Thanks to all the people of  David Cassidy's management, the Las Vegas Review Journal, the Las Vegas Sun, Kidscharities.org, Tina and Barbara of the Just David Fan Club, Cheryl of Friends of the Cassidys, Jade of The Downunder David Cassidy Fan Site, Marjon of The International David Cassidy Fan Club of Holland, Lynn of the UK fan site, Takahiro Yamaguchi from Japan, and to those on the David and Shaun Cassidy chatlists on Yahoo and Topica for keeping this Newsletter updated at any time.

© April 2002 by 
Erik Drilen.

Lon Bronson:
Musical Director, Keyboards

Jim McIntosh:
Guitar

Gary Olds:
Drums

Rob Cooke:
Keyboards

Frank Fabio:
Bass Guitar

Lisa Mayer:
Lead Background Vocalist

Candace Davis-Martin: Background Vocalist

Norm Kinney:
Sound Engineer

Lon Bronson:
Road Manager

"One of my people would show in a female groupie. I'd say, 'Look, I've got 10 minutes. Do you want to talk? Or shall we have sex?' They weren't interested in talking." (David Cassidy to the Evening Standard,  England)

Read the new biography in Norwegian, meant for the Norwegian market, in connection with the upcoming release of "Then and Now" in Norway. Click on the flag above.

PETER EBDON plans to swap a pot for pop in the next few weeks.

The 31-year-old dad of four may be too old to become the next pop idol but Gareth Gates and Will Young had still better beware snooker's music man.

Ebdon begins the defence of the £597,200 Regal Scottish Open in Aberdeen on Monday but he also has one eye on his alternative career as a singer.

His first single was a remake of David Cassidy's I'm A Clown, which soon found its way into the bargain bins of the nation.

The Londoner's latest offering, Fall of Paradise, will be available as soon as he can clinch a record deal.

Rock Me Tour 2002!
The updated concert list, and fans' reports.

David Is Rockin' The UK!
David has "crossed the pond" with his own British Invasion! Only a select number of tickets for his tour dates are left, so don't delay. Reserve your 
seats now before they're all gone. For up-to-date info on David's concert and media itinerary, click on the yellow button above.

More great news:
David will also be coming back to Liverpool and Newcastle in July, and in Manchester David said that he will release a new CD next year. In Glasgow the concert was filmed for an upcoming  DVD release!!!

"20 sekunders tabt ungdom"
(Article from Danish newspaper)

The last performance of The Rat Pack Is Back will be at the end of April, so this may be your last chance to go back in time to the golden age of Vegas!

According to DC.com David will be signing copies of his new CD, Then And Now, at Costco, Westbury, NY starting at 12 noon on May 6th. The address is 1250 Old Country Road. Come on out and say hello! 
He will also be signing his new CD at Virgin Megastore on Sunset and Crescent Heights in Hollywood, CA starting at 7pm on 
May 15th. 

"Then and Now" has reentered the official British charts, and is at no. 70 on April 21.
On April 28 the CD has dropped to number 74.

A Definitive Collection Of Hits And New Material From The Pop Icon Hits Stores April 30th From Decca Records

  (March 18, 2002, New York, NY) David Cassidy, a superstar who has sold over 25 million records and continues to set hearts of all ages aflutter, comes full circle with Then And Now, a definitive collection of hits spanning the last three decades as well as never before heard material. With fresh arrangements of favorites, from his Partridge Family hits to new tracks available exclusively on the disc, Then And Now again confirms David Cassidy's astounding talent and unsurpassed popularity. The CD will be released April 30, 2002 from Decca Records.

Then And Now is a labor of love from an icon whose staying power has wowed critics and music buffs alike. Wanting to treat new and old admirers to the many songs that launched and continue to fuel his unstoppable career, Cassidy 
decided to head back into the studio for fresh interpretations of Partridge Family and solo pop classics still cherished today. Infectious staples such as "I Think I Love You", "I Woke Up In Love This Morning" and "C'mon Get Happy" are all included on the CD, remaining true to their original versions. Other smile inducing favorites include "I Can Feel Your Heartbeat", "It's One Of Those Nights" and "I'll Meet You Halfway". Solo hits represented on the album include his biggest smash ever, "Cherish", a Top 10 and #1 A/C single, "Rock Me Baby" and "How Can I Be Sure".

Then And Now has been massively embraced in England, achieving gold status within a month of its release, and climbing to #5 on their top album chart. (The CD has since then achieved platinum status) Perhaps most exciting is David's welcome foray into new territory with songs chosen specifically for Then And Now. "No Bridge", co-written with recording star Lulu, is currently heating up the UK singles chart. "Lyin' To Myself", a collaboration between David and his wife, songwriter Sue Shifrin-Cassidy, is another memorable new track on the album not to be missed. Listeners will also thrill to a soulful version of Bill Withers' "Ain't No Sunshine" and The 
Lovin' Spoonful's irresistibly upbeat "Do You Believe In Magic", which David reinvented for Mervyn's 2001 Holiday advertising campaign. The unforgettable song "Cry", originated by Johnny Ray, rounds out the handpicked selection of covers on the album.

