The teen idol of the 50s who saved hi
Ricky Nelson: From Child Star to Teen Idol Born Eric Hilliard Nelson on May 8, 1940, in Teaneck, New Jersey, Ricky Nelson became one of America’s first teen pop stars. He grew up in the spotlight on his family’s sitcom The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, joining the cast with his brother David. At 17,…