RICK NELSON was one of the earliest Superstars Of Rock & Roll, and Elvis' closest rival during the mid-fifties.
In this Exclusive October, 1981, Interview, Rick talks with Jonnie about his early years, and what his real motivation was to record, what would become his first million-seller, "I'm Walkin' ".
"I'm Walkin' ", and the flip-side "A Teenager's Romance", launched his solo career, and turned him into one of the biggest, and most popular "Teen Idols" of all-time !
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[Rick was killed in a tragic plane explosion in DeKalb, Texas, on his way to a New Year's Eve Concert in Dallas. The date was December 31st, 1985. R.I.P. Rick, I remember your thoughtfulness and kindness to me every day. JK]
SPECIAL NOTE: Rick Nelson was Inducted Posthumously into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame on January 21, 1987. His presenter was John Fogerty (from Creedence Clearwater Revival)
