Cheap Trick - Ain't That a Shame (Live 1980)

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[@steve20118]

Who just listened to this again cuz its so dang good?!

[@benardlawrence2869]

Great song

[@marilynsaltus3475]

I saved it 2my phone! IDK how many times I listened 2it already 😁

[@jeannecoyle9053]

me

[@AnonymousStrangeness]

😀 Me, right here in Humboldt County, California

[@mikebarbacovi9851]

The pride of Rockford. Criminally underrated band. Enormous talent. Nielsen and Bun E. stack up against any guitarist and drummer in rock history. These guys hit the big time and still drove around to gigs in a station wagon. Grounded, cooler than cool, and flat out a great band.

[@frankcastle5294]

I love Bunny Carlos!

[@SpikeAsks]

@@frankcastle5294 It Would Be Great To See Bun E. Carlos With Cheap Trick (Again). I Would Go... Fab Performance Here!

[@frankcastle5294]

@@SpikeAsks Yes it would and count me in. I'll join you.

[@TristanMemphis]

MY Bun E!

[@n2tigers99]

YES!! I ❤️ these Tricksters! Recently saw a somewhat older episode of "Daryl's House". It was great !! Of course, Daryl has his own drummer ... has an entire band - so, although Bun was not there, Robin, Rick & Tom were.

[@cindyimhoff2359]

I love how Robin just nonchalantly appears,approaches the mic,gives his hair a toss and starts singing 😍

[@kellyleavitt7738]

I remember him doing the same thing at the Oakland Day on the Green in 1980. Just slowly meanders to the mic in his hot pink suit in front of 100,000 rockers.

[@bcask61]

Total rock star move.

[@scottbuck455]

I've been jamming to these guys since early 80s. Still jammin in 2020. Who else is still jammin to Cheap Trick in 2020?

[@vincentrepins5825]

Scarcer

[@sinjinbaker6031]

Are we jammin?

[@jamestorres963]

MOST DFN8LY!!!!!!!!! Have LOVED these geniuses since jump street, IMHO these are America's Beatles, The best "trick" they played on us all was disguising their combined musical GENIUS behind a dorky bubble gum facade, I'm talking Rick and Bun E. and Robin's lyrical prowess is simply amaze balls.And Tom can slap da bass with the best of em.

[@jimrenshaw70]

I was 10 years old and my Big Brother got us Cheap Trick tickets at the Philadelphia Spectrum. 1980. UFO were the opening band. Changed my Life for Ever!!!!

[@pritch1011]

Me

[@ross87t1]

They were so lucky to have a drummer who could drum, teach algebra, repair calculators, rewind VHS tapes, and test the chlorine level in their pool.

[@Number4lead]

Not to mention chain smoke 4 packs a concert.

[@clancypool3160]

not funny

[@KimLacy]

🤣🤣🤣

[@kellyleavitt7738]

And do the band's tax returns!

[@barrya.6212]

LOL!

[@dsfddsgh]

I loved this band not just for their sound but how they looked like no other band. They had the two pretty boys on bass and vocals and Charlie Brown on guitar all grown up and your high school chemistry teacher on drums. LOL

[@paintergrl12]

Yup...all the drummer needed was a comb-over. lol!

[@cylndr]

dsfddsgh

[@guitarwhisperer6262]

dsfddsgh great description. 🙂

[@michaelferrante2011]

Walter white precancer playing the drums 😂

[@arturomartinez1879]

Carlos ? the drummer...like " Live In Budokan"

[@senosab]

Rick Nielsen is one of the most underrated guitarists out there. What a talent.

[@chrissygerwitz520]

Yay for another drooling simp "underrated" comment!

[@scottlarson1548]

Yes, everyone says he's a poor guitarist.

[@michaelbychowski5143]

Who says he’s underrated???

[@user-yg1mh1sz8n]

Cheap trick is the greatest thing to come out of Illinois since Lincoln

[@jasonlacroix6083]

By far, that was the coolest stage entrance I've ever seen.

