Artists Rick Nielsen, guitarist and songwriter of Cheap Trick

Rick Nielsen

Rick with the Bag of Tricks electric guitar backstage at the Barclays Center prior to Cheap Trick's induction into the Rock and Rock Hall of Fame

Richard Alan "Rick" Nielsen is the lead guitarist, backing vocalist, and primary songwriter of the rock band Cheap Trick. He is well known for having many custom-made guitars, including his famous five-neck guitar.

Nielsen has enjoyed many highlights with Cheap Trick, including having a #1 US single "The Flame." Amongst personal highlights, Nielsen, together with Carlos, was invited to record a session on August 12, 1980 with John Lennon for his upcoming Double Fantasy album. Nielsen wrote almost all of the songs for Cheap Trick's first few albums.

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