Dennis FingerRoll Nelson is a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. As a master guitarist, his electrifying solos blend scorching speed with silky smooth melodies, transporting listeners to another dimension. With a career spanning decades, Nelson has had the privilege of collaborating with music royalty, including Ray Charles, The Temptations, and Robert Palmer.

 

His production and songwriting prowess earned him a Grammy Plaque with The Temptations' album Earresistible. Nelson's soulful guitar work has also been featured on Hidden Beach's acclaimed Unwrapped Volume 2,3,4,5,6,7 series. Born in Mobile, Alabama (Maysville) and raised in the vibrant neighborhoods of the Bronx, New York listening to Afro Cuban beats and RnB on the streets. As well as Yonkers, New York where he lived in the Italian suburb with his Great Aunt. Nelson's musical journey was shaped by his diverse upbringing and trained professionally by guitarist Tommy Lucas. A proud graduate of Southern University, where he honed his craft under the legendary clarinet genuis Alvin Batiste. Nelson's dedication to his art is evident in every note he plays. As an entrepreneur and philanthropist, he continues to inspire and leave a lasting impact on the music world.