Wayne Nelson

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Wayne Nelson
Born	(1950-06-01) June 1, 1950 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Genres	Rock
Occupations	Musician, Bassist
Instruments	Vocals Bass guitar keyboards
Years active	1976–present
Associated acts	Little River Band Jim Messina L.A. Cowboys
Website	http://www.littleriverband.com
Notable instruments
Fender Precision Bass Rickenbacker 4001

Wayne Nelson (born June 1, 1950 in Kansas City, Missouri) is an American musician best known for being a member of the famed Australian rock band, Little River Band.

Shortly after his birth in Kansas City, Nelson's family moved to Rome, Illinois, a suburb of Peoria, Illinois. During his teenage years and early twenties, Nelson played in various regional bands around the Chicago area, emulating multiple styles but focusing on rhythm and blues.

In the late 70's, Nelson moved to Los Angeles and worked with artists including Kenny Loggins and Jim Messina. While in Messina's band and opening for Little River Band, LRB's management invited Nelson to join the famed Australian band and he officially became a member in April 1980. In addition to playing bass, Nelson was the lead singer of the band's hit "The Night Owls". He was absent from the band between 1996 and 1999.

Wayne Nelson continues to tour with Little River Band today as lead singer and bass guitarist. He makes his home in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Studio albums	Little River Band After Hours Diamantina Cocktail Sleeper Catcher First Under the Wire Time Exposure The Net Playing to Win No Reins Monsoon Get Lucky Where We Started From Test of Time Re-arranged We Call It Christmas

Live albums	Backstage Pass Live Classics One Night in Mississippi Reminiscing: Collection of Their Hits

Compilation albums	Greatest Hits Too Late to Load (Rarities Collection, 1975-1986) The Farnham Years Worldwide Love Reminiscing: The 20th Anniversary Collection The Definitive Collection

Videos & DVDs	Live Exposure

Singles	"Curiosity (Killed the Cat)" "Emma" "It's a Long Way There" "I'll Always Call Your Name" "Everyday of My Life" "Broke Again" "Help Is on Its Way" "Witchery" "Home on Monday" "Happy Anniversary" "Shut Down Turn Off" "Reminiscing" / "So Many Paths" "Lady" "Lonesome Loser" "Cool Change" "It's Not a Wonder" (live) "The Night Owls" "Take It Easy on Me" "Man on Your Mind" "The Other Guy" "Down on the Border" "We Two" "You're Driving Me Out of My Mind" "Playing to Win" "Blind Eyes" "Face in the Crowd" "When the War is Over" "Paper Paradise" "Love is a Bridge" "Every Time I Turn Around" "If I Get Lucky"

Related articles	Discography Birtles Shorrock Goble Birtles & Goble Mississippi

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Name	Nelson, Wayne
Alternative names
Short description	American musician
Date of birth	June 1, 1950
Place of birth	Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Date of death
Place of death

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