Biography and filmography

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.

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Movies (35)

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

Cheap Trick: Front Row Center

Cheap Trick: Front Row Center

2012 · Performer

Cheap Trick - Live in Austin

Cheap Trick - Live in Austin

2010

Cheap Trick - Sgt. Pepper Live

Cheap Trick - Sgt. Pepper Live

2009

Cheap Trick: Every Trick in the Book

Cheap Trick: Every Trick in the Book

2009

Cheap Trick at Budokan

Cheap Trick at Budokan

2008 · Rick Nielsen

Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar

Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric Guitar

2008 · Self

Cheap Trick or Treat Halloween Ball

Cheap Trick or Treat Halloween Ball

2006 · Performer

Cheap Trick: Live in Australia

Cheap Trick: Live in Australia

2005 · Rick Nielsen

Lovesongs Of The 70's

Lovesongs Of The 70's

2004 · Can't Stop Falling Into Love

Rockthology 2

Rockthology 2

2004 · Self (archive footage)

Cheap Trick : From Tokyo to You

Cheap Trick : From Tokyo to You

2004 · Self

Larry presents: Best of The 80s

Larry presents: Best of The 80s

2004 · Self

La guardería de Papá

La guardería de Papá

2003 · Himself (Cheap Trick)

The Smashing Pumpkins: Graceful Swans of Never

The Smashing Pumpkins: Graceful Swans of Never

2001 · Himself

Cheap Trick - Silver

Cheap Trick - Silver

2001

The Life and Times of Steve Marriott

The Life and Times of Steve Marriott

2000

Cheap Trick Live in Orlando

Cheap Trick Live in Orlando

1999

Cheap Trick - Live In Australia '88

Cheap Trick - Live In Australia '88

1999

Cheap Trick - Music For Hangovers

Cheap Trick - Music For Hangovers

1999

The Big One

The Big One

1997 · Himself - Entertainer

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 9

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 9

1990 · Self

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 8

Hard 'N Heavy Volume 8

1990 · Self

Disorderlies

Disorderlies

1987 · Car Jacked Guy, Hijacked Car Driver

Cheap Trick: Live at Chicagofest

Cheap Trick: Live at Chicagofest

1981 · Self

Cheap Trick: Rock Goes to College

Cheap Trick: Rock Goes to College

1979 · Performer

Hello Reading: Cheap Trick at Reading Festival

Hello Reading: Cheap Trick at Reading Festival

1979

Cheap Trick: At Budokan-The 35th Anniversary Performance

Cheap Trick: At Budokan-The 35th Anniversary Performance

· Himself

TV shows (7)