| − | '''Eric Hilliard “Ricky” Nelson''', also known as Rick Nelson was born in Teaneck, [[New Jersey]] on May 8, 1940, the younger son of [[Ozzie Nelson]], the leader of a big band, and Harriet Hilliard Nelson, the band’s singer. Along with brother David Nelson, the family starred in the long-running radio and television series “The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet.” | + | '''Eric Hilliard “Ricky” Nelson''', also known as Rick Nelson was born in Teaneck, [[New Jersey]] on May 8, 1940, the younger son of Ozzie Nelson, the leader of a big band, and Harriet Hilliard Nelson, the band’s singer. Along with brother David Nelson, the family starred in the long-running radio and television series “The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet.” |
| | As a teenage idol at 17 years of age Ricky Nelson began a rock and roll music career by recording a song written and made popular by [[Fats Domino]] just a few weeks earlier in 1957. “I’m Walkin’” gave both artists a top five hit and would be the first of 55 appearances on the charts for Ricky Nelson. | | As a teenage idol at 17 years of age Ricky Nelson began a rock and roll music career by recording a song written and made popular by [[Fats Domino]] just a few weeks earlier in 1957. “I’m Walkin’” gave both artists a top five hit and would be the first of 55 appearances on the charts for Ricky Nelson. |