Rockford, Illinois 1974 saw the formation of one of America's well known power-pop bands - Cheap Trick. They became a success with their self-titled debut, in which they started off their defining sound; the catchiness of The Beatles with the speed and energy of punk rock. The Los Angeles Times proclaimed: "Cheap Trick gained fame by twisting the Beatlesque into something shinier, harder, more American." — Discogs
Rockford, Illinois 1974 saw the formation of one of America's well known power-pop bands - Cheap Trick.
They became a success with their self-titled debut, in which they started off their defining sound; the catchiness of The Beatles with the speed and energy of punk rock. The Los Angeles Times proclaimed: "Cheap Trick gained fame by twisting the Beatlesque into something shinier, harder, more American." — Discogs
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'ELO Kiddies' (1977)
‘ELO Kiddies’ is the glammed up lead track from Cheap Trick’s first LP.
In Color is the second Cheap Trick LP. Its cover begins a trend I like to call “Dudes and Dweebs” (or Dorks). Heartthrob band members Robin Zander (Vox) and Tom Petersson (Bass) appear on the front cover while the decidedly less sexy members Bun E. Carlos (Drums) and Rick Nielsen (Guitar) appear on the back cover. The In Color cover is clever; color/black and white, motorcycles/mopeds, dudes/dweebs.
'Come On, Come On' (1977)
Cheap Trick At Budokan has another “dudes and dweebs” cover which I consider the most egregious of the bunch. Once again, Robin and Tom are on the front with Rick and Bun E. on the back. What’s with the back though? Couldn’t take one picture that included both of ‘em? Maybe one or both wanted an individual close up picture, who knows?
'I Want You To Want Me (Live)' (1978)
Hey look at that! Fourth LP (third studio LP) Heaven Tonight with another “dudes and dweebs” cover. It’s a bit hard to tell if both pictures are even from the same photo shoot but I think they are. Yo Rick! It’s kinda nasty to brush your teeth in the men’s room. Just sayin’.
'Surrender' (1978)
Finally, on Dream Police (the band’s fifth LP) the whole gang is back together on the front cover, putting an end to the “dudes and dweebs” streak of album covers.
'Dream Police' (1979)
Jimmy Kimmel: Gal Gadot, Eric Andre, Kale Jimmy Fallon: Kevin Bacon, Simone Biles, Ritt Momney Stephen Colbert: Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski, Bebe Rexha Seth Meyers: Gwen Stefani, Adam McKay, Emmanuelle Caplette James Corden: Dominic Cooper, Static and Ben El x Black Eyed Peas
A late night gathering for non serious palaver that does not speak of that night’s show. Posting a spoiler will get you brollywhacked. You don’t want that to happen to you. It's a fate worse than a fate worse than death.
The Regrettes 'Fox on the Run' (2017) (original by the Sweet)
George 50% 15 votes John 17% 5 votes Paul 23% 7 votes Ringo 10% 3 votes
Poll 32 votes Show Results Dudes vs. Dweebs Dudes Dweebs Both Neither 32 votes Vote Now! Dudes vs. Dweebs Dudes 13% 4 votes Dweebs 38% 12 votes Both 47% 15 votes Neither 3 3% 1 vote
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