
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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

Cheap Trick: At Budokan-The 35th Anniversary Performance
as Himself
TBA

Larry presents: Best of The 80s
as Self
2004

Lovesongs Of The 70's
as Can't Stop Falling Into Love
2004

Disorderlies
as Car Jacked Guy
1987

Cheap Trick - Sgt. Pepper Live
2009

Cheap Trick or Treat Halloween Ball
as Performer
2006

Cheap Trick at Budokan
as Rick Nielsen
2008

Cheap Trick: Rock Goes to College
as Performer
1979

Sound City
as Self
2013

Cheap Trick Live at Red Rocks
2016

Cheap Trick : From Tokyo to You
as Self
2004

Cheap Trick - Silver
2001

Cheap Trick: Live in Australia
as Rick Nielsen
2005

Cheap Trick - Music For Hangovers
1999

Cheap Trick - Live In Australia '88
1999

The Big One
as Himself - Entertainer
1997

Rockthology 2
as Self (archive footage)
2004

The Goddamn Comedy Jam
as Self
2016

Taking the City By Storm: The Birth of Milwaukee's Punk Scene
as himself
2023
The Smashing Pumpkins: Graceful Swans of Never
as Himself
2001





