I remember one of the many times I saw them live, during the long instrumental part of "Dream Police" Robin ran offstage, and I could see him. A roadie handed him a brandy snifter and a cigarette. The whole time the band was playing that long part, Robin alternated between drinking the brandy and taking a drag off the cigarette. Just as the part ended, he took one last drag of the smoke, tossed it into the remaining brandy in the glass, handed it back to the roadie and jogged back onstage just in time to grab the mic and go "The Dream Police!" I always thought that was the coolest thing ever. ;-)

A man who is a rock star, married to his original wife and drives a Toyota and Honda SUV is a rare individual.

@nottoday3440

Жыл бұрын

But he is bisexual and makes out with men on a dance floor !!

@sallysrock8488

Жыл бұрын

Rick cuts his own lawn nuff said.

@clarkmgb9389

Жыл бұрын

Back in the 80's I saw Rick and family get out of a red Porsche 911 at a Baskin Robbins in Rockford. He didn't always drive boring cars.

No mention of Brad Carlson, AKA Bun E. Carlos? Well, you really do your homework.

I’m privileged to know those guys, although I haven’t seen them in a few years. Like Rick, I’m born and raised in Rockford Illinois. His wife Karen was a High School classmate of mine. At Rick’s invite, I saw them the first night they played out at a small club here. Great memories!!

@MarceloRomero360

Ай бұрын

Related to Brad Carlson?

We want to also know about Bun E Carlos? He split from the band but we still consider him a part of the band.

@georgehenderson7783

8 ай бұрын

GREAT drummer!

@captainamerica4685

7 ай бұрын

I agree. Maybe they didn't want to show Bun's lifestyle after being kicked out of the band, of living in a trailer park and driving a 1973 pinto car

@georgehenderson7783

7 ай бұрын

@@captainamerica4685 Dang, he blew all his money?

@tonyl6203

3 ай бұрын

@@georgehenderson7783 No, Bun E is doing just fine....has an incredible warehouse of rare drums in his drum collection and still lives in Rockford. ;-)

Cheap Trick is a legendary band. I love Robin Zander, he has a great voice. 😲😍😘 💖

@damianodavid65

2 ай бұрын

🤘🤘🌹🎸 🎸

MR. BUN E CARLOS….on the DRUMS.. Please add his info

@groofoot

Жыл бұрын

Gregory Zahn Gregory Zahn 0 seconds ago His real name is Bradley M. Carlson ... he was born here in Rockford, Illinois on June 12th of either 1950 or 1951 .... graduated from Guilford High School here in Rockford (as did Tom and Rick). He left the group quite a while ago, as he and Robin never did get along all that well. He was replaced by Rick's youngest son, Daxx Nielsen ....

Hey how come no mention of Bun?!!! What a rip!

best voice in rock and roll

Rick also drives a tiny smart car because we ran into him at the IGA in rockford lolol,I don't mean HIT him,I mean he parked next to us..

@groofoot

24 күн бұрын

Ha! The one at Edgebrook? ... my mom once ran into him in that parking lot! 8-D

Nice to see my ticket money bought Robin huge hooters

Japanese fans found out about their greatness first, America and others countries found out after the release of Live at Budokan in 1979. They have always been under appreciated by radio, but have very loyal fans that support them. They are truly an amazing and talented band. Finally got into the RRHOF in 2016!!!!!!!! 👍

@davidames1746

Жыл бұрын

were

@kojam1

11 ай бұрын

2016?! Didn't ppl like Madonna get in before that? That's why I stopped giving any validity to the RRHOF from I was about 10 yr old.

Rick is a guitar God. I wanna see the case for that 5 neck. Lives well lived. Love Cheap Trick.

23 PEOPLE ARE OUT OF THEIR MINDS THAT MAN SHOULD BE IN THE TOP 5 ALONG WITH PAUL ROGERS, FREEDIE MERCURY, GEOFF TATE AND A FEW OTHERS.

Cheap Trick is an Awesome band

@davidames1746

Жыл бұрын

was

WOW!! For a guy that eats a lot of cheeseburgers with bacon for his age. Robin sure still knows how to keep his looks in tact. 😂

@gregleo2848

Жыл бұрын

Smokes cigarettes too.

@bartonpercival3216

11 ай бұрын

Yup, I remember in maybe 98 when they were doing the 3 night stand with their 1st 3 albums I went to see them at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, and the day of the 1st show I saw Robin & his wife at Joe's of Westlake eating at the counter. I recognized him right away with his long blond hair and dark sunglasses. I was there ordering some takeout and went to the show all 3 nights. A truly great American rock & roll band. He's also a very underrated guitar player!!!!!!! 👍

Nothing about Bun E Carlos? ♫

Where is BUN. E CARLOS the drummer ???

You forgot the drummer…..

You missed Bun !!! What’s up with that??

What about Bun E Carlos? The drummer?? ❤️💜💚

@groofoot

Жыл бұрын

His real name is Bradley M. Carlson ... he was born here in Rockford, Illinois on June 12th of either 1950 or 1951 .... graduated from Guilford High School here in Rockford (as did Tom and Rick). He left the group quite a while ago, as he and Robin never did get along all that well. He was replaced by Rick's youngest son, Daxx Nielsen.

@uscg906

Жыл бұрын

WTF, no Bun.

