My husband's step dad got to work on his house in 1979 (not this one). Rick gave him 4 tickets to come to their concert so that's how my husband got to see the band live. That's what kind of down to earth person Rick really is.

seriously, everybody who is ripping on his house. The man lives in Rockford, IL is proud of it and has never left. So don't expect Beverly Hills.

Used to run into Rick when I was a teenager back in the 70's at Cherryvale Mall in Rockford. He would be out shopping with his kids, dressed like he was going to a concert, and would stop and talk to anyone like he was just an average guy. Money and fame never seemed to have gone to his head.

met him at a hotel about 30 yrs ago....super nice guy, and was very friendly. Told him I was a fan, and he thanked me for it..

“We kept thinking the lamp was too expensive, then we said let’s just get it! Sure enough, when we went back to Ross, there it was in the bargain bin.”

To each his own. Not my taste but clearly they have alot of love and respect for each other, which is what makes a house a home.

I totally get it. Rick's home is soulful and comforting, a perfect escape from the crazy rock 'n' roll life. And although Karen is uber pretty, she seems down to earth, humble, and kind-natured; a comforting soul to come home to after the crazy R'n'R life. Rick enjoys balance. And that's rare for most of us, especially in his industry.

It doesn't matter if we like it, it's their home... Thank you for sharing it with us...

Rick is a unique individual, and a worldwide superstar beloved by everyone in the rock music scene. A super solid and talented man who got it right.

I met Rick in the early 80's at a party. Very humble and personal guy.

Saw the band play. Saw many, many concerts in the day. The most memorable performance of them all. The band that got the crowd CRAZY was Cheap Trick. Never, ever had as much fun at any concert. Amazing showmanship like none in have ever seen.

A perfect house for the visually impaired.

You all should see Rick's collection of guitars. He has a million of them. Rick is so down to earth. What a super nice guy. Happy for all the success he and Cheap Trick have.

I didn't know Rick joined The Clash. That house! Love ya Rick!

Nice to see a wealthy rock star living relatively modestly. That's a rarity. Most flaunt their wealth.

Rick and his beautiful wife are an awesome testimony to the commitment to their love. I have such respect for them along with Alice Cooper and his beautiful wife. 30+:years is fantastic. God bless this couple.

I saw Cheap Trick at the NYS fair a few years ago. Rick was very cool. He asked some children to come up on stage and speak to the crowd. He played he assortment of cool guitars as usual. Good show!

Rockford is NOT 2 hours south of CHICAGO. It's on the WISCONSIN BORDER and hour NW of Chicago.

What can you say. Great song writer, singer, guitarist. Cool house, and a pretty wife. I have always loved Cheap Trick.

I've been a fan from the begining. Love this dude!

I can't help but notice that there's a checkerboard plate on one of the tables. I guess Rick had to get his trademark in somwhere.

The work of a couple that their ideas/ thoughts put in the home for themselves not us some of decor unique love the kitchen and stain glass hall,the lamp awesome! What where your expectations 300 guitars 1'000 of concert photos! As the The Rick Nielsen museum! The word is harmony of the couple in the town b 4 Rockford Illinois! LoL! Thanks Rick n Karen for sharing your home!

Nice people,but the house looks like garage sale meets salvation army.

Wife gone wild interior decorating. "Yes Dear, thats nice, Dear" o.m.g

Absolutely love Rick and Cheap Trick. So happy they were finally recognized with their contribution to music with the induction to the RRHOF .. BUT .. OMG what garish decorating .. sorry .. terrible taste ..

If they like it, that is all that matters. Their taste may not be everyone else's, but that's why these shows are made. Imagine the TV people going to everyone's house and the owners saying "Well, I wanted everything to be beige".

Thanks Rick For All Ur Great Hard work. U ROCK AND ALWAYS WILL!!! So Happy for you and your wife with such a beautiful home. You guys deserve it. You ve worked hard. God bless.

