Rick Nielsen is an American musician best known for playing Guitarist for the album At Budokan.
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Best Known For:The album At Budokan
Breakthrough:Cheap Trick's breakthrough with 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 At Budokan
- Current Role: Lead guitarist
- Date of Birth: December 22, 1948
- Age: 77 years old
- Place of Birth: Elmhurst, Illinois
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Karen Nielsen
Rick Nielsen Age
Rick Nielsen is about 78 years old as of 2026. Rick Nielsen was born in 1948.
Rise to Fame
Rick Nielsen rose to prominence for his role for the album At Budokan.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include At Budokan, Surrender, and I Want You to Want Me.
- Work: At Budokan (Guitarist, 1978)
- Work: Surrender (Songwriter/Guitarist, 1978)
- Work: I Want You to Want Me (Songwriter/Guitarist, 1977)
Awards & Achievements
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee — Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — 2016 — Member of Cheap Trick
Rick Nielsen Family & Relationships
Rick Nielsen is married to Karen Nielsen. He has 2 children, Daxx Nielsen and Miles Nielsen.
- Father: Ralph Nielsen
- Mother: Marilyn Nielsen
- Children:
- Daxx Nielsen
- Miles Nielsen
Personal Information
- Full Name: Rick Nielsen
- Popular As: Richard 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
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: Ralph Nielsen
- Mother: Marilyn Nielsen
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Karen Nielsen
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Multiple Sources
Online Presence
- Website:https://www.cheaptrick.com/
