Artist Bio:
Rick Nelson, born Eric Hilliard Nelson on May 8, 1940, was an American singer, musician, and actor. He rose to fame as a teen idol in the late 1950s and early 1960s, known for hits such as "Poor Little Fool" and "Travelin' Man". Nelson was a pioneer of the country rock genre and is credited with helping to popularize the genre with his band, the Stone Canyon Band. He continued to have success in music throughout the 1970s and 1980s, with songs like "Garden Party" and "Dream Lover".
In addition to his music career, Rick Nelson also had a successful acting career, appearing in television shows such as "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" alongside his family. Nelson tragically died in a plane crash on December 31, 1985, at the age of 45. Despite his untimely death, Rick Nelson's music and legacy continue to be celebrated by fans and musicians alike.
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