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Matthew, Gunner Nelson Performing Tribute To Their Father At One World Theatre

Updated: Friday, March 23 2012, 12:11 PM CDT
By Rob Faubion, Austin On Stage

Twin brothers and celebrated recording artists Matthew and Gunner Nelson are bringing the national tour of Ricky Nelson Remembered to One World Theatre on Wed., March 28.

Celebrating the legacy and music of their father, music legend Ricky Nelson, the live music performance includes pays tribute to the 25th anniversary of their father's death.

The multimedia entertainment event features many of Hall of Famer Ricky Nelson's hit songs - including “Hello Mary Lou," "Travelin' Man,” "Poor Little Fool," “Garden Party" and many more - performed by his own twin sons Matthew and Gunnar, performing with the Stone Canyon Band.  The production also includes never-before-seen big screen video footage of the Nelson family, with interviews from celebrities influenced by Ricky Nelson.

Grandsons of 1950s television icons Ozzie and Harriet Nelson, Matthew and Gunnar hit the Number One spot on the Billboard charts with their rock band NELSON and their self-penned hit song "(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection."  The song put the Nelson family in the Guinness Book of Worlds as the only family in entertainment history with three generations of Number One hit-makers. 

Matthew and Gunnar have scored five Top 40 Billboard hits, four Number One MTV videos and sold more than 6.5 million albums worldwide.

Performances of Ricky Nelson Remembered will be at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.  Tickets range from $20 to $60.

One World Theatre is located at 7701 Bee Caves Road.  For more information and reservations, call 512-330-9500 or visit OneWorldTheatre.org.

(Matthew [left], Ricky and Gunnar Nelson; photo courtesy Stone Canyon Records)
Matthew, Gunner Nelson Performing Tribute To Their Father At One World Theatre