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Tom Petersson member of the band Cheap Trick performs live on stage at Allianz Parque on December 13, 2017 in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Cheap Trick's Tom Petersson: "I love string noise within the tone, and I love using both guitar amps and bass amps"

By Jon D’Auria Published

The long-serving bassist and 12-string aficionado on his unending quest for tone

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Judas Priest, Queen, Cheap Trick and Neil Young: Four Killer Live Albums Turn 40

By Mark McStea Published

Behold four 1979 releases that have aged a lot more gracefully than Steve Martin's 'The Jerk.'

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Hal Leonard Releases 'Rick Nielsen's Cheap Licks' Book and Video Instructional Package

By Richard Bienstock Published

The Cheap Trick guitarist shares favorite riffs and licks, as well as some of the instruments in his extensive collection.

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ZZ Top Announce 50th Anniversary Tour

By Richard Bienstock Published

The band will be joined by Cheap Trick and Lynyrd Skynyrd on select dates.

Concert, Gigs & Tours
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Watch Joe Perry's New "Aye Aye Aye" Music Video

By Guitar World Staff Published

New performance video features Cheap Trick's Robin Zander and Dean and Robert DeLeo of Stone Temple Pilots.

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Cheap Trick Debut New Single, "The Summer Looks Good on You"

By Guitar World Staff Published

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Hear "Aye, Aye, Aye," Joe Perry's New Single with Cheap Trick's Robin Zander

By Guitar World Staff Published

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Cheap Trick’s Rick Nielsen on Buying Guitars, Making Guitar Picks and Playing Great Solos

By Darren Paltrowitz Published

Guitar World recently got a chance to sit down with Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen. Nielsen discussed his guitar collection, making guitar picks and playing great solos.

Guitarists
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Rick Nielsen Discusses His Favorite Guitarists, Gear and Pursuing His Dreams

By Tom Beaujour Published

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Gretsch Announces Tom Petersson Signature Basses and Limited Edition Models

By Guitar World Staff Published

Gretsch will officially unveil two new Tom Petersson signature bass models, and additional limited edition models,during the Summer NAMM show this week in Nashville.

Bass Guitars
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