38 Years Ago: Cheap Trick's 'The Flame' Became Their Only No. 1 Hit

In 1988, Cheap Trick marked its 15th anniversary as a band. In that decade-and-a-half, the group became established stars, followed by a period of decline, only to experience a resurgence thanks to ...

70s Rock Band Cheap Trick Adds New Dates for 2026 Tour with ZZ Top and More

Iconic '70s rock act Cheap Trick has added new dates to the fall leg of their 2026 U.S. trek. The exciting news was shared on Tuesday via Instagram, thrilling longtime supporters. The North American ...
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New Cheap Trick album shows that the band isn’t “All Washed Up”

Classic power pop band Cheap Trick made a return to the music world on Friday, Nov. 14, releasing their new album, “All Washed Up,” after nearly five years without new music. Known for 1970s hits such ...
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“I was so shocked and sad when he died. At the time, we were recording in Montserrat with George Martin. That night, I wrote a song about Bon”: Cheap Trick guitarist Rick ...

In 1979, few rock bands were hotter than Cheap Trick and AC/DC – and when they toured together in the US they got on like a house on fire. It was tour that Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen ...
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Iconic '70s Rock Band’s Breakout Hit Started Out as a Joke

In 1979, Cheap Trick had a Billboard Hot 100 hit with an unlikely song. The track, “I Want You to Want Me,” was one of the Illinois rock band’s biggest songs ...