Cheap Trick - Dream Police @ Greek Theatre, 9/23/11

Cheap Trick's DREAM POLICE, featuring the Bombastic Symphonic Philharmonic with The Rhythmic Noise Mind Choir (in 4D!) perform "Dream Police" Live at the Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, 9/23/11.

[@eliaschawla1791]

The orchestra looks like their having so much fun.

[@BigHairRob]

Don't they just...a real blast.

[@RSTI191]

How come Asian violinist's are all just slammin' hot?

[@rpmrpm2967]

Holy Crap!!! That might be one of the best performances I have ever seen or heard. Unreal!!!! No wonder why these guys are in the Rock & Roll HOF.

[@mattstickle2725]

Bands go all out when they play in LA. Don't get me wrong I love Cheap Trick but there's a lot of backing tracks and background players, not just the orchestra. You probly already gathered that.. but I agree with you this is a great sound and an awesome performance notwithstanding. Top notch band.

[@trircom]

i was at that concert! It was one of the best shows I have ever seen. 2.5 hours straight no warm up act no encore they just came out and hit it.

[@orlandowillis955]

Newly discovered them have you?

[@nickymartinez-qj6nn]

​@@mattstickle2725L.A Hollywood Bowl or Greek like my NYC The Garden or Citifield Yankee Stadiums even Morrissey turns it up n he's a prick to all cities lol but GD CT to me is the 2nd best Pop band ever after the Beatles. If I wanna hold your hand is the original greatest pop song not the 1st rock n Roll or hard rock or alternative etc just pure Pop song. Like The formula. Under 3 n half or so minutes mostly hook chorus lighter on the verses n get to the hook fast n mid to fast tempo ear candy for life , the I want u to want me is the 2nd best pure Pop power pop song and best American Pop song n no put down I know they can do pure Rock n hard n r n r etc but they have 3 of the goat of pure Pop power pop future pop punk songs with I want u to want me dream police n Surrender

[@mattstickle2725]

@@nickymartinez-qj6nn You preaching to the choir my friend. Been a big fan probably as long as you have, maybe longer. Doesn't matter.

[@diegopaiva3003]

Not a single tune down... these boys can still rock!

[@v.dargain1678]

That's my opinion . Ain't no room for the dream police in that audience . Everybody's pumped .

[@ictengineer738]

I was at that show, happened to be in Burbank on business for Cessna Aircraft Company, working on their behalf to improve and tune the whell-brake metering valve lap assemblies at Eaton Hydraulics-Sterer Division. When we wrapped up work on the M750 BMV late that afternoon I drove up to to Griffith Park so I could look around the famous Griffith Observatory, thats when I proverbially stumbled on the legendary Greek Theater complete with a marquee showing Cheap Trick - Live that evening, . I was 47 years old that year, time forges on and I'm 55 years old now thankful I had enough smarts and cash to purchase a ticket, as it's such a wonderful memory of beautiful southern California on a fall evening, watching and listening to Cheap Trick rock that venue and bring everyone to their feet for a spectacular finale. A+

[@ericshackelford872]

That 12 string bass of Tom Petersson is so badass...Ridiculously cool😎

[@MrMasterman6969]

never gets old still 15 yrs old standing in my head rock on Cheap Trick

[@Berus7777]

Amazing... after all these years, it still comes across as powerful and credible as it did in the late 70's. I just can't think of another band that can do this. Robin's voice is still strong, and they haven't lost it. I saw them in concert many times during the 70's and 80's. This makes me proud to be a Cheap Trick fan.

[@scottjenkins6972]

Wow. Having that orchestra section really kicked it up a notch.

[@ubik238]

Wow, just stumbled upon this. One of my favorite bands. They're pushing 70 and can blow the shit outta most bands 1/3 their age.

[@RSTI191]

This is a perfect tune. No weakness anywhere. Structure, dynamics, theme, chorus, everything. It doesn't get too much better than this.. If George Martin was the 5th Beatle, Rick Nielsen was the 6th..

[@karengarrison3666]

Love this with orchestra! ❤

[@Mattleycrue66]

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, please welcome to the stage the best f*cking rock band in the world...CHEAP TRICK!

