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Eric Hilliard "Ricky" Nelson, later known as Rick Nelson (May 8, 1940 –December 31, 1985), was an United States|American singer, musician, and Golden Globe-nominated actor. With more than 50 Billboard Hot 100|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 (actor)|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 in television|1952 to 1966 in television|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 began a rock and roll music career in 1957 in music|1957. He recorded his debut single, the Fats Domino song "I'm Walkin'", seeking to impress a date who was an Elvis Presley fan. It was a hit, reaching #4 on the charts. 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, either to keep his s... read all
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Ricky Nelson Arriving At Oakland California Airport
