Rick Springfield

Not in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Eligible since: 1995

First Recording: 1969

Previously Considered? No  what's this?

Rick Springfield
HALL OF FAME INDICATORS
🔲Rolling Stone 500 Albums
🔲Rolling Stone 500 Songs
🔲Rolling Stone Cover
🔲Saturday Night Live
🔲Major Festival Headliner
🔲Songwriters Hall of Fame
🔲“Big Four” Grammys

Essential Albums (?)WikipediaYouTube
Working Class Dog (1981)
Hard to Hold (1984)

Essential Songs (?)WikipediaYouTube
Jessie's Girl (1981)
I've Done Everything for You (1981)
Don't Talk to Strangers (1982)

Rick Springfield @ Wikipedia

Will Rick Springfield be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
"Musical excellence is the essential qualification for induction."
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Rick Springfield has continued writing, making records, performing for 4 decades. Jesse's Girl has clouded his extreme talents. If the cars, hot in, who I loved, but did not have the depth and evolution that Rick has had, then Rick needs to get in. Just ask his fellow rockers, like Dave Group, he would vote for him in a minute..
Vote him in..put his name up...

Posted by Rebecca Sperber on Tuesday, 07/24/2018 @ 02:54am


I meant Dave Grohl ,not Dave Group...

Posted by RebeccacSperber on Tuesday, 07/24/2018 @ 03:01am


Does not come close to meeting the criteria for a nomination for the HOF.
Will not happen.

Posted by Mark on Tuesday, 07/24/2018 @ 09:33am


Not gonna happen, but the dude is awesome.

Posted by The Dude on Wednesday, 07/25/2018 @ 10:45am


Rick Springfield deserves to be in the Hall of Fame. Grammy for best Male vocalist. 21 billboard hits.

Posted by Michelle Killewald on Sunday, 05/26/2019 @ 22:21pm


Rick Springfield deserves to be in the rock and roll hall of fame. He has worked very hard at his music, and should be recognized for it. I've been his fan since I was 12 years old. Now at 51 I'd like to see him honored here.

Posted by Christine on Monday, 10/21/2019 @ 23:11pm


Christine, he's lucky to have devoted fans like you. However, Motley Crue, PJ Proby, Bananarama & REO Speedwagon will all be elected to the Hall before Rick.

Posted by Paul in KY on Tuesday, 10/22/2019 @ 09:27am


Besides the fact he was an idol. I really didnt know I had heard so much of his music until I saw him in concert. Had a lot of hits and a fantastic guitarist. Gives his all dedicated artist. Great show!

Posted by Donna on Wednesday, 11/13/2019 @ 07:32am


He is long overdue for this privilege. There is so much more than "Jessie's Girl" that people do not know about. He is an awesome artist and all of his fans will agree this is a much deserved honor.

Posted by Kristan on Wednesday, 01/15/2020 @ 19:22pm


Rick is an icon and a badass guitar player. He 100% deserves recognition for his dedication to music and his talent. It's rare to see a performer give his heart and soul every time he performs because he loves it and he loves his supporters. Year after year Rick shows up, he rocks, he is a little twisted with a humorist flare. His fans LOVE him and he must be remembered for his contributions along with his peers.

Posted by Jennifer H on Tuesday, 10/6/2020 @ 21:38pm


The Hall needs to take a close look at the influence, success, and longevity of the career of RICK SPRINGFIELD. For the life of me, I cannot understand why he has not even received a nomination. He should be in the Hall of Fame.

Posted by James Henry on Wednesday, 05/12/2021 @ 12:44pm


I believe it's about time Rick Springfield get inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He is not a one hit wonder just because the radio stations play only one of his songs. Once upon a time ALL his top 40 hits were played on the radio. He has numerous hits. This is long over due!

Posted by Samantha on Wednesday, 05/12/2021 @ 16:03pm


wake up rock hall of fame this man Rick Springfield is rock!!!!!!!!!!!! go to a concert of his and open your ear's.

Posted by karen thorpe on Thursday, 08/26/2021 @ 13:02pm


Let's get this done, the man can make magic with a guitar.

Posted by Heather Hillaert on Thursday, 05/5/2022 @ 18:59pm


^ Unfortunately, Rick Springfield probably won't end up in the Hall, because to most he is a one hit wonder for Jesse's Girl. I know he had other popular songs, it's just that not many people remember them.

Posted by Henry on Friday, 05/6/2022 @ 00:53am


I'll have to consider Rick Springfield for upcoming Nominations in 2022-2023, 2023-2024, 2024-2025. His music longevity is particularly impressive. Starting in the early 1970's. He's had platinum albums and a signature song in Jessie's Girl. Springfield has other memorable songs in Affair Of The Heart, Don't Talk To Strangers, Hard To Hold, Love Somebody, Rock Til You Drop, and others. Duran Duran, Eurythmics, Judas Priest, Lionel Richie recent inductions really opens it up to several 80's artists. Rick Springfield is moving upward to a nomination soon. I was very impressed watching the 40th Anniversary of Jessie's Girl. Springfield was still in good voice and the song was on point. Very sharp presentation of the song He would be able to perform a few songs if inducted. Rick could be a surprise nomination in a few years.
KING

Posted by KING on Monday, 05/9/2022 @ 09:24am


Rick Springfield is moving up the list after this 2022 Induction Class. He could be a surprise nomination in a few years. He can still play guitar and sing at a high level. Jessie's Girl would be an amazing close to the ceremony.
KING

Posted by KING on Tuesday, 05/24/2022 @ 19:28pm


It's long overdue!! Let's do this!!! RICK HALL OF FAME 2023!!!!