[@larryronkq586]

One of the top songs from 1978 , AND THERE WERE 1000s

[@elokiddies7545]

accurate

[@stephengiffith1010]

What's COOL is ricks killer guitar playing with the best stage presence in the history of rock n roll toms so in the pocket with that bass bun e steady as a clock love this band so Chicago what are thay still togther? ❤ I've heard so many weird stuff you know thats to much time on those folks hands i bet STAY well music LOVERS

[@stephengiffith1010]

Yes but you never saw the band from California spider Kelly muscle head music from sac.cali moved to Huntington beach. California not to be .mixed with the geekey spider Kelly on you tube try griffmusic what a stage INTRO or my friend in rocknroll heaven mr Montrose in the band GAMMA he was stunning rip ronnie your musiclives forever

[@fernmann7]

And I’m sure you’re an expert on “lame.”

[@robertburns4429]

What a combination: Fantastic drummer, amazing guitarist, and a singer like no other.

[@jayk7010]

Tom Petersson

[@wabankik]

...And the Greatest and Original 12 string Bass Player!!!...

[@tonytheguy5194]

Kid Rock said it best " You think you're pretty good, then you go to a Cheap Trick concert"- it will humble you

[@zcam1969]

didn't they play a old Elvis song ?

[@weeble29]

@@zcam1969 they covered "Dont Be Cruel" back in 88

[@vonn4017]

thats cos kid rock sux, he could be humbled by most bands

[@sugarpie1226]

F off haters! Obviously y'all are too young to be appreciative of this fantastic MUSIC!!! Move along silly kids!

[@philphil3507]

Sugarpie1 what

[@lynchie137]

Love how Robin Zander just walks out on stage like he's too cool for school.

[@hutch1111111]

I always thought he was coming from the bathroom and happened along the band playing lol

[@brianfromhelll]

right on great timing

[@brotherdaveseattle2791]

Exactly

[@olliehopnoodle4628]

I watched this video a couple of days ago and started thinking about the intro. Watched it again. Yes. Awesome.

[@gandalfshakur8235]

Well it was the 80s

[@rbilleaud]

Love Bun E. Carlos. Dude is the most chill drummer ever. No thrashing around with him. Just slumped in his throne doing his thing.

[@scottfleming6166]

Cheap Trick has to be one of the most under rated bands ever.

[@rrtds9378]

That's true. I think it's because in the 1980's looks was important. The other two members were oddball even though both Rick & Bun E are excellent musicians. Robin and Tom fits the '80s looks. Nevertheless this band was one of my favorite.

[@davewebbtheauthor]

I've seen them play live twice. They were phenomenal and well-received by the audience. They've had five Top 40 albums, 8 Top 40 songs (including a Number 1), and were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. That said, I think they are rated "just right" - not over or under.

[@IamScoHo]

Yeah, they weren't popular...

[@alarmfannh]

Think it was Joe Perry that had Cheap Trick play at one of his bday parties. Nuff said.

[@Ginnyvapes]

Finally got in the hall of fame in 2016!

[@josephalvarez4131]

They were one of or the first band to play live on the awards show. I think they killed it. They are still killing it today. Love Cheap Trick

[@ladyhonor822]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤ Philadelphia USA 🇺🇲🩰😎🏥🏇🐎🎠🎠🎠🔥🔥🔥👀🌎🐕‍🦺👍👍💋😇🕯️🕯️🕯️🤟🤟

[@stephenhood2948]

What's truly a shame is that it took so long for these guys to get into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Thank goodness they finally rectified their mistake. Absolute masterful musicians, every one of them.

[@speedfreakjive8843]

Now it's time they induct the Guess Who and Bachman Turner Overdrive

[@FRTPGIRL]

Robin Zander has always been such a classy guy. NEVER hogged the spotlight from his bandmates. A rare quality in a man born so physically beautiful. I remember watching this live when I was kid, wondering where the heck Robin was, and was just amazed to see him stroll in nonchalantly from the back when it was time for him to sing. I'd never seen them live before this TV broadcast (saw my first live concert of theirs a couple of months after this TV show aired) so I had no real idea that he was known for standing back and letting his bandmates do their thing. What a class act!!!

[@gerathys]

For once, a lead singer who recognized that the whole was greater than the sum of the parts.

