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mahatmakanejeeves

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Sat Jun 14, 2025, 10:26 AM Saturday

On June 12, 1950, Bun E. Carlos of Cheap Trick was born.

I just checked; he's still alive.

Bun E. Carlos

Born: June 12, 1950 (age 75) Rockford, Illinois, United States

Brad M. Carlson (born June 12, 1950), better known by the stage name Bun E. Carlos, is the original drummer for American rock band Cheap Trick. He was the band's chief setlister and archivist, and maintained recordings of all the band's shows, some of which have been released under the title 'Bun E's Bootlegs'. Carlos has two side bands with former Cheap Trick bassist Jon Brant: The Bun E Carlos Experience, and the Monday Night Band.

Mon Jun 12, 2023: On this day, June 12, 1950, Bun E. Carlos of Cheap Trick was born.

Fri Jun 12, 2020: On this day, June 12, 1950, Bun E. Carlos, of Cheap Trick, was born.
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ProfessorGAC

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Sat Jun 14, 2025, 12:28 PM
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We met them back in '83. Tom was a bit more reserved than the others, but nice.
The rest were super friendly. And, Bun E was funny!

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