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Bass player Tom Petersson admitted when he and the rest of the founding members of Cheap Trick were just starting out in the 1970s, “We never expected a thing. Honestly, it was one day at a time. There was no master plan – not even close. All we have ever done is try to make great records as great as we possibly could.” Those great records, including “I Want You to Want Me” and “The Flame,” earned Cheap Trick its induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April 2016. The band performs March 11 at Genesee Theatre. This probably is the best time in Petersson’s life as he continues to make albums with Cheap Trick and also writes rock music as therapy for his son, Liam, and children like him who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Petersson’s dad always wanted to play violin and never had the chance, so he bought his son a guitar when he was teenager. Petersson, who lived in the Rockford, Ill. area, began performing and meeting musicians such as Rick Nielsen, founding member of Cheap Trick, and Robin Zander, who stepped in as lead singer of the band shortly after the group started. Petersson recalled the early 1970s: “We were playing five shows a night in little podunk towns with eight people in the audience.” He also remembers performing in 1976 at Waukegan’s Night Gallery, which was open until 6 am. “It was a long night,” he said… Full article at: http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/lifestyles/ct-lns-cheap-trick-st-0303-20170223-story.html
FOREIGNER, CHEAP TRICK AND JASON BONHAM TOUR SET TO LAUNCH
JULY 11th IN SYRACUSE, NEW YORK TICKETS GO ON SALE JANUARY 13 AT LIVENATION.COM FOREIGNER’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY ALBUM SET FOR RELEASE MAY 5th (January 9, 2017) – “I Want To Know What Love Is.” “Cold As Ice.” “Hot Blooded.” “Juke Box Hero.” FOREIGNER, the band behind these classic and iconic songs, is turning 40 this year and they’re bringing their friends along for the year-long celebration. First up is a mammoth worldwide tour, set to launch in Syracuse, NY on July 11th. For the US shows presented by Live Nation, Foreigner will be alongside Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Cheap Trick — who are also celebrating 40 years since the release of their self-titled debut album — and special guest Jason Bonham who will be bringing the music of Led Zeppelin to great night of rock ’n’ roll. Tickets go on sale January 13, 2017 at www.livenation.com. “I never could have imagined when I set out to create Foreigner forty years ago, that we’d still be touring around the world and performing the music we love all these years later,” says founding member and lead guitarist Mick Jones. “I can’t express the gratitude I feel when fans share stories of how our songs have been woven into their milestones and memories over the years. This summer we are going to celebrate these songs, and I can’t imagine a better group of friends to share this monumental tour with, than Cheap Trick and Jason Bonham who are sure to make it a true tribute to the everlasting power of rock and roll.” Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2016, CHEAP TRICK is undoubtedly one of the most influential classic rock groups of the past 50 years. They have performed over 5,000 shows spanning four decades and have sold 20 million records worldwide. CHEAP TRICK formed in 1974 and while they have evolved throughout the years, the band continues to reach mainstream and critical success. Hits such as “I Want You To Want Me,” “Dream Police,” and “Surrender” have cemented the group as one of America’s top rock ‘n’ roll bands of all time. In 2016, CHEAP TRICK released its 17th studio collection, Bang Zoom Crazy…Hello “I was thrilled to hear Mick Jones wanted me to be involved in celebrating 40 years of Foreigner. I spent 3 years as their drummer and had a great time,” says Jason Bonham. “Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience show will hit home run after home run with these timeless classics done to perfection. JBLZE started 7 years ago as a way to show my appreciation not only to my dad and the music of Led Zeppelin, but also to the fans themselves. With the amazing Cheap Trick along with the one and only Foreigner this is show not to be missed.” Check out the tour at any of the following stops, with more dates to be announced in the coming weeks and posted on the band’s official website. Fans can check out livenation.com for updates on tour dates and news. PRESALE CODE FOR ALL DATES: CTLIVE 11/11/2016 Classic Rock Awards – Tokyo 11/11/16Please note – here are the new guidelines if you purchased a VIP meet/greet package for the tour – UPDATED:
Due to revised security measures at the venues, the names of all meet & greet attendees MUST be known prior to the event. If you purchased more than a single package, please send an email to info@future-beat.com noting your event date, the name under which the purchase was made, and the first and last name of any additional guests. (If the additional name(s) are not provided in advance, admittance to VIP meet & greet for the additional package(s) you have purchased will be denied.) ***Please email this information no later than 5:00pm EST the day before the show for the package(s) you have purchased.*** No one will be permitted into the meet & greet without providing their name and PHOTO ID to the VIP rep at check-in. Thank you! 7/8/2016 The Voice of BudokanGretsch will officially unveil two new Tom Petersson signature bass models during the Summer NAMM show this week in Nashville, Tenn.
The members of Cheap Trick have reigned as the high priests of hard-rocking U.S. power pop for more than 40 years, with an influential and infectiously ever-youthful sound. The band has recorded countless hits, performed over 5,000 shows and recently released their seventeenth studio album. On April 8, Cheap Trick was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, solidifying their legendary status and entering a new realm amongst their inspirational peers. On the heels of this pinnacle moment, Gretsch is proud to honor the Cheap Trick co-founder and bassist with the USA Custom Shop Tom Petersson Signature 12-String Falcon™ Bass and G6136B-TP-AWT Tom Petersson Signature 4-String Bass. Both models will be available in early 2017. http://www.gretschguitars.com/blog/artists-blogs/gretsch-announces-the-tom-petersson-signature-basses |
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