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Cheap Trick's KISS Tribute Sparks Controversy at Honors

12/18/2025

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Cheap Trick faced backlash for covering KISS's Rock and Roll All Nite at the Kennedy Center Honors.
The band said the participation supported KISS and the arts rather than politics.
Reactions were mixed as some fans were disappointed the event was hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Cheap Trick removed a related Instagram post.
KISS and other honorees will be featured in the CBS broadcast on December 23.

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Cheap Trick faced backlash for covering KISS's Rock and Roll All Nite at the Kennedy Center Honors.
The band said the participation supported KISS and the arts rather than politics.
Reactions were mixed as some fans were disappointed the event was hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Cheap Trick removed a related Instagram post.
KISS and other honorees will be featured in the CBS broadcast on December 23.