Artist Bio:
Ricky Nelson, born Eric Hilliard Nelson, was an American musician, singer, and actor who rose to fame in the late 1950s. He was born on May 8, 1940, in Teaneck, New Jersey, and tragically passed away on December 31, 1985, in a plane crash near De Kalb, Texas. Nelson began his career as a teen idol, gaining popularity for his role on the television series "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" and releasing hit songs such as "Poor Little Fool" and "Travelin' Man."
Throughout his career, Ricky Nelson successfully transitioned from a teen idol to a respected rock and roll artist. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 and is considered one of the pioneers of the rock and roll genre. Nelson's music continues to influence artists to this day, and his legacy as a talented musician and performer lives on in the hearts of his fans.
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