The classic Cheap Trick members are all in their early-to-mid 70s as of early 2026, with younger family members now involved in the touring lineup.

Core classic members

  • Robin Zander (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) – Born January 23, 1953, so he is 72 years old in 2025 and turns 73 in 2026.
  • Rick Nielsen (lead guitar) – Widely reported as born in December 1948, which makes him about 77 in late 2025 and 77–78 during 2026.
  • Tom Petersson (bass) – Commonly listed as born in 1950, putting him around 75 in 2025–2026.

These three are generally described as the long‑standing core of Cheap Trick’s lineup in recent years.

Drummers and touring family members

  • Bun E. Carlos (original drummer) – Often cited with a birth year of 1950, so he is mid‑70s now; he no longer tours regularly with the band but is still closely associated with their classic era.
  • Daxx Nielsen (touring drummer, Rick’s son) – Joined around 2010 and is described as much younger than the original members, typically referenced as being in his 40s.
  • Robin Taylor Zander (touring guitarist/bassist, Robin’s son) – Joined the touring lineup in the 2010s and is also significantly younger than the founding trio, usually described as a younger second‑generation player.

Quick HTML table of ages

Member Role Approx. age in 2025–26
Robin Zander Lead vocals, rhythm guitar 72–73 years old
Rick Nielsen Lead guitar 77–78 years old
Tom Petersson Bass guitar ≈75 years old
Bun E. Carlos Drums (classic era) Mid‑70s
Daxx Nielsen Touring drums ≈40s
Robin Taylor Zander Touring guitar/bass Younger second‑generation
These ages are approximate because different sources sometimes round birth years or speak generally (for example “in his 70s” or “in his 40s”), but they all agree that the classic trio is now in their 70s while the newer family‑member musicians are a generation younger.

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