Rick Nielsen

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Rick Nielsen Wiki Biography

Richard Alan Nielsen was born on 22 December 1948, in Elmhurst, Illinois, USA. He is a vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist, best known for being a member of the rock band Cheap Trick. He owns numerous custom-made guitars, with the most popular one being his five-neck guitar. All of his efforts have helped put his net worth to where it is today.

How rich is Rick Nielsen? As of mid-2016, sources estimate a net worth that is at $22 million, mostly earned through a successful career in the music industry. Rick has collaborated with numerous artists, and has made multiple appearances on television, in films and on radio. He’s also toured several countries, and all of these activities have ensured the position of his wealth.

Rick was born into a very music oriented family, with both his parents being opera singers. They owned a music store in Rockford and he used this opportunity to learn how to play several instruments. After learning the drums for six years, Rick then decided to switch to playing the keyboard and guitar. He started his own school band called The Phaetons, and soon they would change their name to The Grim Reapers.

After using that name for a while, they changed their name to Fuse and released a studio album that didn’t sell well. This led to them disbanding in 1970, and Rick would go on and join the band Nazz for a short time. He also formed the short-lived Sick Man of Europe, before creating Cheap Trick in 1973 with Bun E. Carlos, Tom Petersson, and Robin Zander. During their first few albums, Nielsen would be responsible for writing almost all of their songs, and they found success as a band and even had a No. 1 US single, “The Flame”. He also started to work with other artists such as John Lennon.

With Cheap Trick, Rick has made numerous television and radio appearances. They’ve also performed on multiple music shows and made appearances on late night shows hosted by David Letterman, Jay Leno, and Conan O’Brien. Rick also appeared in the film “Disorderlies”, and in an episode of “American Pickers”. In 2013, he made another appearance in “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me”, and would participate in Dave Grohl’s documentary “Sound City”. He also performed with the Foo Fighters for a while, and one of his latest appearances was in “Live From Daryl’s House”. All added to his net worth.

Nielsen has worked with multiple artists throughout his career including Hall & Oates, Alice Cooper, Motley Crue, and House of Lords. He has also written songs for artists such as The News and Rick Derringer.

Aside form music, Rick owns his own brewery and pizzeria, and does local charity work as well. His collection of guitars has been featured in various exhibits around the US.

For his personal life, Rick is married to Karen, and they have three sons and a daughter. Rick is reputed to have owned around two thousand guitars through the years, with reports stating that he now owns around 250 various instruments. In 2002, he displayed 34 guitars at a free exhibit. He’s well known to wear a flipped ball cap when performing, showing similarities to Huntz Hall of The Bowery Boys. He also has a black and white motif for clothes, but has made a lot of fashion changes over the years.

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Rick Nielsen Quick Info

Full Name Rick Nielsen
Net Worth $22 Million
Date Of Birth December 22, 1948
Place Of Birth Rockford, Illinois, United States
Profession Guitarist
Nationality American
Spouse Karen Nielsen
Children Daxx Nielsen, Scarlett Nielsen, Miles Nielsen, Erron Nielsen
Parents Ralph Nielsen, Marilyn Nielsen, I Want You to Want Me, The Flame, Surrender, Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Walnut Creek, CA, United States, Waukegan, IL, United States
Nicknames Nielsen, Rick , Richard A. Nielsen
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CheapTrickRickOfficial
Twitter https://twitter.com/cheaptrickrick
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cheaptrickrick/
MySpace http://www.myspace.com/rick_fansite
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0630973/
Allmusic http://www.allmusic.com/artist/rick-nielsen-mn0000307135
Music Groups Cheap Trick (Since 1974), Fuse, The Nazz, Buck Satan and the 666 Shooters, Revolting Cocks

Rick Nielsen Quotes

  • I’m a really normal guy. You know our song, the one that goes, ‘It wasn’t easy, it was hard as hell … Never worked so hard, had so much pain.’ That’s really what Cheap Trick is all about: Work hard, keep trying.

Rick Nielsen Important Facts

  • Guitarist and main songwriter for rock band Cheap Trick.

