Guide Note:Ricky Nelson was a rock and roll musician who became known as one of the first American teen idols. Nelson began his musical career in the late 1950s, releasing his first single "I'm Walkin'", originally a Fats Domino song. He went on to have 30 top 40 hits, including some most recognizable songs such as "Hello Mary Lou", "Travelin' Man", and "Lonesome Town".
Fast Facts:
- Birth Name: Eric Hilliard Nelson
- Born: May 8th, 1940
- Died: December 31st, 1985
- Years Active: 1957-1985
- Origin: Teaneck, New Jersey
- Labels: Imperial, Decca Records, MCA Records
- Son of Ozzie Nelson and Harriet Hilliard Nelson
- Nelson's song "Poor Little Fool" was the first song ever to be #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart
- Singles Discography
