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.
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.
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..
@@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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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"
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!!!!!!! 👍❤️
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).
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.
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?
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
@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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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?
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 ..
Very gracious of Robin to take the time to do this and give His stamp of approval for Premier
That 12 string bass sounds like a freight train thundering down the track.
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.
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.
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.
HE had it refurbished, cleaned and repackage.. they sent it direct to his 🏠
I was there at the time.. FYI!!
(God given voice) 👐
tracy smith Great point!!! I saw them first time 1977. I was 11. They were opening for kiss
Maybe he led a clean lifestyle.
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..
@@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.
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.
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!
Cheap trick, the most down to earth rock stars. Love their music and respect them as people.
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.
there is no cooler Lead Vocalist in the entire history of Rock Music
Love Robin’s Wisconsin accent. “Rickenbacker sent me one, an’ I put in on ‘ere.”
It's nice that these guys took the time to show you their stuff personally, rather than just making the tech do it.
They are still touring. Legends on the road.
So what?
Sometimes people don't have the time or are preoccupied doing something else.
Bless these guys because one day them and their music will all be gone. But on a brighter note...
That closing comment that Robin made was so cool
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.
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)
Classy down to earth guys.
Robin is so cool. Great guy
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!
One of the best live acts...still...don't miss them!
All player are my Idol👍long live Rock n Roll for the Cheap Trick👍👍best in the world
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.
Rick is VERY into his gear, the character he plays is just a goofball who isn't. Get it?
I was amazed how awesome robin still sounds on that show daryls house or whatever it's called.
@@MoeSlislack His voice seems to never age
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"
Robin Zander is a real class act.
just ask Bun E
OMG I love the sound of that 12 string bass
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!
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.
love hearing from the players more so than the techs
Cool rock 'n' roll dudes, can't wait to see them next year..I mean this year..
Robin Zander is a great guy.
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!
Looks like Tom is getting younger rather than older smh
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!
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!!!!!!! 👍❤️
Robin rocks!!!! Hard.
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).
Tom Petersson is looking fantastic for his age.
Just saw these guys on Wednesday 9/11/13. First time was in 79. Im so glad :)
Music of my youth is not complete without Cheap Trick included!!
The peacock bass is really pretty and sparkly in person.
Great video. I grew up in Rockford Illinois with Cheap Trick. Cool to hear about their current gear.
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.
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?
It"s spelled Nielsen "
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.
That wasn"t for you it was for Smauge lol
I was blown away, it's great.
Cool interviews by some great guys with awesome abilities and sounds!
"Oh it's just a peacock, made of diamonds."
Nah, just crystals ;-)
3 E's 3 A's 3 D's 3 G's, how bout that!!!! 😃👍
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.
Awesome interview. Very cool.
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.
Great vid, thanks for all your hard work (:
This guy does good interviews
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
Awesome interview
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.
good to known there are 7 strings on the chet for the flame
As usual guys, Thanks for the great vid !!!
That Rick is a dream guitar to me. Also wondering about the Tele's Robin played back in the day
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.
love you Robin!
love you Tom!!!
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.
Awesome ❤️
Not a Cheap Trick fan but you can tell that these guys are totally rad dudes!
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!
Brutal bass sound
I love Waterstone guitars! I have the Mark Sandman Bass and its a dream!
Real nice. Thanks. Robiiin
very cool to see!
no matter who you are or what you play.... schecter is always the answer
Like it a lot
love cheap trick
Someone should start a band and call it Cheaper Trick!
Nice!
Had no idea Tom used 12 string basses, I always thought that he played 8 string basses.
The more you know.
Mark Messner! Good to see you.
@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.
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.
As Vox guy I am impressed with RZ. Pair mine with a G 335 though.
Tom is a total babe
🤘🤘🎸 🎸 🌹
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.
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
yo 7 yrs ago!!! wtf!!! Cheap Trick sound?? i never knew 12 string bass existed! That would have reshaped my Rockin history,, a bit.
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.
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
Peacock bass is nice
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?
Damn. A hi-dollar Reeves as a backup amp.
Yeah, and his older back up amp head was a Hiwatt, equally also expensive
NICE GEAR.
Cheap Trick has Carte Blanche anytime they come to Cleveland.
Normally plays 12-string basses live. Cool stuff. never knewe of them before and that's all he uses live. cool.
robin looks like bruce willis in the jackal
Tom ought to punch that guy - telling him repeatedly he's "stuck" with these wonderful 12 strings.
FLYING THROUGH THIS RIG RUN DOWN. NO STORY BEHIND THE DAUGHTER PART.
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 ..
likes to play bass through a guitar amp ... cool
What strings do those two guys use?
Wow ... If you close your eyes at the beginning , Tom Peterson sounds like Scooter from the Muppet Show
and Robin looks like the doctor from Nightmare Before Christmas
Where is Robin's Tele?
i like more details about the 12 string bass. What String gauges and brand ?
👍🏿
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 ,
these damned waterstones, the guy just wont get any in. ive tried forever
Like trying to pull teeth from that Tech geesch
tomothy pettersenn is among the best7 string guita playars i the world
so unda rated
Gee, you're so clever and funny.
His amps alone cost more than I make a year...