How Did Rick Springfield Outlast Billy Squier?
from Over 55 WTF Now Hosted by Tony Cincotta
Billy Squier gave us one of the greatest rock albums of the 80s with “Don’t Say No.” Songs like The Stroke, Lonely Is The Night, and My Kinda Lover were everywhere. Meanwhile Rick Springfield had the monster hit “Jessie’s Girl”… and somehow he’s still touring today. So what happened? In this episode of Over 55… WTF Now?, Tony breaks down one of the strangest mysteries in classic rock: Did the “Rock Me Tonite” video actually destroy Billy Squier’s career? How did Rick Springfield manage to outlast him? And why do some rock stars keep touring forever while others disappear? If you grew up on 80s rock, this one will bring back some memories. 🎸 Who did you like more — Billy Squier or Rick Springfield?
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