Los Angeles, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/30/2010 -- Frontiers Records and NELSON led by twin lead front men Matthew & Gunnar Nelson announced the release date of their new album "Lightning Strikes Twice" a seamless sequel to multi-platinum debut album "After the Rain" on the 20th anniversary of their history making turn at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection" (September 29, 1990) which landed them in the Guinness Book of World Records. The new NELSON follow up album "Lightning Strikes Twice" will be released in Europe on November 5th with U.S. and Asia release to follow.
"'Lightning Strikes Twice' has allowed us creatively, artistically and musically to resolve some unfinished business," explains Gunnar. "We've had a blast going into the studio writing and performing some of our best songs. Plus, being back on the road with NELSON is living the dream all over again. New fans are discovering our music and original fans have shown incredible support all over the world. It ROCKS!"
Matthew adds, "Who could believe we would be doing a NELSON sequel to 'After the Rain' twenty years later? Gunnar and I feel it's our best work to date and should live up to its name 'Lightning Strikes Twice'. We believe NELSON fans will agree with that forecast and hope they feel it's been worth the long wait."
"After the Rain" was the debut multi-platinum album by NELSON in the early 1990s. They zoomed to number one with their hit song, "(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection," which made history landing America's iconic Nelson family (bandleader Ozzie Nelson, rock legend Rick Nelson, and twins Matthew & Gunnar) into the Guinness Book of World Records as the ONLY family in Entertainment with three (3) successive generations of #1 hitmakers.
NELSON's "After the Rain" record and tour became a phenomenon just prior to the rise of grunge. The last major success of the good time rock'n'roll era, NELSON has had (1) Number One, (4) Top Ten, and (5) Top 40 Billboard Hot 100 hit singles, plus (5) #1 MTV videos and has sold over 6.5 million albums worldwide!
Nelson has always been synonymous with entertainment in America. Matthew and Gunnar follow Ozzie Nelson's vision of embracing connecting with people and audiences through all forms of media. They have been doing television-hosting work for VH1 and E!
Plus, Gunnar co-hosted LIFETIME Radio's nationally syndicated morning show.
NELSON has been headlining at major rock festivals around the globe celebrating the 20th anniversary of "After the Rain". Touring in China, the U.K. and of course the U.S. where they have also toured extensively with Peter Frampton and Styx. In October 2010 the band will head to the UK to headline day 2 of the Firefest festival appearing with Frontiers label mates Jimi Jamison, Lynch Mob, Strangeways, Pretty Maids amongst others. A world tour at the beginning of 2011 will follow.
"Lightning Strikes Twice" tracklisting includes:
Call Me; Day By Day; Ready, Willing and Able; How Can I Miss You?; You're All I Need Tonight; To Get Back To You; When You're Gone; Take Me There; Come; In It For The Money; Change a Thing; Kickin' My Heart Around.
The first single to be released "You're All I Need Tonight" and "Call Me" are available to listen online exclusively with full in streaming on Frontiers Web radio.
Tune in at: http://www.frontiers.it/webradio
Musicians on "Lightning Strikes Twice" include:
Gunnar Nelson: Lead Vocals, Guitars
Matthew Nelson: Lead Vocals, Bass
With Special Guest Appearances by:
Gary Corbett: piano, keyboards
Brian Burwell: drums
David Morgan: piano, background vocals
Steve Lukather: guitar on "To Get Back To You"
Weblinks: http://www.nelsonkicksass.com / http://www.myspace.com/OfficialNelson / http://www.Facebook.com/NelsonRockBand / http://www.frontiers.it / http://www.myspace.com/frontiersrecords
NELSON Billboard Hot 100 hit singles include: "(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection", "After the Rain", "More Than Ever", "Only Time Will Tell" and "(You Got Me) All Shook Up".
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NELSON PR contact is Liz Motley at (786) 897-7414 or NelsonPR@me.com.