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My first concert ever was Cheap Trick at what was then Quincy College. Little did I know I would see not just Cheap Trick, but the guitarist who just might be responsible for the best pizza in Illinois. I'll try to prove it with science and a few opinions, too.

Stereotypes can get annoying sometimes. If you live in Illinois, you know all too well that out-of-towners will always have the dying urge to ask, "Do you live in Chicago?"

I know what you're thinking, so let me stop you before we go any further.

Even though Nashville is considered Music City, that doesn't mean the rest of the U.S. states don't have legendary, famous bands!

When it comes to famous bands from Illinois, it really is a tough decision.

The Verve Pipe, who had a monster hit in 1996, 'The Freshman', re-worked some lyrics to Cheap Trick's song 'Surrender' to speak to anti-vaxxers.

It is very clear where the renovation inspiration for this two-bedroom rental came from. Big fans of the band that hails from Rockford, Illinois, Cheap Trick.

If you were mentioning these to someone who has never been to Rockford or ever heard of it, they may scratch their head in confusion.

Cheap Trick inducted into the Illinois Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this summer.

Check out this interview with the bass player from Cheap Trick, Tom Petterson, to discuss the new album.