I think I understand why you say that, but I know for me, Cheap Trick embodies what music is all about. Hits, not hits, self-written, song-writing factory written, live, studio... they've been through it all. I've seen them in arenas and in a small club, and they are just pros. They are one of the few bands out there that can probably play anything from their catalogue at any time. Eddie Trunk famously gave them a 'dream setlist' and they went up on stage and played it.
They do it because they love it, they do it to a high level, and they do it with a passion. Hard to knock.