Rick G. Nelson
Rick G. Nelson | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 30, 1978 |
| Origin | New Orleans, LA, US |
| Genres | Rock, alternative rock, indie rock |
| Years active | 2001–present |
Rick G. Nelson is an American engineer,[1] producer and musician from New Orleans, LA. He is best known for his work with Greg Dulli in The Afghan Whigs and The Twilight Singers.
Nelson began his professional career with the band The Polyphonic Spree based out of Dallas, TX. During his time with The Polyphonic Spree, he met Annie Clark and was a member of St. Vincent.
He has recorded, toured and performed with artists such as Galactic,[2] Walter "Wolfman" Washington[3] and Usher.[4]
Early life
Nelson grew up in Houston, TX after moving from his birth of New Orleans, LA. He studied violin, bass, piano and music theory at the University of North Texas before his graduation in 2001.[5]
Career
After graduating, Nelson joined The Polyphonic Spree. He recorded three full length albums and an EP while in the band.[6] In 2006, Nelson met Greg Dulli and recorded strings on the Gutter Twins' album Saturnalia.[7] Not long after, he began touring with Greg Dulli on solo tours and joined The Twilight Singers.[8] During his time with the Twilight Singers he recorded on the album Dynamite Steps.[citation needed]
In 2011, when Dulli decided to reunite The Afghan Whigs, Nelson filled the multi-instrumentalist role in the band.[9] In The Afghan Whigs, he plays violin, cello, guitar, keyboards and background vocals.[10] Also in 2011, Nelson started Marigny Studios in New Orleans, LA.[11] As an engineer at the studio he has been nominated twice for a Grammy with one of those nominations leading to a Grammy win with the New Orleans Nightcrawlers for their album Atmosphere.[12]
Selective discography
The Polyphonic Spree
- The Beginning Stages of 2002[13]
- Together We’re Heavy 2004[13]
- Thumbsucker 2005[13]
- Wait EP 2006[13]
- The Fragile Army 2007[13]
- Live from Austin, TX 2007[13]
- Holidaydream 2012[13]
Peter Gabriel
- More Than This (with Polyphonic Spree) 2002[14]
St Vincent
- Marry Me 2007[13]
Ono
- "You and I" (with Polyphonic Spree) 2007[15]
The Gutter Twins
- Saturnalia 2008[16]
The Twilight Singers
- Dynamite Steps 2011[17]
The Afghan Whigs
Greg Dulli
- Random Desire 2020[20]
References
- ↑ "Why We Love to Visit Studios". Airshow Mastering.
- ↑ "Galactic & Irma Thomas Throw Down Mighty Funk, R&B and Gospel Grooves On Robust 'Audience With The Queen'". Glide Magazine.
- ↑ "Late Night Reflections". Nola.com.
- ↑ "Watch Usher Perform with the Afghan Whigs". Pitchfork.
- ↑ "Rick Nelson Biography". IMDB. Retrieved January 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Polyphonic Spree Members Past and Present". Dallas Observer.
- ↑ "Saturnalia". Guts of Darkness.
- ↑ "Twilight Singers". Rough Trade.
- ↑ "The Afghan Whigs Stay True". The Skinny.
- ↑ "The Afghan Whigs Emerge Closer than Ever". Washington Post.
- ↑ "Margny Recording Studios at Discogs". Discogs.
- ↑ "New Orleans Nightcrawlers". Grammy Awards. Retrieved 2024-03-01.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 13.6 13.7 13.8 "Rick Nelson at Discogs". Discogs.
- ↑ "More Than This". PeterGabriel.com.
- ↑ "Ono - Yes, I'm a Witch". Discogs.
- ↑ "Saturnalia". Allmusic.com.
- ↑ "Dynamite Steps". Allmusic.com.
- ↑ "In Spades". Allmusic.com.
- ↑ "How Do You Burn?". Allmusic.com.
- ↑ "Greg Dulli Random Desire". Discogs.
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