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I met Rick Springfield when he was performing at the World’s Fair Park in Knoxville,Tennessee.
My whole family went to see him perform that night.
I was about 8 years old and
I can still remember it.
My uncle kept screaming
“Jessie’s Girl” for Rick to sing and he sang it about three times.
“Jessie’s Girl” is my all-time favorite song that Rick sings.
That is probably because I was actually ‘Jessie’s Girl’ while I was dating a guy named Jessie in gradeschool.
It was a fun night!

I’ve been a Rick Springfield fan since 1972, and I credit his musical influence for the reason I sing, play guitar and write songs and poetry to this very day.

As a young girl, I was ridiculed big time for my crush and told that I should forget him, and that ever meeting him would be unrealistic. Well, sometimes dreams really do become reality! I finally got the opportunity to meet him, my IDOL, in person in March 2006. It was at a VIP sound check in Tacoma Washington at the Emerald Queen Casino.

He truly is truly a very nice, down to earth, approachable and very unpretentious man with a fabulous sense of humor. He also knows how to be very charming to a lady, too!

After all these years of fandom, I was finally able to tell him what an inspiration and influence he’s been in my life, as well as give him two framed copies of original poetry I had written about the fan experience. I think he appreciated them, based on this smile :)

By the way, he totally ROCKED Tacoma that night! Not only does Mr. Springfield still have his devastatingly good looks, he’s still got the awesome guitar chops, too!

So I’d say if you want to meet Mr. Springfield…just follow the advice given on one of his songs “Stand up…and hold onto your dream!” Ya never know what might happen…

I would like to meet Rick b/c he is such a prolific songwriter. Not to mention talented actor. Aside from that he still has it going on in the looks department. I just admire his spirit and perserverance. Rock on Rick!

Most people do not know that he’s a very gifted singer and songwriter. Sure, everyone knows the pop hits from the 80’s like ” Jessie’s Girl,” but those songs pale in comparison to a lot of his more recent works. (Curious? Check out “Karma” or “Shock Denial Anger Acceptance.) His music today is spiritual, honest and thought-provoking. His music has become one of the soundtracks of my life.