Cheap Trick To Take a Break from Touring in 2027
Cheap Trick have announced they will take a break from touring in 2027 after decades on the road, describing it as a chance to rest rather than a response to health concerns. The band’s statement followed speculation after venues announced cancellations of some 2027 concerts.
They said they will play their scheduled November shows before beginning their first break in 50 years. The “All Washed Up” tour dates run from 5 November in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to 22 November in Detroit, with ten shows listed across the US.
In short
- Cheap Trick will pause touring in 2027.
- The band says the break is not for health reasons.
- Ten November shows will go ahead before the break.
Explained simply
Cheap Trick are an American rock band formed in Illinois in 1973. Singer Robin Zander, guitarist Rick Nielsen and bassist Tom Petersson are among the group’s long-standing members; drummer Bun E. Carlos left the touring line-up in 2010.
The band became known for combining catchy pop melodies with hard-edged rock, and built a following through albums and decades of live performances. Touring has been a central part of their career, so a pause is a change to a routine they have maintained for many years.