Artist Bio:
Rick Nelson, born Eric Hilliard Nelson, was an American singer, musician, and actor. He gained fame as a teen idol in the late 1950s and early 1960s with hits like "Poor Little Fool" and "Travelin' Man". Nelson was also known for his role as Ricky Nelson on the popular television show "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet", which aired from 1952 to 1966. He was one of the first teen idols to successfully transition to a career as a mature adult performer.
In addition to his music and acting career, Nelson was also a talented songwriter and guitarist. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. Tragically, Nelson died in a plane crash on December 31, 1985, at the age of 45. Despite his untimely death, Rick Nelson's influence on the music industry and his impact as a teen idol continue to be remembered and celebrated by fans and fellow artists alike.
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