The band members initially didn't like the song that would become their only No. 1 hit.

"The Flame" climbs to the top Today is the 38th anniversary of "The Flame," Cheap Trick's lead single off Lap of Luxury and it's take on the quintessential 1980s power rock ballad, reached No. 1 on ...

In 1988, Cheap Trick marked its 15th anniversary as a band. In that decade-and-a-half, the group became established stars, followed by a period of decline, only to experience a resurgence thanks to ...