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Rick Nielsen

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

December 22, 1948 (age 77)

Place of Birth

Rockford, Illinois, USA

Also Known As

Rick Nielson

Cheap Trick

Rick Nielsen

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.

Filmography

2024FilmStanding on the Shoulders of Kittiesas Self 2023FilmTaking the City By Storm: The Birth of Milwaukee's Punk Sceneas himself 2020TVGibson TV: The Conversationas Self 2018FilmCheap Trick - Greatest Hits: Japanese Single Collection 2016FilmThe Goddamn Comedy Jamas Self 2016FilmTodd Who?as Himself 2016FilmCheap Trick Live at Red Rocks 2014FilmCheap Trick: Guitar Center Sessionsas Guitar, Vocals 2013FilmSound Cityas Self 2012FilmCheap Trick: Front Row Centeras Performer 2010FilmCheap Trick - Live in Austin 2009FilmCheap Trick - Sgt. Pepper Live 2009FilmCheap Trick: Every Trick in the Book 2008FilmCheap Trick at Budokanas Rick Nielsen 2008FilmStars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitaras Self 2006FilmCheap Trick or Treat Halloween Ballas Performer 2005TVThe Colbert Reportas Self 2005FilmCheap Trick: Live in Australiaas Rick Nielsen 2004FilmLovesongs Of The 70'sas Can't Stop Falling Into Love 2004FilmRockthology 2as Self (archive footage)2004FilmCheap Trick : From Tokyo to Youas Self 2004FilmLarry presents: Best of The 80sas Self 2003FilmDaddy Day Careas Himself (Cheap Trick)2002TVCMT Crossroadsas Self 2001FilmThe Smashing Pumpkins: Graceful Swans of Neveras Himself 2001FilmCheap Trick - Silver 2000TVTV Funhouseas Self 2000FilmThe Life and Times of Steve Marriott 1999FilmCheap Trick Live in Orlando 1999FilmCheap Trick - Live In Australia '88 1999FilmCheap Trick - Music For Hangovers 1997FilmThe Big Oneas Himself - Entertainer 1995TVThe Drew Carey Showas Self 1993TVBoy Meets Worldas Gordy 1990FilmHard 'N Heavy Volume 9as Self 1990FilmHard 'N Heavy Volume 8as Self 1987FilmDisorderliesas Car Jacked Guy 1981FilmCheap Trick: Live at Chicagofestas Self 1979FilmCheap Trick: Rock Goes to Collegeas Performer 1979FilmHello Reading: Cheap Trick at Reading Festival —FilmCheap Trick: At Budokan-The 35th Anniversary Performanceas Himself