Saturday, January 23: Happy Birthday Robin Zander of Cheap Trick

Happy Birthday today (Jan. 23) to singer Robin Zander of Cheap Trick. He’s 63.

Cheap Trick formed out of Rockford, Illinois in 1973. The classic lineup featured Robin Zander on vocals, Rick Nielsen on lead guitar, Tom Petersson on bass, and Bun E. Carlos on drums. Some of the band's biggest hits include "I Want You to Want Me", "Surrender", "Dream Police", and "The Flame". The band will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016. In addition to Cheap Trick, Zander also has the Robin Zander Band. The band features Robin on vocals, along with former Rat Race Choir alumni Steve Luongo on drums and Mark Hitt on guitar. Larry Hobbs is the bassist.

"The Rock Hall Three for All Tour" featuring Cheap Trick along with Heart and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts will play Bethel Woods on July 30. Check out the official Cheap Trick website here.