@Skulllywag

7 ай бұрын

@@uscg906 The title says "Cheap tricks band members lifestyles 2023". Bun hasn't been in the band (other than name only) in almost 15 years...that's a different video.

cool dude

I think Tom's Chandler 12 string bass made in San Francisco was his best sounding bass!!!!!!!!! 👍

What About Bun E Carlos?

The drummer ?

I love Robin zander 😘💕 😍

Pretty sure Tom lives in Nashville

@bartonpercival3216

Жыл бұрын

Yup he does. My brother lives in Franklin TN about 12 miles South of Nashville, and has seen Tom Petersson downtown in Nashville many times!!!!!

@brettthomson3689

Жыл бұрын

@@bartonpercival3216 Cool. I live in Sydney, Australia and even I know that!

@groofoot

Жыл бұрын

For a while, Robin did, too ....

@rongallucci1495

Жыл бұрын

Yep, I have a friend that lives in same neighborhood as Tom south of Downtown Nashville.

@neseunit

8 ай бұрын

Where hasn't he lived?

They still sound strong in 2024!

Hey Robo narrator….please pronounce “Hamer” correctly, since Cheap Trick has used them as long as the guitar brand was around. It is a HARD “A,” as in “HEY-mer.” Also the bass Tom is holding when you SAY “Hamer,” is NOT a Hamer. Actually, that bass is sitting next to me at the moment.)) Plus you have his location incorrect…..And PLEASE ADD Bun E. to your video.

Narrator mispronounced Hamer. Thumbs down.

what happened to Carlos?

Estos tipos son realmente geniales, larga vida para ellos....

I noticed that Tom often wore a heavy scarf around his neck. Just wondering if there was a specific reason for it?

@NotKev2017

6 ай бұрын

Just his style.

No info Bune Carlos

guitar is pronounced like "Hay Mur " not Hammer.......

It’s spelled Petersson.

@damianodavid65

2 ай бұрын

🤘🤘🌹🎸 🎸

It’s ok Robin you’re still handsome as ever, minus some hair.

I disliked the video because they cut it short go back to audio school!

OMG! I'm OLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

7:58 HAMER........(long A)...not HAMMER

Hard rock?

Nothing on Bun E or Dax Neilson?????

@NotKev2017

6 ай бұрын

Nothing about Jon Brant either who was with the band for a few years after Pete Comita.

You haven't got a clue how much they're worth.

@denisemoorman3311

11 ай бұрын

That's what Google told him.

Couldn't spell Tommy's surname?

I wonder what's Rick Nielsen's net worth is??????

@philliplandry4139

Жыл бұрын

22 million.

@davidbannen6749

Жыл бұрын

@@philliplandry4139 Well there's no truth to these numbers whatsoever. They list Robin's net worth at $25 million. Rick is much much much wealthier than Robin as he is the sole songwriter of their biggest hits. The band frequently mentions that Rick is "Mr I Want You to Want Me" in terms of why he's way richer than the others. Beyond their own royalties Rick makes money off all the covers of that song, which are many. Songwriting and "publishing" is always way more profitable. That's why band members often squabble over that. At some point in the 90s or so Cheap Trick started writing and listing their songs are collaborations and the money for that is probably more equally distributed. But Rick is far richer from the early hits. These videos are total clickbait and relatively useless.

@bartonpercival3216

11 ай бұрын

Yup and they mention that Tom lives in Los Angeles, but Tom actually lives in Nashville TN. 👍

A lot of this is complete BS

Good trade I believe his hair today gone tomorrow for her bigger juhgs.....wow what a deal.....if she stays.......7

Do these people own any American cars?

@woolvey

Жыл бұрын

Rick's Toyota's were probably made in Kentucky. Robin's BMW was probably made in South Carolina.

@danhayden6049

Жыл бұрын

@@woolvey probably not !!

@bartonpercival3216

Жыл бұрын

I heard Tom at one point had a purple colored Rolls Royce or Jaguar!!!!! 👍

@davidbannen6749

Жыл бұрын

What a strange question. First of all, this is a mostly made-up video. I wouldn't take it as fact. And they probably own multiple cars. I used to live near Robin and at that time he drove a Mercedes.

@gregoryleo4640

Жыл бұрын

@@woolvey The headquarters is located outside the USA, which is where the money goes. Just because a foreign-based manufacturer assembles in the USA does not make the car American.

Japanese fans found out about their greatness first, America and others countries found out after the release of Live at Budokan in 1979. They have always been under appreciated by radio, but have very loyal fans that support them. They are truly an amazing and talented band. Finally got into the RRHOF in 2016!!!!!!!! 👍

@dbee119

2 ай бұрын

Actually, they didn't. I got wind of Cheap Trick way back in '77 when my best friend's boyfriend tipped us off to the band. He told us to watch for Heaven Tonight, which would soon be released. I immediately bought in Color, and loved it. So I bought their self-titled debut and then Heaven Tonight soon after. This was all BEFORE Budokon (hated it!) came out. Been a fan ever since.

@bartonpercival3216

2 ай бұрын

@@dbee119 Yup, I bought the In Color album in 1977, because my brother was a huge KISS fan and we were going to see KISS at the Cow Palace in Daly City in August of 77. Cheap Trick was the opening act and I wanted to hear what they sounded like. What an incredible concert that was, KISS was awesome, and Cheap Trick had such good tunes and a huge live sound. Became a fan of Cheap Trick really quick!!!! 👍🎸

@dbee119

2 ай бұрын

@@bartonpercival3216 That's awesome!