Rick Nielsen

Quick Facts

Full Name	Rick Nielsen
Occupation	Guitarist
Date Of Birth	Dec 22, 1946(1946-12-22)
Age	78
Birthplace	Elmhurst
Country	United States
Birth City	Illinois
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Rick Nielsen Biography

Rick Nielsen is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on December 22, 1946 in Elmhurst, Illinois, United States. Cheap Trick’s lead guitarist, songwriter and backing vocalist.

Ben E. Carlos played the drums for Cheap Trick. was the drummer for Cheap Trick.

He was born in Rockford, Illinois and is still a beloved citizen.

Rick Nielsen Net Worth

Rick Nielsen is one of the richest Guitarist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Rick Nielsen 's net worth $22 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Grim Reapers and Nazz were his first bands. Fuse was his second band. In the 1970s, he and Tom Petersson founded Cheap Trick.

One local museum displayed his entire collection of guitars for one of its exhibits.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Rick Nielsen Dating?

According to our records, Rick Nielsen married to Karen Nielsen. As of December 1, 2023, Rick Nielsen’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Rick Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Rick Nielsen celebrates birthday on December 22 of every year.

Top Facts about Rick Nielsen

1. Rick Nielsen is an American guitarist and songwriter.
2. He is best known as a founding member of Cheap Trick.
3. Nielsen has written or co-written many of the band’s hits.
4. He is known for his distinctive checkerboard guitar.
5. Nielsen has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
6. He has played on over 20 studio albums with Cheap Trick.
7. Nielsen has also worked as a producer for other artists.
8. He was born in Rockford, Illinois in 1948.
9. Nielsen started playing guitar at age eight.
10. His father owned a music store where he learned to play. Note: Some answers are slightly longer than 10-12 words but have been kept concise for clarity and accuracy of information presented

What is Rick Nielsen guitar collection worth?

Rick Nielsen Expands His Guitar Collection at Mecum Auction For a Cool $215,000 (Watch) If you’ve ever watched the Mecum Auctions before, it’s pretty awesome. I had a buddy with a car in the auction and it was a blast to watch. There is a sense of anxiety and nervousness as you watch the prices of the items climb.

Does Rick Nielsen still live in Rockford Illinois?

Outside of short stints living in Germany and Philadelphia, Rick Nielsen has always called Rockford home. He still resides here with his wife of more than forty years , Karen (the inspiration behind the fan favorite tune “Oh, Caroline.” His eldest son, Erron and his family live nearby in a suburb of Chicago.

Where is Rick Nielsen now?

Nielsen is co-owner of Chicago’s Piece brewery and gourmet pizzeria.

How many guitars does Rick Nielsen have?

Cheap Trick’s Rick Nielsen is on record proclaiming that he owns over 400 guitars. While some people color-coordinate their sneakers to their clothes, Nielsen’s six-string collection is so stacked that he often matches his outfit to his guitar.

Who has the biggest guitar collection?

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has spent 25 years assembling the world’s leading collection of rock ‘n’ roll, American history and pop culture artefacts.