Matthew and Gunnar Nelson
Born: September 20, 1967
Birthplace: Santa Monica, California
Famous For...: their contributions to heavy metal and being the sons of actor/musician Rick Nelson and the grandchildren of Ozzie and Harriet Nelson.
NELSON is a hard rock band founded by singer/songwriters Matthew and Gunnar Nelson (the twin sons of Ricky Nelson and Kristin Nelson). NELSON featuring the twin lead front men had a No. 1 hit in the United States with "(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection" during the week of September 29, 1990. They are listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the only family to reach number one record status in three successive generations (beginning with grandparents Ozzie and Harriet Nelson). NELSON has had (1) Number One, (4) Top Ten, and (5) Top 40 Billboard Hot 100 hit singles, plus (5) #1 MTV videos and has sold over 6.5 million albums worldwide.
As of Spring 2011, NELSON has received tremendous critical acclaim around the world for their latest original CD album Lightning Strikes Twice. NELSON performed at HARD ROCK LIVE Biloxi & has been touring the globe – from the M3 Rock Fest to headlining at the Firefest in the U.K. and the Holisland Rock Festival in China.
In addition to touring as NELSON, the twin singer-songwriters also perform a separate tribute act for their father, called "Ricky Nelson Remembered." Plus, they perform with celebrity all-star rock and roll rat pack SCRAP METAL.
