New Evidence Proves Cheap Trick Is Best Rock Band Ever.

Achtung. Salty Language.

Sure, sure, we talk out our ass a bit here at Pencilstorm.  I mean, who doesn't? (Grantland.) And in the interest of full disclosure, I must admit I did start a band called "Why Isn't Cheap Trick in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame? " (Click here for show info). But in all seriousness, just between us music geeks, what about actually placing value on being the best? Forget sales, hits, critics, original members, fan support, your stupid opinion, my stupid opinion. You know what they say about opinions, they are like Gene Simmons's Asshole, anybody who bought a copy doesn't know shit.

So I defy you to watch this recently unearthed, raw footage of Cheap Trick in God's blessed daylight and tell me you have ever seen a better rock n roll band. LIAR! You didn't watch. Give me 2 minutes of your life and I will show you the error of your ways. Name your favorite band here_____________________  They were never as good as this…..

Raw, unedited news camera footage from the legendary Cheap Trick "homecoming" show at Pecatonica (Rockford) Fairgrounds - July 4, 1979. Full versions of "Hello There" and "Come On, Come On," along with a brief snippet of "Stiff Competition."

Sure, it's late and I may or may not have been drinking, but play this clip next to YOUR favorite band clip. And then blow me, not literally of course, just in that online Mumford & Sons way. I forget, Why Isn't Cheap Trick in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?  - Colin G.

Colin Gawel founded Pencilstorm and should have gone to bed before he posted this. He is right, though.