Nelson burst onto the music scene in May 1990 when debut single “(Can’t Live Without Your) Love & Affection” charged onto the Billboard Hot 100, reaching the summit weeks later on the July 7-dated chart. The band — led by twins Matthew and Gunnar Nelson — saw its star continue to climb when its first studio album, After the Rain, arrived a month later, peaking at No. 17 on the Billboard 200 and reaching double-Platinum status by July 1998.

It was a quick transition from unknowns to widespread fame for the duo known for their long, platinum locks and notable family history in entertainment. (Their grandparents are performers Ozzie and Harriet Nelson; dad is late singer Ricky Nelson, known for Hot 100 hits such as “Travelin’ Man” and “Poor Little Fool”; sister Tracy Nelson is an actress; an

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