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Cheap Trick is highly respected by its peers and an influence on its descendents.

The band was one of Joey Ramone ’ s all-time favorites and has received acknowledgment from such peers as Gene Simmons, Joe Perry, and Angus Young.

In 1979, Robin Zander was informally approached to join British glam rockers Sweet after the departure of singer Brian Connolly.

In the 1980s, Cheap Trick garnered support from the hard rock community when bands like Mötley Crüe, Ratt and Guns N ' Roses cited their influence.

An interesting shift happened during the early to mid-90s that helped fortify the band ’ s credibility-the band was now being seen as influential within the blossoming alternative rock scene.

Kurt Cobain mentioned the band as an influence, while Smashing Pumpkins showed their admiration by having Cheap Trick open shows for them.

Smashing Pumpkins leader Billy Corgan has made a number of onstage guest appearances with Cheap Trick over the years.

Other bands that have mentioned Cheap Trick as an inspiration and influence include Gin Blossoms, Urge Overkill, Pearl Jam, Weezer, Stone Temple Pilots, Everclear, Extreme, Enuff Z ’ Nuff, Green Day, American Hi-Fi, Foo Fighters, Soundgarden, Fountains of Wayne, Red Hot Chili Peppers, OK Go, Terrorvision, Kings of Leon, Husker Du, Slipknot, Jet, and the Wildhearts.