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  ! _____________________________________________________ [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)