The songlist will be as follows:
1. I Think I Love You
2. No Bridge I Wouldn't Cross
3. Do You Believe In Magic *
4. Ain't No Sunshine
5. I Can Feel Your Heartbeat
6. It's One Of Those Nights
7. Rock Me Baby
8. I Woke Up In Love This Morning
9. How Can I Be Sure
10. Lyin' To Myself
11. Cherish
12. Cry
13. Ricky's Tune
14. I'll Meet You Halfway
15. C'mon Get Happy *

* These songs were not on the UK release of "Then and Now"

British singer Lynsey de Paul has done it. British actress Lesley Joseph has done it.
David Cassidy's band has done it. They have all signed the petition. Join us in supporting David's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame by signing the petition. 
Click here to sign.

KidsCharities.org
Mother's Day Auction
April 22- May 1, 2002

Please take a moment to see what we have up for auction in the new KidsCharities.org Mother's Day online auction at www.kidscharities.org beginning April 22 and running through May 1, 2002. 

We are offering some fabulous one-of-a-kind items and opportunities including: 

David Cassidy's onstage towel from his Atlantic City 2nd show (2001). Used onstage by him throughout the show, it is autographed and has traces of stage make-up and comes with a COA.

Cart your make up and money around in a celebrity handbag previously owned by Farrah Fawcett, Dyan Cannon, Rita Moreno, Tai Babilonia or Catherine Oxenberg (includes Certificate of Authenticity)

Also being auctioned is a two (2) night/ three(3) day stay plus round of golf for two at Sheraton San Marcos Golf Resort, Chandler, Arizona.  Other items include pop memorabilia, clothing and much more.

KidsCharities.org is a non-profit Internet-based organization that is an umbrella for many vital and productive children's charities including City of Hope, Special Olympics, and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Unique online giving opportunities, coupled with live events, benefiting local charities, and strategic marketing partnerships, are revolutionizing fundraising to benefit children everywhere. Areas that  benefit from KidsCharities.org's efforts include emergency and medical care, basic human needs, safety, education, the environment, and the arts. 

Sue Shifrin-Cassidy
Founder-KidsCharities.org

Cheryl Corwin of the Friends of the Cassidys Fan Club spoke to Sherry Williams, the mother of Katie Cassidy.  Katie has recorded a single "I Think I Love You" dance mix, which will be out in the first half of May on Sony Records.  She's filming a VH1 special on Friday and is doing some promotion on Radio Disney and Nickelodeon Slimetime. According to her mom,  the record producer didn't make the connection until a few weeks before she went into the recording studio, when Sherry told him.  The funny thing is, they already had the song ready for her to record before they made the connection! Some coincidence... (Thanks to Cheryl for the news.)

David on VH1
"David Cassidy - Ten of the Best" is listed on VH1 for April 12 at 8pm CET. I'm not sure if this is just a listing for Scandinavia, or if this also includes the rest of Europe.

TV alert for Americans
"David Cassidy's LasVegas"
According to the Entertainment Weekly Magazine,  Sunday April 7th from 8-9 pm (EST) on the Travel Channel David is hosting a show, showing the best of 'sin city' Las Vegas.
 It will also air April 13th at 5pm PST & 8pm PST, May 28th at 6pm PST & 9pm PST, and June 1st at 1pm PST. Check your local listings to make sure of the time in your area.

TV and radio alerts for the UK
Watch out for David on British TV and radio:

7th April:  Ed Stewart will interview DC for his programme on Radio 2. 

9th April: Sci-fi channel are showing Fantasy Island, episode Unholy Wedlock starring 
David Cassidy. It will be shown at 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the UK.

12th April: E4 will show a documentary looking at the careers of Donny Osmond, Jason 
Donovan and David Cassidy at 10.00 p.m. repeated at 1.30 a.m.

12th April on Carlton & LWT
Time: 06:00 to 09:25 (3 hours and 25 minutes long).  7.00-8.35 GMTV Today: Kate Garraway and Eamonn Holmes round up the latest news and showbiz stories and meet celebrity guests including David Cassidy. Plus 'House of Fear', Jackie Brambles with 'Inside Hollywood' and Richard Arnold's weekend TV highlights. 

12th April:  This Morning (Magazine Programme)
Starting: 10:30 on Friday 12th April. Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes

16th April:  David will be a guest on Gloria's Open House which is shown on Channel 5.

18th April:  David is due to be a guest on the Johnnie Walker radio Show. Which is on Radio 2 between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. The interview will be live.

19th April:  David is scheduled to appear on Lunchtime Live which is shown on Granada t.v. 
usually it is shown at 1.10 p.m. each weekday.

27th April: Start Talk Radio.One hour interview with David.

For further info on TV and radio appearances in the UK, visit Lynn's UK fansite at:
www.angelfire.com/dc/davidcassidy/

The Partridge Family on TV in Japan
The Partridge Family will start airing  in Japan again. 19:30 on Sunday and 9:30 on Monday on the Super Channel as from April 18. Takahiro Yamaguchi can inform it's sort of an American Old TV Channel, and that the Monkees and the Brady Bunch also are being aired. 

To search TV stations in your own country click on the button.

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