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Rick Nielsen

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Dec 22, 1948 (77 years old)

Place of Birth

Rockford, Illinois, USA

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.

Known For

Acting
2024Standing on the Shoulders of KittiesSelf
2023Taking the City By Storm: The Birth of Milwaukee's Punk Scenehimself
2020Gibson TV: The ConversationSelf
2018Cheap Trick - Greatest Hits: Japanese Single Collection
2016Cheap Trick Live at Red Rocks
2016The Goddamn Comedy JamSelf
2016Todd Who?Himself
2014Cheap Trick: Guitar Center SessionsGuitar, Vocals
2013Sound CitySelf
2012Cheap Trick: Front Row CenterPerformer
2010Cheap Trick - Live in Austin
2009Cheap Trick - Sgt. Pepper Live
2009Cheap Trick: Every Trick in the Book
2008Cheap Trick at BudokanRick Nielsen
2008Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric GuitarSelf
2006Cheap Trick or Treat Halloween BallPerformer
2005Cheap Trick: Live in AustraliaRick Nielsen
2005The Colbert ReportSelf
2004Larry presents: Best of The 80sSelf
2004Lovesongs Of The 70'sCan't Stop Falling Into Love
2004Cheap Trick : From Tokyo to YouSelf
2004Rockthology 2Self (archive footage)
2003Daddy Day CareHimself (Cheap Trick)
2002CMT CrossroadsSelf
2001Cheap Trick - Silver
2001The Smashing Pumpkins: Graceful Swans of NeverHimself
2000The Life and Times of Steve Marriott
2000TV FunhouseSelf
1999Cheap Trick - Music For Hangovers
1999Cheap Trick - Live In Australia '88
1999Cheap Trick Live in Orlando
1997The Big OneHimself - Entertainer
1995The Drew Carey ShowSelf
1993Boy Meets WorldGordy
1990Hard 'N Heavy Volume 9Self
1990Hard 'N Heavy Volume 8Self
1987DisorderliesCar Jacked Guy
1987DisorderliesHijacked Car Driver
1981Cheap Trick: Live at ChicagofestSelf
1979Cheap Trick: Rock Goes to CollegePerformer
1979Hello Reading: Cheap Trick at Reading Festival
-Cheap Trick: At Budokan-The 35th Anniversary PerformanceHimself