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Eric Hilliard Nelson (May 8 1940 - December 31 1985) better known as Ricky Nelson or Rick Nelson was an American singer-songwriter instrumentalist and actor starring alongside his family in the long-running television series The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952-1966) as well as co-starring alongside John Wayne and Dean Martin in Howard Hawks's western feature film Rio Bravo (1959).
When is Ricky Nelson's birthday?
Ricky Nelson was born on the , which was a Wednesday. Ricky Nelson's next birthday would be in 354 days (would be turning 86years old then).
How old would Ricky Nelson be today?
Today, Ricky Nelson would be 85 years old. To be more precise, Ricky Nelson would be 31035 days old or 744840 hours.
Are there any books, DVDs or other memorabilia of Ricky Nelson? Is there a Ricky Nelson action figure?
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What was Ricky Nelson's zodiac sign?
Ricky Nelson's zodiac sign was Taurus.
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The ruling planet of Taurus is Venus. Therefore, lucky days were Fridays and Mondays and lucky numbers were: 6, 15, 24, 33, 42 and 51. Blue and Blue-Green were Ricky Nelson's lucky colors. Typical positive character traits of Taurus include: Practicality, Artistic bent of mind, Stability and Trustworthiness. Negative character traits could be: Laziness, Stubbornness, Prejudice and Possessiveness.Was Ricky Nelson gay or straight?
Many people enjoy sharing rumors about the sexuality and sexual orientation of celebrities. We don't know for a fact whether Ricky Nelson was gay, bisexual or straight. However, feel free to tell us what you think! Vote by clicking below.
33% of all voters think that Ricky Nelson was gay (homosexual), 33% voted for straight (heterosexual), and 34% like to think that Ricky Nelson was actually bisexual.
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Is Ricky Nelson still alive? Are there any death rumors?
Unfortunately no, Ricky Nelson is not alive anymore. The death rumors are true.
How old was Ricky Nelson when he/she died?
Ricky Nelson was 45 years old when he/she died.
Was Ricky Nelson hot or not?
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When did Ricky Nelson die? How long ago was that?
Ricky Nelson died on the 31st of December 1985, which was a Tuesday. The tragic death occurred 39 years ago.
Where was Ricky Nelson born?
Ricky Nelson was born in Teaneck New Jersey.
Did Ricky Nelson do drugs? Did Ricky Nelson smoke cigarettes or weed?
It is no secret that many celebrities have been caught with illegal drugs in the past. Some even openly admit their drug usuage. Do you think that Ricky Nelson did smoke cigarettes, weed or marijuhana? Or did Ricky Nelson do steroids, coke or even stronger drugs such as heroin? Tell us your opinion below.
Where did Ricky Nelson die?
Ricky Nelson died in DeKalb, Texas.
What bands was Ricky Nelson in? Which artists did Ricky Nelson work with?
There are a few bands and artists Ricky Nelson collaborated with, for example: Carl Perkins,Connie Francis,Elvis Presley,Fats Domino,James Burton and The Everly Brothers.
Which record label was Ricky Nelson signed to? What record labels was Ricky Nelson with in the past?
Ricky Nelson had record deals and affiliations with various record labels in the past. Some of the bigger labels include: Decca Records, Epic Records and Imperial Records.
When did Ricky Nelson retire? When did Ricky Nelson end the active career?
Ricky Nelson retired in 1985, which is more than 40 years ago.
When did Ricky Nelson's career start? How long ago was that?
Ricky Nelson's career started in 1949. That is more than 76 years ago.
What kind of music did Ricky Nelson do? What genre was Ricky Nelson?
Ricky Nelson was known for a variety of different music styles. Genres Ricky Nelson is best known for are: Country music, Folk music, Pop music, Rock and roll and Rockabilly.
What was Ricky Nelson's real name?
Ricky Nelson's full given name was Eric Hilliard Nelson.
What is Ricky Nelson's official website?
There are many websites with news, gossip, social media and information about Ricky Nelson on the net. However, the most official one we could find is www.rickynelson.com.
Who are similar musical artists to Ricky Nelson?
Rita (Japanese singer), Hayley Evetts, JD Allan, George Bugatti and Alexander Shulgin (musician) are musical artists that are similar to Ricky Nelson. Click on their names to check out their FAQs.
What is Ricky Nelson doing now?
As mentioned above, Ricky Nelson died 39 years ago. Feel free to add stories and questions about Ricky Nelson's life as well as your comments below.
Are there any photos of Ricky Nelson's hairstyle or shirtless?
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What is Ricky Nelson's net worth in 2025? How much does Ricky Nelson earn?
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