poison, and you can hear it now. Continue reading…
View ArticlePoison, Cheap Trick Kick Off 2018 Summer Tour: Photos, Set List
Check out our exclusive photos from Poison and Cheap Trick's summer tour kickoff show. Continue reading…
View ArticleHow Elvis Presley Helped Cheap Trick – Twice
Rick Nielsen recalls his career highs fueled by Presley. Continue reading…
View ArticleListen to Cheap Trick's Cover of Nilsson's 'Ambush': Premiere
Song comes from upcoming tribute LP to late, great singer-songwriter. Continue reading…
View ArticleHow 'I Want You to Want Me' Almost Didn't Get a Second Chance
Robin Zander said song's response from audiences had been tepid before breakthrough Tokyo concert. Continue reading…
View ArticleListen to Cheap Trick Cover David Bowie's 'Rebel Rebel'
Band again turns to history for inspiration. Continue reading…
View ArticleCheap Trick Announce New Album, ‘In Another World’
Listen to lead single “Light Up the Fire” ahead of 20th LP’s release in April. Continue reading…
View ArticleHow Cheap Trick Explored New Sounds With 'I Want You to Want Me'
Excerpt from new book shares how producer Tom Werman "made a heavy band sound wimpy." Continue reading…
View ArticleRick Nielsen to Miss Cheap Trick Shows After Minor Procedure
Guitarist ordered not to travel but hopes to return soon. Continue reading…
View Article35 Years Ago: 'The Flame' Re-Ignites Cheap Trick's Career
1988 single propelled band back to the charts and gave them their only No. 1. Continue reading…
View ArticleHow Cheap Trick's 'Heaven Tonight' Set the Groundwork for Stardom
Their third album kept the pop shine but added some grit to the mix. Continue reading…
View Article45 Years Ago: Cheap Trick's 'Surrender' Offers Wise Teen Advice
Their 1978 single captured the teenage familial perspective. Continue reading…
View ArticleCheap Trick Announces Fall 2023 North American Headlining Tour
Power-pop veterans will also open for Rod Stewart this summer. Continue reading…
View ArticleWatch Pearl Jam Close Chicago Show With a Cheap Trick Cover
Band wrapped up the first of two nights at United Center with tribute to local heroes. Continue reading…
View ArticleCheap Trick Still Hometown Heroes Amid Rockford Hard Rock Plans
Illinois town continues to embrace rockers with a fan trail and planned casino featuring Rick Nielsen's guitars. Continue reading…
View ArticleAce Frehley Looking For Beer Commercial He Made With Rick Nielsen
Space Ace recalls backstage fun with Cheap Trick and Rush - but not Black Sabbath. Continue reading…
View ArticleHeart Announces 2024 'Royal Flush' Tour With Cheap Trick
It's their first extended road trip since 2019. Continue reading…
View ArticleHeart and Cheap Trick Launch Royal Flush Tour: Set Lists, Videos
It marks the Wilson sisters' first extended trek since 2019. Continue reading…
View ArticleDef Leppard and Journey Launch 2024 Tour: Set Lists and Video
Cheap Trick opened the St. Louis stadium spectacle. Continue reading…
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