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This is a special complete episode featuring the great Power Pop band Cheap Trick. The band wore it's 1960's influences openly and you can hear instances of The Move, The Who, The Kinks and especially, The Beatles. They carried the sound and spirit of the 60s into the 70s and beyond. 

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Chuck Wright is a bass guitarist who has played with Quiet Riot, Alice Cooper, Giuffria and many others. He has a new solo album out now titled “Sheltering Sky” that features a long list of stellar musicians including Jeff Scott Soto, Scotti Hill, Troy Lucketta, and Derek Sherinian. We discuss all this in the interview plus Axl Rose in the bathroom, Robin Zander in a bowling alley, music royalties, social media and more! 

0:00:00 - Intro
0:00:37 - Facial Hair & Style 
0:02:28 - Military School & Rock n Roll 
0:04:18 - Jack Bruce's Bass & Memorabilia
0:05:45 - Developing Artists & Music Scene
0:07:47 - Axl Rose & Guns 'n Roses 
0:11:45 - Alice Cooper & Spinal Tap Moments 
0:15:30 - Slash & Guitar Feel vs Technicality 
0:18:17 - Chuck's New Solo Album 
0:22:20 - Throwin' Stones & Negativity 
0:26:34 - Jam Night at the Whisky & Robin Zander 
0:31:15 - Social Media Use 
0:33:32 - The Other Side & Frankie Banali 
0:36:00 - Giving Up The Ghost 
0:37:00 - Farewell Horizon 
0:38:25 - Writing Lyrics 
0:40:50 - Cradle of The Sun 
0:42:46 - Performing Live 
0:46:05 - Current Projects 
0:48:02 - Quiet Riot & The Simpsons 
0:50:20 - Two Different Quiet Riots 
0:52:19 - Background Vocals & Michael Anthony 
0:53:15 - Ted Nugent 
0:54:40 - No Picks 
0:57:10 - Song Royalties  
1:00:03 - New Album 
1:02:05 - World Central Kitchen 
1:03:55 - Outro 

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Hello there ladies and gentlemen, are you ready to rock?

This week we talked with former Spin editor-in-chief Doug Brod about his great new book, They Just Seem a Little Weird: How Kiss, Aerosmith, Cheap Trick and Starz Remade Rock & Roll. The book looks at the popularity of rock in the 1970s and the role these bands played in making it what it is today. It's a great read.

Episode 89 - Devin Bronson! Devin is a guitarist who has worked alongside some of the biggest names in music including Avril Lavigne, Demi Lovato, Deryck Whibley (Sum 41), and many more. I became a fan of his while listening to him play on Sebastian Bach’s last record. He told me he will be playing on the new Sebastian Bach record as well. Hear all about this plus the megastar he almost got to work with and much more!

00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Washington to California 
01:52 - Cheap Trick Fan 
04:40 - Aly & AJ
05:57 - Early Guitar Influences 
07:45 - First Time Playing On Stage 
08:30 - Local Bands 
09:55 - Kelly Osbourne 
13:55 - Avril Lavigne 
17:15 - Learning to Play the Mandolin 
19:15 - Memorable Show with Avril 
20:45 - Butch Walker 
23:05 - P!nk 
24:55 - Sebastian Bach & Duff 
28:45 - John 5 & Steve Stevens 
29:45 - NEW Sebastian Bach Record 
31:05 - Devin's Work on Bach's New Record
34:40 - Working With Big Stars 
35:45 - Auditioning for Rihanna
36:20 - Submitting For Prince 
37:58 - Production Library for Movie/TV
43:00 - Nicknames Evil D, D-Rock
43:43 - Advice for Aspiring Guitar Players 
44:53 - Underrated Guitar Player 
45:52 - Krewella & Rose'
49:35 - New Music 
52:15 -Music  Conspiracy Theories 
54:25 - BN Audio 
55:55 - Special Operators Transition Fund 
57:58 - Wrap Up 

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Cheap Trick Part 2

In Part 2 of our Cheap Trick review we pick up in 1979 with the band deciding to record a live album while on tour in Japan to support their third album Heaven Tonight.  The decision to record a live album to capture the mania surrounding the band in Japan proved to be career changing.  At Budokan, originally slated for release in Japan only, changed the fortunes of Cheap Trick from opening act and small venue headliner to arena kings.  Seemingly overnight, Cheap Trick became a household name in their home country on the strength of their first major hit “I Want You To Want Me.”  