[@rosieweinstein209]

I second that you guys I’m a fan of Cheap Trick and I’m pretty sure that Robin Zander and John Waite are great friends still can someone clarify that for me for daytime television

[@gato7908]

I think that's why he makes what people here are calling a grand entrance. He wants to give the spotlight to the rest of the band for that long intro. If he was on stage, the cameras would be focused on him, and there wouldn't be much for him to do besides posing

[@sammycircle]

Bun-E Man oh Man...Looks like a High school Math teacher but in reality one of the most underrated Drummers in all of Rock History Hands Down.

[@RandyFricke]

And a very nice guy too...

[@FredTheLutinoCocatiel]

Smokes three packs of cigarettes during the show

[@brianelliott1743]

he looks like serial killer ed kemper

[@madamefeast4824]

@@brianelliott1743 haha he does

[@jimmyers8939]

@@FredTheLutinoCocatiel what a feat.

[@caseypauley763]

The look on Andy Gibb’s face at the end is priceless cheap trick is awesome and for this to be a live performance and be that good and get the whole audience engaged is just amazing

[@MaryD-]

My two favorite singers, Robin Zander and my childhood crush Andy Gibb. Robin was my adult crush 😉😉😍

[@toddhursey7418]

I looked thru here to see if that was Andy.

[@Thestargazer56]

In my opinion, Bun E. Carlos is one of the most under rated Rock drummers.

[@19211265]

Thestargazer56 In my opinion...THE BEST!

[@mrHoppedupford]

My all time favorite drummer.

[@davidarmstrong4743]

I heartily agree. Bun E. Calos has a great feel! He is a real song drummer.

[@Gonzalez1003]

In my opinion, this is the most uder rated comment ever.

[@sansnserifs]

Great Drummer.

[@Almamater8888]

That guitar run at the beginning is one for the ages.And the drumming is smokin hot too.

[@bflo1000]

Great intro.

[@FredTheLutinoCocatiel]

That's why he's got to smoke

[@robertthomas5736]

Bun E Carlos, is One of The Greatest ,American Drummers Ever!

[@briankay2692]

Even better with the cigarette hanging from his mouth.

[@grep4044]

From where?

[@robertkennett4622]

So, so, cool. The visual (with Nielsen's nerd outfit's contrast as counterpoint) is excellent. The temp accountant that had just enough "courage" imbibed to sit down at the kit during a break on open mic night.

[@randymerlo4070]

He is good no better or worse than any other love the band

[@jasonshenk1]

Amen jesus

[@nordvegfigg7746]

That was one helluva kick-ass performance.

[@larryronkq586]

Love me 70s ,, 1978 RELAESED ,,,

[@Dcraine]

The pride of Rockford, Illinois. Amazing - that wall of sound from Tom Petersson's bass and Rick Nielsen's guitar. This version might have the most infectious rhythm of any song ever.

[@sallyrandall8602]

Cheap Trick, Foghat and Ted Nugent, Rockford Speedway....Summer of '78? Hotter than hell, but good times!!

[@MississippiRebel67]

I feel privileged to have grown up listening to 80’s music!

[@diannewebb8434]

ROBIN IS SO DAM HANDSOME AND STILL IS LOVE THIS BAND FOR OVER FORTY YEARS ALWAYS WILL

[@billfowler6595]

I miss Bun E. He’s rocks most under appreciated drummer.

[@Yui-zb8fm]

2020 artists keep em I'm 50 now and this is what I call music!!!!

[@mikehunnell2462]

Saw Cheap Trick at the San Diego Open Air Amphitheater way back in 89!!! Wow! What an unbelievable show these guys from Rockford, IL put on! Very loud, right by the airport and you could see the jets taking off and landing but you couldn’t hear them! So tight and what an impressive volume of great music! Probably put on more concerts that any musical group in the history of mankind! Thanks for all the great Rock N Roll!!!

[@dansimmons3101]

These guys played in my little hometown of Anderson, In. at a small theater. I never dreamed I could see them 5 minutes from home! Got autographs, and a guitar pick!

[@carlschroeder6811]

OMG, 40+ years later, this song still blows me away!

[@magicmike6961]

Robin Zander is a very underrated singer. he has a great voice.

[@jaimevaldez3228]

I saw Cheap Trick many times over the years. They always put on a great show. I do miss Bun E Carlos' unmistakable power drumming where he makes every beat count. Thanks guys for going on six decades of great music.

