The biographical film tells the story of rock idol and TV star Ricky Nelson through his conversation with a fan just before his 1985 plane crash death. The story unfolds through flashbacks, exploring Ricky's early life, his rise to fame in the 1950s, and his struggles with his father's control and his own drug use, ultimately leading to his decline after his initial teenage success.
Ricky Nelson: Original Teen Idol
Ricky Nelson's life story is told through a biographical drama, as he reflects on his experiences with a fan just before his tragic plane crash in 1985, which marked the end of his life as a rock idol and TV star.