Cheap Trick - Silver (2001)

Cheap Trick - Silver (2001) poster

Filmed in the late summer of 1999, Cheap Trick: Silver is a 25th anniversary celebration of the Rockford, Illinois, band famous for marrying British Invasion-era pop hooks with the guitar crunch of the Who's Quadrophenia period. Shot on a sealed-off, Rockford street, the concert is an electrifying overview of high points from the group's discography. The songs plucked from each of their albums reveal a remarkable power-pop consistency over the long haul, despite the band's lengthy periods of commercial rejection and bare survival. Visibly thrilled, Cheap Trick soar here through monster hits ("I Want You to Want Me," "Dream Police") and milk every drop of emotion from masterful ballads ("I Can't Take It"). While stellar guests include Slash and Billy Corgan, it's the appearances by less famous folk (the Rockford Symphony Orchestra, a few offspring of guitarist Rick Nielsen and singer Robin Zander) that movingly underscore the populist glories of this American band.

Genre: Music
Runtime: 135 min
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Cast

Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Rock Music and Stage

Keywords

concert, rock 'n' roll, rock band, power pop

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cheap Trick - Silver about?
Filmed in the late summer of 1999, Cheap Trick: Silver is a 25th anniversary celebration of the Rockford, Illinois, band famous for marrying British Invasion-era pop hooks with the guitar crunch of the Who's Quadrophenia period. Shot on a sealed-off, Rockford street, the concert is an electrifying overview of high points from the group's discography. The songs plucked from each of their albums reveal a remarkable power-pop consistency over the long haul, despite the band's lengthy periods of commercial rejection and bare survival. Visibly thrilled, Cheap Trick soar here through monster hits ("I Want You to Want Me," "Dream Police") and milk every drop of emotion from masterful ballads ("I Can't Take It"). While stellar guests include Slash and Billy Corgan, it's the appearances by less famous folk (the Rockford Symphony Orchestra, a few offspring of guitarist Rick Nielsen and singer Robin Zander) that movingly underscore the populist glories of this American band.
Who stars in Cheap Trick - Silver?
Cheap Trick - Silver stars Robin Zander, Tom Petersson, Bun E. Carlos, Rick Nielsen.
How long is Cheap Trick - Silver?
Cheap Trick - Silver has a runtime of 2h 15m (135 minutes).
What genre is Cheap Trick - Silver?
Cheap Trick - Silver is a Music film.
What are the themes of Cheap Trick - Silver?
The themes of Cheap Trick - Silver include: Rock Music and Stage.