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Cheap Trick to perform Beatles 'Sgt Pepper's' in LA

Hollywood Bowl celebrates the landmark album's 40th anniversary

Cheap Trick are set to perform The Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' in Los Angeles from start to finish in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the landmark album.

The performance will take place at the Hollywood Bowl on August 10 and 11.

The American rockers will be accompanied by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra as well as Aimee Mann, Joan Osborne and other special guests.

In addition to performing the entire album, the artists will play several Beatles favourites including 'Magical Mystery Tour', 'Norwegian Wood' and 'Eleanor Rigby'.

For tickets or further information, visit Hollywoodbowl.org.

--By our Los Angeles staff.
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