[@3006shooter]

Robin Zander hasn't lost a note... man, he still belts it out IN KEY! I saw Cheap Trick with .38 Special back in 1984 and that was one fantastic concert. Rick was his usual nutty self and who'd have it any other way? Great fun, great music.

[@credible49]

Saw them last night at Milwaukee's Summerfest ( 7-8-2018) They blew the roof off the place!! They have not lost a step , the Show kicked ass!!

[@larrypappalardo8747]

This was probably the best show I've ever seen. It was absolutely perfect!!

[@airsuperiorityllc2748]

Absolutely my favorite song by them (that’s why we are all here watching isn’t it?!). This is one of the best live versions of any song ever and now just months shy of their 50th anniversary. Time to replay it, again.

[@murphyat60]

Great band, saw them in Detroit 1979. Today I picked up tickets to see them in Spokane Wa in September scored front row seats.

[@The_Good_Life_starts_today]

I was at this show...Played the entire DP album front to back. incredible!

[@puyopuyopyro]

I come back to this video year after year.. the happy face on the violinist and how much she's getting into it always gets me. best song in the world from the best band in the world.

[@patrickrabion9473]

Wow, that brought tears to my eye with all the memories of this song. Well done, boys!!

[@robyartic]

One of the most beautiful songs ever!!!

[@raydaisiesstudios]

He is always in tune, Robin amazes me!

[@Sugarmountaincondo]

Rick Nielson is probably the probably the most underrated guitarist I know. He never uses a sheet music, everything is all by ear for him and he is 100% on top of shit when it comes to playing..

[@karengarrison3666]

I couldn't agree with you more! Rick is a bloody Virtuoso, and I don't throw that word around lightly. It's a real shame that guitarists like Rick Nielsen are overlooked!

[@RSTI191]

I could watch this all day..

[@karengarrison3666]

I have been watching Cheap Trick all day and night, can't get enough! ❤

[@RSTI191]

@@karengarrison3666 Heck it's been 2 years and I still haven't moved. I love the Asian violinist, she's having the time of her life. "The Hell with classical, this is too much fun"

[@karengarrison3666]

@@RSTI191 I love her too! I love when a trained, classical violinist isn't afraid to show her delight in not only playing the song, but also hearing it too. The joy on her face and in her movements show how much she's into CT and Dream Police! A moment-in-time captured lovingly forever! ❤

[@RSTI191]

@@karengarrison3666 This is a perfect tune. No weakness anywhere. Structure, dynamics, theme, chorus, Everything. It doesn't get too much better than this.. If George Martin was the 5th Beatle, Rick Nielsen was the 6th..

[@karengarrison3666]

@@RSTI191 I couldn't have said it any better! ❤

[@Stllno]

Who doesn’t luv Cheap Trick?! 😎👍👏

[@greglaplante7593]

Bring back the 80’s i was 13 years old when this came out.

[@GaryVey]

Wow, just wow!

[@alexfullick8281]

WOW!! That looked like an awesome show! Can't believe these guys can still rock like that...better than allot of what's out there right now.

[@lilmikesf]

+Alex Fullick it was Awesome Alex... I drove down from San Francisco for it... would love to do it all over again... gota see Cheap Trick as a headliner, they kick some out great shows... as an opener they are ok but only play the same ol' hits...you wanna see a complete show from top to bottom!

[@truedodgerblue2000]

Yeah. ^^^ What he said.

[@Geotubest]

Zander still has it.

[@gorgebecerra180]

George yes

[@MaySecond07]

I was there. Magnificent.

[@robinrahmani4705]

Can’t believe how good they still sound. Bravo. This rocks

[@MaskOfMascara]

I. Love. Cheap Trick. Robin's vocals with everything else is amazing!!! :)

[@sickb2200]

Tom Peterson...one hell of a bass player.

[@bartonpercival3216]

Yes, and considering he plays a 12 string bass. His sound and tone is just incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!! 👍

[@bluecosmos1999]

Did not disappoint at all

[@ericswenson7971]

The best live band of all time. =)

[@Jacksmusicshack]

Oh this classic is 100% AMAZING! Cheap Trick rock all things music!

[@Hilux244]

You know they mean business when they bring in a complete ensemble. Love it!

[@vegasraiderspetef9883]

best version of this tune ever

[@toshit3499]

すげーかっこいい！！最高！！

[@user-xm8nv4xk6u]

はい

[@sixter4157]

This is the song that made me a fan.

