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

Rockthology 2

Rockthology 2

2004

as Self (archive footage)

The Goddamn Comedy Jam

The Goddamn Comedy Jam

2016

as Self

Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties

Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties

2024

as Self

Cheap Trick at Budokan

Cheap Trick at Budokan

2008

as Rick Nielsen

Sound City

Sound City

2013

as Self

The Big One

The Big One

1997

as Himself - Entertainer

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 8

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 8

1990

as Self

Cheap Trick - Live in Austin

Cheap Trick - Live in Austin

2010

Cheap Trick: Live at Chicagofest

Cheap Trick: Live at Chicagofest

1981

as Self

Cheap Trick: Front Row Center

Cheap Trick: Front Row Center

2012

as Performer

Cheap Trick: Live in Australia

Cheap Trick: Live in Australia

2005

as Rick Nielsen

Cheap Trick or Treat Halloween Ball

Cheap Trick or Treat Halloween Ball

2006

as Performer

Lovesongs Of The 70's

Lovesongs Of The 70's

2004

as Can't Stop Falling Into Love

Cheap Trick Live at Red Rocks

Cheap Trick Live at Red Rocks

2016

Cheap Trick - Silver

Cheap Trick - Silver

2001

Cheap Trick Live in Orlando

Cheap Trick Live in Orlando

1999

Cheap Trick - Live In Australia '88

Cheap Trick - Live In Australia '88

1999