Ah yeah, the good ol’ “U.S. of A.” — a country rich in culture — a nation blessed particularly with a rich musical heritage — a legacy that reads like a trustworthy Atlas map. America has given birth to authentic Mississippi blues, New Orleans jazz and Detroit R&B. Then there’s the California soft pop of the ‘60s, abrasive ‘70s New York punk, the ‘80s Athens art scene and the ‘90s Seattle alternative movement — not to mention traditional Texas swing, downhome Nashville country and spicy Miami dance rhythms. In the late ‘70s, another exciting sound was blowing in from “the Windy City.” Boasting an impressive string of chart-busting albums, and a slew of iconic singles, Cheap Trick are credited frequently as the original architects of “Chicago Power Pop.” Borrowing consistently from the ...