[@sassysueanne7297]

1:30 seconds of pure amazing talent in that intro. Cheap trick is the only band I actually prefer listening to live versions only.

[@michaelalwood2868]

BUDOKAN

[@craig2e46]

What an awesome version of that song. That guitar player is one of the best I've ever seen. So underrated they truly are one of the best.

[@chrissygerwitz520]

Yay for another drooling simp "underrated" comment!

[@cindyseifen9914]

I love you CHEAP TRICK, very happy about the Rock and Roll hall of fame.

[@rozyroan385]

+Cindy Seifen i did not know.. thats awesome

[@dragondog5941]

+Cindy Seifen the 80's rock. simply stated.

[@briantravelman]

Oh, they put them in? I didn't know.

[@kurulesoverall]

Saw them in KC. 3 for the hall tour. They should've had a longer set but they were damn good. One of the best ever. Sooo, why isn't Def Leppard in?

[@andrewgardiner5285]

kurulesoverall

[@stevelight2061]

Saw. Them in the 80s .Rick Neilson came out with the 5 neck guitar and blew us all away!!!

[@sitbone3]

To get that great of a reaction at the AMAs is epic. Wow….just wow !

[@TheReubenKincaid]

I still remember watching this thinking they were going to do Dream Police as advertised in TV Guide, but then they did this.. awesome.

[@daviddurango9562]

"Way Of The World" is one of the most underappreciated hits of all time. At 66 years old, I'm still loving me some Cheap Trick.

[@MrMaideniac]

Remember watching this when in grade school with my parents. I was excited when they announced it at commercial break as I had just become a huge Cheap Trick fan with my 8 track of Budokan. They obviously recognized the song from the original, but my parents thought this was the worst thing they had ever seen - which made me love Cheap Trick even more!

[@neilhobson3624]

Ha Ha Ha 😂. That’s mad. I had exactly the same thing happen to me at 16 , back in 1980 only with The Rolling Stones. My dad hated them with a passion, an when they released Emotional Rescue , there was no turning back. I had to get some headphones, which were pretty expensive back in the day. 👍👍👍🇬🇧. That CT video is bloody awesome though 👍.

[@benjiarehart2878]

I got to get their autographs at Tower Records back in 1980. They were all very nice to us fans. Being a young drummer with only 4 years experience. It was great meeting Bun E. Carlos.

[@alrich1250]

My drumming inspiration, and the reason why I am still playing at age 54. Bun showed us that you can look like a regular dude and still kick ass at drums! Thank you!

[@jeffhodge7272]

One of my faves too.

[@davesanders8253]

As a young musician in Milwaukee I grew up seeing these guys in Bars around Wisconsin and Illinois. Almost every band I've been in since 1976 has covered 2-3 of their songs. They were a big influence on my musicianship and musical moxy. Great music ans even greater memories.

[@hmackie6823]

Rick Neilson on guitar is a phenom

[@rodneydwyer2464]

Most underrated band of all-time. Love their new music.

[@ruthiekumar8770]

It was a shame but it won't happen again.

[@lacuccaracha610]

I saw them in concert in Phoenix..worst concert I have ever seen

[@rnorth8812]

@@lacuccaracha610 Can you provide more details?

[@chrissygerwitz520]

Yay for another drooling simp "underrated" comment!

[@kevingoins9858]

One of the few American Music Awards performances which a band was completely LIVE. Remember watching this when it aired (Jan. 1980)

[@marcosweet7039]

but Dick Clark still managed to sneak in canned applause and laughter 😒

[@rbee1804]

Thanks ~ I wondered what program/event this was.

[@davidboyce7996]

One of the best versions of this song.

[@hyperdog67]

Rick is a guitar genius...and very funny. Style is something this band HAS in spades.

[@geo386]

I still remember this growing up, wow!!! I actually met Cheap Trick in 1991 after winning a radio contest. I have photos with the brand and they even autographed a Budokan photo I had saved. Still my favorite band.

