
Rick Nielsen
Known For
Acting
Born
1948-12-22 in 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.
Most Known For

The Colbert Report
as Self

The Drew Carey Show
as Self

Boy Meets World
as Gordy

CMT Crossroads
as Self

Daddy Day Care
as Himself (Cheap Trick)

Disorderlies
as Car Jacked Guy

Rockthology 2
as Self (archive footage)

TV Funhouse
as Self

Cheap Trick - Silver

Cheap Trick Live in Orlando

Cheap Trick: Live in Australia
as Rick Nielsen

Sound City
as Self

Cheap Trick: Live at Chicagofest
as Self

Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties
as Self

The Big One
as Himself - Entertainer

Cheap Trick - Music For Hangovers

Gibson TV: The Conversation
as Self

Cheap Trick - Sgt. Pepper Live

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 8
as Self

Cheap Trick at Budokan
as Rick Nielsen