Cheap Trick Bring the Classics to Dutchess County Fair [Photos]

A rainy Wednesday night didn't dampen plans for a rock show in Rhinebeck, NY.

It was a rainy day at the Dutchess County Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 20, as rock and roll hall of famers Cheap Trick were set to take the grandstand stage. The wet weather couldn't keep the fans away as they packed the grandstands for a night of great classic rock.

Also See: The Great Pumpkin Arrives at the Great County Fair

Cheap Trick formed in Rockford, Illinois, in 1973. They were very popular in the 1970s and 80s. Some of their hits include: "Surrender", "Dream Police", "I Want You to Want Me", and "The Flame". They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016. Their work bridged elements of '60s guitar pop, '70s hard rock, and the emerging punk rock sound, and would help set the template for subsequent power pop artists.

I've lost count of the number of times I've seen Cheap Trick perform over the years. Definitely over a dozen times. Always a great rock show, whether opening for another act with a 45-minute to an hour set, or a full headlining show, the band always delivers.

Cheap Trick rocked out a 75 minute set of classics, sounding as good as ever with Robin Zander (vocals), Rick Nielsen (guitar), Tom Petersson (bass) along with drummer Daxx Nielsen delivering 14 set of classics including hits "I Want You to Want Me", "Surrender", "Dream Police", and "The Flame".

Cheap Trick took to social media and posted the full setlist from the Dutchess County Fair in Rhinebeck, NY. So great to see the legendary performing at this year's fair, representing rock n roll. Check out the full setlist below, along with photos from photographer Bill Gallucci.

Get our free mobile app