As it was for a good cause, i pitched in more and got a private dinner with rick and 11 other good people in the captains room in the sunset strip house of blues foundation room. Rick began touring and the single take a hand began climbing the charts, but in the middle of the tour his new label, chelsea records, went out of. Rick springfield was born richard lewis springthorpe in guildford, sydney, new south wales, australia, to eileen louise evennett and norman james springthorpe, a lt. In late, late at night, the memoir his millions of fans have been waiting for, rick takes readers inside the highs and lows of his extraordinary life. I have to confess that midway through the book, based on ricks bare account of his stereotypical rock star behaviour i was beginning to dislike the man that he.
Rick springfield is an australian musician, singersongwriter, and actor. The one and only time i ever caught rick springfield live was a few years back now in 20 at shepherds bush empire in london, it was a great show and one of the things that really stood out was his exceptional cover of robert johnsons cross road blues. Hes had longterm success as a solo performer as well as an acting career in both movies and tv with his role in the soap general hospital probably being his most noteworthy. Later that year, watson changed the bands name to mpd ltd and, in october when. Richard lewis springthorpe, known professionally as rick springfield, is an australian musician and actor. The 10 most interesting rock star sex secrets from groupie. Rick springfield tour dates 2017, rick springfield concert. New jerseys top booking entertainment agency book rock bands for concerts, private parties, hire. One only has to read rick springfields revealing 2011 memoir late, late at night and its accounts of depression to understand the guy knows what its like to. You can find the list of rick springfield tour dates here. Aged only 20 he was a member of zoot, a very popular band of its time. This was a benefit show rick springfield organized for his guitar tech, ruben, who is battling stage 4 cancer.
A member of the pop rock group zoot from 1969 to 1971, he had an initial career as a charismatic teen idol. By turns winningly funny and heartbreakingly sad, every page resonates with ricks witty, wry, selfdeprecating, brutally honest voice. Tickets for the future rick springfield concert are on sale. Grammy awardwinning musician, actor, and new york times bestselling author rick springfields debut novel is magnificent vibration. Rick springfield could be described as the epitome of a successful rock star. Rick found himself pursued by a number of working bands of the day. Rick springfield tickets rick springfield tour dates.
He was a member of the pop rock group zoot from 1969 to 1971, then started his solo career with his debut single speak to the sky reaching the top 10 in australia in mid1972, when he moved to the united states. Brett tuggle on keyboards, springfield formed a special camaraderie with tuggle on the road due to their shared interest in illicit sex with women. Scrobble songs to get recommendations on tracks, albums, and artists youll love. Front row tickets will not be an issue, we always have terrific tickets. Booking entertainment makes it easy to book rick springfield or any other alist entertainer for your. High energy, interactive full band show with ricks five piece touring band. Albums include jessies girl carry me away, working class dog, and sound city. The discography of australian rock music singer, rick springfield consists of seventeen studio albums, six compilation albums, two live albums, thirtyfour singles and eleven music videos. Magnificent vibration is the beautiful brainchild of rick springfields imagination with enough of his real life mixed in for authenticity.
Rick springfields book late, late at night, he states that with his touring band, with tim on guitar. Rick springfield tour and concert ticket information. After george bernhardt left the band in 2015, george moved from bass guitar to the lead guitar position. Right from the start, the owners of the ranch said their place was more than just a country bar. Rick springfield late, late at night so this is the biography of australian born, us rock solo artist rick. Although rick springfields music was frequently dismissed as vapid teen idol fare, his best moments have actually withstood the test of time far better than most critics would ever have imagined, emerging as some of the most wellcrafted mainstream power pop of the 1980s. Music profile for rick springfield, born 23 august 1949. The north american summer tour of amphitheaters will feature plenty of hits. The official facebook page for songwritermusician, actor and author, rick springfield. Rick springfields first love has always been music, a lifelong passion ignited. He also travels with rick on the stripped down show tour. Classic rock music booking agency hire top rock artists, bands, musicians and entertainers, 9089388307. With decades of experience playing soldout venues around the world, rick springfield certainly knows how to satisfy audience members at his shows.
