Summary: This is the first of two episodes saluting one of the most famous names in rock and roll history –Ricky Nelson – or as he later called himself – Rick Nelson. During the late 1950s and early 1960s, his success rivaled contemporary stars such as Elvis Presley, Pat Boone, and Fats Domino. In our two-part retrospective, we’ll spotlight all of his hit singles, plus the original versions of any of these songs that he covered. And we’ll track his trajectory from child actor to rock and roll stardom.
