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RICK SPRINGFIELD IN CONCERT:
Rock superstar Rick Springfield has been wooing audiences with his polished voice and leading-man looks ever since his rise to fame in the early '70s. More than four decades later, he looks and sounds as good as ever, treating fans to an unforgettable evening of solo performance and storytelling on his Stripped Down tour. Taking time between each song to relay the touching and humorous stories that inspired them, Springfield has proven that his talents as an entertainer extend well beyond his musical abilities. Whether fans catch him solo or performing with a full band, they can count on plenty of showmanship and charisma as he works his way through nostalgic hits like "Jesse's Girl" and "Don't Talk to Strangers."
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
Australian-born Rick Springfield began playing the guitar at age 13, cutting his teeth in several bands in England after his army officer father relocated the family there in 1958. After a stint fronting the British band Zoot in the late '60s, Springfield launched his solo career in 1971 with debut single "Speak to the Sky," a Top 10 hit in his native Australia. After releasing several moderately successful albums in the '70s, Springfield hit his stride in 1981 with Working Class Dog, a massive success propelled by the No. 1 hit "Jesse's Girl." 1982's My Success Hasn't Spoiled Yet fared similarly, landing at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and spawning several more hit singles. A veteran showman with four decades of touring under his belt, Springfield returns to the road once again for a string of highly anticipated tour dates.
FANS WHO BOUGHT TICKETS SAY:
"Loved the more intimate setting of just Rick, loved the stories mixed in with the songs."
"Rick sounds great! He tells the stories behind the songs. So fun!"
"Not only was his music incredible, but his stories and humor made the evening a blast for our group of six!"
Played enough old tunes to keep my attention and as for the new stuff; I bought the new cd to download to my ipod. Show could have been longer, but he is getting older. Of course he may be older in age, but WOW he looked really, really hot.
It was a great show. I highly recommend it to old and new fans of Rick.
First concert at Val Air I've been to and picked a great one to go to. Rick sounded and looked as good as he has for last 20+ years. A little too much bass but other then that a great concert and fun was had by all.
Great show! Rick sounded great, looked great. He sounds better than he did in the 80's!! Very hard to believe this guy is turning 60 next month!! I think he has more energy than most people half his age and really puts his all in a show! He really gets close to his audience, By going into the audience! He is very brave! He is very talented and it really shows. If you get the chance check him out. He has been way underrated in the past!! He deserves A LOT more respect. Defiantly not just a pretty face!
This was my first Rick Springfield concert and I was really impressed. I have been a fan of Rick's since the early 80s, but never had a chance to see him in concert. My bedroom walls were covered with pictures and posters of Rick!! It was great to hear him sing many of his old songs, as well as include songs from his newest CDs. Rick still looks good after all these years. If you've ever been a fan, I'd recommend seeing him in concert if he comes to a city near you. Long live the 80s!!!
For an 1 hour and 45 minutes last night I thought I was back in time! Back in the mid eighties watching Rick Springfield perform with as much energy as he had 25 years ago. He's still got the voice, the moves, the great guitar skills and the LOOKS! He interacted with the audience on a level that had fans screaming and forgetting they were Mother's of children at home. I twisted a friends arm to go with me and is she really glad I did!
The concert drew a diverse crowd of all ages and everyone appeared to be having a great time. Men and women, young and old, everyone enjoyed singing and dancing along to the concert. Rick is high energy and engages the audience. His following is still strong after all these years and his new music is even better than the 80's music that made him famous. I'll be there next time he comes to town too.
