To: Rock n Roll hall of fame
David Cassidy Rock N Roll Hall of Fame
The Partridge Family was before MTV.
Why is this important?
This man should be inducted. He was the first Rock N Roll teen idol. The Partridge Family was Music TV.
David's outstanding voice and memorable recordings have meant a great deal to many people over four decades. His musical contributions have been, and continue to be, a crucial, special and important part of rock culture. The energy and excitement around his work has allowed him to be at the forefront of the industry for more than 40 years. There is something magical that happens when a star like David emerges, when something or someone captures the imagination of millions of people. It is something that goes beyond a hit record: it touches the world musically and culturally. David was at the epicentre of this, certainly in the 1970s when the whole world went crazy for him and his exceptional singing voice, and he has been an artist not just of the 70s, but the 80s, 90s and the 2000s. No one, least of all David himself, expected that level of success but talent will always shine through. It will always last. In each decade he has been completely in tune with the times and in the 1970s was the most popular and idolised solo performer worldwide in the history of popular music. You can wait around and hope but you will never see the likes of David Cassidy again. Musically, his influence on other artists, the quality of his work, the variety of the David Cassidy Songbook, his constant desire to be creative complemented by the leading writers and musicians he has worked with "many actually asked to work with him“ is testament to how much his peers value his work. Ultimately he has always remained true to himself, and the orchestral hallmarks of his solo arrangements on many David Cassidy album tracks provide further illustration of his genius in the recording studio. David has written many, many songs through which he has expressed some pretty raw emotions allowing his music to tell the story of his life and loves. He paints a wonderful, absorbing picture with his voice, a masterpiece in itself worthy of such an accolade as this. The content of his songwriting has helped him to navigate a path through difficult personal experiences, revealing some exceptional work, and allowing a generation to find themselves. New fans constantly discover him for the first time and that speaks volumes about his music. His work has gone unrecognised for too long. Without the PF, David Cassidy as a singer would not exist. Without him there would have been no PF musical legend which helped launch his outstandingly successful singing career. Thanks to his persistence in allowing him to sing in the series which became a phenomenon in itself, there is no question his unique voice played a pivotal role in its success. In 1970, his first recording, 'I Think I Love You,' was the biggest selling single outselling classic recordings such as 'Let It Be' and 'Bridge Over Troubled Water'. It was voted Single of the Year. Written by some of the world's best songwriters, the PF songs have their own place in pop history thanks to David's delivery of the lyrics and his vocal range. He could work wonders with any song. They remain some of the most under-rated songs in pop history and it cannot be any coincidence that some of the songwriters who contributed to that success are already inducted into the Hall of Fame. When he stepped out of the shadow of such teenage idolatry to prove his worth as a solo performer, musician (piano, guitar and drums) and songwriter, David attracted a great deal of respect setting the standard for many male solo singers to follow. Often imitated, never duplicated. The man knows how to entertain, a born showman. David was profoundly influenced by many of the great singers, groups and songwriters he grew up listening to and like them, his music will continue to mean something many years from now. As a solo artist David has written and performed what have become some of the greatest rock songs and entertained millions across the world with his electric, spellbinding concerts. All his music, be it the voice of the PF or from his solo albums, are constantly played proof they are standing the test of time. David has written, and sung, everything from ballads to rock, jazz to pop and while his musical work on Broadway, London's West End, and Las Vegas along with his composition of TV themes cannot be underestimated showing his incredible versatility, it is his unique contribution to rock and roll, which is what this is all about. His fan base worldwide was bigger at its height in the 1970s than those of Elvis and The Beatles, and there remains a loyal fan base. That says a great deal about his appeal and popularity, of course, but his longevity in the business is unlikely to be matched by many of today's solo artists. It would be just fitting, and so right, for a great American such as David, to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame where his part in rock history can be cemented. Historically, David's contribution to music over the past 40 years, has to be recognized.
David's outstanding voice and memorable recordings have meant a great deal to many people over four decades. His musical contributions have been, and continue to be, a crucial, special and important part of rock culture. The energy and excitement around his work has allowed him to be at the forefront of the industry for more than 40 years. There is something magical that happens when a star like David emerges, when something or someone captures the imagination of millions of people. It is something that goes beyond a hit record: it touches the world musically and culturally. David was at the epicentre of this, certainly in the 1970s when the whole world went crazy for him and his exceptional singing voice, and he has been an artist not just of the 70s, but the 80s, 90s and the 2000s. No one, least of all David himself, expected that level of success but talent will always shine through. It will always last. In each decade he has been completely in tune with the times and in the 1970s was the most popular and idolised solo performer worldwide in the history of popular music. You can wait around and hope but you will never see the likes of David Cassidy again. Musically, his influence on other artists, the quality of his work, the variety of the David Cassidy Songbook, his constant desire to be creative complemented by the leading writers and musicians he has worked with "many actually asked to work with him“ is testament to how much his peers value his work. Ultimately he has always remained true to himself, and the orchestral hallmarks of his solo arrangements on many David Cassidy album tracks provide further illustration of his genius in the recording studio. David has written many, many songs through which he has expressed some pretty raw emotions allowing his music to tell the story of his life and loves. He paints a wonderful, absorbing picture with his voice, a masterpiece in itself worthy of such an accolade as this. The content of his songwriting has helped him to navigate a path through difficult personal experiences, revealing some exceptional work, and allowing a generation to find themselves. New fans constantly discover him for the first time and that speaks volumes about his music. His work has gone unrecognised for too long. Without the PF, David Cassidy as a singer would not exist. Without him there would have been no PF musical legend which helped launch his outstandingly successful singing career. Thanks to his persistence in allowing him to sing in the series which became a phenomenon in itself, there is no question his unique voice played a pivotal role in its success. In 1970, his first recording, 'I Think I Love You,' was the biggest selling single outselling classic recordings such as 'Let It Be' and 'Bridge Over Troubled Water'. It was voted Single of the Year. Written by some of the world's best songwriters, the PF songs have their own place in pop history thanks to David's delivery of the lyrics and his vocal range. He could work wonders with any song. They remain some of the most under-rated songs in pop history and it cannot be any coincidence that some of the songwriters who contributed to that success are already inducted into the Hall of Fame. When he stepped out of the shadow of such teenage idolatry to prove his worth as a solo performer, musician (piano, guitar and drums) and songwriter, David attracted a great deal of respect setting the standard for many male solo singers to follow. Often imitated, never duplicated. The man knows how to entertain, a born showman. David was profoundly influenced by many of the great singers, groups and songwriters he grew up listening to and like them, his music will continue to mean something many years from now. As a solo artist David has written and performed what have become some of the greatest rock songs and entertained millions across the world with his electric, spellbinding concerts. All his music, be it the voice of the PF or from his solo albums, are constantly played proof they are standing the test of time. David has written, and sung, everything from ballads to rock, jazz to pop and while his musical work on Broadway, London's West End, and Las Vegas along with his composition of TV themes cannot be underestimated showing his incredible versatility, it is his unique contribution to rock and roll, which is what this is all about. His fan base worldwide was bigger at its height in the 1970s than those of Elvis and The Beatles, and there remains a loyal fan base. That says a great deal about his appeal and popularity, of course, but his longevity in the business is unlikely to be matched by many of today's solo artists. It would be just fitting, and so right, for a great American such as David, to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame where his part in rock history can be cemented. Historically, David's contribution to music over the past 40 years, has to be recognized.