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Topic Author: Mike Garrigan

Posted: 6:08 PM Jun 19, 2007

Replies Posted: 12 comments

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State officials have proclaimed April 1st as Cheap Trick day in the state of Illinois . So now that the state of Illinois has honored Cheap Trick what can or should we do in Rockford to pay tribute to our internationally known home town band?

Submitted by: cheaptrickfan November 5, 2007 06:34 PM

This is great !!! Cheap Trick does not get the recognition that they deserve !!! Contact the Coronado and Metro Centre to bring them to Rockford for a concert in 2007 or 2008 !!!

Submitted by: marybee October 31, 2007 11:08 PM

I love Cheap Trick!!! I think Cheap Trick should play live in Rockford every April 1st. This would be reeeel kooool....I don't live there anymore but would definitely drop everything for this.

Submitted by: Karl W. Dworak From Lockport,IL October 22, 2007 05:17 PM

I Think Every Radio Station In Illinois Should Play At Least Five Songs Of Cheap Trick.

Submitted by: jandkkia July 9, 2007 06:39 PM

it's kinda cool that april fool's day is cheap trick day, cool play on words, great band, i met robin years ago, he's cool

Submitted by: Michael D. July 9, 2007 04:22 PM

I grew up listening to Cheap Trick, among others, and I am so proud of OUR BOYS. "Way to go fella's. Keep it up!"

Submitted by: missy July 5, 2007 10:43 PM

why april 1st its april fools day are we calling them fools if not we should have thought that over

Submitted by: wilson June 29, 2007 11:35 AM

Wow, it wasn't even until resently they even claimed Rockford as their own. It has always been Chicago.

Submitted by: FRENBRENBF1997@YAHOO.COM June 24, 2007 10:18 PM

ITS ABOUT TIME THESE GUYS ARE THE MOST UNAPPRECIATED BAN AROUND AND WHY THEY ARE A VERY TALENTED BUNCH OF MEN I LOVE THEIR MUSIC AND SUPPORT THEM...

Submitted by: Colin June 21, 2007 08:22 AM

I think every radio station in IL. should play 1 cheap trick.

Submitted by: Doug June 20, 2007 06:19 AM

While i think it is great for CHeap Trick to recieve this honor and something should be done in Rockford. Our Reps in Springfield need to get the job done concerning the budget and what ever they are going to do about the rates. They need to stop dragging their feet and get this done.

Submitted by: Crystal R. June 19, 2007 10:24 PM

I think that, that is wondeful we need more talent... I also think that since April 1 st is cheap trick day that they should have to play here every april 1 st. to make it official...I think everyone would love it...

Submitted by: linda June 19, 2007 06:47 PM

I think this is awesome,good for them they deserve it and more.And its great its happens to be on April Fools Day !!!!! Linda n Rockford

Posted by: Jon Location: Rockford
Neilson is a jerk!

Posted by: Brenda Location: Belvidere
Dave Severson made the announcement at the guys' NIU concert at said that they picked the date themselves! That shows what a wonderful sense of humor they have!

Posted by: John Van Dyke Location: Dixon Illinois
I sang with Robin Zander when I was in high school in 1983. My Choir Teacher, Rulee Stallman at the time set all this up and our whole class got to meet them all at the midway theater. I think it is great that they honor them in the city of Rockford and should get the key to the city as well as recoginition for being so friendly and insperational to many at home and in the singing industry.

Posted by: Bex Location: Rockford
Wouldn't it be a joke if they showed up that week playing in some club like the old Place on Main and Auburn or the Barn.. Do a live interview on the morning show.!

Posted by: Matt Location: Cassopolis , MI.
Cheap Trick was one of the loudest concerts that I ever attended during the Dream Police tour. But they were also some of the finest musicians that I ever saw play at Notre Dame ACC in South Bend ,IN. Rick Neilsen and Bun E. Carlos are among two of my most favorite guitarist and drummers. One thing the good folks of Rockford might consider is to perhaps name or re-name some streets or avenues after the members of the band. They are among the finest rock groups this nation , and the world for that matter, has ever had the pleasure to enjoy listening to. And you have every right to be damn proud of these guys Rockford!

Posted by: Bob Location: Rockford
Who gives a #@$% !! You have got to be kidding. Cheap Trick is nothing more than an old washed up teenybopper band. There music always sucked...why do you think they aren't in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Because they don't deserve to be. Rick Neilson loves himself so much I am surprised his arms aren't sore from patting himself on the back so much.

Posted by: Billy Bob Location: Rockford
Why does Rockford spend so much effort supporting aging Rock Stars But Doesn't get behind the local bands that are struggling to make it big?

Posted by: paul Location: rockford
i don't think that the governor knows what "cheap trick" means. i think "cheap trick" is a reference to the word trick as in prank , rather than it's actual implied meaning. also , keep rick neilson out of the capital , he is a showboating clown , and should not represent rockford, you dont go to the capitol building and lay down on the flor to lok at the ceiling , goofball

Posted by: George Location: Illinois
I hardly think anyone will compare the band with any association of April Fools Day. CT may be known for theatrics, but never foolishness. April first is just another day. I never heard anyone call them fools, they are all intelligent musicians with a long history in the music business, and happen to be from Rockford. AWESOME Guys. What, no GOLD watch ? The State should throw those in as well.

Posted by: Becky Location: Rockford
It's about time that Rockford supports our local talent!

Posted by: gary Location: rockford
WHO CARES

Posted by: Harry Allen Location: Rockford
I like Cheap Trick,but more important Cheap Trick likes Rockford.I believe that Rockford should help them in any of their endeavours to make Rockford a better place to visit or live.