Nelson

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Nelson is a sibling act founded by Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, the twin sons of 1950s teen idol Rick Nelson. During the early '80s, the brothers joined a heavy metal band called Strange Agents. By the end of the decade, however, the group's name had changed to Nelson, as the twins were the only remaining members. With Matthew on bass, Gunnar on guitar, and a handful of music vets onboard (including guitarist Brett Garsed and former Vinnie Vincent Invasion drummer Bobby Rock), Nelson made its debut in 1990 with the release of After the Rain. Filled with polished, radio-friendly pop-metal, the album was a major hit in America, where it sold over a million copies and charted a number one single with "(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection." Three additional singles cracked the Top 40.

Despite the success of Nelson's debut, Geffen Records balked at the band's intended follow-up. Entitled Imaginator, the proposed album was heavier than its predecessor and sported a conceptual theme. Geffen refused to release the record and sent the brothers back to the drawing board, resulting in a five-year hiatus between the release of After the Rain and the appearance of the band's sophomore effort, Because They Can. Musical tastes has changed considerably during that period, and the album fared poorly, causing Geffen to drop the band from its roster. Matthew and Gunnar responded by founding their own independent label, Stone Canyon Records, which they named in tribute to their father's band. They then released Imaginator in 1996, followed by four additional albums. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi

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  • Cross My Broken Heart
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    Cross My Broken Heart
  • (Can't Live Without Your) Love And Affection
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    (Can't Live Without Your) Love And Affection
  • More Than Ever
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    More Than Ever
  • Only Time Will Tell
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  • Won't Walk Away
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    • Ven Mi Amor
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    • Bits And Pieces
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    • More Than Ever
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    • Runnin’ Outta Time (The Silence Is Broken)
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    • Avalon
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    All Becoming Starchildren: An Evening With Grant Morrison
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    May 15, 2013
    By Kevin M. Brettauer It’s very apparent, to anyone who’s analyzed his work to any degree, that living comic book legend Grant Morrison loves the ...
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    25 Things We Know So Far About Season 3 Of 'Teen Wolf'
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    May 15, 2013
    We know, we know -- you've been waiting an eternity for the " Teen Wolf " Season 3 premiere, but we should warn you: It's gonna hit like a ton of br...
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    'Marvel's Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.' Stars And Producers Speak Up, Debunk Rumors
    Splash Page
    May 15, 2013
    by Brett White ABC's upfront presentation has already produced news about "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," most notably that the show is going to...
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    Around the Web: Taylor Swift Girl-Talks With Billboard Magazine
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    May 15, 2013
    Taylor Swift reveals her favorite songs of the moment to Billboard magazine. Trace Adkins makes it to the final round on Celebrity Apprentice. Willi...
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    New Twitch App Brings Game Streams To Xbox 360
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    May 14, 2013
    Gamers who aren't in the mood to game now have an easier way to sit back, relax and watch other people play games. Announced today, a new dedicated ap...
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    Nelson, Young, Mellencamp Celebrate 25th Farm Aid
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    , before tearing thorugh "Pink Houses," "Take Some Time To Dream," and "Scarecrow," which he also performed at the inaugural Farm Aid, held in Illinoi...
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Discography

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  • Before the Rain (2011)
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    Before the Rain (2011)
    Frontiers Records
  • Lightning Strikes Twice (2010)
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    Lightning Strikes Twice (2010)
    Frontiers Records
  • Somewhere (2008)
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    Somewhere (2008)
    Road Goes on Forever
  • Like Father, Like Sons (2000)
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    Like Father, Like Sons (2000)
    Stone Canyon
  • Life (1999)
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    Life (1999)
    Perris Records
  • Imaginator (1998)
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    Imaginator (1998)
    Fuel 2000 Records
  • Brother Harmony (1998)
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    Brother Harmony (1998)
    Perris Records
  • The Silence Is Broken (1997)
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    The Silence Is Broken (1997)
    Perris Records
  • Because They Can (1995)
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    Because They Can (1995)
    Geffen Goldline
  • Hot Tamale Man (1992)
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    Hot Tamale Man (1992)
    Collectables
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