Career Music thumb|left|Springfield during the shock/denial/anger/acceptance tour in 2004 Springfield was 13 when he learned guitar. He joined various bands in England, where his father was stationed from 1958 to 1963, and several more after returning to Australia. In 1968, he was approached by bass guitarist Pete Watson to join his group Rockhouse. Later that year, Watson changed the band's name to MPD Ltd and, in October when Springfield was 19 years old, they toured South Vietnam to entertain Australian troops. Another member of MPD Ltd was Danny Finley (drummer). Upon returning to Australia, they formed Wickedy Wak. They were joined by Phil Blackmore on keyboards and Dick Howard. Go-Set journalist Molly Meldrum produced Wickedy Wak's single, "Billie's Bikie Boys", with Beeb Birtles of pop rock group Zoot as a backing vocalist.
Career Music thumb|left|Springfield during the shock/denial/anger/acceptance tour in 2004 Springfield was 13 when he learned guitar He joined various bands in England where his father was stationed from 1958 to 1963 and several more after returning to Australia In 1968 he was approached by bass guitarist Pete Watson to join his group Rockhouse Later that year Watson changed the band's name to MPD Ltd and in October when Springfield was 19 years old they toured South Vietnam to entertain Australian troops Another member of MPD Ltd was Danny Finley (drummer) Upon returning to Australia they formed Wickedy Wak They were joined by Phil Blackmore on keyboards and Dick Howard Go-Set journalist Molly Meldrum produced Wickedy Wak's single "Billie's Bikie Boys" with Beeb Birtles of pop rock group Zoot as a backing vocalist