Cheap Trick
Gareth Cattermole, Getty Images Cheap Trick will rock the nation's capitol on this coming Sunday, April 22. The classic rockers are part of the entertainment for an Earth Day rally on the National Mall in Washington D.C., which according to the band's website runs from 12PM to 7PM ET.
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In the spring of 1979, you couldn't escape the sounds of 'I Want You To Want Me,' the first big hit from Cheap Trick.Then again, why would you want to?
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John W. Ferguson / Jo Hale, Getty Images Aerosmith and Cheap Trick have just announced their 2012 summer tour dates, labeling their sizzling pair-up the ‘Global Warming Tour.’ After a successful tour in South America and Japan, Boston’s finest, along with the pride of Rockford, Ill., will return to the USA and kick things off in Minneapolis, Minn. on June 16.
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Twitter: @IamStevenT While backstage at ‘American Idol’ might not be the most likely place to see Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick, last night (March 15) that’s exactly where he could be found. 'Idol' judge and Aerosmith mouthpiece Steven Tyler posted the photo above on Twitter of Rick Nielsen posing with Tyler’s fellow judge Randy Jackson and ‘American Idol’ alumni Chris Daughtry with the caption, “Look who stopped by the Luv Shak at Idol.”
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Cory Schwartz, Andy Lyons / Getty Images Members of the Allman Brothers Band, Cheap Trick and other classic rock bands signed to Sony BMG will have reason to smile when they receive their next royalty statements. On Wednesday, a five-year lawsuit against the label was settled to the tune of $7.95 million and a three percent raise in their royalty rates on sales of digital music, Rolling Stone is reporting.
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Jo Hale, Getty Images 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.
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Frank Micelotta/Getty Images Cheap Trick guitar hero Rick Nielsen hits the big 65 today (Dec. 22). Known for his flash, flair and style as well as his kick-ass guitar playing, Rick is also responsible for most of the legendary band's songs as well!
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Jo Hale, Getty Images Illinois natives Cheap Trick will be launching a hybrid of instrument museum, restaurant and music venue in Chicago. Even though the band famously hails from Rockford, which is the state's third's largest city, they are situating this thrilling new venture in the Windy City, which attracts tons and tons of tourists.
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Brian Bahr, Getty Images Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen was the guest on last night's (Oct. 15) episode of 'That Metal Show,' along with Graham Bonnet, former singer of Rainbow. The checkerboard pattern-loving Nielsen recalled some of his best times on the road with his band, revealing that while on tour with Kiss, he was once hit in the head with an empty bottle of Jack Daniels. Despite the projectile making contact with his noggin, he kept on playing.
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Jo Hale, Getty Images Cheap Trick went to Capitol Hill on Oct. 3 in an effort to increase regulations on temporary stages after the band encountered a near death experience at the Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest in Ontario this summer.
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