Cheap Trick

Cheap Trick, an iconic American rock band and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, continues to deliver their unique blend of power pop and hard rock to global audiences and has influenced numerous artists across genres. After achieving triple-platinum status with their iconic live album Cheap Trick at Budokan in 1979, Cheap Trick solidified their reputation as a global rock force, delivering the Top 10 single ‘I Want You to Want Me.’ This pivotal success was quickly followed by their studio album Dream Police (1979), which ascended to No. 6 on the Billboard 200 chart. Comprised of guitarist Rick Nielsen, bassist Tom Petersson, lead vocalist Robin Zander, and drummer Bun E.

Carlos, the band had already garnered significant popularity in Japan with their self-titled debut (1977) and In Color (1977), before releasing Heaven Tonight (1978), featuring the fan-favorite ‘Surrender.’ Maintaining their influential presence, Cheap Trick experienced a significant resurgence with their 1988 album Lap of Luxury, which achieved platinum certification. The album notably produced their first No. 1 hit, the power ballad ‘The Flame,’ alongside a Top 10 cover of Elvis Presley’s ‘Don’t Be Cruel.’ Throughout the 1990s, the band continued to release new material, including Busted (1990), Woke Up with a Monster (1994), and their 1997 self-titled album on Red Ant Records. The decade closed with the release of the live album Music for Hangovers (1999) and their recording of ‘In the Street’ for the theme song of That ’70s Show (1999).

(2017), the festive Christmas Christmas (2017), and In Another World (2021). With a touring legacy boasting over 5,000 live shows to global audiences, Cheap Trick is set to release their twenty-first studio album, All Washed Up, in late 2025, further solidifying their enduring influence and consistent artistry.