Rick Nielsen

My first concert ever was Cheap Trick at what was then Quincy College. Little did I know I would see not just Cheap Trick, but the guitarist who just might be responsible for the best pizza in Illinois. I'll try to prove it with science and a few opinions, too.

It is well known in the Rock-n-Roll business that Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen has one of the most sought-after guitar collections in the entire world.

Hanson just released a brand new single entitled, Don't Ever Change, and the brothers called up Rick to add his special brand of guitar work.

Rick Nielsen, a true American rock and roll icon, just received his fabulous custom-made 1911 pistol from another 100% American icon, Cabot Guns.

We love a Rockford reference on a National TV show!

Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen, besides being blessed with many musical talents, he's also blessed with a wonderful family, who's with him wherever he goes.

Piece Pizzeria and Brewery in Chicago, owned by Cheap Tricks Rick Nielsen, has some of the best pizza in the country.

It is time. Every other conversation in Springfield is about casino expansion. Get ready to help push the #TimeForRockford to get a casino initiative.

For the last couple of days, Rockford and this man have been in the same sentences. Sightings reported too, most recently eating dinner at Taco Betty's.

Downtown Rockford NEEDS a Rick Nielsen statue. Read why, and vote on if you agree.