Cheap Trick founding member and bassist Tom Petersson has revealed that he is recovering from open heart surgery after fans expressed curiosity that he was sitting down during a late night television performance.
Petersson shared the news on social media on Friday (April 9th). He wrote, "Hi everyone, You may have noticed that I was sitting down during Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' performance last night.
"I had to have open heart surgery a month ago and am under doctor's orders to take it easy. I'm currently recuperating and slowly but surely getting stronger every day. Can't wait to get back to see all of you again soon."
Cheap Trick Forced To Cancel Concert Hours Before Hitting The Stage (2024 In Review)
Cheap Trick In The Studio For 'Dream Police' Anniversary (2024 In Review)
Journey Canceled Fall Tour With Cheap Trick (2024 In Review)
Cheap Trick Play Guitars For Vets' Rock To Remember Benefit
Al Jardine - Islands in the Sun
Hot In The City: Candlelight Concerts Set to Light Up Phoenix
On The Record: Miles Davis - Bitches Brew
Sites and Sounds: Dates Announced for Phish: Riviera Maya 2026 in Cancun, Mexico
Vans Warped Tour Washington D.C. Event To Be Livestreamed
Young the Giant Unplugging For In The Open 2025 Acoustic Tour
Eagles In The Studio For 'One Of These Nights' 50th Anniversary
Singled Out: Anchor & Braille's Sweet Jesus Knows
Swim the Current Share 'Storylines'
Robert Jon & The Wreck Stream New 'Dark Angel' Video
Swans Release New Album 'Birthing'
Jason Bonham Recalls 'Shock' At Being Let Go By Sammy Hagar