[@michaelbailey1578]

I knew Rick Nielson before Cheap Trick, when he was with The Grim Reapers. He was an outstanding guitar player even back then, 1967 or so. We called him, because of course we did, Screaming Chicken. He was and I'm sure still is a really good guy and a tremendous showman. He tore the house down with their version of Stravinski's Firebird. Hot guitar, man. Hot guitarman. I wonder if he remembers any of that. I haven't seen him in 50 years and he still seems like a friend. Also, his unique stage persona is a take on Sach from The Bowery Boys. You have to be a geezer to know that.

[@JuanDeSoCal]

Say what? Stravinsky's Firebird??

[@michaelbailey1578]

@@JuanDeSoCal Okay, maybe it wasn't Firebird, but is was something rousing, fast and strident, from the classical canon that Nielson took off with on his blazing guitar. I know this happened, and the classical piece was well known. I can hear it in my mind. I'll check it out some more. I don't mean to lead anyone astray.

[@michaelbailey1578]

@@JuanDeSoCal Ah! I got it wrong. It was the Sabre Dance by Khachaturian. My bad.

[@JuanDeSoCal]

@@michaelbailey1578 Lol, that's cool. A rock version of Firebird would be a super impressive thing to attempt. I was secretly hoping you were right!

[@michaelbailey1578]

@@JuanDeSoCal Did you catch my other reply? It's the Sabre Dance by Khachaturian.

[@KathyBlackwell-xk9rg]

Love this ! Love Cheap Trick! Love seeing Andy Gibb in the audience giving a standing ovation !! To a great band!

[@scjct1]

This is totally live and it's what they are all about. Love 'em.

[@bikenband]

Was lucky enough to see them live that same year, I'll never forget it.

[@youbestbequiet]

They are family friends going back to my grandfather and Rick's father who were business partners in Rockford Illinois. I grew up with Robin and Rick at my parents house often. Robin taught me how to golf at Sinnissippi golf course in 1983. We still go back at Xmas to see family, we live in Florida now, but occasionally see Rick. Part of his family is Kurt( RIP) who was one of the Iranian hostages in the late 70's early 80's that Reagan freed. They used to go into a bar on Main/Auburn called The Barn and play a few songs with the house band. For a shit city, my hometown, we at least had Cheap Trick and REO Speedwagon.

[@dbrinkm1]

I will Be age 73...knew all of them since their beginning .. HS days ..I.graduated Ill State U in 1970..was on jury duty with drummers ;[ Bun E Carlson's ] wife...but .correct me if I am wrong.....REO is from Champaign...Univ. of Ill engineering students who formed in 1967..I knew Gary Richrath from Peoria .REO.played all over the midwest including Univ. of Ill. and Illinois State Univ. ..including , private pubs,Chances R..etc..dorm dances , frat dances, Univ. Union dances...great bands both..I spent much time in the " Barn " on n. main st. taught school in rockford..I live a mile south of Rick Nielsen home of the rock river. great to see the locals make it big. Great memories Dana.

[@vegasysx7304]

They used to pop in at The Great Illinois Purchase and jam around Christmas way back when.

[@shonnamay8331]

Oh Mercy! I remember when this Band came out( And this Song, , Robins voice is incredible, and these guys truly earned their place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, it should had been decades ago, But you know how that works, Amazing , talent, all of them❤️❤️And Robin, you still make my heart flutter to this day😍😍😍

[@patrickhanly7458]

Simply the greatest Garage Band there ever was.

[@yvettef2779]

I remember watching this on TV in 1980; it was a Friday night and it was cold outside. Some of the memories that I recall: 1) Surprised that they were not dressed in tuxedos 2) Why is their accountant the drummer too 3) Taken aback by Rick's stage antics and checkerboard pattern "overload" 4) Assumed the blonde one was sick and that they were playing an instrumental 4) Totally blown away when I realized they were preforming a Fats Domino's classic. I told my family they had missed the best rendition of ATAS I had ever heard. I gushed about them to my friends at school on Monday. One last fashion note: Robin's suit was quite avant garde for the times - this was still the era of the leisure suit.

[@annwrog]

It would have been so boring if they had worn tuxedoes!! This is definitely not a song to perform in tuxedoes!! LOVE Robin's suit! And Rick's wardrobe is. Off the Charts, as is his guitar playing. Yes!! They are so good!!

[@ThaRppr]

I remember watching this on tv, I was a freshman in high school, damn where did the time go?

