- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 22, 1948
- Place of Birth
- Rockford, Illinois, USA
Rick Nielsen
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.
Filmography
movieStanding on the Shoulders of Kitties
2024 · Self
movieTaking the City By Storm: The Birth of Milwaukee's Punk Scene
2023 · himself
tvGibson TV: The Conversation
2020 · Self
movieCheap Trick - Greatest Hits: Japanese Single Collection
2018
movieThe Goddamn Comedy Jam
2016 · Self
movieTodd Who?
2016 · Himself
movieCheap Trick Live at Red Rocks
2016
tvThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015 · Self - Musical Guest
movieCheap Trick: Guitar Center Sessions
2014 · Guitar, Vocals
movieSound City
2013 · Self
movieCheap Trick: Front Row Center
2012 · Performer
movieCheap Trick - Live in Austin
2010
movieCheap Trick - Sgt. Pepper Live
2009
movieCheap Trick: Every Trick in the Book
2009
movieCheap Trick at Budokan
2008 · Rick Nielsen
movieStars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar
2008 · Self
movieCheap Trick or Treat Halloween Ball
2006 · Performer
tvThe Colbert Report
2005 · Self
movieCheap Trick: Live in Australia
2005 · Rick Nielsen
movieLovesongs Of The 70's
2004 · Can't Stop Falling Into Love
movieRockthology 2
2004 · Self (archive footage)
movieCheap Trick : From Tokyo to You
2004 · Self
movieLarry presents: Best of The 80s
2004 · Self
movieDaddy Day Care
2003 · Himself (Cheap Trick)
tvCMT Crossroads
2002 · Self
The Smashing Pumpkins: Graceful Swans of Never
movieThe Smashing Pumpkins: Graceful Swans of Never
2001 · Himself
movieCheap Trick - Silver
2001
tvTV Funhouse
2000 · Self
movieThe Life and Times of Steve Marriott
2000
movieCheap Trick Live in Orlando
1999
movieCheap Trick - Live In Australia '88
1999
movieCheap Trick - Music For Hangovers
1999
movieThe Big One
1997 · Himself - Entertainer
tvThe Drew Carey Show
1995 · Self
tvBoy Meets World
1993 · Gordy
movieHard 'N Heavy Volume 8
1990 · Self
movieHard 'N Heavy Volume 9
1990 · Self
movieDisorderlies
1987 · Car Jacked Guy, Hijacked Car Driver
movieCheap Trick: Live at Chicagofest
1981 · Self
movieCheap Trick: Rock Goes to College
1979 · Performer
Hello Reading: Cheap Trick at Reading Festival
movieHello Reading: Cheap Trick at Reading Festival
1979
movieCheap Trick: At Budokan-The 35th Anniversary Performance
— · Himself