The second show of the tour brought out Rick Nielsen from Cheap Trick. Rick has been a friend of the band's for over 35 years. Joe has told me numerous stories of how he would go out with Rick and Gene Simmons in NYC eating sushi and drinking sake at 3AM. Gene of course would be drinking Coca Cola. I have seen Rick join the band on several occasions and I also have seen Steven and Joe join Cheap Trick. The first being in 1980 when they joined the Tricksters for a rockin' rendition of "Last Time" by the Stones. These two bands share a lot of history together and I would have to say a lot of friendship too. I look forward seeing them on the road with Def Leppard this summer. Go check them out!
See you on the Road!
John B.
Captions courtesy of Rick Nielsen Photos courtesy of Mike Graham
Over There? No, He's Up There. Wrong, I'm Back Here -- Alpine Valley 6-13-09
Twang - Take Your Medicine - Yucky
Wailing - Punching - Oouching
Steven The Crooner -- Rick the Outta Tuner
A Rockin Guitar - The Greatest Rock Singer - & One Lucky MotherF****r
Joe Perry & Steven & Giraffe Neck Nielsen
Center Stage - Joe - Steven - Rick Alpine Valley 6-13-09
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