And there’s more press on Rick Springfield’s new album, “Automatic,” which will be released tomorrow.
People Magazine: “Rick Springfield Reveals His Secret to Staying Sexy at 73 – See His Shirtless Thrist Trap”
The headline is reminiscent of those teen magazine days (and hey, I learned some new vocabulary – thirst trap), but it’s a good article where he talks about his health and fitness regimen, his wife’s culinary skills and how he copes with depression.
USA Today also posted a new story on the album, “God, sex and death: Rick Springfield discusses the tenants of his music,” where he shares how the song “Automatic” came to him in a dream. It’s a great Q&A that goes into more detail about some of the songs on the new album, his health and his upcoming tour, which also starts Aug. 4.
(For some reason, the article is paired with a video about Rick Astley’s upcoming album and tour, but perhaps that will be corrected at some point.)
An interview with “Industry 45: From the Drum Throne” in which he talks about how he hopes that the songs on his new album will connect with fans and he also touches on his songwriting process, which I always enjoy hearing about.
He also shares some ’80s stories and talks about the 2023 ’80s tour, his Working Class DJ “80s on 8” show, MTV and his friendship with some other rockers. Lots of fun stuff and the interviewer (Shane Christopher Neal) certainly did his homework!
OK, off to work now. Happy almost release day!
Note from later in the day: One more: “Rick Springfield: Still Cute” in this podcast episode from “Literally! With Rob Lowe” (fellow Teen Beat hearthrob…)
And one more: “The Legendary Rick Springfield” (love the title) on the “And That’s What You Really Missed” podcast with Kevin McHale and Jenna Ushkowitz, stars from the show “Glee.”
My Rick Springfield crush 