Gunnar Nelson

May 23, 2021

RIP … Former Nelson guitarist Joey Cathcart loses battle with Brain Cancer

Metal Sludge — We are sad to report that Joey Cathcart has passed away. Cathcart had been battling brain cancer for years and sadly he has lost that battle. Cathcart is best known for the time he played guitar in the band Nelson. Gunnar Nelson took to the band’s official Instagram to share news of the passing of their friend and former band member. Joey Cathcart was 53. Metal Sludge sends our best to Joey’s[…]

December 22, 2020

NO BIG DEAL … Gunnar Nelson on Covid: “Dude, I Already Had It. It’s The Flu. It’s Not A Big Deal. I’m telling you.”

Blabbermouth — Gunnar Nelson has once again taken issue with coronavirus lockdowns around the country, saying it was “stupid” for the United States to shut down at the beginning of the pandemic and cause “a lot of businesses” to go under. Gunnar discussed the hot-button issue during a new interview with Australia’s The Rockpit. Speaking about how destructive COVID-19 is, compared with other contagious respiratory illnesses, Gunnar said (hear audio below): “Dude, I already had[…]

September 20, 2016

EMERGENCY LANDING … Nelson brothers flight returns to LAX with blown tire

EMERGENCY LANDING Nelson brothers flight returns to LAX with blown tire LOS ANGELES (KABC) — There were frightening moments on board a Southwest Airlines flight after a blown out tire prompted an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport Monday night. Flight 2634, headed to Nashville, Tennessee, had just taken off with 142 passengers on board when the tire blew. Pilots returned the Boeing 737 to the airport, making a safe emergency landing just before 7:30[…]

May 1, 2016

AFTER THE RAIN … Matthew Nelson talks all things related; Father, Brother & more

AFTER THE RAIN Matthew Nelson talks all things related; Father, Brother, Mother and more AA — NELSON released their debut album After the rain. Releasing four singles hit singles. (Can’t Live without your love) and affection which went straight to #1, After the rain, more than ever, and time will tell all made the top 40 billboard charts. After 26 years NELSON are alive and rocking with no signs of slowing down. There is a[…]