The best instrument on that stage is Robin Zander's voice. I'd be asking him how he manages to still sound so good after all those tours.
@annetteryan51104 жыл бұрын
HE had it refurbished, cleaned and repackage.. they sent it direct to his 🏠 I was there at the time.. FYI!! (God given voice) 👐
@drumboogie664 жыл бұрын
tracy smith Great point!!! I saw them first time 1977. I was 11. They were opening for kiss
@dmartig13 жыл бұрын
Maybe he led a clean lifestyle.
@MrPlooky3 жыл бұрын
When I heard some organization named Axle Rose the best rock singer of all time, I thought that's thoughtless, if they had picked Robin, that would have made sense..
@freddygonzalez87973 жыл бұрын
@@drumboogie66 I was at the Los Angeles Forum, and saw that tour also. Technically, Cheap Trick was the first band I had ever seen live in concert. If it hadn't been for KISS' pyrotechnics, Gene's spitting blood and fire breathing; Cheap Trick would have blown KISS away in performance. Especially with Rick Nielsen's playing, antics, and strapping on 4-5 guitars one on top of the other for his crazy solo.
@rippingrudy12 жыл бұрын
What gets me as soon as I watch this is how much LOUDER Robin Zander's voice is than the interviewer. Even his speaking voice is huge and cutting. Best rock singer alive - He should be declared a national treasure.
@ScottAnd2 жыл бұрын
Very gracious of Robin to take the time to do this and give His stamp of approval for Premier
@RastaSaiyaman10 жыл бұрын
That 12 string bass sounds like a freight train thundering down the track.
@weibernipple8 жыл бұрын
It's nice that these guys took the time to show you their stuff personally, rather than just making the tech do it.
@fendertremolo97934 жыл бұрын
So what? Sometimes people don't have the time or are preoccupied doing something else.
@anthonytylermusic Жыл бұрын
Revisting the Cheap Trick catalogue and loving these gear videos. It's been said a million times before, but Cheap Trick and everyone who has passed through their ranks are sorely underrated musicians and songwriters and performers. Nice video. Thanks for this!
@dietpepsivanilla3095 Жыл бұрын
I was at that concert in Riverside, Iowa, just minutes south of Iowa City. I was in the front row and as always it was a great show. No opening act. Just pure, unadulterated Cheap Trick, the best fuckin' band this town's ever seen.
@smilinachya11 жыл бұрын
Robin Zander is a real class act.
@mungox14 жыл бұрын
just ask Bun E
@srok623 жыл бұрын
Robin and I share the same zip code! Him and his family are beyond nice people, he is always happy to help out in any of our local benefits. Joe Perry lives only a few miles away too.
@dustyterranova686910 жыл бұрын
Have loved these guys since the 70's. This is great that we can see what they play. Thanks Cheap Trick for talking to us.
@luftwaffe65212 жыл бұрын
Cheap trick, the most down to earth rock stars. Love their music and respect them as people.
@allanjcarpenter4 жыл бұрын
Love Robin’s Wisconsin accent. “Rickenbacker sent me one, an’ I put in on ‘ere.”
@BeerCigarsAndTexas6 жыл бұрын
That closing comment that Robin made was so cool
@JHallia12 жыл бұрын
I was at the concert that night, 2nd row in front of Tom. Great show, they played in the rain... it was wonderful (as always)
@brentpeterson55265 жыл бұрын
Classy down to earth guys.
@SirEpifire3 жыл бұрын
It's understandable why they have such a great live show. They know their sound and equipment so well and after all these years that experience really shines.
@patrickcollins70854 жыл бұрын
Robin is so cool. Great guy
@brywool10 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised how into his gear Robin is compared to Rick. He really seems to know all about it. One of the best rock singers on the planet.
@leebarbier52577 жыл бұрын
Rick is VERY into his gear, the character he plays is just a goofball who isn't. Get it?
@MoeSlislack6 жыл бұрын
I was amazed how awesome robin still sounds on that show daryls house or whatever it's called.
