Hey there, folks! Rick Springfield, the legendary singer behind "Jessie's Girl," recently shared an incredible story about his health. He revealed that he suffered brain damage after a terrifying fall from a stage back in 2000. But here's the twist—he only discovered this 25 years later! As Closer dives into his health journey, we're also exploring how Rick's been tackling depression through unconventional methods like "microdosing" on LSD. Let's take a closer look.
That Fateful Fall: Rick Springfield's Brain Injury
Let me paint you a picture. It was the year 2000, and Rick Springfield was rocking the stage in Las Vegas. But things took a turn for the worse when he took a massive 25-foot tumble, smacking his head not once, but multiple times. Talk about a night to remember—or forget! Rick recounted the incident in a recent interview with People, published on March 10, 2025. "I fell 25 feet, hit my head, then wood came down and hit my head again, and finally, my head hit the stage," he explained. Yikes! At the time, Rick thought he had just broken his wrist. It wasn't until he underwent a Prenuvo whole-body MRI scan that he discovered the shocking truth about the brain damage he sustained from that fall. "I'm working on trying to repair that," Rick told the outlet, showing his determination to heal.
Rick's Dad Taught Him a Powerful Lesson About Health
Rick Springfield's approach to health is deeply personal, shaped by his father's tragic story. He shared that many people avoid finding out what's wrong with them, but he's the exact opposite. His dad's untimely death left a lasting impact on Rick. "My dad died from not wanting to know," Rick said. "He thought he had stomach cancer for years and never got it checked out. When he finally collapsed at home one day, they found out it was an ulcer that burst, and he died from blood loss. It could have been fixed if he had gotten it checked out." Rick took this as a life lesson: "If you want to live long, you have to be prepared for some bad news now and then." His philosophy? Do everything you can to stay healthy, even if it means facing tough truths.
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Rick Springfield's Daily Routine: Staying Fit and Eating Smart
Rick Springfield is all about maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and it starts with exercise. "I exercise every day, and every time I play with my band, it's like a two-hour aerobic workout," he told People on February 28, 2025. Rick admitted that when he's on the road, he's a regular at Planet Fitness. "Planet Fitness is like the Holiday Inn of workout places—they’re all the same, no matter where you go," he joked. On the dietary front, Rick follows a pescatarian diet, though he indulges in meat occasionally. "I'll have meat now and then if I feel like feeling a little weak, but I don't eat dairy or anything like that. I'm on a big anti-inflammation kick," he explained.
Rick's Unconventional Approach to Depression
Depression has been a lifelong battle for Rick Springfield, and he's tried some unconventional treatments to manage it. "I wanted to see if ketamine would open a few things in my brain," he told People. "It was a creative experiment and an experiment on depression." However, Rick wasn't a huge fan of the effects. "It made me feel heavy and machinelike. It didn’t change much in me, although I have been writing a lot, so you never know what kind of effect it has later on." He also experimented with LSD, which he found to be a better experience. "I hadn’t done that since I was in my 20s, but it was a great high. I’m not promoting drugs, but I’m not against anything that helps me be happier and a better person. I’m always searching," Rick shared openly.
