Rick Nielsen
Born
December 22, 1948 (76 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Rockford, Illinois, USA
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
Cheap Trick: At Budokan-The 35th Anniversary Performance
Himself
Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties
Self
2024
Taking the City By Storm: The Birth of Milwaukee's Punk Scene
himself
2023
Cheap Trick - Greatest Hits: Japanese Single Collection
2018
The Goddamn Comedy Jam
Himself
2016
Todd Who?
Himself
2016
Cheap Trick Live at Red Rocks
2016
Cheap Trick: Guitar Center Sessions
Guitar, Vocals
2014
Sound City
Self
2013
Cheap Trick: Front Row Center
Performer
2012
Cheap Trick - Live in Austin
2010
Cheap Trick - Sgt. Pepper Live
2009
Cheap Trick: Every Trick in the Book
2009
Cheap Trick at Budokan
Rick Nielsen
2008
Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar
Self
2008
Cheap Trick or Treat Halloween Ball
Performer
2006
The Colbert Report
(1 episode)
2005
Cheap Trick: Live in Australia
Rick Nielsen
2005
Lovesongs Of The 70's
Can't Stop Falling Into Love
2004
Rockthology 2
2004
Cheap Trick : From Tokyo to You
Self
2004
Larry presents: Best of The 80s
Self
2004
Daddy Day Care
Himself (Cheap Trick)
2003
CMT Crossroads
Self · (1 episode)
2002
The Smashing Pumpkins: Graceful Swans of Never
Himself
2001
Cheap Trick - Silver
2001
TV Funhouse
Self · (1 episode)
2000
The Life and Times of Steve Marriott
2000
Cheap Trick Live in Orlando
1999
Cheap Trick - Live In Australia '88
1999
Cheap Trick: Music For Hangovers
1999
The Big One
Himself - Entertainer
1997
The Drew Carey Show
Self · (1 episode)
1995
Boy Meets World
(1 episode)
1993
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 9
Self
1990
Hard 'N Heavy Volume 8
Self
1990
Disorderlies
Car Jacked Guy
1987
Cheap Trick: Live at Chicagofest
Self
1981
Cheap Trick: Rock Goes to College
Performer
1979
Hello Reading: Cheap Trick at Reading Festival
1979