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Paul Godfrey's avatar

Cheap Trick and 38 Special are those bands that everytime I listen to them I say I should listen to them more. Sadly the only Cheap Truck I have is live at Budokan. I saw 38 Special at the chili cook off at the York fair ground years ago, they were awesome, fire breathing drummer and all. Thanks for your writing

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Brian Keene's avatar

I was at that Cook-Off!

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Vince Roman's avatar

Cyndi Lauper live at the Budokan ‘86 is amazing

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Troy's avatar
Feb 9Edited

“Gonna Raise Hell”

They played that song during the Halloween episode of Freaks and Geeks. Never knew it was Cheap Trick. I'm an idiot.

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william rodgers's avatar

Thanks for the Cheap Trick review!

Been a fan since the first lp... god, i'm old.

Gave up when they kicked Bun E. Carlos to the curb. That was NOT cool!

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Jenn Writes's avatar

How do you like The Rig?

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Brian Keene's avatar

It was "okay". Not mind-blowing, but not terrible either.

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Shad Kelly's avatar

In my mind, I always confuse “Gonna Raise Hell” with “All Hell’s Breaking Loose“ by KISS. Just downloaded both. 🤘🏻💀🤘🏻

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Jacqueline Mitchell is's avatar

Robin Zander is my first crush. As a vocalist, he's so underrated. He still sounds great.

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Mike Rankin's avatar

Loved your view on Cheap Trick’s Dream Police! I’m a huge fan of Cheap Trick also. I’ll take All Shook Up as my “from first track, to last track” perfection album. Rock on !

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Tim Bahn's avatar

I'm wishing to live longer, aided by the supreme healing force of music. It most definitely overcomes all weakening aspects of the body! I have felt quite lost and distraught

without those wonderful vinyl productions. I'm convinced it's an addiction, too. I feel just great again!

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