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

The Colbert Report

Self

The Drew Carey Show

Self

Boy Meets World

Gordy

Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar

Self

Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties

Self

Cheap Trick: Every Trick in the Book

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

himself

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 8

Self

Filmography

Year	Movie	Role
2024	Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties	Self
2023	Taking the City By Storm: The Birth of Milwaukee's Punk Scene	himself
2018	Cheap Trick - Greatest Hits: Japanese Single Collection
2016	Cheap Trick Live at Red Rocks
2016	The Goddamn Comedy Jam	Self
2016	Todd Who?	Himself
2014	Cheap Trick: Guitar Center Sessions	Guitar, Vocals
2013	Sound City	Self
2012	Cheap Trick: Front Row Center	Performer
2010	Cheap Trick - Live in Austin
2009	Cheap Trick - Sgt. Pepper Live
2009	Cheap Trick: Every Trick in the Book
2008	Cheap Trick at Budokan	Rick Nielsen
2008	Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar	Self
2006	Cheap Trick or Treat Halloween Ball	Performer
2005	Cheap Trick: Live in Australia	Rick Nielsen
2004	Larry presents: Best of The 80s	Self
2004	Lovesongs Of The 70's	Can't Stop Falling Into Love
2004	Cheap Trick : From Tokyo to You	Self
2004	Rockthology 2	Self (archive footage)
2003	Daddy Day Care	Himself (Cheap Trick)
2001	Cheap Trick - Silver
2001	The Smashing Pumpkins: Graceful Swans of Never	Himself
2000	The Life and Times of Steve Marriott
1999	Cheap Trick - Music For Hangovers
1999	Cheap Trick - Live In Australia '88
1999	Cheap Trick Live in Orlando
1997	The Big One	Himself - Entertainer
1990	Hard 'N Heavy Volume 9	Self
1990	Hard 'N Heavy Volume 8	Self
1987	Disorderlies	Car Jacked Guy
1981	Cheap Trick: Live at Chicagofest	Self
1979	Cheap Trick: Rock Goes to College	Performer
1979	Hello Reading: Cheap Trick at Reading Festival
	Cheap Trick: At Budokan-The 35th Anniversary Performance	Himself

Year	TV Show	Role
2020	Gibson TV: The Conversation	Self
2005	The Colbert Report	Self
2002	CMT Crossroads	Self
2000	TV Funhouse	Self
1995	The Drew Carey Show	Self
1993	Boy Meets World	Gordy