Cheap Trick releases new box set

In 2008, Cheap Trick was featured in the John Varvatos Spring/Summer 2008 clothing ad campaign. On April 24th the band played live at the Budokan for the 30th Anniversary of their 1978 album “Live at Budokan.” During their concert on July 5th, Rick Neilsen announced to the crowd that the show was being recorded for a future CD and/or DVD release. Then on November 11th, the band released “At Budokan: 30th Anniversary Collector’s Edition,” a box set featuring three CD’s.

Also in 2008, the song “Dream Police” was featured on the hit video game Guitar Hero: Aerosmith. Rock Band 2 also featured the unreleased ’98 re-recorded version of “Hello There” as a playable track and it was also used as the game’s opening sequence.

Sunday, November 30, 2008 at 10:31 am by brittany

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