Rick Nielsen

Born 1948-12-22 (age 77) Rockford, Illinois, USA

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Biography

Richard Alan Nielsen is an American musician best known as the lead guitarist, primary songwriter, and leader of the rock band Cheap Trick. He is well-known for his numerous custom-made guitars from Hamer Guitars, including his famous five-neck guitar.

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Rick Nielsen

Known For

Daddy Day Care

Daddy Day Care

2003

as Himself (Cheap Trick)

Disorderlies

Disorderlies

1987

as Car Jacked Guy

Disorderlies

Disorderlies

1987

as Hijacked Car Driver

Sound City

Sound City

2013

as Self

The Big One

The Big One

1997

as Himself - Entertainer

Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties

Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties

2024

as Self

Rockthology 2

Rockthology 2

2004

as Self (archive footage)

Cheap Trick: Guitar Center Sessions

Cheap Trick: Guitar Center Sessions

2014

as Guitar, Vocals

Todd Who?

Todd Who?

2016

as Himself

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 8

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 8

1990

as Self

The Goddamn Comedy Jam

The Goddamn Comedy Jam

2016

as Self

Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar

Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar

2008

as Self

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 9

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 9

1990

as Self

Larry presents: Best of The 80s

Larry presents: Best of The 80s

2004

as Self

Lovesongs Of The 70's

Lovesongs Of The 70's

2004

as Can't Stop Falling Into Love

The Smashing Pumpkins: Graceful Swans of Never

2001

as Himself

Cheap Trick Live at Red Rocks

Cheap Trick Live at Red Rocks

2016

Cheap Trick: Every Trick in the Book

Cheap Trick: Every Trick in the Book

2009

Cheap Trick: Rock Goes to College

Cheap Trick: Rock Goes to College

1979

as Performer

Cheap Trick - Sgt. Pepper Live

Cheap Trick - Sgt. Pepper Live

2009