@kravitz19994 жыл бұрын
@@MoeSlislack His voice seems to never age
@bartonpercival32162 жыл бұрын
Too me I'm always astonished by how loud and powerful Robin's speaking voice is. As Rick says "The greatest lead singer in the whole wide world Mr Robin Zander"
@jeffandersen73973 жыл бұрын
there is no cooler Lead Vocalist in the entire history of Rock Music
@EveBarrettDrew11 жыл бұрын
I saw Cheap Trick performing The Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Tour last year at The Paris in Las Vegas. It was bar none theBEST concert I have ever attended. I am ashamed to say that when I was in High school (1980-1984) I didn't give Cheap Trick the time of the day... and I THOUGHT I was so cool- what a idiot I was!
@montag4516 Жыл бұрын
I have an official DVD of the band performing the Sgt. Pepper's album in a theatre. Tom plus his 4 string Gibson Thunderbird throughout the show. He said he wanted to use a bass that was something other than the more obvious choice of a Rickenbacker bass for the gig.
@MrPhotodoc3 жыл бұрын
Bless these guys because one day them and their music will all be gone. But on a brighter note...
@terrybono59954 жыл бұрын
love hearing from the players more so than the techs
@StratsRgreat11 жыл бұрын
One of the best live acts...still...don't miss them!
@0Heavy0Metal012 жыл бұрын
When you grow up with a band like Cheap Trick, it becomes part of your personality and defines who you are. So many awesome memories coincide with their songs. It's the classic formula for a band. Two goofy guys and two sexy good lookin' guys. But all four are super talented, and that bass is crazy cool. Long live the Trick!
@bartonpercival32162 жыл бұрын
Yes, I agree.In 2023 they will be playing & touring for 50 years 😱 I first saw them in San Francisco at the Cow Palace opening for KISS. It was August 16th 1977, a historic night considering that was the day Elvis passed away. I've since seen them over 25 times thru 2012 when they opened for Aerosmith. Cheap Trick has musically been a part of my life for 49 years. Thank you guys for all the wonderful concerts & memories!!!!!!! 👍❤️
@ItzRoger4 жыл бұрын
I can't remember exactly how big Schecter may have been at the time this video was uploaded but I love how modest Robin seems to be about not only those guitars but his collection in general!
@777mrbrown3 жыл бұрын
All player are my Idol👍long live Rock n Roll for the Cheap Trick👍👍best in the world
@toelife21125 жыл бұрын
OMG I love the sound of that 12 string bass
@rjlong894 жыл бұрын
Robin rocks!!!! Hard.
@MuscleDad42012 жыл бұрын
Tom Petersson is looking fantastic for his age.
@fuhq18376 жыл бұрын
Robin Zander is a great guy.
@MrPlooky3 жыл бұрын
Cool rock 'n' roll dudes, can't wait to see them next year..I mean this year..
@ValerieMahaney645 жыл бұрын
I found this surprisingly interesting! It's so amazing what goes into making great music, like they do! Impressive! I knew about Tom and his 12 string bass but hadn't realized how extensive Robin's instrument choices were, not as extensive as Rick's of course. Nice!
@freddygonzalez87973 жыл бұрын
I've seen Cheap Trick many, many times. Rick's crazy guitars, but knows each one well. Then there is Tom's 12 string bass guitars that on many songs sounds like an extra guitar while still holding a fat bass anchoring down the tune. I have soft spot for Bun E. Carlos, though he's no longer with the band, the band had a rock steady beat. Robin Zander one of the greatest vocalists (the man of a 1,000 voices) as he uses many vocal techniques on "She's Tight", his power and sustain on "The Flame", and "I Don't Mind"-ft. Chrissy Hynde. This band can literally sound like the Beetles on many songs, they even have done covers of the Beetles (Magical Mystery Tour, and Sgt. Peppers Lonely Heart's Club, and on a EP they did Daytripper).
