Rick Neilsen of Cheap Trick has a birthday today.

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

Here he is with Daryl Hall and with Robin Zander

[Ohiogal]

1. This was a great Daryl's House episode

I really enjoyed it

[ProfessorGAC]

2. Spoke With Rick 3, Maybe 4, Times

First couple (or 3) times before they became huge heat, but were big in the upper Midwest. The band I was in opened for them at a big north suburban club.
The third time was when different band opened before the real opening act. (Low band on list)
But, it was a large outdoor event.
Talked with him during the 2nd act's set. (Reiterating: that band was signed to a label)
Probably 10 or 15 minutes. They were worldwide by then.
He and Robin were both extremely pleasant, outgoing and encouraging.
I would have loved to be in that room with those 2 and Daryl!

[BigmanPigman]

3. This is one of my favorites from Daryl's House.

[The Polack MSgt]

4. Happy Birthday! Didja know Rick and Bun E. Carlos played on Double Fantasy in 1980?

Rick remixed this one later with the guitars and drums tuned up loud.

[The Polack MSgt]

5. This remake of Downed is gorgeous