It looks like Rick Nielsen's sense of style went out the window when Cheap Trick came together in the 1970's

What a stand up dude. Congrats on your RRHOF nod.

Wow. I love Rick's work. He's amazingly talented. The house--how could the host use phrases like "a bit eclectic" for such a trainwreck? Wow.

definitely like their music more than his house

I’m going to see Cheap Trick this Wednesday in Great Falls Montana , 8/3/22 , mostly because they are the best fucking rock band :) and their new album rocks .

I love Rick and the band very, very much. The house, though...I'm not so sure. Is it just me or is the décor hideous on an Olympic level?

Rockford is two hours south of Chicago??? That’s news to me!

The outside looks like a funeral parlor or 1970s supper club. Inside is pretty garish. 'A designer would probably cringe' is right.

In the master bedrooms closet is where they keep the dream police.

Love Cheap Trick. This house seems dark--a little gloomy?

Rockford isn't SOUTH of Chicago! It's NorthWest from Chi, right on the Wisconsin border.

Eclectic Rick. Nice of them to share their home.

I can't say how much I admire Rick and his abilities, but I do have to say... that's the ugliest damn interior I've ever seen in a house. DANG...

I worked at an estate sale right next door to his house a few years ago. VERY nice neighborhood. Nice people around there, too.Yea - Rockford is Northwest of Chicago. About 20 miles south of the Illinois/Wisconsin border.

It was nice of Rick and his wife to share their home. I grew up in Rockford and passing by the house and that area is kind of like a mystery. You can’t really see much from the road so it was interesting to get a peak. I don’t get into some of their choices, but I do like the overall romantic feel. Rather then criticize as dumb people would do Im just thankful for people who aren’t our for popularity and being trendy but instead have a soulful and romantic relation to life. Makes sense that such thoughtful romantic people would be married all these years. Rick is one of the truly gifted and entertaining rockers of all time along with Cheap Trick.

Jip! I only watched this cuz I wanted to see a room of 68 guitars, like I saw in Guitar World when I was a kid. He had millions of guitars, incl his customer Hamer, 6-headed, checkered monster! lame not showing Rick's jam-room, studio or equipment

This video must be pretty old/dated. Lol! Love Rick. Very cool dude. And AWESOME guitars! Much of his guitar collection on display at a Rockford museum until the spring. Just visited last month, and Rick stopped by himself to chat for a bit. Very cool!

Love the table!!! They say they couldnt afford the lamp? Are you kidding me? Saved 10%?? Is Rick Jewish? The low ceiling and thick curtains that block out all light...I would feel like I was living in a box. I am claustrophobic and there is NO way I could live in this box/house.

Thank you Rick... I loved your show back in the 70’s.

It's not the worst house. Alot of it's really cool. Glad they like it.

I'd like to see a update of this, I'm sure it's decorated differently now.

Love the ceilings, floors, *fireplace** (wow)... just about everything but the patterns & prints on the walls & stuff. Looks welcoming

One of the best that's come out of Rockford, Cheap Trick. We actually DO have some fine contributions. These were our guys, especially in school. We drove to Dane County in a snowstorm with one headlight to see them. We did NOT get home in THAT car lol.😉🤘🤯

Rick is awesome

Is that living room one huge curtain with some ill-proportioned furniture strung about?

Somehow this reminds me of Graceland...

This may have been ok in the 80's but all those floral fabrics, wallpaper borders, ruffles and stained glass give me anxiety.

I say burn it down and start over! Long live Cheap Trick!

Wouldn't surprise me to find out that this really wasn't Rick's house. He's been known to pull off a few pretty complicated practical jokes on people...

dax told me when he was a kid, whenever he got into trouble and was punished, his parents would make him sit in the loving room and look at those curtains,,,lol

their house looks like a thrift store LOL

A house should represent the owners. Traditional design is reflects many eras. I like this house, because English Cottage design is timeless. Doing it once the way you like it, is better than doing it over and over. Thanks for sharing your house.

