Rick Nielsen

Rick Nielsen
Nielsen performing in Birmingham, AL 2025
Background information
Born
Richard Alan Nielsen

(1948-12-22) December 22, 1948
GenresRock, hard rock, power pop
OccupationsMusician, songwriter
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1965–present
Websitecheaptrick.com
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Richard Alan Nielsen (born December 22, 1948) is an American musician who is 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.