[@antoninstancl9198]

EPiC POLiCE!

[@freecandy316]

I agree they TOTALLY need to do a Bluray of the Dream Police shows. I am a bit frugal on ticket prices but after CT got rained out at our fair in 2010 i went to Milwaukee for my bday & saw the show. TOTALLY a mindblowing show-playing in an area about the size of my house with great acoustics. Both of Rick's boys play--the drummer is a great Bun E sub & the guitarists sings amazingly like Robin. If you have a chance to see the show, you won't be disappointed. A new set every night.

[@HeavenBelowMusic]

Found myself in the audience when I paused the clip. One of the best Trick shows I've ever seen. I felt like I picked the post-DP songs.

[@TheKyPerson]

Sounds great. I am all for Cheap Trick getting into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame next year. They are long overdue.

[@guymangini4582]

ZANDER..Incredible!!!!

[@orlandowillis955]

The actual Police officer rocking along to the song is pure awesomeness. #DOMOARIGATO

[@kenlove71]

They supported Boston as Trickster at my 1st ever concert in Edinburgh - think it was 1978 - couldn’t believe what a superb support act they were!

[@greglaplante7593]

Saw them in 84. Sounded awesome.

[@bodoono]

Easily one of the best live bands ever!

[@MommarocksLivelovelearn]

Love Them So Much 💓💝❤️💋💕🎵🎤👁️💫❣️💋💋💋!!

[@schmedlywhiplash6267]

Mommarocks1234 Live......OMG that's cool as hell you gotta be the coolest mom everrrr! Good for you!😀😘😘😘

[@glenn6583]

I have trouble sleeping & love this song and band!

[@medicineman360]

Saw them in Greeneville, TN last night. They sounded AMAZING!!

[@alanscottnoblitt5681]

Always are, my friends

[@darrenwilson8042]

Absolutely brilliant

[@v.dargain1678]

Uh-huh . Hold on to your dreams : )

[@ycheerio]

I know that your comment is a year old, but I just saw Cheap Trick for the first time at Coney Island on July 12th this year. I am still knocked out by these guys. I actually wrote on Facebook that the concert was the best concert I have ever seen by anyone and I meant it. I have been a U2 fan forever and I cannot remember how many great concerts I have seen by them. And Cheap Trick blew me away completely. And I mean it.

[@stevenandkimmetzger880]

Saw them at Legend Valley, outdoor show in Thornville, Ohio 1979.

[@IssacMaAr]

Damnn, the voice man!

[@williamcharlesschneider4825]

One word: MASTERFUL

[@ycheerio]

I just saw Cheap Trick for the first time at Coney Island Brooklyn on July 12th. They blew me away! I still keep going over that concert in my head! I cannot get enough video of them!!

[@Cecu67]

Many people say to me...Cheap Trick...who the damned is Cheap Trick??? and I say ... It`s one of the world greatest bands...DAMNED!!!

[@JimmyLeeHook]

This was just so awesome there are no words to describe it. Loved all of it.

[@smashogre4766]

man am I ever late to the party, but better late than never. Damn this was killer! The way he plays the mic, I bet Robin's voice could crack plaster!

[@bartonpercival3216]

Like Rick always says, "The man of a thousand voices, and there all good"

[@SKF358]

That's CHEAP TRICK! So awesome.

[@traderdave908]

Saw them on the beach, in Miami, back in (87?) , and then again, in Rockford, IL. on the Waterfront, (95/96?).. The Doobie Brothers, were the opening act...Crazy GOOD!!!!

[@31wozza]

wooooooooooooo i love cheap trick soo much

[@KnightOnBaldMountain]

What a spectacle! Wish I had been there. One of the best produced rock videos I’ve ever watched.

[@nannettefreeman7331]

I was there, about 15 rows back, aisle seat on Tom's side of the stage. It was AMAZING! But of course, they ALWAYS are! Rick sang the first verse of "World's Greatest Lover;" said something about a bet. They filmed the entire concert. Cameras everywhere, getting every angle; said they were going to release a video of the entire show, but as far as I know, never did. Glad to see they made good use of some of the footage! Really a great show, at a great venue. There are no bad seats at the Greek. I saw an amazing performance of the Stone Temple Pilots (the tour with the giant lava lamps onstage) there too, a few years before this during Scott Weiland's spikey red hair/smudged eyeliner phase. Just a remarkable sound system at this place. Outdoor amphitheater in Griffith Park up in the Hollywood Hills.

