Ricky Nelson
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Summary
Ricky Nelson was born on May 8, 1940[1], in Teaneck[2]. He died on December 31, 1985[3], in Dallas[4]. He worked as a singer[5], actor[6], songwriter[7], guitarist[8], and singer-songwriter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.31% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38,889 views/month, #3,123 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Forest Lawn Memorial Park[11]
- Father: Ozzie Nelson[12]
- Mother: Harriet Nelson[13]
- Spouse: Kristin Nelson[14]
- Child: Tracy Nelson[15]
- Country of citizenship: United States[16]
- Native language: English[17]
- Occupation: television actor[18], recording artist[19], composer[20], musician[21], bandleader[22]
- Educated at: Hollywood High School[23]
- Award received: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24], Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[25], New Jersey Hall of Fame[26]
- Member of: Rick Nelson & The Stone Canyon Band[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Genre: rock music[29], rockabilly[30], pop music[31], country music[32]
- Record label: Imperial[33], Charly Records[34], Decca[35], Epic Records[36], MCA Records[37], Verve Records[38]
- Discography: Ricky Nelson discography[39]
- Commons category: Ricky Nelson[40]
- Cause of death: aviation accident[41]
- Family name: Nelson[42]
- Given name: Eric[43], Hilliard[44]
- Pseudonym: Ricky Nelson[45]
- Official website: http://www.rickynelson.com/[46]
- Topic's main category: Category:Ricky Nelson[47]
- Commons gallery: Ricky Nelson[48]
- Manner of death: accidental death[49]
- Instrument: guitar[50], voice[51]
Why It Matters
Ricky Nelson has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
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[12]. Ricky Nelson's mother was Harriet Nelson[13].
Who was Ricky Nelson married to?
Ricky Nelson's spouses include Kristin Nelson[14].
What did Ricky Nelson do for work?
Ricky Nelson worked as a singer[5], actor[6], songwriter[7], guitarist[8], and singer-songwriter[9].
Where did Ricky Nelson go to school?
Ricky Nelson was educated at Hollywood High School[23].
What awards did Ricky Nelson receive?
Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[24], Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[25], and New Jersey Hall of Fame[26].