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Teaneck, New York NJ, United States (1940 – 1985)

Eric Hilliard “Ricky” Nelson, later known as Rick Nelson (May 8, 1940 –December 31, 1985), was an American singer, musician, and Golden Globe-nominated actor. With more than 50 Hot 100 hits, Nelson was second only to Elvis Presley as the most popular rock and roll artist of the 1950s and 1960s.

Biography

Early years
Born in Teaneck, New Jersey, he was the younger son of Ozzie Nelson, the leader of a big band, and Harriet Hilliard Nelson, the band’s singer. Along with brother David Nelson, the family starred in the long-running radio and television series The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet from 1944 to 1954 on the radio, and 1952 to 1966 on television. However, David and Ricky Nelson did not join the cast until 1949; for the first five years of the radio show, the sons were played by professional actors.

Career
Ricky Nelson, who was the first teen idol to utilize television to promote hit records, began a rock and roll music career in 1957. He recorded his debut single, the Fats Domino song “I’m Walkin’”, seeking to impress a date who was an Elvis Presley fan. After he performed it on TV, it was a hit, reaching #4 on the charts and selling over a million copies. Soon, each episode of the Ozzie & Harriet television show ended with a musical performance by “Ricky”. It was during the sitcom’s run that Ozzie Nelson

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haggis21 wrote:
last week

He's great......

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Jade_Moon wrote:
last month

Ricky,we remember you...

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Lieberdog wrote:
last month

Damn the oldies tag, Ricky is forever young!

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everywherewest wrote:
last month

Oh My God It's Ricky Nelson. Ahhhhhh!

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PrettyStar wrote:
last month

8 may-Great Beautifil Day in Life

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djaldjr wrote:
September 2009

rick was fun to listen to growing up

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P_Machado wrote:
August 2009

http://www.lastfm.com.br/music/Ricky+Nelson/+images/34493763

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Monimaus wrote:
August 2009

wäre ich in der zeit ein teenager gewesen, ich hätte mich sicher total in ihn verliebt...

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Retro_Saiyan wrote:
August 2009

Ricky Nelson Is VERY Underrated!!

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almarrr wrote:
August 2009

Nice role in Rio Bravo.

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marcelopes888 wrote:
August 2009

where the broken heart stay

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horridhenry99 wrote:
July 2009

Great songs with James Burton on guitar

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rivergirl0925 wrote:
May 2009

I saw Ricky Nelson and Linda Ronstandt at the California State Fair in 72 I think... okay I admit it, I'm old- but I am still cool like that!

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electromontage wrote:
May 2009

such a pretty boy <3

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lionsroar816 wrote:
May 2009

<3

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marmur7 wrote:
May 2009

i forgot this was in the attic! seems too short somehow.

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meraatjie wrote:
May 2009

Always nice to listen to

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Cajungrandma wrote:
May 2009

Oh My God Ricky....... How Sweet He Was. Used to watch him every wk on Ozzie & Harriet Show. What a Great Family . His Death was Tragic . As was so many other artists of the 60s I miss them all , Rest in Peace Ricky .....

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Dunk_a_roos wrote:
April 2009

woah......hottie...buena singer ;)

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barrettszipper wrote:
March 2009

Quality track

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