Sharing a round of drinks can often create the bonds of friendships needed to form a band (or, for that matter, lead to the arguments that break them up).
He's one of rock's most distinctive axemen, but even when he isn't slinging riffs and peeling off licks, Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen is a bona fide guitar hero.
By the time their fourth studio album 'Dream Police' arrived in September of 1979, Cheap Trick had gone from cult following to mega-stardom -- all within a year.
The guys from Mid Life Crisis (opening for Cheap Trick Sunday @ Van Andel Arena) stopped by the Afternoon Hustle to talk about the upcoming show, albums, and red leather pants! Really! :) Mid Life Crisis' Steve and Greg on the Hustle from Friday Afternoon!
Do you want to "Surrender"? Have you put "The Flame" out for Cheap Trick? "I want you to Want Me" and win Cheap Trick Tickets all day Thursday! OK those were some crappy examples of Cheap Trick songs, but it got your attention! AND you can win Cheap Trick Tixs all day long Thursday from WFGR!
Had a blast this weekend at Val Du with Cheap Trick, and then Saturday at the God's Kitchen Benefit Run with Grand Rapids Harley Davidson! Raised $15,000 for God's Kitchen, with over 200 Bikers and food and fun!