After the passing of legendary producer and The Beatles "5th Member", let's look at his Rockford connection.

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In 1980, George Martin was spinning dials and changing guitar tones on the Cheap Trick album "All Shook Up".

Described as "less radio friendly" and "experimental", George Martin took the Rockford Rockers to a different music location with this album that went Gold.

"Stop This Game" was the biggest hit off of the George Martin produced Cheap Trick album. All songs were written by Rick on this album, here is the track listing:

  • "Stop This Game"
  • "Just Got Back"
  • "Baby Loves to Rock"
  • "Can't Stop It but I'm Gonna Try"
  • "World's Greatest Lover"
  • "High Priest of Rhythmic Noise"
  • "Love Comes a-Tumblin' Down"
  • "I Love You Honey but I Hate Your Friends"
  • "Go for the Throat (Use Your Own Imagination)"
  • "Who D'King"

Here's an awesome video shot at Chicagofest in 1981 for the song "Stop This Game".

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