Cheap Trick will take their first official break from the road in five decades following their November concerts, the band announced in a public statement. The news comes after the veteran rock group quietly pulled all of their scheduled tour dates for 2027.
According to Rolling Stone, the cancellation had sparked mild alarm among fans online. The band moved quickly to address those worries on social media, clarifying that the sudden calendar clearance is strictly for rest rather than any medical emergency.
"To clear things up, we've decided to take some time off after decades of touring because we need a break. Not for health reasons," the band stated. "We'll play our November shows and then take our first break in 50 years. Thank you for all your support!"
The group still plans to honor 10 booked concerts throughout November before stepping away from the stage. The core touring lineup currently features longtime members Robin Zander, Rick Nielsen, and Tom Petersson, alongside Nielsen's son Daxx on drums and Zander's son Robin Taylor Zander on rhythm guitar.