.38 Special has decided not to play SeaWorld for ethical reasons.
Their decision comes on the heels of the cancellation in the past week of SeaWorld concerts by REO Speedwagon, Cheap Trick and Heart.
Long-simmering tensions between the current members of Cheap Trick and the band's absentee drummer, Bun E. Carlos, appear to be boiling over into the courtroom.
Worn out your vinyl copy of Cheap Trick's legendary 1978 'At Budokan?' Here's a chance to make new memories, as the band presents the same exact set twice in celebration of the concert's 35th anniversary.
Listen to Andy Chase all week long between 3p-8p to win tickets to see Aerosmith and Cheap Trick at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday Nov. 20th. Go to Aerosmith.com for a complete list of tour dates.
With a cachet like Cheap Trick has, it's not frequent that they open for other bands, but the group just signed on for another leg of dates supporting Aerosmith and that suggests that camaraderie has eclipsed billing in terms of importance for the veteran rockers.
Robin Zander turns 59 today, born on January 23, 1953 in Beloit, Wisconsin.
The lead singer and rhythm guitarist for Cheap Trick has influenced a host of rock vocalists, including Joe Elliott, Axl Rose and Scott Weiland.
There's something else he and his band might well influence for the good.