Rick Nielsen: The Legendary Collector

[@DIOSpeedDemon]

He is a great guitarist. I saw Cheap Trick in Killeen texas and they stayed at the Holiday in that I was in at the time. I saw Rick go to the buffet get some food and sit down, I turned to my son and said- there is one of the best rock guitarists to ever lived. Rick looked up and I knew he heard me. A really great guy.

[@jodephallen9282]

DIOSpeedDemon

[@hollyvanvoast7140]

Rick Neilsen isn't just a guitarist, he's a comedian. He's a super intelligent quick guy who just happened to rock out. I love guitarists who can make guitars laugh.

[@mineralt]

What I love about Rick, is that he loves rock n roll so much. When you are a kid, your teachers will always tell you to be well rounded, but it is the people who aren’t well rounded that are always the real characters in life, the gems, like Rick. Love him.

[@robinbrl]

I really like his personality. He can be funny without saying anything and is very talented. Always admired him.

[@ThundercatDarklion]

Rick Neilsen is an Awesome guy and I remember hearing Cheap Trick on the radio in the 1980s as an kid growing up in the Chicago Suburbs. Now I live in Rockford Illinois. =^.^=

[@Soundeagle3456]

its cool that on stage Rick looked so goofy, but off stage he was so sharp.

[@glitter_rose8887]

Rick's laugh is so damn cute. I love him so much, great guy, super talented, and can make anyone laugh just by sitting there and being Rick. ❤️

[@eatabulletforme]

saw them in upstate ny 1 week ago. they are awesome

[@teslaedison6236]

Where did you see them? I saw them in Malone New York

[@JIMJAMSC]

I was in my mid teens and playing guitar when CT hit it big. I remember my best bud and I followed them around the southeast during their tour We would wait till after the last song,the lights came up and waited for the first 15-20 rows or so would leave. We would usually find about 10 picks and after one show the tech regonized us and tossed about 30 at us. They are all the white ones with his profile and fairly common. Also have 2 checkered straps from the late 70s era that are worth some $$ but I like him will die with most my stuff.

[@jeffhorton6508]

I have seen such icon rock bands such as kiss. Areosmith. Queen. Styx. Kansas. Heart . But I have to say when saw cheap trick in my home state of michigan I was totally blown away how good they were . Robin zander has a one of a kind voice and ricks guitar lead . Toms bass and now daxx on drums they play so tight and don't miss a beat . Unbelievable! !!

[@seti111]

LOL. a total eccentric. Love him

[@SecsSells]

There is a collector show called "American Pickers" There is an episode where they do some buying from Rick's storage lockers.

[@maxxschneider5534]

Always a class act

[@DonnyOsmosis]

Just SO happy that all of Cheap Trick is alive and healthy. Lighting rig collapse messed up Curtis Mayfield's life pretty bad. Some have died on stage as well...

[@KOSMICKEN09]

I wish I could hang out with him - though I've caught numerous guitar picks at cheap trick shows.

[@vincentrezende7690]

Rick is such a geek! Love this guy!

[@goldsmithstudent]

legend! saw them in 82 Decatur il

[@RichardBinder-dx7fk]

Just saw this comment. I was also there. The Decatur Civic Center where the old Stephen Decatur High School stood. My friend Jeff from the band Borderline helped them with security. Take it easy .

[@babayaga1767]

2:15 rule no. 1 in life to be successful. take the work seriously. don't take yourself seriously

[@LoveCheapTrick]

Far Out!! Thanks a bunch for posting!! =)

[@frankvella8632]

I'd love to go in the his house !!!!

[@frase1234]

I'd love to RANSACK his house

[@Bentheoptician]

He's wearing the exact same outfit as he wore on American pickers. Filmed same day? Who knows

[@bluehappyscrap]

Rick Nielsen would have made a great comedian😁🎈😁🎈😁🎈😁🎈😁🎈😁🎈😁🎈😁🎈😁🎈😁

[@ernestconnell8087]

Pop/Rock legend

[@bill5552]

I was fortunate enough to see Cheap Trick before they made their first album. They were from Rockford Il and played many of the clubs in Lake County IL and Kenosha County WI. Their live club shows were always great. I think after they made their first album the "oomph" started to go away. When they were on stage 20' away from me in a small club it was incredible, personal and memorable. When they started playing venues with 10,000+ fans, they became just another rock and roll band.

[@markwallsmith6498]

Dear Rick .... Don't sue the Canadians .... we're not all guilty

[@lonecrapshooter67]

Mark Wallsmith it's not even a real Country anyway

[@MrPhotodoc]

"Old Grumpy" Nielsen does not suffer fools gladly so he is not as nice as he seems here.

[@lorilesage8088]

oh it's ok...i have aged too!

[@bassplayersayer]

Hey Rick, I don't know if you check these things anymore, but if you do,..... I'm Rich and I played with Don and Ron Bonzi. Ronnie is selling his Gibson Thunderverb. and Don still has the 61 Les Paul and 67 V. You should hit him up.

[@ohrofax]

kann man mit diesen gitarren auch musik machen?

[@ericfaley9019]

The Fool. That's Claptons guitar from cream

[@pbduck]

Why doesn't Rick Tell us who designed that guitar that he is holding.. I believe the design was offered to Rick by a Canadian named Tony .. remember him Rick

[@soundpainter2590]

pbduck I believe, Joel Dansig. The Founder of Hamer. The Idea 100% Rick. I didn't know he bought "The fool" from Todd Rundgren. (Originally Clapton's,) an altered early 60's SG painted by Dutch Artist: "The fool" There are a few Very good Fakes around, that "The fool" happily painted. I had one. He has 2, 58 Explorers, & A "Favorite" 58 LP Burst, used on Most of CT"s best recordings. & a Zillion other Unreal guitars & gear ! When he bought most of his gear, it wad just "Used" & quite Inexpensive. I also would buy any guitar that played & sounded good. 50"s Les Paul's in the late 70's/ early 80's were $750 for Goldtop's & $1500.For a "Burst" MAX ! ( From a store that Knew they were "Desirable") & WAY Cheaper @ a Pawnshop or a Store that ( Didn't know) & yard sales.. Every guitar.. $50 ! BEFORE THE NET. Those days are LONG GONE !

[@weehudyy]

@@soundpainter2590 The Fool was a group of Dutch artists ... I think there were two guys and two women . Their other big claim to fame was painting the Beatles Boutique and upsetting all the other shop owners .

[@weehudyy]

@@soundpainter2590 Rick sold Jeff Beck a Les Paul in 1968 when he was working at his Dad's music store and apparently still has the receipt

[@petre.w.487]

Didn't realize Cheap Trick were big enough to allow him to do this. (5 warehouses of stuff).

[@pb12661]

9 down votes from angry Canadians.

[@KOSMICKEN09]

No it's from people who hate the song the flame Lol.. I don't sweat dislikes 😂

[@banjominer9682]

if his playing was as good as his collection id be impressed

[@MarkWolfeDesign]

The moderator is awful.

[@nevetsc5150]

Conan O'Brien was not a drummer, Craig Ferguson is a drummer. Wrong late night host.

[@bobm5600]

Man .......Bun E looks bad.

[@lorilesage8088]

omg....he has aged. :(

[@powlperc]

He’s 74, now. I attended two Cheap Trick shows last month….in Indiana and Peoria, IL. They’re still touring heavily.