[@garyparker2494]

I'm from Rockford. I remember them being advertised on the local tv station around 76.

[@pat5882]

Was about ‘78 or ‘79. What was the name of the show?

[@robertmills6772]

I remember watching this, too. Wasn't this the American Music Awards?

[@Gratefulman1965]

I would here cheap trick on the radio back in 78/79/80 once Dream police hit man they were everywhere. “ Gonna raise hell” still one of my all time favorite tracks by them. Superb band!

[@NEntv58]

How can you not love these guys .

[@jondoe677]

This band dosent get enough love

[@golperuano]

They're in the Hall of Fame now!

[@richardkey4289]

Rick Nielsen mentioned in an interview that when they played at some big festival in Europe, all sorts of members of really heavy bands were sure to watch cheap trick from side of stage, that's a pretty solid endorsement

[@pjpj2639]

One of the best concerts I saw 1976 auditorium theatre Chicago...their first album just out really a local band at that point backed up rush...doing their ultimate album 2112...cheap trick rocked the house

[@edwardloomis887]

Cheap Trick was on the cusp of punk, new wave and hair bands coming on line, and their presentation bridged all three. Of course it worked.

[@user-mi4du9rd1j]

You're right. In my HS in the 80s, Cheap Trick and Motorhead were both a beautiful bridge between punk, metal and rock fans. Common ground. We all agreed those two bands were cool.

[@valve84]

That was some fine entertainment!!

[@forbes4]

I was at this show...what memories! And to think the lads are still going strong is quite remarkable.

[@momof2_1985]

Seen them in Regina SK this August... They were amazing!

[@calicat9921]

A solid rock and roll band for ever.

[@unclerudy9797]

Ridiculously GREAT Rock N Roll ! Saw them Live a couple of years ago... They Still Sound Just as Good !

[@miamibeachsunnydays8274]

And there you have it boys that's how you play rock and roll😮

[@darlenevm]

Oh my my, Robin Zander melted my heart back then. Beauty and a voice from heaven.

[@survivalinurbania]

It was cool to be young in 1980

[@igloo3232]

damn right, kids could be kids. mom and dad were alright, and the world was mostly your neighborhood.

[@elpolarbear]

ah, 1980...working in the forest service,the emergence of maiden/scorps/priest and heart owning seattle

[@davidarmstrong4743]

Indeed, It was a great time to be alive and coming of age.

[@groofoot]

@Saltwaterebel lol! change '80 to '94 and that was me ..... can someone find us a time machine? :D

[@robertyancey5712]

OH NO...IT WAS COOL TO GROW UP IN THE 70S..IT WAS GROOVY TO GROW UP IN THE 60S!!!

[@robertthomas5736]

Cheap Trick, Is an Incredibly Talented, Classic Rock and Roll Band!

[@juliekintigh2018]

Robin, one of the most talented of the 70's and 80's. One of the sexiest for sure.

[@tallpaul881]

This is some of THE best captured footage, I've ever seen.

[@MayJamesJr]

Easily one of the best covers of a classic ever!

[@arthurnavarro2792]

Phenomenal....Bun E. Carlos , Rick N, and Tom were killing it in the intro!!!

[@donaldthomas5833]

I'll never understand why this wasn't given a standing ovation.

[@SCBeatty1]

I saw these guys live in 88 maybe 89. That 12 string bass was a force of nature.

[@robertthomas5736]

I Saw them in Concert at Milwaukee's Summerfest, in 1991

[@Oneida100]

I don't think I've ever heard Robin sing a bad note; he's amazing.

[@shonnamay8331]

I love how Robin comes out on that stage, love his style and his voice gives me warm fuzzies❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@russellhueners8499]

1978 portland ore. at the paramount, guitarist carried up into 3rd balconey playing the whole time, out to the lobby to toke out with my friends then back inside for more. Always regretted not going to the show in Tokyo at the Budokan hall, would have been on the live album " live at Budokan" , what the hay, saw KISS live twice there, 1977,1978, fantabulous!!

[@curtisostriker9952]

Vastly underrated band!! That opening ROCKED. These fellas like the Romantics never disappoint live or on vinyl. A true blue collar, down to the bones ROCK BAND. The drummer is a bad a$$ and he knows it. The same applies to the no nonsense bass guitarist. Robin has a voice that caresses darn near any lyric as if he OWNS it. As for checker shirt, major SWAG and confidence. 

