Vocalist
The Resume
(May 8, 1940-December 31, 1985)
Appeared as himself on 'Ozzie and Harriet' aka 'Here Come the Nelsons'
Appeared in 'Rio Bravo,' 'Love and Kisses,' 'Sonic Boom,' 'The Wackiest Ship in the Navy,' 'Three on a Date' and 'The Over-the-Hill Gang'
Recorded 'Poor Little Fool,' 'Lonesome Town,' 'Hello Marylou,' 'A Teenager's Romance,' 'Be Bop Baby,' 'Travelin' Man' and 'Garden Party'
Father of the singing duo, Nelson
Daughter, Tracy Nelson is an actress
Wife, Kristin Harmon, was an actress he met on 'Ozzie and Harriet'
Why he might be annoying
He was a divorced father of four.
He was free basing cocaine, causing a fire on the airplane he was traveling on.
The plane crashed and he died (1985).
He was booed at an all star concert at Madison Square Garden, because the fans did not like his new long haired look and change of image (1971).
He became so outraged, he decided to quit touring and wrote the song 'Garden Party,' bad mouthing the fans and the other performers.
Much to his surprise the song became his biggest hit.
Why he might not be annoying
He is the middle of three generations to have a number one billboard hit.
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Year In Review:
For 2010, as of last week, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
For 2009, Out of 51 Votes: 39.22% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 130 Votes: 36.15% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 123 Votes: 43.90% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 206 Votes: 47.09% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 239 Votes: 53.56% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 546 Votes: 48.90% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 3117 Votes: 44.79% Annoying
In 2002, Out of 2255 Votes: 49.98% Annoying
In 2001, Out of 3173 Votes: 54.74% Annoying
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