Cheap Trick

Today in Cheap Trick history: 19 Nov – (1975) Cheap Trick had been scheduled to open for Richie Blackmore’s Rainbow at Milwaukee’s Riverside Theatre, but the show was cancelled.

Today in Cheap Trick history: 18 Nov – (1988) The band played at the Kaikan Daiichi Hall in Kyoto during their 4th tour in Japan.

Today in Cheap Trick history: 15 Nov – (1982) Cheap Trick played at the Auditorium in Bangor, Maine, with The Ramones, at a show promoted by writer Stephen King.

Today in Cheap Trick history: 14 Nov – (2003) – Played at the Verizon Theater in Houston, Texas, supported by The Damnwells and Wayne Kramer. As they had been doing during the summer of 2003, the band opened with a short acoustic set before moving into the main, electric set.

Today in Cheap Trick history: 12 Nov – (1976) Cheap Trick played at the Night Gallery in Waukegan, Illinois. This was one of the band’s regular stops during their early touring days.

Today in Cheap Trick history: 11 Nov – (2016) Cheap Trick was honored at the Classic Rock Awards in Tokyo with “The Showmen” award. They then performed four songs – “I Want You to Want Me”, “When I Wake Up Tomorrow”, “Dream Police” and “Surrender”. The band had previously been honored at the Classic Rock Awards in London in 2010.

Today in Cheap Trick history: 10 Nov – (1990) The band played at the Civic Center in Pensacola, Florida. This was one of a number of shows in November and December with Heart.

Today in Cheap Trick history: 8 Nov – (1980) Following two successful shows in England, the band travelled to France and on this day they played at the Hippodrome de Pantin in Paris. As in England, support was provided by Australian band, Angel City (The Angels).

Today in Cheap Trick history: 7 Nov – (2010) The band began their 4-show UK tour at the ABC in Glasgow, Scotland. Shows followed in Wolverhampton, Manchester and London.

Today in Cheap Trick history: 6 Nov – (1977) Cheap Trick performed at the Convention Center in Dallas, Texas, with Blue Oyster Cult. This was one of many shows, from the early days right through into the current decade where these two bands played together on the same bill.

Today in Cheap Trick history: 5 Nov – (1997) The band played at the Kansas Coliseum in Wichita, Kansas, during the 6 week tour in the US supporting Motley Crue.

Today in Cheap Trick history: 4 Nov – (1988) Cheap Trick played at Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois during the “Lap of Luxury” tour.

Today in Cheap Trick history: 3 Nov – (1981) The band played at the Civic Auditorium in Oakland, California.

Today in Cheap Trick history: 2 Nov – (2005) The last of a 7 show run with Def Leppard, at the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Cheap Trick was joined by Joe, Phil and Vivian from Def Leppard during “Surrender”.

Today in Cheap Trick history: 31 Oct – (2008) The band played at the Members Equity Stadium in Perth, Australia, at the start of an eight date tour supporting Def Leppard. This was Cheap Trick’s first visit to Australia since 1996.

Today in Cheap Trick history: 30 Oct – (1976) Cheap Trick played at the Mars Theater in Lafayette, Indiana.

Today in Cheap Trick history: 30 Oct – (1976) Cheap Trick played at the Mars Theater in Lafayette, Indiana.

Today in Cheap Trick history: 29 Oct – (1988) Played at the Saenger Performing Arts Center in New Orleans.

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Set list - Green Bay WI -10/27/18 Hello There You Got It Going On Big Eyes California Man If You Want My Love Ain’t That A Shame Stop This Game Waitin’ on the Man The Flame I Want You to Want Me Dream Police Surrender Goodnight

Today in Cheap Trick history: 27 Oct – (2017) The band performed to a sold-out crowd at the Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen, Minnesota.

Today in Cheap Trick history: 26 Oct – (1979) The band played at the Bruce Stadium in Canberra, Australia, during their first visit down under to New Zealand and Australia.

Record Store Day Black Friday 2018: Cheap Trick - The Epic Archive Vol. 2 Real Gone Music’s First Volume of the Band’s Rare Epic Recordings Was Hailed by Their Fans, So Now Comes Volume 2, Covering the Prime Years of 1980-1983 16 Tracks Including a Bunch of LP Debuts Begins with Three Tracks from the 1980 EP Found All the Parts Includes Singles “Oh Boy,” “World’s Greatest Lover,” “Everything Works If You Let It,” and the b-side “Get Ready” Rare Live Performances of “The House Is Rockin’ (with Domestic Problems)” and “Way of the World” Demos of “Loser” and “If You Want My Love” Alternate Mixes/Versions of “Saturday at Midnight” and “Dancing the Night Away” Soundtrack Songs Including “Reach Out” and “I Must Be Dreamin’” from Heavy Metal and the title song from Spring B Rare Photos by Long-Time Band Photographer Robert Alford Mastered by Vic Anesini at Battery Studios in New York

Today in Cheap Trick history: 24 Oct – (2008) Cheap Trick performed a free show at the Arches Music Festival in Deer Park, New York.