Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Series: Ricky Nelson

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1. Ricky Nelson was born in 1940 to Ozzie and Harriet Nelson in which northeastern US state? New Jersey Vermont New York Connecticut

2. By the age of 10, Ricky Nelson was already a recognized name in American homes due to his work on "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet", the situational comedy starring his real life mother and father. Which television channel originally aired the program? PBS NBC ABC CBS

3. Ricky Nelson's first single was a cover version of the song "I'm Walkin'". Which fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist originally wrote and recorded the tune? Chubby Checker Fats Domino Elvis Presley Chuck Berry

4. Ricky Nelson's music first belonged to the Imperial record label, but he was lured away by a major label with a huge 20 year contract. Which record label signed Ricky to such an enormous contract? Atlantic Warner Bros. Polydor Decca

5. Ricky Nelson was a member of a studio-only rock group which also featured Glen Campbell, Jerry Fuller and Dave Burgess. What was the name of this outfit? The Trophies The Souvenirs The Medallions The Pendants

6. What was the name of Ricky Nelson's first US number one single? Travelin' Man It's Up To You Young World Poor Little Fool

7. Ricky Nelson once won a Grammy Award. True False

8. Which early influential guitarist is best associated with Ricky Nelson? James Burton Link Wray Bob Luman Al Casey

9. In 1969, Ricky Nelson formed The Stone Canyon Band. During the band's duration, many members passed in and out of the line-up, including one of the future members of The Eagles. Which member of The Stone Canyon Band went on to help found The Eagles? Bernie Leadon Glenn Frey Don Henley Randy Meisner

10. Ricky Nelson had twin sons who went on to form a pop rock band aptly titled Nelson in 1988. What were the names of the two boys who formed this band? Matt and Rick Jr. Gunnar and Matthew Gunther and Mark Maurice and Greg