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Background
Springfield grew up in a military family, and moved as his father, who was in the army, was posted to various military bases throughout Australia and Great Britain. Springfield started playing piano at age 9. He began playing the guitar at age 13, and writing songs at 14.
Musical career
In 1967, Springfield dropped out of high school to begin his professional music career. His first appearance in a band was as a singer/guitarist in the band Rock House. In 1968, the band changed the name to MPD, Ltd, then embarked on a tour of Vietnam to entertain the troops stationed there.[1]
In 1969, when Springfield returned to Australia, he formed a band named Wickedy Wak with MPD bandmates Danny Finley and Paul Shannon, along with a keyboardist who went by the name of Ray Wight. Later that year, he joined the band Zoot. Zoot became one of the most popular Australian groups of the late 1960s. Another notable member of Zoot was Beeb Birtles, who in 1975 went on to form the Little River Band. In May 1971, when Zoot broke up, Springfield began a solo career. He had a #1 hit single in Australia, “Speak to the Sky.”
After his success in Australia, the 22-year-old Springfield relocated to Hollywood, California in 1972.[1] Capitol Records signed him, and he recorded his first album Beginnings. “Speak to the Sky” was re-released as a single in the US, and reached #14 in the Billboard Top 100. Exposure on American Bandstand, as well as being regularly featured in teen fan magazines such as 16 magazine and Tiger Beat, sparked interest amongst teenage girls. In 1973 a Saturday morning cartoon called Mission: Magic! was centered around Springfield and ran for one year, with a soundtrack album also released.
Springfield grew up in a military family, and moved as his father, who was in the army, was posted to various military bases throughout Australia and Great Britain. Springfield started playing piano at age 9. He began playing the guitar at age 13, and writing songs at 14.
Musical career
In 1967, Springfield dropped out of high school to begin his professional music career. His first appearance in a band was as a singer/guitarist in the band Rock House. In 1968, the band changed the name to MPD, Ltd, then embarked on a tour of Vietnam to entertain the troops stationed there.[1]
In 1969, when Springfield returned to Australia, he formed a band named Wickedy Wak with MPD bandmates Danny Finley and Paul Shannon, along with a keyboardist who went by the name of Ray Wight. Later that year, he joined the band Zoot. Zoot became one of the most popular Australian groups of the late 1960s. Another notable member of Zoot was Beeb Birtles, who in 1975 went on to form the Little River Band. In May 1971, when Zoot broke up, Springfield began a solo career. He had a #1 hit single in Australia, “Speak to the Sky.”
After his success in Australia, the 22-year-old Springfield relocated to Hollywood, California in 1972.[1] Capitol Records signed him, and he recorded his first album Beginnings. “Speak to the Sky” was re-released as a single in the US, and reached #14 in the Billboard Top 100. Exposure on American Bandstand, as well as being regularly featured in teen fan magazines such as 16 magazine and Tiger Beat, sparked interest amongst teenage girls. In 1973 a Saturday morning cartoon called Mission: Magic! was centered around Springfield and ran for one year, with a soundtrack album also released.
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I've Done Everything for You
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Love Is Alright Tonite
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Rock of Life
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Love Is Alright Tonight
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I Get Excited
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Shoutbox
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arashy_89 wrote:
californication ;)
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BigBier wrote:
yeah! great show Teo!
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Teo_ram wrote:
Californication!
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Lord_Krichian wrote:
great
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coleman17 wrote:
<3<3<3
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chazman wrote:
Rick RULES - and ROLLS over that "other" RIck
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ramiroreguerin wrote:
de lo mejor del pop rock de los 80 ... mucha energía
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metalhead61484 wrote:
freaking AWESOME
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isuxatlife18 wrote:
NOah, I love you :)
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wonderwaffe wrote:
i thought TAO was his best album ever, but venus in overdrive is blahring thru my office 24/7
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countemotears wrote:
I met him on Saturday! Such a sweet man and an incredible artist. I can't wait to see him again.
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Nivlaek wrote:
Bop Til Ya Drop...
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JanayaJane wrote:
He is so awsome. =] i love the song "Jessies Girl"
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scullygirl wrote:
great music♫♫♫ rick is the best, and so nice ♥♥
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IRSARGE wrote:
I wish my hair looked that good!!!!!!!!
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rockerchick45 wrote:
who'da thunk it!! Dr Noah Drake from GH can sing like that?!! i still gotta "thing" for him!! gggrrrrr(my Tony Tiger impression) ;)
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sQuEeZeWaX wrote:
celebrate youth
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JessiesGirl1983 wrote:
Not only is he talented, he is a VERY nice guy! My friend used to party with him and his wife in the 80's. She said he was a "big kid". Also met a lady that was on an airplane in first class with him. She had her lap dog with her and he played with the dog during the flight. Just shows how down to earth and real he is! I don't understand why his new album isn't being played on the radio!
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Thomas_BONG14 wrote:
Where's Walking On The Edge in the charts? Such a powerful song!
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nitehawk868 wrote:
Great performer!
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Events
- Dec 5 Rick Springfield The Midland by AMC, Kansas City, United States
- Dec 30 Rick Springfield Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa, Tampa, United States
- Feb 13 Rick Springfield Wildhorse Saloon, Nashville, United States
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