Matthew Nelson

Matthew Nelson achieved multi-platinum success as a singer-songwriter, musician, and producer, notably with the band Nelson, whose debut album, ‘After the Rain,’ released in June 1990, sold over 3 million copies and was certified double platinum by the RIAA. The album featured the international number one hit single ‘(Can’t Live Without Your) Love and Affection,’ which topped Billboard’s Hot 100 in 1990, alongside other notable singles including ‘After the Rain,’ ‘More Than Ever,’ and ‘Only Time Will Tell.’ Nelson, featuring Matthew and his twin brother Gunnar, is recognized in the Guinness Book of World Records as the only family with three successive generations to achieve a number one record. Prior to this, Matthew co-wrote ‘Two Heads are Better than One,’ credited to Power Tool, for the 1989 film ‘Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure.’ Following the monumental success of ‘After the Rain,’ Nelson continued to evolve their musical output, releasing ‘Because They Can’ in 1995, followed by ‘Imaginator’ in 1996 through Victor Entertainment. This period marked a strategic shift as Matthew and Gunnar established their own independent label, Stone Canyon Records, in the late 1990s.

His original song ‘To Get Back to You’ is set to be featured in the highly anticipated Season 2 finale of ‘Peacemaker’ in 2025. This placement highlights Matthew’s sustained relevance and adaptability across diverse musical and media platforms, cementing his legacy as a multifaceted talent in the music industry.