Rick Springfield took the music world
by storm in the early 80's with his catchy tunes and his handsome
looks. The multi-talented Springfield, was starring on the ABC
series "General Hospital" when his music career took
off. Rick won a Grammy award in 1981 for Best Male Performance
for his smash single "Jessie's Girl". Rick went on
to have many more top twenty singles during the 80's. Rick also
continued to act, and in 1984 he starred in his own film "Hard
To Hold"
Rick was not heard from much in the
1990's, but the veteran rocker continued touring and acting.
In 2001, Rick began a year long run at the MGM Grande in Las
Vegas in the EFX Alive show. Rick also released another greatest
hits compilation named Alive-The Greatest Hits.
Rick's career spans 30 years and he has a very strong fan base.
He has also sold more that 18 million records worldwide.
Who could ask for better fans? Rick Springfield
has got to have to of the best and most loyal fans in the world.
In honor of the rock stars birthday, his fans united and rented
a billboard and made a contribution to the Ronald Mc Donald
House in his name. Below is the actual press release obtained
from happybirthdayrick.com.
Rick Springfield Fans Unite For
Billboard
On Friday Aug 17th, 2001, at 3655 W. Tropicana, corner of Valley
View Blvd and Tropicana, by the Budget Suites of America - Las
Vegas, NV a birthday tribute to Rick Springfield was unveiled.
The 14 feet by 48 feet billboard has two concert action photos
and the message reads:
Happy Birthday Rick Springfield
YOU Are The Greatest Hit Alive!
With Our Love, ~Your Fans~
www.HappyBirthdayRick.com
Rick Springfield has a loyal fan base that is extremely active
on the Internet. There are many fan sites and e-mail groups
devoted to him. Webmasters of several unofficial fan sites,
several e-mail list owners, and members of these groups united
together to show that many factions of Rick Springfield's fan
base can work together!
The "RS Fans United" group donated items from their own collections
as prizes for a raffle to raise money for the billboard. Not
only was the cost of the billboard achieved but a hefty $1000.00
donation for the Las Vegas Ronald McDonald House was made in
Springfield's name.
Additionally, a birthday website for Rick Springfield went live
with messages from fans and friends. The site also includes
a public guestbook for visitors to leave their well wishes for
the actor/musician.
The "RS Fans United" group would like to thank those who purchased
raffle tickets! We thank them for proving what can happen when
Rick Fans Unite for a common goal!
Rick Springfield Fans United
For more information about the Rick Springfield
birthday events please visit www.happybirthdayrick.com
Rick Springfield Web Site Reviews
Fresh content, extensive research and
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Ricktopia
Special Features:
*Discography complete with lyrics
*Special "Ask It" section where fans can get answers
to questions
*Music Downloads
*Information of Rick Springfield film and movie appearances
*Photo Gallery & Message Board
Uniting
Springfield Fans
Special Features:
*Extensive Rick Springfield Information
*Tour Dates
*Greeting Cards
*Gigography of tour dates
*Special "Mystery Link"
Rock
of Life
Special Features:
*Interviews
*Charts and Awards
*Articles
Rick Springfield as Dr. Noah Drake
Rick Springfield got his big break when he landed the role of Dr. Noah Drake on the ABC soap opera "General Hospital". Soon after landing the role Rick's career catulpted.
Hard To Hold- Synopsis:When a popular
rock star and a children's counselor fall for each other, they
soon discover that music isn't always the food of love - especially
when it comes with jealous girlfriends and panting groupies.
The soundtrack includes seven new Springfield songs, including
"Love Somebody."
Rick Springfield took
his career to another level when he took over the lead role
in the MGM Grand production of EFX Alive. Rick Springfield
has brought new life, energy and rock and roll to the 6 year
old production, which is considered by many to be the best
special effects live performance in Las Vegas.
Rick giving 110% during a performance of EFX Alive.
On Thursday, October 18, VH-1
will be re-airing Rick Springfield-Behind The Music. The show
includes information about Rick's music, film and television career.
Rick at VH-1
Marnie Pont O' Doherty
1970-2001
When terrororist attacked
the United States on September 11th the nation was horrified,
saddened and shocked. Saddly, the Rick Springfield community
lost one of their own. Marnie Pont O' Doherty is among the missing
in the World Trade Center. Marnie worked for a firm in the World
Trade Center and is presumed dead.
Once again the Rick Springfield fan community has united, and
in an outpouring of love and thoughtfulness they have kept Marnie's
spirit and memory alive through memorials and by raising funds
for the September 11th fund in Marnie's name.
During a freak accident in front of over 1000 fans,
Rick broke his arm during a performance of EFX Alive.
Rick discussed the accident with the television series
Extra.
that Rick Springfield has sold more than 18 million
records in his 30 year career. Rick also became a part
of history when he performed during Live Aid in 1985.ef
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Did you know...
that Rick Springfield once appeared
in an episode of "Wonder Woman?" Rick has
also appeared on "Battlestar Gallactica",
"Suddenly Susan" and has also appeared in
numerous films.
Rick Springfield
discography
1981-2000 The
Zoot
(1971)
Beginnings
1972
Comic Book Heroes
1972
Wait for Night
1972/1982
Working Class Dog
1980
Sucess Hasn't Spoiled Me Yet
1982
Living In Oz
1983
Beautiful Feelings 1978/1984
Hard to Hold
1984
Tao
(1985)
Rock of Life
(1982)
Rick Springfield Greatest Hits 1988
Speak to the Sky
1995
Sahara Snow
1997
Karma
2000
VH1 Behind The Music-Rick Springfield
(2001)
Alive-The Greatest Hits
2001
This is not a complete
discography. There are several Rick Springfield compilations that
were not included. Information obtatined for this discography
was obtained from Ricktopia.com and CDNOW.Com
The
Zoot
