Overview
- In a Dec. 17 statement posted on X and Instagram, Cheap Trick said they agreed to perform to honor their longtime colleagues and to support artists.
- The group covered “Rock and Roll All Nite” at the Dec. 7 ceremony recognizing Kiss members Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Peter Criss.
- Fan reaction has been polarized, with some followers renouncing the band and others applauding the decision to pay tribute.
- A photo the band shared from the event featuring Robin Zander, Tom Petersson and magician Criss Angel was later deleted after drawing critical comments.
- President Donald Trump hosted the Honors and led a White House medallion ceremony where he praised Simmons, and the broadcast airs Dec. 23 on CBS.