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.

Known for

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Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties

2024 ⭐ 6.4

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The Goddamn Comedy Jam

2016 ⭐ 6.0

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Sound City

2013 ⭐ 7.4

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Cheap Trick - Sgt. Pepper Live

2009 ⭐ 8.8

Career timeline

2024

Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties

Self · 2024

⭐ 6.4

2023

Taking the City By Storm: The Birth of Milwaukee's Punk Scene

himself · 2023

2018

Cheap Trick - Greatest Hits: Japanese Single Collection

2018

2016

The Goddamn Comedy Jam

Self · 2016

⭐ 6.0

Todd Who?

Himself · 2016

Cheap Trick Live at Red Rocks

2016

2014

Cheap Trick: Guitar Center Sessions

Guitar, Vocals · 2014

2013

Sound City Notable

Self · 2013

⭐ 7.4

2012

Cheap Trick: Front Row Center

Performer · 2012

2010

Cheap Trick - Live in Austin

2010

2009

Cheap Trick - Sgt. Pepper Live Notable

2009

⭐ 8.8

Cheap Trick: Every Trick in the Book

2009

2008

Cheap Trick at Budokan Notable

Rick Nielsen · 2008

⭐ 9.0

Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar

Self · 2008

2006

Cheap Trick or Treat Halloween Ball

Performer · 2006

2005

Cheap Trick: Live in Australia

Rick Nielsen · 2005

⭐ 6.5

2004

Lovesongs Of The 70's

Can't Stop Falling Into Love · 2004

Rockthology 2

Self (archive footage) · 2004

Cheap Trick : From Tokyo to You

Self · 2004

2003

Daddy Day Care Notable

Himself (Cheap Trick) · 2003

⭐ 5.9

2001

Cheap Trick - Silver Notable

2001

⭐ 8.0

2000

The Life and Times of Steve Marriott Notable

2000

⭐ 7.5

1999

Cheap Trick Live in Orlando

1999

Cheap Trick - Live In Australia '88 Notable

1999

⭐ 7.0

Cheap Trick - Music For Hangovers Notable

1999

⭐ 8.0

1997

The Big One

Himself - Entertainer · 1997

⭐ 6.7

1990

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 9

Self · 1990

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 8 Notable

Self · 1990

⭐ 8.0

1987

Disorderlies

Car Jacked Guy · 1987

⭐ 4.9

Disorderlies

Hijacked Car Driver · 1987

⭐ 4.9

Frequently appears with

Mike Smith

Bubbles

Robb Wells

Ricky

John Paul Tremblay

Julian

Patrick Roach

Randy

Billy Bob Thornton

Self

Adam Devine

Self

Jim Jefferies

Self

Natasha Leggero

Self

Jay Pharoah

Self

Pete Davidson

Self

Full filmography

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Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties

2024 ⭐ 6.4

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Taking the City By Storm: The Birth of Milwaukee's Punk Scene

2023

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Cheap Trick - Greatest Hits: Japanese Single Collection

2018

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The Goddamn Comedy Jam

2016 ⭐ 6.0

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Todd Who?

2016

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Cheap Trick Live at Red Rocks

2016

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Cheap Trick: Guitar Center Sessions

2014

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Sound City

2013 ⭐ 7.4

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Cheap Trick: Front Row Center

2012

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Cheap Trick - Live in Austin

2010

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Cheap Trick - Sgt. Pepper Live

2009 ⭐ 8.8

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Cheap Trick: Every Trick in the Book

2009

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Cheap Trick at Budokan

2008 ⭐ 9.0

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Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar

2008

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Cheap Trick or Treat Halloween Ball

2006

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Cheap Trick: Live in Australia

2005 ⭐ 6.5

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Lovesongs Of The 70's

2004

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Rockthology 2

2004

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Cheap Trick : From Tokyo to You

2004

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Larry presents: Best of The 80s

2004