Rick Nielsen is an American musician best known for playing Lead Guitarist for the album Cheap Trick.
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Best Known For:The album Cheap Trick
Breakthrough:Breakthrough with the release of the live album At Budokan in 1978
10 Quick Facts About Rick Nielsen
- Full Name: Rick Nielsen
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The album Cheap Trick
- Date of Birth: December 22, 1948
- Age: 77 years old
- Place of Birth: Elmhurst, Illinois
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Karen Nielsen
- Specialization: Musician / Singer
Rick Nielsen Age
Rick Nielsen is about 78 years old as of 2026. Rick Nielsen was born in 1948.
Career & Work
Rick Nielsen's career includes acting and entertainment roles with Cheap Trick.
Organization: Cheap Trick
Role: Lead Guitarist
Period: 1973–Present
Rise to Fame
Rick Nielsen rose to prominence for his role for the album Cheap Trick.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Cheap Trick and At Budokan.
- Work: Cheap Trick (Lead Guitarist, 1977) — Debut studio album
- Work: At Budokan (Lead Guitarist, 1978) — Live album that brought the band international success
Awards & Achievements
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee — Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — Member of Cheap Trick
Rick Nielsen Family & Relationships
Rick Nielsen is married to Karen Nielsen.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Rick Nielsen
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: December 22, 1948
- Age: 77
- Birthday: December 22
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Place of Birth: Elmhurst, Illinois
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Karen Nielsen
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $69,000–$619,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $453,000–$11,313,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Performances, recordings and potentially royalties
Online Presence
- Website:https://www.ricknielsen.com/
