Ricky Nelson

The first time I heard of Ricky Nelson was when I worked at the Flea Market, four or five years back. A greatest hits had just been released and it was selling quick.

I wasn't taken by him at the time, but after watching a few videos online I have been charmed by him! See "Cindy Cindy"

Nelson's father Ozzie started the show 'The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet' which was an American sitcom that ran on ABC from 1952-1966, starring Ozzie's real family. DC even made a comic book of the same name in 1949, the good and wholesome, nuclear family!



From the success of the TV program, the youngest son Eric went on to become the Justin Bieber of the late 50s. His first single in 1958 was titled "Poor Little Fool". Another big hit was titled "Be-Bop Baby". Nelson is often regarded as the individual who kept rock and roll alive after Elvis Presley entered the US Army in 1958.