Posted by Louise Queen on Monday, 09/19/2022 @ 00:50am


It's been long over due, Rick is a fantastic musician, writer and entertainer! He can still draw a crowd and performs like he did back in the 80's!!!!
Rick for the Rocking Roll Hall Of Fame❣️

Posted by Jenn on Thursday, 09/22/2022 @ 19:32pm


Rick Springfield deserves to be inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Most people do not truly know his talents as a songwriter, guitar player, singer and performer. He puts on the best show and truly loves what he does! He IS NOT only "Jessie's Girl". He has had many hits and has shown his diversity in styles of music over the years. Everyone can relate to the words in his songs also. Do the right thing and put him in this time.❤

Posted by GLB on Thursday, 09/22/2022 @ 20:01pm


Rick Springfield deserves to be inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Most people do not truly know his talents as a songwriter, guitar player, singer and performer. He puts on the best show and truly loves what he does! He IS NOT only "Jessie's Girl". He has had many hits and has shown his diversity in styles of music over the years. Everyone can relate to the words in his songs also. Do the right thing and put him in this time.❤

Posted by Glenda B on Thursday, 09/22/2022 @ 20:05pm


He should be inducted!!@ 100%

Posted by Cassandra ebert on Friday, 09/23/2022 @ 10:49am


Yes, Rick Springfield truly deserves to be inducted into the Music Hall of Fame. He writes great lyrics and music, is still putting on the Best Concert I have seen in years and he deserves this Pristine Honor.
So, what are you waiting for????

Posted by Sharon Lowe on Sunday, 10/2/2022 @ 19:52pm


Mr. Springfield deserves to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His history of being in a successful rock band, Zoot, in Australia, his 1970s success with Speak to the Sky, which he wrote and performed, plus his Grammy award winning album Success Hasn't spoiled me yet, alone would qualify him. He has also had success with Working Class Dog which produced several top 25 hits, he was a star in his own cartoon in the 1970s, starred in numerous tv shows and movies over a span of 60 years. The man is still touring in his 70s, collaborates with multiple other rock stars, and has developed a liquor line with fellow rock star, Sammy Hagar. No rocker works harder, nor is there any rocker out there who is kinder to his/her fans than Rick. During COVID 19, he hosted free "happy hours" with his fans, where some lucky fans got to talk with Rick and ask questions, while the rest of us watched and enjoyed the banter. Rick is a super- rocker, with longevity and talent, and just an all around nice guy. He is deserving of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honor.

Posted by Melissa Lovely on Sunday, 10/9/2022 @ 11:15am


Rick Springfield deserves to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He worked hard and writes most of his songs. He not only plays the guitar but also the piano and he sings. His music is versatile, yes I said it. For those of us who listen we know he not only writes ballads, pop, hard rock, grunge and recently recorded a blues album that I've got to say is probably my all time favorite. I've seen him 6 times in concert, the first time when I was 16 and he puts on a heck of a show. He was one of the first 80's star to start interacting with his fans at his concert. Wake up, Jessie's Girl it is not the only song that hit big (just his biggest hit)he has a grammy but has actually been nominated for four.

Posted by Mary Hall on Sunday, 11/27/2022 @ 11:45am


Rick Springfield, Should've be Inducted into the Rock in Roll Hall of Fame along time ago!!!

Posted by Piper Tarin on Thursday, 02/9/2023 @ 06:49am


Hell yes Rick Springfield should be inducted into the Rock and roll Hall of Fame. High energy shows at the age of 73, are better than acts that are half his age. He still puts out new music, check out Voodoo House from his blues album The Snake King, or Miss Mayhem and Down from his album Rocket Science. Solid writing and playing and catchy hooks are still there with his new songs. He is still a hit maker and a hell of a guitarist that is so underrated. It's about time he gets recognized.

Posted by SR on Friday, 04/21/2023 @ 20:16pm


Rick Springfield has been in the music business since 1969 and has worked very hard and proved he is a versatile talent in music. He is also a great performer on stage, connects with his fans and includes them.I would like to see him recognized and honored by being inducted to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Thank you.

Posted by Marie on Saturday, 07/22/2023 @ 23:37pm


Rick has been a staple to the 80's music ..all his songs have good memories! He's currently touring ., does cruises for fans and has s new album out. He's genuine song writer. So because of 40 years of Rockin he deserves to be in the Hall of fame. Please consider nominating him.

Posted by Rhonda Picache on Monday, 09/18/2023 @ 21:06pm


17 consecutive top 40 hits. Rick is a Rock God. You people hold the fact he is good looking against him. His top 10 hits from the early 80's people are still singing today 40 years later. His music is eternal, songwriting everyone can relate to. The guy is rocking just as hard today, in his 70's, as he was in the early 1980's. The crowd reaction is still the same. So many performers tried to copy his image. These are all reasons why Rick Springfield should be in the Hall of Fame. His writing and performing are incredible.

Posted by Danny Hayden on Monday, 09/25/2023 @ 14:20pm


Has the same amount of top 40 hits as Bruce (17). He definitely belongs with the long career he's had, but people in the business just cannot forgive him for being on a soap opera!

Posted by Rick Thomas on Saturday, 12/9/2023 @ 11:32am


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