Springfield fan? Here's how to find out
SOME TEEN HEARTTHROBS grow old, while others remain ageless and keep beating. The latter describes rocker Rick Springfield, who continues bashing roses against his guitar (a live show trademark) at the age of 58. His blistering flora will surely be in effect as he plays a pair of shows this weekend at the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater in Peachtree City.
Springfield still has his enthusiasm. But what about the fans? Has that Springfield trivia been hard to hold after all of these years? Test your knowledge with the following trivia test.
1. What's the Australian-born Springfield's real last name?
A. Springsteen
B. Springhopper
C. Springthorpe
2. In 1973, the ABC network created a cartoon series to cross-promote Springfield's music. What was the name of the show?
A. "The Groovie Ghoulies"
B. "Mission: Magic!"
C. "Working Class Superhero"
3. In 1982, Springfield won a Grammy for best male vocal performance for what song?
A. "I've Done Everything for You"
B. "Jessie's Girl"
C. "Don't Talk to Strangers"
4. As far as acting goes, Springfield may perhaps be best known for his role as Dr. Noah Drake on soap opera "General Hospital." He originally appeared in the early '80s. When did Springfield make his "Hospital" return?
A. 2005
B. 2000
C. 1992
Answers: 1. C. He was born Richard Lewis Springthorpe. 2. B. "Mission: Magic!" This Saturday morning show followed a schoolteacher with magical powers and her six favorite students on a variety of adventures. Springfield, in 'toon form, helped along the way. 3. B. "Jessie's Girl." The No. 1 hit appeared on the multiplatinum "Working Class Dog" album. 4. A. He put his scrubs back on Dec. 2, 2005. That same year, he released a greatest-hits package and a CD of some of his favorite cover songs.
> THE 411: Rick Springfield. $32-$65. 8 p.m. Aug. 1-2. Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater, 201 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City. 404-249-6400, www.ticketmaster.com.
