Last year saw the release of their bestselling autobiography What Happened To Your Hair?, and now Matthew and Gunnar Nelson return to the medium that first made their name. Rock band Nelson have signed with Frontiers Music Srl and will appear at the Frontiers Rock Festival in Italy this May.
Twin brothers and sons of the late Ricky Nelson, a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer who sold over 200 million records and helped found the country rock genre, Matthew and Gunnar began playing music from an early age. The entertainment business was deep in their blood: their father, uncle and grandparents Ozzie and Harriet made US television history with the long-running family sitcom The Adventures Of Ozzie And Harriet.
“We’re honoured to rejoin the Frontiers family,” the twins announced. “Nelson’s now classic Lightning Strikes Twice was the first release for Frontiers in America when the label opened up their US office years ago, and as such, we’ve always felt like a valued part of the team. Nelson is and has always been truly unique, and our family at Frontiers has always valued that, as well as our exhaustive process to write, record, and produce world class albums that endure the test of time.
“We’re honoured to reconnect with a roster that celebrates melodic rock music with such passion. We can’t wait to share what we’ve been working on and to deepen our connection with our fans around the world. Be warned: the new Nelson record is amazing.”
“It is an absolute thrill to have Nelson back on the Frontiers roster,” commented the label’s A&R and Business Affairs Vice President Mario de Riso. “Matthew and Gunnar have a very special place in the history of melodic rock, and their talent, identity, and consistency as artists continue to shine. Their music represents the kind of quality, emotion, and craftsmanship we deeply believe in. We look forward to sharing this new music with their loyal fans and with a new generation of listeners.”
Rising to global prominence in the early 1990s with their multi-platinum debut After The Rain, the twins topped the Billboard Hot 100 with ‘(Can’t Live Without Your) Love And Affection‘, earning a place in the Guinness Book of World Records. With seven Top 40 singles, five #1 MTV videos and over 6.5 million albums sold worldwide, Nelson became a defining force of their time. Despite the advent of grunge and earlier record company reluctance, the band of brothers has continued to diversify and carry on.