@stevemora78456 жыл бұрын
Looks like Tom is getting younger rather than older smh
@Trans9099 жыл бұрын
Really nice, articulate guy. Not just a singer, but a pretty darn good picker, too. Knows his shit back to front. I never would have recognized him in that cap and those glasses, though. Maybe that's the point?
@jamespatrick65149 жыл бұрын
It"s spelled Nielsen "
@Trans9099 жыл бұрын
James Patrick I was referring to Robin Zander. I didn't mention Rick Nielson at all and yes, I know how his name is spelled.
@jamespatrick65149 жыл бұрын
That wasn"t for you it was for Smauge lol
@ricky4001cs11 жыл бұрын
Just saw these guys on Wednesday 9/11/13. First time was in 79. Im so glad :)
@7775Kevin4 жыл бұрын
Great video. I grew up in Rockford Illinois with Cheap Trick. Cool to hear about their current gear.
@skywardpictures3 жыл бұрын
Nice interview, both musicians have unique edges they employ and have employed over their careers, we take for granted some things about Cheap Trick because they're making it look easy.
@sallysrock9 жыл бұрын
The peacock bass is really pretty and sparkly in person.
@aharonfreeman11 жыл бұрын
"Oh it's just a peacock, made of diamonds."
@mightyV4443 жыл бұрын
Nah, just crystals ;-)
@bartonpercival32162 жыл бұрын
3 E's 3 A's 3 D's 3 G's, how bout that!!!! 😃👍
@docamosroxie86864 жыл бұрын
Music of my youth is not complete without Cheap Trick included!!
@suralightning28425 жыл бұрын
good to known there are 7 strings on the chet for the flame
@jrmarrero9612 жыл бұрын
I've seen Tom play live at Virgin Megastore in NYC(remember that place?) through one Ampeg SVT bass amp with a vintage Gibson semi-hollow EB-2 four string and a Boss OC-2 pedal and he STILL sounded incredible.
@RME760485 жыл бұрын
2:15 not trying to compare myself with their greatness, but way back when (early 80's) I played bass. Tried everything. Best bottom end was from an Ampeg SVT, but it weighed about four million pounds. One time, at the music store, I tried out (with my P-bass) a Lab guitar amp with built-in compressor. Loved the fact that all of the tone controls were about an octave higher than a traditional bass amp, and that worked for me because I liked strumming bass chords fairly often. Stuck with it too. Also learned from another bass played that eight 10's sounded 'weak' on stage but 'came together' out in the audience with a LOT of punch. Can't recall now the brand cabinet that I used, but it did have four 12's instead of the more fashionable two 15's.
@RME760485 жыл бұрын
Cool interviews by some great guys with awesome abilities and sounds!
@cathystrachan44033 жыл бұрын
Tom is a total babe
@damianodavid653 ай бұрын
🤘🤘🎸 🎸 🌹
@jamescroy94644 жыл бұрын
That Rick is a dream guitar to me. Also wondering about the Tele's Robin played back in the day
@montag4516 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, if I was given a choice to pick out any single piece of this gear for myself to take with me it would be that Rickenbacker of Robin's. A 58 or 59 with those toaster pickups, super cool.
@garydeceder21814 жыл бұрын
Met these guys on their initial tour with the motors that are free concert in Pittsburgh at the Stanley Theater very cordial very professional Rick and Tom sure know a lot about guitars
@wayneharrison66213 жыл бұрын
I met Tom several years ago. Not knowing his history, I asked him what was the deal with a 12 string bass. He gave me a weird look, later on I learned he basically invented the thing. Felt like an idiot once I found out.
@TheScaredofsilence12 жыл бұрын
This guy does good interviews
@acledfloyd12 жыл бұрын
I was blown away, it's great.
@TheOlesarge11 жыл бұрын
Awesome interview. Very cool.
@xbreathingisirrelevantx11 жыл бұрын
Not a Cheap Trick fan but you can tell that these guys are totally rad dudes!
