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Jul 19, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day July 22, 1985 – Standing on the Edge by Cheap Trick Was Released.

On this day July 22 1985, Standing on the Edge by Cheap Trick was released, marking the band’s eighth studio album and a return to a more guitar driven sound after experimenting with synth heavy production on earlier 80s releases. The album showed that the band was ready to balance modern production with their rock and roll roots, delivering an album that bridged the gap between radio appeal and their...

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