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My Place: Fathers And Sons

Vermont Public | By Joel Najman
Published March 25, 2016 at 11:00 AM EDT
Courtesy, Joel Najman
Album cover from singer Ricky Nelson.

This week, My Place looks at fathers and sons who have recorded pop music hits a generation apart. Prominently featured are the Burnette brothers and sons and the Nelsons - Ozzie, Ricky and his twin sons, Gunnar and Matt. The Nelson clan own the unique distinction of having recorded #1 hit singles over three generations.
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Joel Najman
Joel has been a part of Vermont's radio scene since 1964. He began his career at WIPS in Ticonderoga, New York. In 1965, he moved to WFAD in Middlebury, Vermont, where he attended Middlebury College. Over the years, Joel worked at radio stations WJOY, WQCR, WDOT, WDEV and WVAA where he served at various times as Morning Announcer, Program Director and News Director.
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