1988 Rock Song ‘The Flame’ Became Cheap Trick’s Only No. 1 Hit and Remains a Classic 38 Years Later

Thirty-eight years after it reached the top of the charts, Cheap Trick's power ballad "The Flame" remains the band's only No.
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5 Standout Cheap Trick Songs That Should Have Been Bigger Hits

Pick any playlist or compilation of Cheap Trick songs, and you’re bound to be blown away by what you hear. This band has always displayed a knack for ear candy with musical heft and lyrical cleverness ...

38 Years Ago: Cheap Trick's 'The Flame' Became Their Only No. 1 Hit

In 1988, Cheap Trick marked its 15th anniversary as a band. In that decade-and-a-half, the group became established stars, followed by a period of decline, only to experience a resurgence thanks to ...
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Cheap Trick Announces New Album ‘All Washed Up’ and Releases First Single ‘Twelve Gates’

Cheap Trick has announced their new album, the cheekily titled All Washed Up, which they'll release on Nov. 14. The classic rock giants have previewed their 21st LP with the single "Twelve Gates," a ...