Rick Springfield, born Richard Lewis Springthorpe, is a well-known Australian singer. For ‘Jessie’s Girl,’ a song from his fifth album ‘Working Class Dog,’ he won the ‘Grammy Award’ for ‘Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.’ He has also had success as an actor, songwriter, and novelist. He was born in Guildford, Sydney, Australia, and became interested in music when he was a teenager after seeing the Beatles perform in Melbourne. He joined the band ‘Zoot’ as a supporting vocalist when he was twenty years old. He released his debut studio album, ‘Beginnings,’ a year after the band disbanded. His most successful effort is ‘Working Class Dog,’ his fifth album, which reached number seven on the Billboard 200 in the United States. His album ‘Living in Oz’ was likewise a success, reaching number nine on the Billboard Hot 100. He has appeared in a number of films and television shows as an actor. In the film ‘Hard to Hold,’ he had his first substantial part on the big screen. Springfield has also been in a number of television episodes, including ‘Californication,’ ‘True Detective,’ and ‘Supernatural.’ His autobiography, ‘Late, Late at Night: a Memoir,’ was a best-seller.
Childhood and Adolescence
Rick Springfield was born in Guildford, Sydney, Australia, on August 23, 1949. Eileen Louise and Norman James Springthorpe were his parents. After seeing the Beatles perform in Melbourne, he became interested in music. He sang backup for a number of bands before joining the rock band Zoot as a backing vocalist.
Career as a musician
In 1971, the band ‘Zoot’ rose to prominence after releasing a hard rock copy of the Beatles’ famous song ‘Eleanor Rigby.’ The band, on the other hand, disbanded after a while. After signing with Sparmac Records, Springfield released his debut solo single, “Speak to the Sky,” in the same year. His debut album, ‘Beginnings,’ was released the following year. He became well-known after the publication of his subsequent albums, such as ‘Comic Book Heroes’ (1973) and ‘Wait for Night’ (1976). After the publication of his album ‘Working Class Dog’ in 1981, his fame skyrocketed.
The album reached number seven on the Billboard 200 in the United States. The album’s single “Jessie Girl” was a tremendous smash. Springfield won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Vocal Male Performance for this song.
The albums ‘Success Hasn’t Spoiled Me Yet’ (1982) and ‘Living in Oz’ (1983) followed (1983). Both albums were well-received. ‘Beautiful Feelings’ (1984), ‘Rock of Life’ (1988), ‘Karma’ (1999), ‘The Day After Yesterday’ (2005), ‘Venus in Overdrive’ (2008), and ‘Songs for the End of the World’ (2009) are among Springfield’s other albums (2012). ‘Rocket Science,’ his most recent studio album, was released in February 2016.
Career as an actor
Rick Springfield made his acting debut in an episode of ‘The Six Million Dollar Man,’ an American science fiction series. ‘The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries,’ ‘Saga of a Star World,’ and ‘The Rockford Files’ were among the shows he appeared in during the next few years. In the medical drama series ‘General Hospital,’ he had his first significant role. Not only did the show become extremely famous, but it also set a Guinness World Record for being the longest-running American soap opera.In the 1984 musical drama film ‘Hard to Hold,’ he performed the major role.
Larry Peerce directed the picture, which starred him as James Roberts, a pop idol attempting to win the attention of a child psychologist named Diana Lawson. He starred in the television series ‘Robin’s Hoods’ in 1994. The next year, he starred in ‘Smokey Joe’s Cafe,’ a Broadway musical.In the third season of the American comedy-drama television series ‘Californication,’ he played a tiny role. In the 2015 American comedy-drama film ‘Ricki and the Flash,’ he plays a supporting role. The movie was a financial success. His most recent television performances include the twelfth season of the American fantasy horror television series ‘Supernatural.’
Major Projects of Rick
Springfield’s fifth album, ‘Working Class Dog,’ featured the song ‘Jessie’s Girl.’ The song is about a young man in love with his best friend’s girlfriend, and it was written and performed by Springfield. The song was a great success. It reached number one on the Australian charts and also charted on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. Springfield won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Vocal Male Performance for the song. The TV medical drama series ‘General Hospital’ featured Springfield prominently. The series, created by Jean Passanante and Shelly Altman, was a great hit.
It became the longest-running American soap opera and the longest-running drama on television, earning it a Guinness World Record. The show was nominated for multiple Emmy Awards as well as other notable honors.
Springfield’s part in the American fantasy horror series ‘Supernatural’ was one of his most recent roles. The series, created by Eric Kripke, has been on the air since 2005. The show has received numerous accolades and nominations and is without a doubt one of the most popular and successful shows on American television.
Achievements & Awards
Rick Springfield has received four Grammy nominations, one of which he has won. He won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Vocal Male Performance in 1982 for his song “Jessie’s Girl.”
He was also given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to music.
Estimated Net Worth
Rick Springfield’s net worth is $10 million dollars. Rick Springfield is an Australian musician, singer-songwriter, and actor. He is most known for his 1981 hit single “Jessie’s Girl” and his appearance on “General Hospital” as Dr. Noah Drake. He portrayed Dr. Drake from 1981 to 1983 (when travelling with his band) and then again from 2005 until 2008.