Thirty-eight years after it reached the top of the charts, Cheap Trick's power ballad "The Flame" remains the band's only No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and one of the defining rock songs of the ...

In 1988, Cheap Trick marked its 15th anniversary as a band. In that decade-and-a-half, the group became established stars, ...

Playing to the home crowd isn't always a winner. From Jennifer Rush to Ozzy Osbourne, the best audiences for their power ballads were to be found abroad.

38 years ago today, on April 5, 1988, Cheap Trick released their timeless power ballad "The Flame." Though the song served as the band's first No.1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and went on to ...

Pick any playlist or compilation of Cheap Trick songs, and you’re bound to be blown away by what you hear. This band has always displayed a knack for ear candy with musical heft and lyrical cleverness ...

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 ...

"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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 38 Years Ago: Cheap Trick's 'The Flame' Became Their Only No. 1 Hit In 1988, Cheap Trick marked its 15th anniversary as a band. In ...