Artist Bio:
Rick Nelson, born Eric Hilliard Nelson on May 8, 1940, was an American singer, musician, and actor. He gained fame as a teen idol in the late 1950s and early 1960s with hits such as "Poor Little Fool" and "Travelin' Man." Nelson was also known for his role as Ricky Nelson on the popular television sitcom "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet," where he performed his music regularly. He was one of the early pioneers of rock and roll music and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.
Throughout his career, Nelson released over 40 albums and had more than 50 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. He continued to perform and record music up until his untimely death in a plane crash on December 31, 1985, at the age of 45. Rick Nelson's music legacy continues to be celebrated by fans of rock and roll and his contributions to the genre are still remembered today.
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