Ricky Nelson

Summary

Ricky Nelson is a human^[1]. Born in Teaneck^[2], he… he was born on May 8, 1940^[3]. He passed away in Dallas^[4]. He died on December 31, 1985^[5]. He worked as a singer^[6], actor^[7], songwriter^[8], guitarist^[9], and singer-songwriter^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.31% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,666 views/month, #3,123 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Ricky Nelson was born in Teaneck^[2].
• Ricky Nelson died in Dallas^[4].
• Ricky Nelson was born on May 8, 1940^[3].
• Ricky Nelson died on December 31, 1985^[5].
• Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park^[12].
• Ricky Nelson's father was Ozzie Nelson^[13].
• Ricky Nelson's mother was Harriet Nelson^[14].
• Ricky Nelson was married to Kristin Nelson^[15].
• A child of Ricky Nelson was Tracy Nelson^[16].
• Ricky Nelson held citizenship in United States^[17].
• English was Ricky Nelson's native language^[18].
• Ricky Nelson's professions included singer^[6].
• Ricky Nelson worked as an actor^[7].
• Ricky Nelson's professions included songwriter^[8].
• Ricky Nelson's professions included guitarist^[9].
• Ricky Nelson's professions included singer-songwriter^[10].
• Ricky Nelson's professions included television actor^[19].
• Ricky Nelson was educated at Hollywood High School^[20].
• Ricky Nelson received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[21].
• Ricky Nelson received the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[22].
• Ricky Nelson received the New Jersey Hall of Fame^[23].
• Ricky Nelson is recorded as male^[24].
• Ricky Nelson's instance of is recorded as human^[25].
• Ricky Nelson's genre is rock music^[26].
• Ricky Nelson's genre is rockabilly^[27].

Product Details

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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: US^[29]

• Began / founded: 1940-05-08^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1985-12-31^[31]

• Genre(s): country pop, country rock, pop, rockabilly, teen pop^[32]

• Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim, country pop, country rock, death by plane crash, pop, rock & roll, rockabilly, teen pop^[33]

• MusicBrainz ID: 0b511854-c21c-4af1-9c31-e3fc178ded61^[34]

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Origins and Family

Ricky Nelson was born in Teaneck^[2]. He was born on May 8, 1940^[3]. His father was Ozzie Nelson^[13]. His mother was Harriet Nelson^[14]. English was his native language^[18].

Education

Ricky Nelson was educated at Hollywood High School^[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include singer^[6], actor^[7], songwriter^[8], guitarist^[9], singer-songwriter^[10], and television actor^[19].

Recognition

Awards received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[21], a commemorative plaque^[35], in United States^[36]; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[22], a music museum^[37], in United States^[38], founded in 1983^[39]; and New Jersey Hall of Fame^[23], an award^[40], in United States^[41], founded in 2008^[42].

Personal Life

Ricky Nelson was married to Kristin Nelson^[15]. A child of him was Tracy Nelson^[16].

Death and Burial

Ricky Nelson died on December 31, 1985^[5]. He died in Dallas^[4]. The cause of death was aviation accident^[43]. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park^[12].

Why It Matters

Ricky Nelson ranks in the top 0.31% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,666 views/month, #3,123 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[44] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[45]

FAQs

Where was Ricky Nelson born?

Ricky Nelson was born in Teaneck^[2].

Where did Ricky Nelson die?

Ricky Nelson passed away in Dallas^[4].

Who were Ricky Nelson's parents?

Ricky Nelson's father was Ozzie Nelson^[13]. Ricky Nelson's mother was Harriet Nelson^[14].

Who was Ricky Nelson married to?

Ricky Nelson's spouses include Kristin Nelson^[15].

What did Ricky Nelson do for work?

Ricky Nelson worked as singer^[6], actor^[7], songwriter^[8], guitarist^[9], and singer-songwriter^[10].

Where did Ricky Nelson go to school?

Ricky Nelson was educated at Hollywood High School^[20].

What awards did Ricky Nelson receive?

Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame^[21], Rock and Roll Hall of Fame^[22], and New Jersey Hall of Fame^[23].