Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Billy Corgan welcomes Matthew and Gunnar Nelson — twin sons of teen idol Ricky Nelson and grandsons of TV icons Ozzie and Harriet — for a conversation about rock stardom, grief, and the ruthless side of the music business. The brothers trace their journey from losing their father at 18 and confronting millions in family debt to topping the charts with "(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection." They recall the punishing tour schedule that pushed Gunnar into a panic attack, the rise of Nirvana and grunge that upended MTV overnight, and a Geffen executive's vow to bury their record. Billy shares his own major-label battles as they debate the real cost of bending your music to please the label. That fight for creative freedom echoes back to their father's story — from Bob Dylan's encouragement to write his own songs, to the boos that inspired "Garden Party." It's the story of a four-generation musical legacy, and the brothers fighting to protect it.
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Billy Corgan welcomes Matthew and Gunnar Nelson — twin sons of teen idol Ricky Nelson and grandsons of TV icons Ozzie and Harriet — for a conversation about rock stardom, grief, and the ruthless side of the music business. The brothers trace their journey from losing their father at 18 and confronting millions in family debt to topping the charts with "(Can't Live Without Your) Love and Affection." They recall the punishing tour schedule that pushed Gunnar into a panic attack, the rise of Nirvana and grunge that upended MTV overnight, and a Geffen executive's vow to bury their record. Billy shares his own major-label battles as they debate the real cost of bending your music to please the label. That fight for creative freedom echoes back to their father's story — from Bob Dylan's encouragement to write his own songs, to the boos that inspired "Garden Party." It's the story of a four-generation musical legacy, and the brothers fighting to protect it.
Listen to the Show on all Podcast Apps "The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan" podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-magnificent-others-with-billy-corgan/id1793783665?i=1000689358669
Subscribe to the YouTube channel:
youtube.com/@BillyCorganTMO?sub_confirmation=1
Follow Billy:
facebook.com/BillyCorgan
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