@MorfBeeX Жыл бұрын
I'm not hating on you. I can honestly say you are the only person I've ever did hear of, that's not a fan of Cheap Trick! It's all good tho, they have plenty of us rabid fans around! We can agree that they are rad dudes, indeed!
@Klaus808044 жыл бұрын
Great to see so many professional bass players have a SansAmp on stage or somewhere it the rack for the FOH sound. Like the SansAmp Bass driver here. No matter how much of the endorsed stuff they show off on stage, quite often what you hear in the audience is the Bass signal from the SansAmp.
@danielcastillo12255 жыл бұрын
Awesome interview
@TangeClown11 жыл бұрын
no matter who you are or what you play.... schecter is always the answer
@defleplady11 жыл бұрын
love you Robin!
@onlinemrwats8 жыл бұрын
Brutal bass sound
@Saksm11312 жыл бұрын
@DaleGorham yeah, I DID apologise about the misspelling... All good bass players that you mention. I think Tom is there with them (and above some). He loves the bass, not guitar. Just coz he has 12 strings, doesn't mean he's a frustrated guitarist inside.
@defleplady11 жыл бұрын
love you Tom!!!
@Saksm11312 жыл бұрын
No DaleGorman! Tom revolutionised how a bass could sound. Why would he just want to become another guitar player? BTW this is one of the best Cheap Trick interviews I've ever seen. Probably because (a) the interviewer knows what he's talking about and who he's interviewing, and (b) Rick Neilson isn't involved. Excellent guitarist and I'm sure he's a lovely fellow, but he usually comes across as a complete arsehole in interviews. Tom and Robin are always good to hear in interviews.
@DICKSLEXIA12 жыл бұрын
Great vid, thanks for all your hard work (:
@decadantdog44444 жыл бұрын
Someone should start a band and call it Cheaper Trick!
@Mickcotton5 жыл бұрын
Awesome ❤️
@Kouta224312 жыл бұрын
As usual guys, Thanks for the great vid !!!
@TheRoomNote12 жыл бұрын
I love Waterstone guitars! I have the Mark Sandman Bass and its a dream!
@danielcordillo51265 жыл бұрын
Had no idea Tom used 12 string basses, I always thought that he played 8 string basses. The more you know.
@dvfmliv11 жыл бұрын
For me, Tom comes across as a frustrated lead guitar player - all the great bassists are (Entwistle, McCartney). His sound is definitely reminiscent of Entwistle, and I think he spent his youth listening to Roy Wood basslines on Move records. It's much the same.
@Monsterpop12 жыл бұрын
very cool to see!
@surfgod509 Жыл бұрын
Robin's bodyguard at a Denver concert at main park got the film from my camera 📷 he said camera or the flim.... he got the flim, I'm still a fan..... had a good shot I'm sure of Rick jumping off a speaker 🔊 cabinet he was playing the five neck
@freddygonzalez87973 жыл бұрын
To the person that asked what song does Tom Peterson's 12 string bass sound like a 3rd guitar "Ain't That a Shame-Live at Budokan"; when each member take turns doing fast solos.
@dunemetal675 жыл бұрын
Where is Robin's Tele?
@MrMarkar19594 жыл бұрын
yo 7 yrs ago!!! wtf!!! Cheap Trick sound?? i never knew 12 string bass existed! That would have reshaped my Rockin history,, a bit.
@Luvinlife642 жыл бұрын
love cheap trick
@stevemills85019 жыл бұрын
Damn. A hi-dollar Reeves as a backup amp.
@bartonpercival21473 жыл бұрын
Yeah, and his older back up amp head was a Hiwatt, equally also expensive
@SecsSells8 жыл бұрын
As Vox guy I am impressed with RZ. Pair mine with a G 335 though.
@CheshireCatband11 жыл бұрын
Normally plays 12-string basses live. Cool stuff. never knewe of them before and that's all he uses live. cool.
@Dubnacious12 жыл бұрын
Mark Messner! Good to see you.
