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Stereotypes can get annoying sometimes. If you live in Illinois, you know all too well that out-of-towners will always have the dying urge to ask, "Do you live in Chicago?"

I know what you're thinking, so let me stop you before we go any further.

Even though Nashville is considered Music City, that doesn't mean the rest of the U.S. states don't have legendary, famous bands!

When it comes to famous bands from Illinois, it really is a tough decision.

The Verve Pipe, who had a monster hit in 1996, 'The Freshman', re-worked some lyrics to Cheap Trick's song 'Surrender' to speak to anti-vaxxers.

It is very clear where the renovation inspiration for this two-bedroom rental came from. Big fans of the band that hails from Rockford, Illinois, Cheap Trick.

If you were mentioning these to someone who has never been to Rockford or ever heard of it, they may scratch their head in confusion.

Check Out These photos of the awesome time at the Long Play Music Fest and Cheap Trick.

Cheap Trick inducted into the Illinois Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this summer.

A former Rockford resident fulfills a lifelong dream by creating a festival in our community featuring Cheap Trick.