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Title: Ricky Nelson: Idol for a Generation by Joel Selvin ISBN: 0809241870 Publisher: NTC/Contemporary Publishing Pub. Date: May, 1990 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4
Rating: 5
Summary: From sit-com sub-plot to rock and roll idol
Comment: Singing Fats Domino's "I'M WALKIN'" as part of his parents' sit-com (OZZIE & HARRIET SHOW), it probably seemed that this was just a ratings gimmick in response to the current "fad" of rock & roll.
Although that particular performance is less than inspiring (and an insult to Fats Antoine Domino), Ricky soon found his voice and with major assistance from guitarist Jim Burton and good material from the Burnette brothers, Gene Pitney and others, Ricky (later "maturing" to just RICK) left an indelible stamp on the roots of rock & roll, and even managed a hit with a personal social comment ("GARDEN PARTY").
Along with Elvis, Little Richard, and the aforementioned Fats, Rick Nelson is a vital component of the roots of the music that turned out to be a "bit" more than just a "fad".
Put "POOR LITTLE FOOL", "NEVER BE ANYONE ELSE BUT YOU" or "HELLO MARY LOU" on your CD player (or even better, on your turntable!!) and read about Ozzie's boy.
A good solid read..
Rating: 1
Summary: It's all about the music; all you have to do is listen.
Comment: I once read in an interview given of the late Rick Nelson's son, where he was asked about a recent biography at that time about his father. I remember verbatim what he said, in that he recommended nobody read this the book, and was amazed at what people will do to make money. Out of respect and loyalty I didn't read it. As a few years had past, I had by accident came across this biography at the library, and curiosity overcame and I read it. In the beginning of the book I liked the little story about greek mythology, as I studied it in school. I shut the book when I read a bad word, as I don't use words, and don't hear much either. I found this biography to be rather disparaging. I think, the songs of his life captures the true essence. It's all in the listening. Over the years I have relatives and friends that have known or met members of the whole Nelson family, and had asked what were they like. The word gracious was mentioned more than once. As that word can apply to many.The Nelson family were and are exactly as they appear. After finishing the book in an hour, I discovered it was constructive, at least, in understanding why my mother and great-aunt don't play bridge. And, why his son said what he did in that article ten years ago. He inherited, at least, two things from his father: musical talent and personal integrity. Rick Nelson lived an extraordinary life, and always remained his own person and part of his life he couldn't share. He was always uncompromisingly true to his convictions.
Rating: 2
Summary: thumbs down to Joel Selvin's hatchet job
Comment: Joel Selvin set out to destroy Rick Nelson's reputation with his book, and he succeeded. He seeks to disparage Rick as a person at every turn, even when praising his music. Ozzie Nelson doesn't come off mu ch better in this mean-spirited book. Gunnar and Matthew Nelson have gone on record as being against this book, and that's enough for me.
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Title: Teenage Idol, Travelin' Man: The Complete Biography of Rick Nelson by Philip Bashe ISBN: 1562829696 Publisher: Hyperion Pub. Date: May, 1992 List Price(USD): $22.95 |
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