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I first saw Cheap Trick's "Silver" as a special concert on DirecTV and was instantly captivated by a band that I recognized vaguely from the 70s & 80s--but had never gotten "into", thanks to minimal radio play and attention. Here was a rock group, together (sans Tom Petersson for a few years in the 80s) for 25 years that still sounded and appeared phenomenal! Cheap Trick STILL has an incredible sound and energy that has more than improved with time. Robin Zander is hotter than ever and has titanium pipes that CAN hit the high notes, for example: "The Flame". These guys continue to crank out new music and tour relentlessly. "Silver" is an excellent comprehensive blend of Cheap Trick's essentially original music up 'til 1999--a "must-have" for ANYONE who appreciates rock-n-roll talent. Rick Nielsen's self-deprecating humor & deadpan sarcasm exhibits an overall humility that is a rare quality seen in rock-n-roll. Guests include Slash, Billy Corrigan (Smashing Pumpkins), and Art (Everclear)--musicians that were obviously influenced by and look up to Cheap Trick. Having band members' kids on stage singing and playing instruments will, per Rick, give you "goosebumps". Cheap Trick might just make it to a golden 50, unfortunately as one of rock's most under-rated bands of all time!Read full review
If you are a Cheap Trick fan, you'll enjoy this DVD. However, the sound and video quality are only fair at best. Filmed outdoors, the spotlights often "flood/white" out the band members. I listened to the DVD in Dolby 5.1 stereo. The sound seemed very muddy with too much echo...which seemed very odd for an outdoor concert. I wish the vocal mics would have been keyed up more. Despite the rather average sound and video quality, the DVD does offer a great collection of Cheap Trick songs. They do sing all their classic hits...and I especially enjoyed them singing the theme song to "That 70's Show". Overall, I'd give Cheap Trick's Silver DVD a "C+" rating.
I have been a Cheap Trick fan for a long time- they have been around over 35 years. This concert celebrates their 25th anniversary (1999) in Rockford, Illinois. The event is in a park in Rockford, and features the band (original lineup, plus Jon Brant, who played bass on a few albums, in front of their neighbors and community. Rick Neilsen's (guitar) sons and Robin Zander's son and daughter join the band, along with the Rockford string quartet, a local high school choir, and some special guests. All together, it is a great set list from their catalog, some fun and entertainment with the crowd, and a standout performance from Cheap Trick. If you miss seeing them in concert, you need to get this DVD. Enjoy!!
first concert film of them. i liked it. it was in my price range and full of music without the talking. the way i like it
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If you're a Cheap Trick fan (and who isn't?) then don't let this DVD elude your grasp. This concert contains all the hits and then some. I really enjoyed the commentary by the band as they reveal some of the history of the songs on the DVD. Their kids actually join them on stage and perform on a few songs and Robin Zander's daughter could definitely have a singing career if she wanted one. You will also enjoy some surprise guest musicians during the show. All in all, this DVD rocks and proves that Cheap Trick are just as awesome today as they were a quarter of a century ago!
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