Ricky Nelson

Eric Hilliard Nelson (Ricky) (Teaneck (New Jersey), 8 may 1940 - De Kalb (Texas), 31 december 1985) was an American singer.

As a child he appeared in the television series "The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet" of his parents. His father, Ozzie Nelson, was Orchestra leader and his mother, Harriet Hilliard, singer. The couple was successful since the hit "Dream a little dream of me" in 1931.

Their son is one of the first teen stars in America. In 1957, he recorded his first album, a cover of "I'm walkin'" by Fats Domino. In the following years he was particularly popular: in late 50 's-early 60 's Elvis Presley sold only in the United States more record. Well-known hits from him are "Hello Mary Lou", "Travelin' Man" and "Poor Little Fool".

Ricky Nelson also worked as an actor. In 1959 he played a starring role in the film "Rio Bravo" with John Wayne and Dean Martin. Continued successes in the 1960s. He changed his musical style and went from the rock 'n roll more appreciated his fans on the country scene . this but moderately. Nelson wrote, about their unwillingness to give him new repertoire, the song "Garden Party" (1972), that prompt became a hit. Two years later followed a modest success with Windfall.

In the 1970s and ' 80s, he was still in oblivion, until he in 1985 with great success participated in a series of golden oldie-concerts in England. This led to a similar tour through the South of the United States. During this tour he came, on new year's eve of 1985, in a plane crash in Texas, died at the age of 45.

The twin sons of Ricky Nelson, Gunnar and Matthew Nelson, later formed the pop group, which in 1990 had a number one hit in America: (can't live without your) love and affection. His daughter, Tracy Nelson, appeared in the series Father Dowling Mysteries. ==Radio 2 Top 2000[ Edit] ==