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Today in Cheap Trick history: 20 May - (2013) The band performed a 15 song set at the iHeart Radio Theater in New York, with audio and video of the show streamed live. Picture courtesy of iHeart Radio.

It began at the Sunset Bowl in Waukesha in 1976 and turned into a lifetime of great recordings, memorable studio sessions, and most importantly, a genuine friendship that lasted through the years.

Jack – you will be missed

(Photos courtesy Douglas family [b/w], Jeff Daly [color])

It began at the Sunset Bowl in Waukesha in 1976 and turned into a lifetime of great recordings, memorable studio sessions, and most importantly, a genuine friendship that lasted through the years.

Jack – you will be missed

(Photos courtesy Douglas family [b/w], Jeff Daly [color])

It began at the Sunset Bowl in Waukesha in 1976 and turned into a lifetime of great recordings, memorable studio sessions, and most importantly, a genuine friendship that lasted through the years.

Jack – you will be missed

(Photos courtesy Douglas family [b/w], Jeff Daly [color])

Today in Cheap Trick history: 10 May – (1985) Cheap Trick headlined their own show at the University of Toledo, in Ohio, during a busy spring and summer tour across the US and Canada with REO Speedwagon.

Today in Cheap Trick history: 7 May – (1980) Touring to promote the “Dream Police” album, Cheap Trick performed at the Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, New York.

Today in Cheap Trick history: 1 May – (2013) Cheap Trick performed “Surrender” on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”. This appearance was the night after their show at the El Rey in Los Angeles which celebrated the 35th anniversary of the 1978 concerts at the Budokan. Photo credit: Paul Drinkwater/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank)

Just announced! Weds, June 24th at the Clyde Theatre in Ft Wayne, IN.

Presale tix begin Wednesday, April 29th @ 10am ET (PW: CTLIVE)
Regular on-sale is Friday, May 1st @ 10am ET

Today in Cheap Trick history: 27 Apr – (1975) Cheap Trick performed at JD’s White Elephant in Monroe, Wisconsin, during a weekend engagement at that venue.

Today in Cheap Trick history: 26 Apr – (2002) The band performed at Camber Sands Holiday Center in Sussex, England, at the “All Tomorrow’s Parties” festival. This was the second weekend of the festival and Cheap Trick’s second appearance, having previously performed on 21 April. The festival was curated by Shellac, whose line-up included Steve Albini.

Today in Cheap Trick history: 24 Apr - (1978) This busy month of April has seen the release of six studio albums in the US over the years – “Heaven Tonight” (4/24/78); “One on One” (4/30/82); “Lap of Luxury” (4/12/88); “Cheap Trick” (4/29/97); “Bang Zoom Crazy… Hello” (4/1/16) and “In Another World” (4/9/21).

Just announced! Cheap Trick will be special guest for five dates of the upcoming ZZ Top "The Big One" tour.

Presales begin Wednesday, April 22nd, 10:00 AM - Thursday, April 23rd, 10:00 PM - Password: CTLIVE

Regular On Sale: Friday, April 24th @ 10:00 AM LOCAL TIME

Today in Cheap Trick history: 8 Apr - (1995) Touring in promotion of the “Woke Up With a Monster” album, Cheap Trick performed at the Rosemont Horizon at Rosemont, Illinois on a bill with Eddie Money.