Ricky Nelson: The First Doomed Teen Idol

Ricky Nelson: The First Doomed Teen Idol


August 10, 2025 | Miles Brucker

Ricky Nelson: The First Doomed Teen Idol


The story of Ricky Nelson is one of fame, fortune, and tragedy. Born to be a celebrity, he became the world’s first teen idol and a rock and roll icon by the time he was 17. His rise to fame was meteoric, and his fall was just as fast.


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