Chorus.fm — Steve from *Punchline* (http://www.absolutepunk.net/punchline) performed the Cheap Trick classic "I Want You to Want Me" on Mobbed last night. Watch it here (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/05/mobbed-steve-long-distance-love-video_n_1185423.ht... more info

411 Mania — The iPPV company used by various wrestling promotions moving into the concert genre... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Greg Cristman Cheap Trick was amazing... the band barely let up; if there was a second or a pause they ripped into another song, played The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour as if they owned it. "She's Tight" which... more info

Guardian Music — The height of Britpop wasn't the best time to launch a band who were in thrall to American rock There's never really a good time to be a British band in audible debt to Cheap Trick. On the rare occasions when powerpop has gained a toehold in Britain ... more info

Pop Candy — Ladies and gentlemen, it's time again for Tattoosday! more info

Topix — The Chicago Sun-Times reports Thursday that the band will use the site of a former auto dealership on south Michigan Avenue. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tickets go on sale at noon for the eight Yo La Tengo Hanukkah shows:*12/20 Night One Buy Tickets Here! *12/21 Night Two Buy Tickets Here! *12/22 Night Three Buy Tickets Here! *12/23 Night Four Buy Tickets Here! *12/24 Night Five... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Rockers Cheap Trick are pushing for new U.S. legislation to govern promoters erecting temporary stages at outdoor music events after narrowly escaping tragedy at a summer show in Canada. more info

ContactMusic — Rockers Cheap Trick are pushing for new U S legislation to govern promoters erecting temporary stages at outdoor music events after narrowly escaping tragedy at a summer 11 show in Canada The groups equipment was trashed and the bandmates narrowly es... more info

Chicago Tribune — WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The sky was falling on Cheap Trick when the band was playing the Ottawa Bluesfest in mid-July. more info