Rick springfield reveals battle with his sexual appetite. This list of links is a compilation of major touring classic rock artists, arranged alphabetically by first name. Rick springfield born richard lewis springthorpe on 23 august 1949 is an australian singersongwriter, musician, and actor. Anyone whos followed rick springfield long enough knows how important his back up band is to maintaining a smooth, upbeat performance. Rick springfield released the big, bold songs for the end of the world in 2012, just before he received a boost in credibility from dave grohl.
The 10 most interesting rock star sex secrets from groupie dirt. All rick springfield concerts include performances of his numerous top10 hits, as well as all of the exciting new material the artist has been working on. Despite what your dirty minds are thinking, the book is about a man who, newlydivorced, emasculated, and feeling he has nothing left to live for, comes across a selfhelp book titled magnificent vibration. Start by finding your event on the rick springfield 2020 2021 schedule of events with date and time listed below. Rick springfield rockers collective the rod experience saliva scream it like you mean it tour. The best of rick springfield by rick springfield on amazon. See the current dates for rick springfields stripped down intimate and interactive solo performances. Many classic rock bands and solo artists are going strong. Rick is on tour across the us performing full band and solo acoustic shows. The band rick assembled had years of musicianship to back them up. Rick springfields concert history rick springfield born richard lewis springthorpe on 23 august 1949 is an australian singersongwriter, musician, and actor. To book now or for more details, visit the official booking web site at. Rick springfield opensup on writing, religion, sex. Concert schedules for all rick springfield concerts are updated on a.
The foo fighters leader featured springfield in sound city, his 20 featurelength love letter to classic rock, and while its accompanying soundtrack wasnt a smash, it did help shift the conventional wisdom on rick springfield. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Booking agent book rick springfield for corporate events, private. Living in oz was the 2nd album i ever bought back in 83. I would have wanted to publish if it hadnt been by rick springfield. Spotlights kinderhook, adelitas way, the early november. Listen to your favorite songs from the best of rick springfield by rick springfield now. Rick springfield will be performing his charttopping hits and more on june 29, 2018 in nashville, tn accompanied by his band and the 70piece orchestra nashville orchestra. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. This is a rick springfield full band show with special guest loverboy. Rick springfield tour dates has just been made public. He was a member of the pop rock group zoot from 1969 to 1971, then started. Rick springfield success hasnt spoiled me yet discogs.
The novel portrays a hero who has hit a dead end in his life, but who serendipitously receives a 1800 phone connection to god via an inscription in a mysterious selfhelp book that may just. See the current dates for rick springfield s stripped down intimate and interactive solo performances. The book is his second new york times bestseller and its on sale now. Rick springfield is a grammy awardwinning musician and actor, and the author of the new york times bestselling memoir late, late night, which rolling stone named one of the twentyfive greatest rock memoirs off all time. In the book, god doesnt seem overly concerned with our asks and thank yous. We provide world class service and premium seating. Rick springfield tickets from front row will make your live entertainment experience magical. To book rick springfield or another rock artist for your private party. This whole tour is about honouring darryl cotton and his band zoot, rick springfield. Rick springfield presents best in show with loverboy, greg. Visit for tickets to the duos coheadlining shows at the st.
He formed a band in high school and eventually joined a 50s revival group called rock. Rock cellar magazine provices in depth news and analysis on everything from rock and roll, and music, to celebrities and pop culture. We have tickets to meet every budget for the rick springfield schedule. You can also track ricks tour dates with the free bandsintown app, and join rick on instagram, facebook and. Richard lewis springthorpe born 23 august 1949, known professionally as rick springfield, is an australian musician and actor.
Overview v biography v discography v songs v credits v awards v. In 1995, springfield formed a sideproject, sahara snow, with tim pierce on guitar and bob marlette on keyboards and percussion, which released a selftitled studio album in 1997. Chicago sets 2020 tour with rick springfield best classic bands. His maternal grandparents were english, and his father was of english and some scottish descent. Rick springfield is spending his quarantine in his home studio in southern california, making silly instagram videos and working on music and more. Rick springfield is currently touring across 3 countries and has 33 upcoming concerts their next tour date is at magic city casino in miami, after that theyll be at dreyfoos concert hall, kravis center for the performing arts in west palm beach. Stripped down solo tour this summer, hitting the road with his band on a. After a solid decades worth of work in the 70s, rick springfield turned into a star in the 80s thanks to the power pop classic jessies girl. George provides background vocals and accompanies rick on acoustic guitar when performing on television.
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