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In April of 1976, Epic Records was flying out to sign us when I tripped over a light case after a gig and broke my arm. We called the next morning and said, 'Don't go to the airport - Bun E. broke his arm.' They thought Mercury or someone was trying to sign us, so they offered us, like, $25,000 more on top of the deal.

From Bun E. Carlos

I don't like doing 25 songs. I think that just kills the audience. I think the show should be 17, 18, 19 songs and encores.

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I play every day. I had a bad back, but they fixed it.

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I don't miss going to airports and hanging out in hotel rooms.

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The music speaks for itself. You either like it or you don't, or you're somewhere in between. That doesn't change whether I'm in the band or not.

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I practice every day and that kind of stuff to maintain my musicianship.

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I'm still involved in the business of Cheap Trick, so I keep my eye on that kind of stuff.

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We were offered 100 'Sgt. Pepper' shows in Las Vegas with a huge back-end.

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I'm a full member of Cheap Trick in all respects. Solely as an accommodation to some of the band members, I reluctantly agreed to take a temporary hiatus from touring.

From Bun E. Carlos

Before signing any contract, you have to assume that the guy on the other side of the desk is handing you a shifty piece of paper that works to his advantage. I know that sounds cynical, but it's really that simple.

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