Person

Rick Nielsen

Acting · Born 1948-12-22 · Rockford, Illinois, USA

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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  The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

  Self - Musical Guest

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  The Colbert Report

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  The Drew Carey Show

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  Boy Meets World

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  CMT Crossroads

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  Daddy Day Care

  Himself (Cheap Trick)

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  TV Funhouse

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  Disorderlies

  Car Jacked Guy

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  Larry presents: Best of The 80s

  Self

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  Rockthology 2

  Self (archive footage)

• 2024Standing on the Shoulders of KittiesSelf
• 2023Taking the City By Storm: The Birth of Milwaukee's Punk Scenehimself
• 2020Gibson TV: The ConversationSelf
• 2018Cheap Trick - Greatest Hits: Japanese Single Collection
• 2016The Goddamn Comedy JamSelf
• 2016Todd Who?Himself
• 2016Cheap Trick Live at Red Rocks
• 2015The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSelf - Musical Guest
• 2014Cheap Trick: Guitar Center SessionsGuitar, Vocals
• 2013Sound CitySelf
• 2012Cheap Trick: Front Row CenterPerformer
• 2010Cheap Trick - Live in Austin
• 2009Cheap Trick - Sgt. Pepper Live
• 2009Cheap Trick: Every Trick in the Book
• 2008Cheap Trick at BudokanRick Nielsen
• 2008Stars and Their Guitars: A History of the Electric GuitarSelf
• 2006Cheap Trick or Treat Halloween BallPerformer
• 2005The Colbert ReportSelf
• 2005Cheap Trick: Live in AustraliaRick Nielsen
• 2004Lovesongs Of The 70'sCan't Stop Falling Into Love
• 2004Rockthology 2Self (archive footage)
• 2004Cheap Trick : From Tokyo to YouSelf
• 2004Larry presents: Best of The 80sSelf
• 2003Daddy Day CareHimself (Cheap Trick)
• 2002CMT CrossroadsSelf
• 2001The Smashing Pumpkins: Graceful Swans of NeverHimself
• 2001Cheap Trick - Silver
• 2000TV FunhouseSelf
• 2000The Life and Times of Steve Marriott
• 1999Cheap Trick Live in Orlando
• 1999Cheap Trick - Live In Australia '88
• 1999Cheap Trick - Music For Hangovers
• 1997The Big OneHimself - Entertainer
• 1995The Drew Carey ShowSelf
• 1993Boy Meets WorldGordy
• 1990Hard 'N Heavy Volume 8Self
• 1990Hard 'N Heavy Volume 9Self
• 1987DisorderliesCar Jacked Guy
• 1981Cheap Trick: Live at ChicagofestSelf
• 1979Cheap Trick: Rock Goes to CollegePerformer
• 1979Hello Reading: Cheap Trick at Reading Festival
• —Cheap Trick: At Budokan-The 35th Anniversary PerformanceHimself