After dealing with some health concerns with guitarist Rick Nielsen, the legendary Rockford, Illinois, rock band has decided to take some time away to try to heal up. Earlier this year, the 77-year-old Hall of Famer went in for an MRI to rule out cancer as the cause of his breathing problems. With those problems, though, it’s been harder for him to play. In September, they canceled a show to let him rest, and at another show, he played the entire thing sitting down. After having to cancel another show this week, the band released an official statement.
“After many years of touring, and a much-needed break, Cheap Trick has decided to take an unspecified amount of time off”
It does sound like their fall tour of the Midwest that hits the Slyvee in Madison on November 8th is still happening. Get tickets here.
Cheap Trick returned to the iconic Budokan in Tokyo, Japan on October 1, 2025. The band was preparing to release their 21st album, All Washed Up, on November 14th. This short film captures the beautiful bond shared by Cheap Trick, the country of Japan, and their incredible Japanese fans
