Cheap Trick

Cheap Trick is an American rock band from Rockford, Illinois, formed in
1973. The band consists of Robin Zander (vocals, rhythm guitar), Rick Nielsen
(lead guitar), Tom Petersson (bass guitar), and Bun E. Carlos (drums). Their
biggest hits include "Surrender", "I Want You to Want Me", "Dream Police" and
"The Flame". They have often been referred to in the Japanese press ... read more

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Monday Music News

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Cheap Trick 'thankful' to be alive after Ottawa Bluesfest stage collapse

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Stage collapses at Cheap Trick show

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Stage collapses at Ottawa Bluesfest in storm during Cheap Trick set; 8 people injured

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Top songs

The 5 most played Cheap Trick songs in the past year.

  • I want you to want me  124 plays
  • The flame  15 plays
  • Please Mrs. Henry  2 plays

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Absolute Radio stations playing songs by Cheap Trick over the past year.

  1. Absolute Classic Rock 141 plays

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