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“Gonna Raise Hell” is a song written by Rick Nielsen and originally released on Cheap Trick’s 1979 album Dream Police. The subject of “Gonna Raise Hell” has been disputed. Some authors, such as Ira Robbins of Trouser Press, have believed that the song was about the Jonestown Massacre. However, the song was written before that event. At one point the band was planning to issue a 12” disco record of the song. The guitar melody played by Rick Nielsen mostly follows that of the vocals. Both Allmusic’s Maginnis and Trouser Press’ Robbins praise Tom Petersson’s strong bass line. The song contains an interlude for violins and cellos that was scored by Rick and Jai Winding. According to drummer... Read on...