The Nadas, Rick Springfield

Rick Springfield
Although Rick Springfield's music was frequently dismissed as vapid teen idol fare, his best moments have actually withstood the test of time far better than most critics would ever have imagined, emerging as some of the best-crafted mainstream power pop of the 1980s.

The Nadas
The Nadas consists of the singer/guitarist duo of Mike Butterworth and Jason Walsmith, as well as bassist Brett Nelson and drummer Tony Bohnenkamp. Beginning in the mid-'90s, they successfully maintained a strong fan base throughout their relentless touring and yearly release schedule.