[@zapzeus988]

nailed it

[@pamelarothery5188]

Great band .

[@notsoseriousmoonlight]

I saw the Romantics live in '86, and you are absolutely right!

[@soundpainter2590]

Are you F N KIDDING... ?? Comparing C T to... (oooh. The romantics) is like comparing ZEP to the Backstreet boys. !!

[@mikebealsrocks]

Their Bassist, Tom Pederson, Is the one responsible for the 12 string Bass. It's such a cool story how he came about it.

[@jasonstone1938]

Fuck yeah! First rock concert I ever saw was these guys! Think UFO opened up. They were awesome too! From that point, my rock journey began!

[@bobrivers302]

My 1st live concert. Boston Garden 1978. AWESOME. Saw them again 20 years later.... They still rocked. Great times!!!

[@ws8080]

Haven't seen any other bass guitar like that - wicked. Nice to see them playing live at daryl's house recently and still sound great.

[@LouGruff]

This is real music right here.

[@scottym3]

If you've never seen them live, you've never seen a rock n roll show. They are without a doubt THEE BEST LIVE BAND EVER! My brother and I and a few friends would see them before they made it, at a bar in North Chicago called Night Gallery. God damn were those ever great shows. Rick would come over and play foosball with me and my buddy during their breaks. Really a nice guy. ROCK ON GUYS!

[@BonnieK80]

A lot of Night Gallery performances on You Tube…so cool you there in person🙌🖤🤍

[@scottym3]

@@BonnieK80 Those were the best shows I've seen. They rocked the house down every night they were there. It's almost like two different bands, on records, and live. records were good, Live was incredible. no comparison.

[@BonnieK80]

Yes agree ☺️ Have a few of their albums and like the record in the studio format…feels like how it was created at that time But have also seen them live a few times over the years and man can they rock or bring a performance home🙌🖤🤍

[@dancamp5832]

I appreciate these guys more and more as time goes on.

[@Lancaster7]

in a semi state of depression old music starts playing in an endless loop 24/7, in a couple of days it wears out follow by some silence and then another one, this one is this week selection.

[@stephenhood2948]

Remember, at this time is history almost all of these TV show appearances were lip synced to a pre recorded track. 100% the real deal from my boys in Cheap Trick!! Every one of these guys are at the top echelon of their instruments. The intro to this song is absolutely astounding!!! Still rockin to this day. I see they have a show coming up in PA, a few hours away, but the drive would be well worth it. Ain't that a shame the Bun E will never drum bash the skins with these guys again?? To have been able to see these guys in the 80s would be like a dream come true.

[@joemilliken3438]

WOW that kicked ass! No Lip-Synching there!

[@glahut93]

Those lead guitar riffs are amazing.

[@williams2652]

I lived this as it happened and this was "Pop" music in the 70's. A lot of people laughed at Cheap Trick but they did not understand that Pop music can rock.

[@baronvonblueeyes7685]

This was a great era of music.

[@hangerq5735]

No back up tracks here. A reality check. The real deal.

[@nicoleehrhardt7792]

Just great....the soundtrack of my youth. American Beatles. So rude, noisy, and wonserful tunes to sing along all day and night. What a great band!

[@jerryjoe88]

From '77 to '80, I saw these guys 4 times. Either headlining or opening for somebody. Fucking amazing live!

[@jeffmurray1681]

I was a teenager around this time. I didn't take CT seriously, because I thought the guitarist and drummer were gimmicky. I was into Zep, Floyd, Aerosmith, etc. That was until I saw them live in '81 (my girlfriend was a fan). They blew the roof off. One of the best hard rock shows I've ever seen.

[@smilsmff]

this is why they are in rock and roll Hall of Fame

[@davidgardiner4620]

Totally underated band!!

[@tishluna5572]

My Dad and couldn't agree how great Echo and the Bunnymen or the Cure were but we agreed on CHEAP TRICK all the way! Miss you Papa!

[@maryschneider2759]

the gentleman playing guitar onstage right waved to me Swing Auditorim in 80s. very nice band