ROBIN ZANDER

As the lead singer, songwriter, and rhythm guitar player in the band Cheap Trick he has performed over six thousand shows and has accumulated over twenty gold and platinum albums. The band has managed to stay together since 1974. Robin Zander is an original force of nature whose voice never seems to weaken. In fact, it never seems to age. Like the best wines, Robin’s vocals keep getting better with age.

Born in 1953 in Beloit, Wisconsin, he moved to Loves Park, Illinois when he was eight years old. His interest in music was kindled here and he was a proficient guitar player by the age of 12. He sang in many Harlem High School musicals and, like many young musicians, performed in many bands (The Destinations, Butterscotch Sunday and Tunes. After completing a contractural obligation to perform with Zander & Kent at the Piccadilly Pub in the Wisconsin Dells, Zander joined Cheap Trick and its soon-to-be-famous lineup was solidified.

Robin Zander’s powerful, versatile vocal instrument has influenced generations of singers and contributed to the fact that while Cheap Trick is undoubtedly one of the most influential bands in rock history, they are not all that often covered. The band’s music is deceptively difficult to play - and nearly impossible for many vocalists to sing credibly.

Nielsen Peterson and Zander are extraordinary song writers. Zander released a solo rock album, Robin Zander in 1993. In 2011, he released an album of country music entitled, Countryside Blvd, after a street he once lived on in Clearwater Fl. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer currently resides in Florida with his wife Pamela. He has four children: Robin Taylor, Robin-Sailor, Ian and Holland. All of whom are accomplished musicians.