Rick Nielsen

Biography

Rick Nielsen is a founding member and lead guitarist of Cheap Trick, known for his innovative guitar work and custom-made Hamer instruments, including the iconic five-neck guitar. Born into an opera-singing family, Nielsen's musical talents were nurtured from a young age, with his father also directing symphonies and recording over forty solo albums. He co-founded Cheap Trick in 1973, marking the beginning of a successful rock career spanning decades.