Too cool and cute Karen Nielsen absolutely darling and Rick very cool guy

Hurt my eyes

I don't get how tranquility and beauty are reflected in this house. OMG the colors, those curtains and that lamp at 4:25. Ick!

I still have many old buildings in my hometown including some old school buildings with original pressed tin ceilings, some are still exposed some are hidden under a more modern ceiling with the tin underneath completely baffles me, strip off the paint and they are beautiful, never see that kind of craftsmanship anymore.

What a beautiful ❤️ home my God Sweet!!

Rockford is not 2 hours south of Chicago! I'm from Northern Illinois. Rockford is West of Chicago on the Wisconsin Border.

I like the ceiling. It gives a kind of vibe.

It's really classy. I wish I lived in that house.

I live in Rockford. It's approx 90 miles and about 1 1/2 hrs and from here you would be heading east!

My grandparents live about 15 minutes from his old home, in Rockford Illinois.

I love the fact that this is all about how old everything is, and it's from the turn of the century 😂🤣😂😂 God bless Rick and family, from the vast future of 2023!! Rock on....

I wanna see his guitars too...what the fuck!?!? He's also known for having some of the most incredible guitars

I first saw Cheap Trick at a bar in Madison, Wisconsin, somewhere around 1977 -78, before they hit the big time. I don't remember the name of the bar, but it was downtown, maybe on University Ave. or State street. They performed on a stage and there were maybe 50 to 80 spectators there. I could just tell they were going places. I was a UW-Madison student at the time.

Very classy and unique! Thanks for sharing Nielsens!

Love it! Not for me, but fantastic for them to not give a F what anyone else thinks and do their own thing

It's not 2 hours south of Chicago. It's northwest!

Adams Family comes to mind.

Dimebag Darrell's house in Dalworthington Gardens, Texas is really decorated crazy. I love the Nielson's home.

Got to love that tin ceiling.

Love Rick & Cheap Trick, think it's awesome they haven't had a typical "showbiz" marriage that lasts five minutes but DAYUM am glad they live there & I don't...fugly mish mash styles all through the house.

Wow. Which takes you on the bigger trip?: "Heaven Tonight" or their house? I certainly understand, now, why Rick and Karen are so compatible!

The early eighties called..time to update that house!

Love his music. Love that he's been with his lovely wife for 35 years, but that house and it's location leaves much to be desired. If you've ever been to Rockford, you'd know what I mean. It's like a mini-Detroit.

This is beautiful. I wonder if it still looks like that. I'd like to think as timeless as it was, it still is.

This looks really 90's. lol

Good job Rick Nielson! YOu deserve all the best! I been throwing money your way since Budokan ;)

If the house still looks like that today, Mike and Frank would be all over that house for some tasty picking.

Man oh Man, love his music. His interior decorating....?

Love the table. Cool pad. Where's the music room with all the guitars? Lol. Like my place, I'm slowly taking over rooms with my gear. Lot of resistance from the missus.

Well, this is interesting. I like Rick and Karen is a beautiful lady.

Couldn't agree more. I built and remodeled homes for 35 years. This one is too damn busy. The interior is too garish and contrasts with itself. But, it's his house and he can do it up like he has. I just think it should be simplified. It screams at you.

live and let live . the man and women have there own tastes . I want a Rick Nielsen sweater for my little doggy

Horrible comments below. It is their home can't you just say it is different and unusual? No respect whatsoever.

Love the checkerboard dish in the dining room.

please don't criticize we love the band what they do beside that is their private life don't say no more

Omg i could not live in a place like that,it looks like grannys house,,gawdy

Cool that he stayed in Rockford.

next time I go to IL. I would love to meet you.. I "m an aquaaintance of the Bodeans.. Was in band with Bob's Brother Ronny

Looks like cross between a brothel and a funeral home!!--- nice bedroom though

I expected Count Dracula to jump out.the prettiest thing in the house,is that Beautiful white feline walking around.luv ya Rick,Big fan for over 40 years.

Love their taste!