Ricky Nelson, born Eric Hilliard Nelson in Teaneck, New Jersey, on May 8, 1940, was beloved by fans as one of America’s first teen pop idols. The son of Ozzie and Harriet Nelson, he grew up in the spotlight on their legendary sitcom, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, which ran for a record sixteen years. He and his older brother David joined the cast when they were still children, making Ricky one of the most televised musicians of his era.

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