Cheap Tracks: A History Of Cheap Trick

Hosts @ModJam515 & @MikeVanderbilt explore the history of Cheap Trick, song by song.

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When the REAL second act began…

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Let’s remember Steve Albini today and let’s go back to “Heaven Tonight”.

@electricalWSOP

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Fine artwork!

@musicmillennium

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Song suggestion for the band…

Re-record “Hello There” for use by ALL airlines during boarding.

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Song suggestion for the band…

Re-record “Hello There” for use by ALL airlines during boarding.

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Song suggestion for the band…

Re-record “Hello There” for use by ALL airlines during boarding.

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@BeDobel

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When the REAL second act began…

https://t.co/MaOpQFlvEj

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My first “paid” CT show. Went solo. I was 17.

- Chris

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Today in Cheap Trick history: 28 Feb – (1998) – The band performed “An Evening with Cheap Trick” at the Star Plaza Theater in Merrillville, Indiana. They played a mixed electric/acoustic show, which included five songs from the self-titled 1997 album.

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Happy Anniversary!!!!

2/25/1997

Design: Jeff Kleinsmith

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Along with his songwriter partner Tom Kelly…

Billy Steinberg wrong some pretty huge hits throughout the 1980s ranging from Madonna’s “Like A Virgin” to “I Touch Myself” by Divinyls.

In this anniversary year of THE DOCTOR we remember him (and Tom) for contributing “Kiss Me Red”

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It was 48 years ago when Cheap Trick spent Valentine’s weekend at @SoundCityStudio working on HEAVEN TONIGHT.

Sandy Skeeter, owner of Sound City, remembers Robin singing “Surrender” on acoustic guitar to her sister, who was working the reception desk, and Rick bringing in candy.

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@Roadtorock66 it’s LIN

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Not only was Jon Brant a great bassist during his time with the band…

He also managed to throw a Hail Mary pass for a touchdown against Miami in 1984 before finishing off the year with some shows in Oklahoma and Texas with the band.

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It's the year of THE DOCTOR, and we kick off 2026 with a true gem of a tune.

https://t.co/60T37pVTNp

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45 years ago…

What were you doing on a Saturday night?

The band’s only appearance on @nbcsnl as a musical guest. Host for the night was Karen Black (Park Ridge, IL native). And jazz group the Stanley Clarke Trio was the additional musical guest.

https://t.co/liRkYPAZxm

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Santa don’t mind a little naughtiness…

So, here’s one last episode to stuff in your ears…in Mono and Stereo!

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Happy birthday to @CheapTrickRick

(Seen here having a heartwarming chat with son Miles)

Rick—have all the candy and chocolates from the grocery store that you want today!

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Our response to the “backlash” to the recent CT statement.

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#BlackFriday listening

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@cheaptrick Fingers crossed for @HomewoodIL date.