@mjphoto454 жыл бұрын
Peacock bass is nice
@williamholloway25642 жыл бұрын
Cheap Trick has Carte Blanche anytime they come to Cleveland.
@zeketrick2 жыл бұрын
Cheap Trick was asked to perform in My hometown years ago for a 4th of July celebration, but they (management) said their gear was out west and the cost was high to get it to Ohio our city didn't have the budget for the extra cost. WHAT a loss for us. The mayor told me that when I was voting one day. I believe John Waite played that year instead! Z
@pyyktodd11 жыл бұрын
I made a mistake 1 time on a Rick, I found a 1964 Rick in a pawnshop in its original case, mint condition, still had the keys for the locks on the case, and the unfilled warranty papers. i bought it for $100, with intent to sell , and sold it within 3 hours for $600. Found out an hour later a friends boss collected them and would have given me at the least $8,000..SIGH ..
@bigblockelectra10 жыл бұрын
robin looks like bruce willis in the jackal
@BluesLicks1014 жыл бұрын
Tom ought to punch that guy - telling him repeatedly he's "stuck" with these wonderful 12 strings.
@05chmps3 жыл бұрын
likes to play bass through a guitar amp ... cool
@abc123gpl2 жыл бұрын
i like more details about the 12 string bass. What String gauges and brand ?
@googo1513 жыл бұрын
FLYING THROUGH THIS RIG RUN DOWN. NO STORY BEHIND THE DAUGHTER PART.
@TheDoug210311 ай бұрын
these damned waterstones, the guy just wont get any in. ive tried forever
@myoneandonlyblonde11 жыл бұрын
Real nice. Thanks. Robiiin
@GoemonLovesFujiko8 жыл бұрын
Wow ... If you close your eyes at the beginning , Tom Peterson sounds like Scooter from the Muppet Show
@Iansdaddy98 жыл бұрын
and Robin looks like the doctor from Nightmare Before Christmas
@stephenbrown754510 жыл бұрын
I am seeing them on Nov. 15th....how were they? I have never seen them live....I am going to miss Bun E. Carlos however. Does Robin's voice hold up well?
@maxhaag12 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@80srockandmetal766 жыл бұрын
Like it a lot
@Domination101711 жыл бұрын
His amps alone cost more than I make a year...
@collinsunday62208 жыл бұрын
What strings do those two guys use?
@izcallifornication11 жыл бұрын
NICE GEAR.
@gewglesux3 жыл бұрын
Like trying to pull teeth from that Tech geesch
@Truly1Tom3 жыл бұрын
Tom is the one that always cracks me up. Because without the intervention/insistence of Bun E. he'd still be out on his ass! And how you look yourself in the mirror and live with yourself after screwing over a man who went to bat for you the way that Bun E. did is totally baffling to me! I mean he got him totally back in. We're talking full reinstatement here! With 25% voting rights and getting paid a full percentage of all the receipts and royalties too!
@bartonpercival21473 жыл бұрын
Tom had nothing to do with the Buns situation, that was all done by Mr. Robin Zander
@dangermartin692 жыл бұрын
@@bartonpercival2147 I don't think Bun cares that much. He still gets royalties, but being a drummer on the road when you get older is hard. You burn 10 times the calories of the other guys in a given night, plus he's had back problems. Nothing left to prove.
@bartonpercival32162 жыл бұрын
@@dangermartin69 Yeah I know. I was actually responding to the other guy that was blaming Tom for Brad Carlson being tossed from the band!!!!!! Bun E is doing just fine!!!!
@oiyabastard11 жыл бұрын
toms al franken now , WATCH OUT TOM !!!THE STAGE IS FALLING , DOWN ON ME AND I CAN HEAR THE LAWSUITS CALLIN CALLIN FROM B.C ,
@MorfBeeX Жыл бұрын
Cheap Trick is an absolute treasure! Check out my Cheap Trick Vinyl - Ranked! Amazing, Classic Live Band! The first seven albums are as good or better than any band ever!