Rick Nielsen Filmography

Title Year Status Character Role
Live from Daryl’s House 2016 TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
The Boss 2016 writer: “I Want You to Want Me” Soundtrack
Everybody Wants Some!! 2016 writer: “I Want You to Want Me Live” Soundtrack
Pixels 2015 writer: “Surrender” Soundtrack
Stalker 2014 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Late Show with David Letterman TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2014 writer – 1 episode, 2014 Soundtrack
Californication 2009-2014 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno 2011-2013 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
Sound City 2013 Documentary performer: “From Can to Can’t” / writer: “Auf Wiedersehen”, “Surrender”, “Stiff Competition”, “From Can to Can’t” Soundtrack
How I Met Your Mother 2013 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Thanks for Sharing 2012 writer: “SURRENDER” Soundtrack
New Girl 2012 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Conan 2011 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Super 2010/I writer: “If You Want My Love” Soundtrack
Drop Dead Diva 2010 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Grown Ups 2010 writer: “Just Got Back” Soundtrack
One Tree Hill 2004-2010 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien 2009-2010 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
10 Things I Hate About You 2009 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
Bandslam 2009 writer: “I Want You to Want Me” Soundtrack
Orphan 2009 writer: “Surrender” – as Rick Neilsen Soundtrack
United States of Tara 2009 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Lost 2009 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Rudo y Cursi 2008 writer: “Quiero que me quieras I Want You to Want Me”, “I Want You to Want Me” Soundtrack
Emily’s Reasons Why Not 2008 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Dancing with the Stars 2008 TV Series lyrics – 1 episode Soundtrack
Friday Night Lights 2008 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
South Park 2007 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
SingStar Amped 2007 Video Game writer: “I Want You To Want Me” Soundtrack
Skate. 2007 Video Game writer: “Surrender” Soundtrack
Idool 2007 2007 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Supernatural 2006 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Guitar Hero II 2006 Video Game “SURRENDER” Soundtrack
Employee of the Month 2006 writer: “Surrender” Soundtrack
Kurt Cobain About a Son 2006 Documentary writer: “Downed” Soundtrack
John Tucker Must Die 2006 writer: “I Want You to Want Me” Soundtrack
Air Guitar Nation 2006 Documentary writer: “I Want You To Want Me” Soundtrack
The Comeback 2005 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
The Third Wish 2005 writer: “I Want You To Want Me” Soundtrack
Cold Case 2004-2005 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
Canadian Idol 2004 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
Cheap Trick: From Tokyo to You 2004 Video writer: “Just Got Back”, “Big Eyes”, “Best Friend”, “Pop Drone”, “Words”, “If You Want My Love”, “My Obsession”, “I Want You To Want Me”, “Carnival Game”, “Lookout”, “Special One”, “Dream Police”, “Scent Of A Woman”, “Surrender” Soundtrack
I Love the ’80s Strikes Back 2003 TV Series documentary writer: “I Want You To Want Me” Soundtrack
Daddy Day Care 2003 writer: “Surrender” Soundtrack
Scrubs 2001-2002 TV Series writer – 2 episodes Soundtrack
Joe Dirt 2001 writer: “If You Want My Love” Soundtrack
Freaks and Geeks 1999 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Detroit Rock City 1999 writer: “Surrender” Soundtrack
10 Things I Hate About You 1999 writer: “I Want You To Want Me” Soundtrack
Second Skin 1998/I Short writer: “Surrender” Soundtrack
Small Soldiers 1998 writer: “Surrender” Soundtrack
La vida en el aire 1998 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Private Parts 1997 writer: “I Want You To Want Me” Soundtrack
The Evening Star 1996 writer: “Ghost Town” Soundtrack
The Simpsons 1996 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Bio-Dome 1996 writer: “He’s a Whore” Soundtrack
S.F.W. 1994 writer: “Surrender” Soundtrack
Beavis and Butt-Head 1994 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Queens Logic 1991 writer: “I Want You to Want Me” Soundtrack
Up the Creek 1984 writer: “Up the Creek” Soundtrack
Rock & Rule 1983 “Born to Raise Hell”, “I’m The Man”, “Ohm Sweet Ohm”, “Send Love Through: Finale” / writer: “Born to Raise Hell”, “I’m The Man”, “Ohm Sweet Ohm” Soundtrack
Spring Break 1983 writer: “Spring Break” Soundtrack
Wu ting 1981 writer: “Gonna Raise Hell” Soundtrack
Roadie 1980 writer: “Everything Works If You Let It”, “Gonna Raise Hell” Soundtrack
Up the Academy 1980 lyrics: “Surrender” / music: “Surrender” Soundtrack
Over the Edge 1979 writer: “Hello There”, “Surrender”, “Downed” Soundtrack
Top of the Pops 1979 TV Series writer – 1 episode Soundtrack
Back 2007 Video short Actor
The Drew Carey Show 1998 TV Series Rick Nielsen Actor
Boy Meets World 1994 TV Series Gordy Actor
Disorderlies 1987 Hijacked Car Driver Actor
Last Action Hero 1993 featured musician – as Rick Nielson Music Department
The Big One 1997 Documentary grateful acknowledgment Thanks
Sound City 2013 Documentary Himself Self
That Metal Show 2011 TV Series Himself – Guest Self
Beatles Stories 2011 Documentary Himself Self
Cheap Trick Live in Austin 2010 TV Movie Himself – Lead Guitar & Vocals Self
SXSW Flashback 2010 2010 TV Movie Himself Self
Cheap Trick: Sgt. Pepper Live 2009 Video Himself Self
The Colbert Report 2006-2009 TV Series Himself – Musical Guest / Himself Self
Rock Prophecies 2009 Documentary Self
Stars and Their Guitars: The History of the Electric Guitar 2008 Video documentary Himself Self
Mellodrama 2008 Documentary Himself Self
The Cheap Trick or Treat Halloween Ball 2006 TV Special documentary Cheap Trick Self
Headline Country 2006 TV Series Himself Self
Hard Rock Treasures 2005 TV Movie documentary Himself Self
Inside Dish with Rachael Ray 2005 TV Series documentary Himself Self
Daddy Day Care 2003 Himself (as Cheap Trick) Self
TV Funhouse 2001 TV Series Himself Self
100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock 2000 TV Mini-Series documentary Himself – Member, Cheap Trick Self
Cheap Trick: RockWalk Induction 1998 Video documentary short Himself Self
Cheap Trick: Live in Australia 1997 Video documentary Himself – Lead Guitar & Vocals Self
The Big One 1997 Documentary Himself – Entertainer Self
Hard ‘N Heavy Volume 8 1990 Video documentary Himself – Cheap Trick Self
Hard ‘N Heavy Volume 9 1990 Video documentary Himself Self
American Pickers 2016 TV Series documentary Himself Self
WGN Morning News 2016 TV Series Himself Self
Live from Daryl’s House 2016 TV Series documentary Himself – Guitar & Vocals Self
Sonic Highways 2014 TV Mini-Series documentary Himself Self
Late Show with David Letterman 2014 TV Series Himself – Musical Guest Self
Skum Rocks! 2013 Documentary Himself Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live! 2013 TV Series Himself Self
Pink Lady 1980 TV Series Cheap Trick Archive Footage