Rick Nielsen

Born: 1948-12-22

Birthplace: 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

Daddy Day Care
Disorderlies
The Goddamn Comedy Jam
Rockthology 2
Sound City
Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties
Lovesongs Of The 70's
The Big One
Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar
Cheap Trick at Budokan

Top Movie Credits

Daddy Day Care Himself (Cheap Trick)
Disorderlies Hijacked Car Driver
The Goddamn Comedy Jam Self
Rockthology 2 Self (archive footage)
Sound City Self
Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties Self
Lovesongs Of The 70's Can't Stop Falling Into Love
The Big One Himself - Entertainer
Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar Self
Cheap Trick at Budokan Rick Nielsen