Rick Nelson, Rock "n" Roll Pioneer At eight years old, Rick Nelson began his career in show business. After a successful run on radio, his family"s situation comedy The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet enjoyed a 14 year television tenure. On the April 10, 1957, episode, "Ricky the Drummer," Rick Nelson started his singing career by lip syncing to Fats Domino"s "I"m Walkin"." He scored 36 Top-40 singles between 1957 and 1972, ranking Full description