Happy birthday! Rick Nielsen turns 75 today

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The iconic and legendary guitarist turns 75 on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023.
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Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen is celebrating his 75th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed guitarists of his generation.

Popular guitarist-songwriter Rick Nielsen has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 75th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Nielsen, a cultural icon

Born Richard Alan Nielsen in Elmhurst on December 22, 1948, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Nielsen's not just a great guitarist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Rick hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Rick Nielsen as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 75.

Happy Birthday, Rick, you're the best!

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