Classic rock fans have long recognized Cheap Trick as one of America's best live bands. But it took the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame until 2016 to properly honor Rockford's finest. Right before Cheap Trick was inducted in early April, Steve spoke with guitarist and principal songwriter Rick Nielsen about the band's history, why he stayed in Rockford, and the inspiration behind one of the greatest rock anthems ever written, "Surrender."

Rock Critic Steven Hyden ("Your Favorite Band Is Killing Me", "Twilight Of The Gods") talks with rock stars and the country’s biggest music writers about what’s happening in rock. Presented by 93X (www.93X.com) and Uproxx.com (http://uproxx.com/music/)

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Classic rock fans have long recognized Cheap Trick as one of America's best live bands. But it took the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame until 2016 to properly honor Rockford's finest. Right before Cheap Trick was inducted in early April, Steve spoke with gu...

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