Nelson Brothers Release Memoir Detailing Family’s Multi-Generation Entertainment Legacy
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LOS ANGELES, December 18, 2025 (ENTERTAINMENT INTERVIEWS) — Entertainment duo Gunnar and Matthew Nelson have released a new memoir, What Happened to Your Hair?, which they describe as the first account to directly address decades of public narratives surrounding their family’s seven-decade presence in American entertainment.
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The memoir, published by Permuted Press and released December 16, chronicles the Nelson family’s history beginning with The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, the long-running television series created by Ozzie and Harriet Nelson. The book also outlines the music career of Ricky Nelson and the later emergence of Gunnar and Matthew Nelson, who achieved double-platinum success in the 1990s. The Nelsons are the only family to achieve No. 1 records across three successive generations.
In the memoir, the brothers detail their perspectives on past media narratives, personal experiences growing up in the industry, and the challenges associated with maintaining a public image across multiple decades.
“For decades, the Nelson story has been told about us, but not by us, until now. Writing What Happened to Your Hair? is our way of finally setting the record straight—about our family, our father, and what it really takes to survive a lifetime in the spotlight with your integrity intact,” said Gunnar Nelson.
“This book isn't about nostalgia or celebrity—it's about truth. Our childhood wasn't all Ozzie and Harriet. We wanted to share the full, unfiltered reality of growing up inside America's first entertainment dynasty, including the losses, the resilience, and the reinvention that allowed us to keep moving forward against all odds,” said Matthew Nelson.
The book addresses topics including longstanding rumors, the circumstances surrounding Ricky Nelson’s fatal plane crash, challenges within the music industry, financial difficulties, and the brothers’ efforts to reestablish control of their professional image. The memoir also recounts notable events involving figures such as Mama Cass and highlights the brothers’ rise from an unsigned band making an appearance on Saturday Night Live to achieving commercial success.
What Happened to Your Hair? is available in hardcover and eBook formats through retailers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, BAM! Books a Million, Bookshop, Hudson Booksellers, Target, Walmart, and other outlets. For more information, readers can visit www.nelsontwins.com.
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