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NELSON BIOGRAPHY
Double-Platinum Champions of an American Entertainment Dynasty
Their songs transcend time. Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, revered for
unforgettable past hits, explore fresh creative territory in the present.
Magically melodic songwriting and soaring sibling harmonies ensure that
this pair will be a vital part of the music scene’s future.
“After the Rain” was the hit debut multi-platinum album by Nelson, the
band led by Matthew and Gunnar in the early 1990s. They zoomed to number
one with their hit song, "(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection,”
had three Top 10 singles, four #1 MTV videos, five Top 40 Billboard Hits
and became massively popular overseas.
Every magazine from Rolling Stone to People did cover stories, and the
twins performed on television shows like "Late Night With David Letterman"
and "Saturday Night Live." Critics tended to unfairly overlook Nelson,
however, because of the brothers’ pin-up good looks… but that didn’t stop
millions of fans from ‘getting’ what all the excitement was about.
 With the rise of grunge rock in the mid-90s, pop music grew dark and
foreboding. Matthew and Gunnar chose not to compromise their positive,
drug-free posture to suit the trend. Those who continued to follow the
brothers’ musical progress were rewarded with numerous gems on their seven
subsequent albums on their own Stone Canyon Records label.
Matthew and Gunnar have rare insights into what it takes to earn longevity
in the entertainment world. They continue the inspiring story of a most
remarkable show business family. Their grandparents, Ozzie and Harriet
Nelson, achieved immortality with "The Adventures
of Ozzie and Harriet," the longest-running live action sitcom in
television history. Earlier, the couple had enjoyed big band success and
had scored a number one hit in 1934.
Ricky Nelson emerged from the series’ popularity to establish himself as
one of the most important rock artists of the ‘50s and ‘60s with 60
million career sales and three number ones of his own. So, with Matthew
and Gunnar’s “(Can’t Live Without Your) Love and Affection”, the Nelsons
landed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the only family to reach
number one record status in three successive generations.
The world maintains its fascination with America’s First Family of Entertainment,
the Nelsons. A&E channel’s Nelson Family “Biography” episode is still the
top-rated ‘Biography’ installment ever.
Nelson has always been synonymous with entertainment in America. Matthew
and Gunnar see all forms of media as vital links to their fans. Recently,
NELSON toured extensively with Peter Frampton and Styx, plus, they’ve
increased their television hosting work for VH1 and E! Gunnar is also a
standout reality TV star from VH1’s “Celebrity Fit Club” successfully
shedding 30 pounds to ensure his team’s victory. Plus, Gunnar recently
co-hosted LIFETIME Radio’s nationally syndicated morning show for a year.
Once again billed as NELSON, Matthew and Gunnar continue to perform
sold-out shows around the globe. Contributing to their audience’s
extraordinary devotion is the fact that Matthew and Gunnar tirelessly try
to please. They take time to meet and greet each and every fan following
all performances… for in their own words, “Our people are everything to
us.”
Defying
any preconceptions, Matthew and Gunnar dazzle audiences of all ages. They
carry on the family tradition, while carving out their own musical
identities with grace, class, and passion. Their live show flat-out ROCKS.
"Our old fan base was primarily very young females," Matthew says. "We
were the guys they had on the posters at home and in their lockers. Now,
10 years later, those girls are grown up. They have children. They have
husbands. They have real lives -- and we're still a part of it. They not
only bring their husbands and children to our shows, they bring their
parents and grandparents! We have the broadest age demographic on the
planet. 8 to 80. And we love ‘em all."
Much to their satisfaction, the brothers’ career path displays parallels
to that of their legendary father. He found fame as a teen idol before
helping found the country rock movement.
"Yeah, it is kind of weird when I sit down to think about it," Gunnar
says. "We had tremendous success at a very young age like he did. And now
we're coming to the same musical renaissance that he had at our age. It's
discovering what makes you unique, your own inner voice… getting to walk
your talk for all to see and hear. Unlike our father though, we started
out as songwriters first and foremost… something we learned from him when
we were babies. I’m so thankful for that lesson. Seasons change, but what
never will is my unshakable faith in the belief that you can’t stop the
power of a hit song."
Matthew adds, "I feel more artistically, musically, spiritually and
physically vital than I ever have in my life. We're just starting, as far
as a musician's life is concerned. Yeah, we feel completely blessed to
come from where we come from… and to have accomplished so much so young
and on our own terms… but with what we’ve currently got up our sleeves for
TV, for the stage, and for the airwaves, I promise you this: you ain’t
seen nothin’ yet.”
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