Cheap Trick's 1979 Concert History

Cheap Trick is an American power pop/rock n roll band from Rockford, Illinois that's played for over four decades, and in 2016 was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Having gained popularity in the late-70s centered within the Midwest and within Japan, the band members are Rick Nielsen (guitarist and main songwriter), Bun E. Carlos (born Brad Carlson) (drums), Robin Zander (vocals and guitars), and Tom Petersson (bass guitar). Though they...

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Cheap Trick had 151 concerts in 1979

Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 31, 1979
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Cheap Trick @ Kia Forum

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Kia Forum Inglewood, California, United States
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Dec 30, 1979
Cheap Trick Long Beach Arena Long Beach, California, United States
Dec 29, 1979
Cheap Trick / Tom Johnston

Cheap Trick: Dream Police Tour

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Swing Auditorium San Bernardino, California, United States
Dec 27, 1979
Cheap Trick

Dream Police

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Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Oakland, California, United States
Nov 29, 1979
Cheap Trick / Moon Martin

Dream Police Tour

Cumberland County Civic Center Portland, Maine, United States
Nov 02, 1979
Cheap Trick / Mi-sex
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Brisbane Festival Hall Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Nov 01, 1979
Cheap Trick / Mi-sex
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Civic Theatre Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Oct 29, 1979
Cheap Trick / Mi-Sex Festival Theatre Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Show Duplicate for Oct 29, 1979
Oct 27, 1979
Cheap Trick / Mi-sex
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Festival Hall Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Oct 26, 1979
Cheap Trick / Mi-sex
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Bruce Stadium Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Oct 25, 1979
Cheap Trick / Mi-sex
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Hordern Pavilion Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Oct 22, 1979
Cheap Trick
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Christchurch Town Hall Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Oct 20, 1979
Cheap Trick Winter Show Buildings Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Oct 18, 1979
Cheap Trick Auckland Town Hall Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Oct 17, 1979
Cheap Trick Auckland Town Hall Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Oct 16, 1979
Cheap Trick
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Auckland Town Hall Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
Sep 30, 1979
Cheap Trick Providence Civic Center Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Sep 29, 1979
Cheap Trick Cumberland County Civic Center Portland, Maine, United States
Sep 28, 1979
Cheap Trick

Dream Police

New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Sep 23, 1979
Cheap Trick / Ian Hunter Band Riverfront Coliseum Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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Califfornia World Music Festival 1979
Apr 7 - 8, 1979
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Califfornia World Music Festival 1979
Apr 7 - 8, 1979
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Califfornia World Music Festival 1979
Apr 7 - 8, 1979
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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5 GI's, not far from the Stars and bars @ 2:28

"The Who and more" 1979
Sep 1, 1979
 Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany
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Cheap Trick on Oct 29, 1979 [648-small]

Cheap Trick
Oct 29, 1979
 Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Cheap Trick / Mi-sex on Oct 26, 1979 [649-small]

Cheap Trick / Mi-sex
Oct 26, 1979
 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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Cheap Trick / Mi-sex on Oct 25, 1979 [650-small]

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Oct 25, 1979
 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Cheap Trick / Mi-sex on Nov 2, 1979 [082-small]

Cheap Trick / Mi-sex
Nov 2, 1979
 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Cheap Trick / Mi-sex on Nov 2, 1979 [083-small]

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Nov 2, 1979
 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Cheap Trick / Mi-sex on Oct 27, 1979 [159-small]

Cheap Trick / Mi-sex
Oct 27, 1979
 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Cheap Trick / Mi-sex on Oct 27, 1979 [177-small]

Cheap Trick / Mi-sex
Oct 27, 1979
 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Cheap Trick / Mi-sex on Oct 25, 1979 [202-small]

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Oct 25, 1979
 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Cheap Trick / Mi-sex on Oct 25, 1979 [205-small]

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Oct 25, 1979
 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Cheap Trick / Mi-sex on Oct 25, 1979 [207-small]

Cheap Trick / Mi-sex
Oct 25, 1979
 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Cheap Trick / Mi-sex on Oct 27, 1979 [208-small]

Cheap Trick / Mi-sex
Oct 27, 1979
 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Cheap Trick / Mi-sex on Nov 1, 1979 [173-small]

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Nov 1, 1979
 Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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Genres:

Rock
Pop Rock
Singer-Songwriter
Hard Rock
Classic Rock
Album Oriented Rock (AOR)
Power Pop
Art Rock
Soft Rock
Mellow Gold
Glam Rock
Glam Metal
New Wave Pop
Glam
Beatlesque
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Latest Setlist (05/24/2026):

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  4. If You Want My Love
  5. Twelve Gates
  6. Ain't That a Shame
  7. High Roller
  8. I Know What I Want
  9. It All Comes Back to You
  10. The Flame
  11. I Want You to Want Me
  12. Dream Police
  13. Surrender
  14. Goodnight

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 45 concerts
2025 89 concerts
2024 95 concerts
2023 84 concerts
2022 111 concerts
2021 69 concerts
2020 39 concerts
2019 97 concerts
2018 89 concerts
2017 102 concerts
2016 95 concerts
2015 100 concerts
2014 91 concerts
2013 83 concerts
2012 76 concerts
2011 93 concerts
2010 99 concerts
2009 84 concerts
2008 105 concerts
2007 56 concerts
2006 76 concerts
2005 70 concerts
2004 100 concerts
2003 111 concerts
2002 65 concerts
2001 95 concerts
2000 56 concerts
1999 77 concerts
1998 122 concerts
1997 172 concerts
1996 80 concerts
1995 71 concerts
1994 104 concerts
1993 47 concerts
1992 56 concerts
1991 65 concerts
1990 68 concerts
1989 85 concerts
1988 133 concerts
1987 40 concerts
1986 78 concerts
1985 122 concerts
1984 47 concerts
1983 58 concerts
1982 130 concerts
1981 90 concerts
1980 113 concerts
1979 151 concerts
1978 140 concerts
1977 185 concerts
1976 152 concerts
1975 100 concerts
1974 67 concerts
1973 50 concerts
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Mar 29, 2023

Cheap Trick is coming to the Fred in Peachtree City!

Originally forming in 1973, Cheap Trick broke through to mainstream popularity in 1979 with their breakthrough No. 4 live album, At Budokan, and the Top 10 single “I Want You To Want Me.” The bands follow-up album, Dream Police reached No. 5 on the Billboard 200 chart. The band has won over legions of loyal fans with 17 studio albums and a catalog of hits such as “Surrender,” “Ain’t That A Shame,” “Dream Police,” “The Flame,” and more. Throughout their career, which spans more than 5 decades, the band has performed more than 5,000 live shows and has sold more than 20 million albums. Cheap Trick was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016. Their heavy guitar-driven sound, laden with punk-rock undertones delicately balanced with power pop paved the way for arena rock acts and has been cited as influencing artists such as Nirvana, Green Day, Pearl Jam, and Smashing Pumpkins.

Nov 04, 2021

There is a date that needs added. My first concert was New England, UFO and Cheap Trick. Prairie Capital Convention Center. February 6th , 1981. I remember New England's drummer came down from the riser and having the longest hair I'd ever seen. Michael Shenker was playing lead guitar and his Marshall amp head quit working. He shoved the stack and it fell over. Roadies had another whole Marshall stack put in place quickly. Not just the head. My older friend's girlfriend was pulled up on stage along with quite a few others for Bun E. Carlos drum solo. They gave them Bun E. masks to wear. My friends are amazed I remember long term so well. Considering all the partying we did.

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