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Cheap Trick put out “Dream Police” in 1979 and “I Want You To Want Me” in 1982 but you wouldn’t know because the both tracks are just as vital and urgent as the day they first hit the airwaves.Thankfully, fans can hear the band’s classic tunes live this year when Robin Zander, Rick Nielsen and Tom Petersson tour from April through September.While on the road, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will bring all the hits to both New York and New Jersey.Their first stop will be at Morristown, NJ’s Mayo Performing Arts Center on May 17.Following that gig, the trio hits Westbury, NY’s NYCB Theatre on May 18 and Atlantic City, NJ’s Sound Waves at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on May 20.Finally, they’ll play Waterloo, NY’s The Vine at Del Lago Resort and Casino on May 26.And for some shows, seeing the hitmakers live can be a cheap trick — you can see Cheap Trick (with Rod Stewart!) for just $22 before fees on Vivid Seats.Want to go to a show?Here’s everything you need to know and more.All prices listed above were found at the time of publication and are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticIn recent times Todd Rundgren has just wanted to hang on the phone all day — or at least call people intermittently, over a period of a few years — asking well-regarded friends in music or even famous strangers and ask them to take part in a musical experiment. The results of this reaching-out, long spoken-of but only officially announced today, arrive in the form of “Space Force,” which has the legendary artist-producer teaming up for collabs with Sparks, Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo, Neil Finn, the Lemon Twigs, the Roots, Rick Nielsen and more.The lead track, “Puzzle,” with Adrian Belew, premieres today (see below).