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It was almost four decades ago that David Cassidy rose to stardom in another family show, "The Partridge Family," and became the biggest TV and performing phenomenon in history. David Cassidy's brother, Shaun Cassidy, became the next internationally recognized teen superstar and has come to be one of the most successful and respected television creators, producers and writers. "Ruby & the Rockits" is a true family affair, with Shaun at the helm and youngest brother Ryan as production designer. "This is the first time that all four of us have ever worked together. It has been our dream and desire to do this for many years," said David Cassidy. From television to recording and record-breaking concert tours, from Broadway and London's West End to Las Vegas production shows, David Cassidy has made his mark and been lauded with nominations and awards in each arena. David Cassidy has certainly proven that it is talent, creativity and tenacity that keep people coming to shows, turning on the television and buying his recordings. Hailing from a family of actors, mother Evelyn Ward and father Jack Cassidy, David Cassidy's fate as a performer was essentially seeded at a young age. It was by coincidence that David Cassidy wound up starring with stepmother Shirley Jones in "The Partridge Family." When ABC cast David Cassidy as its juvenile star in what became an astonishingly successful series, one of the most spectacular careers in the entertainment industry was launched. Before the end of 1970, the year that "The Partridge Family" premiered, David Cassidy had the #1 selling single of the year and record of the year, garnered multiple Grammy nominations and won a Golden Apple Award. Over the next five years, membership in his official fan club exceeded that of Elvis Presley and the Beatles. Those were only the first of many records David Cassidy broke in his long and constantly evolving career. David Cassidy became the first personality to be merchandised globally. David Cassidy's likeness appeared on everything from posters to lunch boxes, comic books, toys, cereal boxes and almost anything else imaginable. David Cassidy's concerts sold out in the largest arenas and stadiums in the world, which led him to be the world's highest paid performer by the age of 21. David Cassidy broke box office records at Melbourne's Cricket Grounds, London's White City Stadium, Houston's Astrodome and New York's Madison Square Garden. To date, David Cassidy's records have sold well over 30 million copies worldwide and have been recognized with over 24 gold and platinum recordings, including four consecutive multi-platinum LP's. David Cassidy was responsible for seven chart-topping Partridge Family singles, including "Doesn't Somebody Want To Be Wanted," "I Woke Up in Love This Morning," "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" and, of course, "I Think I Love You," the best selling record of 1971. As a solo artist, David Cassidy has had hit singles including "Cherish," "Could It Be Forever," "How Can I Be Sure," "Rock Me Baby" and "Lyin' to Myself." David Cassidy's 2004 CD, "Then and Now," was in the Top Five and reached platinum status. Despite the superstardom he has enjoyed as a singer, songwriter and producer, David Cassidy still thinks of himself as an actor first. David Cassidy's credits also include the telefilm "A Chance to Live," the highest rated "Police Story" in its seven year history, which earned him an Emmy nomination as Best Dramatic Actor. Never one to rest on his laurels, David Cassidy went to Broadway, where he starred in the original production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." Ironically, brother Patrick starred in the same show in the same role on a national tour in 2005. London beckoned to David Cassidy, and he starred next at the prestigious West End in "Time," with Sir Laurence Olivier. In 1994 David Cassidy once again broke box office records in the stunning and highly lauded production of "Blood Brothers" on Broadway, working for the first time with Shaun. The subsequent tour of the United States and Canada was also SRO. Despite the peaks and valleys of his professional and personal life, David Cassidy has always been able to regenerate his success by keeping his perspective and acute sense of humor. "I'm an optimist. I mean, you have to be with my career," David Cassidy laughs. "I've never gone out and changed my style to suit the times. I have always stayed true to myself by using the work ethic my father instilled in me, to strive for the best musically, theatrically, as well as in producing and writing. He taught me to be fearless about revealing the frailties and strengths of the human experience. Bringing that human element to my work is the most important thing I can do as an entertainer." In 1996 David Cassidy took on his next challenge and moved to Las Vegas to star at the MGM Grand in the $75 million extravaganza, "EFX." Under David Cassidy's creative direction and by entirely re-vamping the show, it became the most successful production in Las Vegas. The MGM acknowledged that David Cassidy was singularly responsible for bringing over 1 million paid customers to see "EFX." Within four months of opening, the show was voted "Best Production Show" in Las Vegas, and David Cassidy was voted "Best All Around Performer" and "Best Singer." In 1999, David Cassidy was again named "Best All Around Performer," "Entertainer of the Year" and "Show Star of the Year" for "The Rat Pack Is Back!," the first original production paying tribute to the legendary quartet, which he created and produced with Emmy Award-winning writer-producer Don Reo. The musical played to sold-out audiences first at the Desert Inn, then at the Sahara Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Simultaneously, David and Reo created "At the Copa," which David Cassidy wrote, co-produced and in which he starred. David Cassidy returned to performing in concert subsequently and continues to tour worldwide. In addition to performing, producing, writing and recording, David Cassidy's passion and avocation lie with the thoroughbred horses that he breeds and that race throughout the country. David Cassidy lives in Florida with his wife, songwriter Sue Shifrin-Cassidy, and their 18 year-old son, Beau.
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