Cheap Trick, the iconic rock band hailing from Illinois, has been rocking stages and winning over fans with their timeless sound for more than five decades. Known for electrifying live performances, unforgettable melodies, and innovative songwriting, Cheap Trick has secured its place as one of rock music’s most enduring acts.
With hits like “I Want You to Want Me,” “Dream Police,” “The Flame,” and “Surrender,” the band continues to inspire and entertain audiences with their signature blend of hard rock and power-pop sensibilities. Cheap Trick is woven into the very fabric of American music, delighting generations with their unique mix of massive melodies, razor-sharp riffs, mischievous wit, and pure rock ’n’ roll energy.
The band achieved mainstream popularity in the United States in 1979 with the triple-platinum live album At Budokan, which featured the Top 10 hit live version of “I Want You to Want Me.” That success continued later that year with the album Dream Police, which reached No. 6 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Cheap Trick experienced another major resurgence in the late 1980s when they topped the U.S. charts with the power ballad “The Flame.” In 2016, the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, cementing their legacy as one of rock’s most influential groups.
Today, Cheap Trick maintains an almost constant touring schedule, having performed more than 6,000 live shows since their formation, sold over 20 million albums worldwide, and built a fiercely loyal fan base that continues to grow with each generation.
