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Rick Nelson, Critic Peter Goddard says former TV star's voice has remained frozen in time
Rick Nelson, Critic Peter Goddard says former TV star's voice has remained frozen in time

Rick Nelson, Critic Peter Goddard says former TV star's voice has remained frozen in time

Date8/8/1982
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Original Toronto Star caption: Rick Nelson, Critic Peter Goddard says former TV star's voice has remained frozen in time. Now in his early 40s, he's one of rock's unsung musical heroes, critic says of singer at Forum yesterday.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Object NumberTSPA_0070601F
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