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Rick Nielsen

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.

Known for

Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties
Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties
2024 • Self
Taking the City By Storm: The Birth of Milwaukee's Punk Scene
Taking the City By Storm: The Birth of Milwaukee's Punk Scene
2023 • himself
Cheap Trick - Greatest Hits: Japanese Single Collection
Cheap Trick - Greatest Hits: Japanese Single Collection
2018
The Goddamn Comedy Jam
The Goddamn Comedy Jam
2016 • Self
Todd Who?
Todd Who?
2016 • Himself
Cheap Trick Live at Red Rocks
Cheap Trick Live at Red Rocks
2016
Cheap Trick: Guitar Center Sessions
Cheap Trick: Guitar Center Sessions
2014 • Guitar, Vocals
Sound City
Sound City
2013 • Self

Full filmography

Todd Who?
Todd Who?
2016 • Himself
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Lovesongs Of The 70's
Lovesongs Of The 70's
2004 • Can't Stop Falling Into Love
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Rockthology 2
Rockthology 2
2004 • Self (archive footage)
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Daddy Day Care
Daddy Day Care
2003 • Himself (Cheap Trick)
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The Big One
The Big One
1997 • Himself - Entertainer
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Disorderlies
Disorderlies
1987 • Car Jacked Guy
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