Ricky Nelson or, Rick Nelson (born Eric Hilliard Nelson; May 8, 1940 December 31, 1985), was an American singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, and actor. He placed fifty-three songs on the Billboard Hot 100 between 1957 and 1973, including nineteen top-ten hits, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on January 21, 1987.
Nelson began his entertainment career in 1949 playing himself in the radio sitcom series, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, and, in 1952, appeared in his first feature film, Here Come the Nelsons. In 1957, he recorded his first single, debuted as a singer on the television version of the sitcom, and recorded a number one album, Ricky. In 1958, Nelson recorded his first number one single, "Poor Little Fool", and, in 1959, received a Golden Globe Most Promising Male Newcomer nomination after starring in the western film, Rio Bravo. A few films followed, and, when the television series was cancelled in 1966, Nelson made occasional appearances as a guest star on various television programs.
Nelson and Sharon Kristin Harmon were married on April 20, 1963, and divorced in December 1982. They had four children: Tracy Kristine, twin sons Gunnar Eric and Matthew Gray, and Sam Hilliard. On February 14, 1981, a son was born to Nelson and Georgeann Crewe. A blood test in 1985 confirmed Nelson was the child's father. Nelson was engaged to Helen Blair at the time of his death in an airplane crash on December 31, 1985.
I really appreciate your interest in sharing your job. This is by far the best Ricky Nelson video I ever watched. By the way your two final pictures are funny. Thanks.
Explorerways 1 year ago 4
@Explorerways
Thank you so much for your very kind comments,I'm really pleased that you enjoyed the video,thanks for watching,,,,cheeers,,,Mick :))
MjayzToonz 1 year ago
Good rock'n'roll. I enjoy that fresh rhythm...
A pleasure, Mick. A big hug.
Emilio
blancoycanela 1 year ago 2
@blancoycanela
Hi Emilio,I thought you might like this oldie from Ricky,I'm pleased that you did,many thanks,,,,,,,,,,Mick :)
Have a great Sunday !
MjayzToonz 1 year ago
Our Family would sit and watch his family every week! What a Great TV show it was! He was sure one of the original "Teenage Idols"! Thanks for the Great video Mick! Thumbs-Up or 5 Stars - Whatever!
Jim
nipsterstang 1 year ago 2
@nipsterstang Hiya Jim,we never got to see the shows here in the UK for some reason,in fact I've only recently been made aware of them !
Many thanks for the thumbs up,thought you might enjoy this one from Ricky,cheeers,,Mick :))
MjayzToonz 1 year ago