David Cassidy
David Cassidy
David Bruce Cassidy is an American actor, singer, songwriter and guitarist. He is widely known for his role as Keith Partridge, the son of Shirley Partridge, in the 1970s musical-sitcom The Partridge Family, which led to him becoming one of pop culture's most celebrated teen idols and pop singers of the 1970s. He has since had a career in both acting and music. During and after The Partridge Family, he and Danny Bonaduce, who played his younger brother in the...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTV Actor
Date of Birth12 April 1950
CityNew York City, NY
CountryUnited States of America
I've always had a special relationship with the U.K. fans, because even when I wasn't working they were very supportive.
There's more upside potential globally, in places like Asia, emerging markets and even in the US.
It definitely is not everyday business. This is just like one of those freak things, one of those 100-year floods. It's good to get a chance to help in the country as opposed to going overseas getting shot at.
My dad left when I was 3 1/2, and he left my mom and I.
It's one of the highlights of my entire adult life and career to be asked to speak at the induction ceremony and articulate my passion for racing.
You know I got kicked out of high school and I used to go to Hendrix concerts. I used to go see Marvin Gaye and B.B. King and so here I am on television as an actor playing the part of this really sweet wholesome all American boy. The reality was I had a much different kind of teenage life.
I've always had a special relationship with the U.K. fans, because even when I wasn't working they were very supportive.
I'm not saying that I won't tour again, but the chances are slim because my priorities are different now.
I'm never going to retire and say, 'This is it. This is my last show.' I will not go on tour - I promised my wife and son no more than two weeks on the road.
I was silver-white by the time I was 35, but having grey hair makes me look washed out. My wife and son have both said that grey hair doesn't suit me because I have a boyish face.
I understand the rock star deal having been one and still going out strapping my guitar on and performing. Now, I probably do 30 or 40 dates a year and I get to relive how I felt at 19 when I played in some really bad bands.
I don't play nostalgia acts. I don't play nostalgia shows.
For me to go back and to play for audiences some of whom have been following me for thirty years and some who have found me in the last five or six years, that's really an interesting thing. I have an audience that goes from kids to seventy year olds.
I would be devastated if my son could not have music as part of his curriculum in school. It should not be a choice between culture and technical training - well-rounded students and graduates will make appropriate choices for their careers, but they must also be trained to make appropriate social choices.