We explore the significance of At Budokan and discuss the absolute brilliance of one of the best live rock albums ever recorded.  From there, Cheap Trick recorded the hit album Dream Police.  Leaving the 70’s, Cheap Trick created a legacy of 4 classic studio albums and 1 all-time great live album.  The early to mid 80’s would not be as successful for the band as they experienced some commercial disappointment.  Then out of nowhere in the late 80’s, Cheap Trick climbed again to the top of the world with a batch of pop songs that would put them back in the forefront.  Many bands get one shot at superstardom and then fade away.  Cheap Trick had two separate runs at superstardom.  Although their music output of the 90’s and 2000’s has not been as commercially successful, the band continue to record and make relevant music.  

We wrap up Part 2 with our personal Top 10 songs by Cheap Trick.  While many of our choices are predictable, you will want to hang around for the end for some surprises (and maybe some songs you were not familiar with).  Enjoy Cheap Trick Part 2 as we celebrate one of the best rock bands America ever produced.

Intro music provided by Joe Giddings

"#1" from Star Collector's album Songs For The Whole Family

Formed in 1973 in Cheap Trick are one of the most successful and influential bands in Power Pop history.  But to only fit them in the Power Pop box would not be accurate.  Over the course of nearly 50 years, they have recorded songs that could be categorized as hard rock, prog rock, glam rock and even pure Top 40 pop.

From the beginning, Cheap Trick were a contradiction of sight and sound – Lead Singer Robin Zander and Bassist Tom Peterson looked like they were cut out of the Rock n Roll idol template with their good looks and rock star presence.  Meanwhile, Guitarist Rick Nielsen looked more like a character out of a comic book and Bun E. Carlos looked like - well your Dad.  The music at one moment sounded like an evolution of The Beatles and then something more like a combination of weird prog, hard rock, glam and punk.

While success would come in a big way in 1979 as Cheap Trick became one of the biggest bands in the world, they were hardly an Overnight Sensation.

In fact, after three studio albums from 1977 – 1979, many wondered if Cheap Trick would ever become more than a regional rock band playing to a thousand fans in small clubs and theaters.  

They released their self-titled debut album in early 1977.  The album received some favorable reviews but went unnoticed by record buyers and failed to crack the Billboard 200.

The second album, In Color, considered one of their best studio albums was released later in 1977.  While it fared better than the debut (#73) it still did not make many waves.  But just when things seemed dire for Cheap Trick, something was brewing on the other side of the world in Japan where the album peaked at #30.  

They released their 3rd album Heaven Tonight in 1978 where the album would eventually reach #48 in US.  Meanwhile, as the saying goes, they were Big in Japan where the album reached #11.  On tour there in 1979, their lives would be changed forever.  

Intro music provided by Joe Giddings
"#1" from Star Collector's album Songs For The Whole Family

On another double episode, Eddie is first joined by founding Styx member Dennis DeYoung who discusses being snubbed from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, damage done to the band's fanbase, the old and new members of Styx, and much more. Then, Cheap Trick's Robin Zander drops by to talk about 40 years since 'Buddakan,' writing the next Cheap Trick album, his love for The Beatles, and being on broadway in the 'Rocktopia' musical.

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On this special triple header, Eddie is first joined by the members of Cheap Trick who discuss their latest album, 'We're All Alright,' touring, and more. Then, up and coming rock n' rollers Greta Van Fleet drop by to discuss how they got their start, touring, their new EP, and much else. The jam packed episode is anchored with an interview with drum legend Mike Portnoy who discusses his latest band, Sons of Apollo, how he juggles multiple projects, and more!

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