Rick Nielsen to Sit Out More Cheap Trick Dates Following Medical Procedure
Rick Nielsen is sitting out more Cheap Trick shows while he recovers from a medical procedure he had in November. In a joint statement from the band, they said, “Six…
Rick Nielsen is sitting out more Cheap Trick shows while he recovers from a medical procedure he had in November.
In a joint statement from the band, they said, "Six weeks ago Rick had a procedure that has required him to stay off the road until fully recovered. Unfortunately, Rick still needs a little bit more time and will not be out with us this week. Robin Taylor Zander will be moving to lead guitar for the next two shows. We appreciate the continued support."
Nielsen began sitting out of Cheap Trick shows on November 4. At the time, the band said the guitarist underwent a "minor procedure that requires him to stay off the road for this week and not travel." Since then some shows were postponed or Robin Taylor Zander filled in. Cheap Trick has yet to disclose what kind of procedure Nielsen had.
Cheap Trick has two more shows to close out 2022: They're scheduled to perform in Sahuarita, Ariz. on December 9 and in Indo, Calif. on December 10.
Rick Nielsen celebrates his birthday today (December 22.) If there's one thing the Cheap Trick guitarist is known for, it's his collection of wild, often muti-necked, guitars.
Let be honest: Few guitarists in rock history can get away with rocking a five-necked guitar quite like Nielsen. In honor of his birthday, check out our gallery of the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer with his outrageous guitars over the years.
GALLERY: Rick Nielsen and His Wild Guitars
Frank Micelotta/Getty ImagesNEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 18: Guitarist Rick Nielsen performs on stage at the Miller Rock Thru Time Celebrating 50 Years of Rock Concert at Roseland September 18, 2004 in New York City.
GALLERY: Rick Nielsen and His Wild Guitars
Jacob Andrzejczak/Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, NV - JUNE 12: Musician Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick performs in "Sgt Pepper Live" Rocks Paris Las Vegas at the Paris Las Vegas June 12, 2010, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
GALLERY: Rick Nielsen and His Wild Guitars
Scott Gries/Getty ImagesBALTIMORE - AUGUST 04: Singer/Guitarist Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick performs onstage at the Virgin Festival By Virgin Mobile 2007 at Pimlico Race Course on August 4, 2007 in Baltimore, Maryland.
GALLERY: Rick Nielsen and His Wild Guitars
Mike Coppola/Getty ImagesATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 12: Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick performs onstage at One More For The Fans! - Celebrating the Songs & Music of Lynyrd Skynyrd at The Fox Theatre on November 12, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Blackbird Productions)
GALLERY: Rick Nielsen and His Wild Guitars
Frank Micelotta/Getty ImagesNEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 18: Guitarist Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick performs on stage at the Miller Rock Thru Time Celebrating 50 Years of Rock Concert at Roseland September 18, 2004 in New York City.
GALLERY: Rick Nielsen and His Wild Guitars
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 08: Inductee Rick Nielsen and Robin Zander of Cheap Trick perform onstage at the 31st Annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on April 8, 2016 in New York City.
GALLERY: Rick Nielsen and His Wild Guitars
Scott Gries/Getty ImagesBALTIMORE - AUGUST 04: Singer/Guitarist Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick performs onstage at the Virgin Festival By Virgin Mobile 2007 at Pimlico Race Course on August 4, 2007 in Baltimore, Maryland.
GALLERY: Rick Nielsen and His Wild Guitars
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 08: Steve Miller and Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick onstage at the 31st Annual Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on April 8, 2016 in New York City.
GALLERY: Rick Nielsen and His Wild Guitars
Rick Diamond/Getty ImagesNASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 08: Jennifer Nettles and Cheap Trick's, Rick Nielsen perform during CMT Crossroads: Cheap Trick and Jennifer Nettles on March 8, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee.
GALLERY: Rick Nielsen and His Wild Guitars
Jo Hale/Getty ImagesLONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 10: Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick performs on stage at the Marshall Classic Rock Roll Honour-Show at The Roundhouse on November 10, 2010 in London, England.
