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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

IMDb

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.

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Video

Known For

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
TV

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Self - Musical Guest

2015

The Colbert Report
TV

The Colbert Report

Self

2005

The Drew Carey Show
TV

The Drew Carey Show

Self

1995

Boy Meets World
TV

Boy Meets World

Gordy

1993

CMT Crossroads
TV

CMT Crossroads

Self

2002

Daddy Day Care
Film

Daddy Day Care

Himself (Cheap Trick)

2003

TV Funhouse
TV

TV Funhouse

Self

2000

Disorderlies
Film

Disorderlies

Car Jacked Guy

1987

Disorderlies
Film

Disorderlies

Hijacked Car Driver

1987

Sound City
Film

Sound City

Self

2013

Rockthology 2
Film

Rockthology 2

Self (archive footage)

2004

Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties
Film

Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties

Self

2024

The Big One
Film

The Big One

Himself - Entertainer

1997

Gibson TV: The Conversation
TV

Gibson TV: The Conversation

Self

2020

The Goddamn Comedy Jam
Film

The Goddamn Comedy Jam

Self

2016

Larry presents: Best of The 80s
Film

Larry presents: Best of The 80s

Self

2004

Cheap Trick or Treat Halloween Ball
Film

Cheap Trick or Treat Halloween Ball

Performer

2006

Lovesongs Of The 70's
Film

Lovesongs Of The 70's

Can't Stop Falling Into Love

2004

Cheap Trick - Silver
Film

Cheap Trick - Silver

2001

Cheap Trick Live at Red Rocks
Film

Cheap Trick Live at Red Rocks

2016

Filmography

2024FilmStanding on the Shoulders of Kittiesas Self2023FilmTaking the City By Storm: The Birth of Milwaukee's Punk Sceneas himself2020TVGibson TV: The Conversationas Self2018FilmCheap Trick - Greatest Hits: Japanese Single Collection2016FilmThe Goddamn Comedy Jamas Self2016FilmTodd Who?as Himself2016FilmCheap Trick Live at Red Rocks2015TVThe Late Show with Stephen Colbertas Self - Musical Guest2014FilmCheap Trick: Guitar Center Sessionsas Guitar, Vocals2013FilmSound Cityas Self2012FilmCheap Trick: Front Row Centeras Performer2010FilmCheap Trick - Live in Austin2009FilmCheap Trick - Sgt. Pepper Live2009FilmCheap Trick: Every Trick in the Book2008FilmCheap Trick at Budokanas Rick Nielsen2008FilmStars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitaras Self2006FilmCheap Trick or Treat Halloween Ballas Performer2005TVThe Colbert Reportas Self2005FilmCheap Trick: Live in Australiaas Rick Nielsen2004FilmLovesongs Of The 70'sas Can't Stop Falling Into Love2004FilmRockthology 2as Self (archive footage)2004FilmCheap Trick : From Tokyo to Youas Self2004FilmLarry presents: Best of The 80sas Self2003FilmDaddy Day Careas Himself (Cheap Trick)2002TVCMT Crossroadsas Self2001FilmThe Smashing Pumpkins: Graceful Swans of Neveras Himself2001FilmCheap Trick - Silver2000TVTV Funhouseas Self2000FilmThe Life and Times of Steve Marriott1999FilmCheap Trick Live in Orlando1999FilmCheap Trick - Live In Australia '881999FilmCheap Trick - Music For Hangovers1997FilmThe Big Oneas Himself - Entertainer1995TVThe Drew Carey Showas Self1993TVBoy Meets Worldas Gordy1990FilmHard 'N Heavy Volume 8as Self1990FilmHard 'N Heavy Volume 9as Self1987FilmDisorderliesas Car Jacked Guy1981FilmCheap Trick: Live at Chicagofestas Self1979FilmCheap Trick: Rock Goes to Collegeas Performer1979FilmHello Reading: Cheap Trick at Reading Festival—FilmCheap Trick: At Budokan-The 35th Anniversary Performanceas Himself