After watching the mini-drama unfold from the 10th row, I immediately thought 'That was really cool, I wish they'd expand upon that.'

The band put a lot into the Dream Police tour, including cutting a nifty, three minute introductory film for the title track with high production values (for 1979).

It was July, 1980 - a hot summer night, at a virtually sold out Alpine Valley.Ĭheap Trick was at the apex of their popularity - 'Live At Budokan' had rocketed the band into international superstardom and four guys from Rockford, Illinois were in their glory - in front of their hometown fans - on their first 'big shed' headlining tour behind their new hit album entitled 'Dream Police.'