[@KnightOnBaldMountain]

@@nannettefreeman7331 Love STP too!

[@wavelength3278]

One of the greatest rock tunes ever. Love the lyrics! I love dreaming. Fcuking cops are everywhere man!

[@TheBeatles..]

great!!!

[@tophersongs]

Fuck yeah!

[@schmedlywhiplash6267]

2nd best Live recording by any band right next to #1 by cheap trick in Orlando playing the flame live.......

[@pattee3301]

Amazing but I pretty much agree. The flame from MTV Spring break is still the greatest version ever by Robin

[@bartonpercival3216]

@@pattee3301 Not to mention, that their opening tune in that show "Just got back" was hella good too

[@tlc1919]

Absolutely fantastic!!!

[@v.dargain1678]

A lucky audience .

[@MMMarvelous]

I'm very impressed that these guys can sound this good at the ripe old age of 105 (LOL). It's just as good as any concert they did back-in-the-day.

[@kaasschaafplankje]

Still going strong after all those years, This is like a miracle, hope they'll tour all over the world and make the biggest comeback in history of rock, they sound better than in the glory seventies ! Wanna see them on a Woodstock-type festival this summer !

[@acknoserider]

still at it after all these years - kickin' ass!!

[@theiceman6941]

Fucking AWESOME! What an amazing version!

[@toshipapa]

I love it! The legend of pops!

[@miguelzambon3784]

Siempre me gusto el sonido de Cheap Trick Clasicos del Rock

[@wondersoxx]

Agreed! This is just as slammin' today as it was back then! Awesome! Thanks for the post!

[@bnfox]

still so amazing - thanks guys!!! Saw you the first time in 77 and 43 times since - love ya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bartonpercival3216]

Yup, I first saw them in 1977 when they opened for KISS in San Francisco at the Cow Palace. Was a fantastic show. Have seen them live at least 25 times live since that first concert. These guys always put on a great show. Glad they finally made it into the RRHOF!!!!!!!

[@jacqueline5424]

So talented

[@brittdanielrocks]

@🤘🏻🤘🏻🎸 ❤

[@briandowns3130]

Great band!!!!!

[@joanneshine]

They sound great, I think they sound better now then in the 70's.

[@brittdanielrocks]

@🤘🏻🤘🏻🎸 ❤

[@scottsadowski1335]

Epic!!!!!

[@alchemyproj]

YEAAAHHHH!!! JUST EXCELLENT!! WITH BALLSSS!!!!

[@theunknownpopstars]

Saw them with Aerosmith a few months ago in Kansas City!!! Amazing!!!!

[@arrowwaterable8008]

Exactly the same as the vinyl in 1979 ! The same as 32 years ago ! Great ! The only thing that isn't the same as it used to be is ... Bun.E smoking behind the drums.

[@BobABooey.]

Great interview on Howard Stern this week. Somewhere in one of my drawers I have two of Rick's guitar picks; I need to dig them out.

[@goodmaro]

+Bob A Booey Do they confer the ability to play guitar like that? If so, can I get Liberace's gloves?

[@terrencerohm9773]

GET 'EM TO THE GREEK,BY GOD!!!

[@Paco7800]

Awesome band!

[@user-hu1wh5dl2i]

The happy expression of an oriental woman playing the violin is very nice.

[@composerdave68]

I was at this show. I can find my blurry face 3 or 4 times in the crowd shots.

[@AmazingAirshowVideos]

Wow!

[@Brani3a]

simplemente geniales

[@LoveSkynyrdMan]

excellent!!!!

[@carloslozada470]

Epic yo

[@CombatClassics]

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[@scorpionsunbreakable]

OMG that was incredible! What a performance and camera work. I to hope this is for a Blu Ray just unbielavable!!

[@theanonymousplayer]

holy shit thats amzing rock man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@theunknownpopstars]

Absolutely love this video!!!!

[@user-xm8nv4xk6u]

うまい

[@MartinDark200]

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