roll was starting  to grow and Rickys interest in the music grew, he kept asking  father Ozzie Nelson (qv) to let him play on the show. Initially,  Ozzie resisted until he realized that it was an opportunity to take  advantage of Rickys growth as a "teen idol" and would thereby help  the shows popularity. Ricky first sang a cover of  Fats Domino (qv)s "Im Walking" on the episode "Ricky the  Drummer" and soon afterward more episodes were tailored around  showcasing Rickys talents. However, not everyone was pleased with  his foray into Rock