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Cheap Trick: The Tours Made the Band

Cheap Trick formed out of Rockford, Ill. in 1973. Their records sold respectably due to their rigorous tour schedule. Guitarist Rick Nielsen (recognizable for his baseball caps) and Tom Petersson (bass guitar) originally started the band adding Bun E. Carlos (drummer) and Randy "Xeno" Hogan (vocalist). Hogan left a year later and was replaced by Robin Zander. Cheap Trick toured constantly, playing more than 200 concerts a year and perfecting the high energy performance that would lead to their success. While they toured they wrote a solid collection of original songs. Cheap Trick opened for Queen, The Kinks, Kiss, and Santana. In 1977, Cheap Trick released its debut entitled "Cheap Trick." The group became a massive success in Japan and developed a wider American fan base. But it wasn't until Cheap Trick's live 1978 concert at Japan's packed Budokan Arena was televised and made into a live album that they captured widespread national attention in the United States.

Cheap Trick's first top 100 single "Surrender" peaked at number 62. The live version of "I Want Your to Want Me" became the first Top Ten hit for Cheap Trick. The Cheap Trick Album "Dream Police" released in 1979 broke through the top 40 twice with its title track and "Voices."

Petersson left Cheap Trick in 1980, replaced by Pete Comita and later Jon Brant. Subsequent albums didn't reach Cheap Trick's previous success. But Cheap Trick concerts continued tearing up the tour circuit. Petersson rejoined the band in 1988. Cheap Trick Released "Lap of Luxury" and it became a platinum Top 20 hit, featuring the number one power ballad "The Flame" and a Top Ten version of Elvis Presley's "Don't Be Cruel."

Cheap Trick Concerts have been called infectious, high energy events. Cheap Trick consistently tours and knows how to work with the audience. Known for their melodies and songwriting, Cheap Trick has influenced bands such as Nirvana, the Goo Goo Dolls, and Smashing Pumpkins . They opened for Smashing Pumpkins in 1995 and were part of the 1996 Lollapalooza concert ticket. Cheap Trick recorded the theme song for "The Golbert Report" on Comedy Central. "That 70s Song" features Cheap Trick on That 70's Show. After more than 25 years Cheap Trick still electrifies the stage with their blend of pop and rock. In 2005, Cheap Trick toured with Def Leppard. In 2006 they opened for Aerosmith but health issues halted the Aerosmith tour.

Cheap Trick really does "Want You to Want Them" and they work hard on stage to make that happen. A Cheap Trick concert doesn't disappoint, whoever the ticket pairs them with. If, like Homer Simpson you "prefer to listen to Cheap Trick," then "Don't Be Cruel" to yourself, buy Cheap Trick tickets now, before it's too late!

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