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Post by the Scribe on Apr 8, 2020 6:59:08 GMT
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Post by the Scribe on Apr 8, 2020 6:59:30 GMT
Different Drummer wondered if the Rick I saw resembled Neil Diamond. Hard to say at this time in their lives. Rick had long grey hair down to his collar and over his ears. He looked to be about 6 ft tall & about 175lbs. dark eyes and dark eyebrows and a nose like Neil's. He was well dressed in a black blazer, white shirt and jeans. Striking man who you would notice when he walked into a room. My daughter was with me and she said she thought he had a NY accent. She is in her 40's and thought he was really "hot". Could definitely see a similarity between the two of them 40 years ago. Looks and attitude. What I will always remember is the way he touched her face and the kiss between them. This is a long time relationship and the tenderness & yes, passion when they kissed is something I will never forget. Linda is no longer the girl on stage so many guys remember but the connection Rick and she have seems to transcend all the years. Again, I am so happy for her.
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Post by the Scribe on Apr 8, 2020 6:59:53 GMT
"He said the man's first name was Rick. Does anyone know who this man was and why they never married." Well, I would like to know. At this point it wouldn't make much difference. One of the reasons Linda gave for never marrying was she didn't want to fork over half her money if it didn't work out. Another is she didn't want to feud over how to raise kids. I don't think Linda likes to compromise. Everyone has their own ideas.
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Post by the Scribe on Apr 8, 2020 7:00:32 GMT
Good use of the song title guest!!!!!!! eddiejinfl
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Post by the Scribe on Apr 8, 2020 7:00:59 GMT
Have just finished reading book that I got from Australia that confirms that RICK is Richard Norton.It devotes a chapter on Lindas 1979 tour of Australia and Japan when she was 32.It states that the two of them had a serious romance & that they were deeply in love.Dont know why they never married but perhaps MJ could check out the videos on Nortons Facebook page to confirm that the man he saw in Las Vegas was him.
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Post by the Scribe on Apr 8, 2020 7:01:29 GMT
I can't find anything in writing so far that says Linda and Richard Norton were dating for any length of time if at all. Richard took an unconventional path to stardom. He began a lifelong study of the martial arts at age 14. By 17, the accomplished martial artist worked security at night clubs and taught karate in 500 schools throughout Australia. He became a bodyguard for touring rock stars such as Mick Jagger, James Taylor, and ABBA. With encouragement from Linda Ronstadt, Richard went to Hollywood where Chuck Norris offered him work in the movies, beginning with "The Octagon" (1980). His next starring role in "Force Five" (1981) caught the attention of Jackie Chan. Jackie Chan has cast Richard as the star heavy in three of his highly charged Hong Kong action epics, still a record for a western actor. In "Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars" (1985) and "City Hunter" (1993), Richard displayed his talent for physical comedy and proved his ability to fill the shoes of Chan's screen adversaries. Director Sammo Hung unleashed Richard to depict the villain of "Mr. Nice Guy" (1997) with eccentric edginess, adding more intensity than usual to one of Chan's comedies. "USA Today" took notice and declared Richard as one of the best evildoers in all the Chan films. During the production of Hung's "Millionaires' Express" (1986) in Asia, Richard bonded with cast member and fellow martial arts star Cynthia Rothrock. Afterwards Norton and Rothrock became a renowned marquee partnership for action films around the world, prompting a British magazine to acclaim them as the "Fred and Ginger of martial arts movies." Together Richard and Cynthia produced the entertaining "Rage and Honor" (1992) series while Richard developed his individual screen persona as both a lead actor and valued ensemble player.
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Post by the Scribe on Apr 8, 2020 7:01:57 GMT
Does this look anything like the guy, with a few more years added on? View Attachment I'm still thinking there may be two different "Ricks??"
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Post by the Scribe on Apr 8, 2020 7:03:31 GMT
The book was written by Nortons boss and freind Bob Jones. There are videos on his Facebook page done about December 2016 so I hope MJ can confirm his voice & identity.He is now 67 years old so he would be about the right age.I am so happy that they were reunited.He got married in 1993 so that was probably why we haven't heard any more about it.
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Post by the Scribe on Apr 8, 2020 7:03:56 GMT
Richard Norton does not look at all like Neil Diamond...
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Post by the Scribe on Apr 8, 2020 7:04:37 GMT
Agreed--he looks more like Vidal Sassoon (lol).
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Post by the Scribe on Apr 8, 2020 7:05:09 GMT
Agreed--he looks more like Vidal Sassoon (lol). yeah kind of..I couldn't recall his looks and had to look him up.. lol My mother and my aunt were in love with Neil Diamond's looks... handsome man
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Post by the Scribe on Apr 8, 2020 7:05:57 GMT
It wasn't Richard Kline, was it? lol He does resemble Neil..
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Post by the Scribe on Apr 8, 2020 7:06:41 GMT
An Old News Item from 1990Harrisburg Daily Register September 15 1990, Harrisburg, Illinois
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Post by the Scribe on Apr 8, 2020 7:07:06 GMT
Definitely not Richard Kline. My daughter took a couple of pics when Linda left the stage and when she was surprised by Rick. Unfortunately the phone flash didn't work so the pics weren't any good. Not sure if they had come out that I would have shown them. Think this is something we can speculate on but for Linda's sake think it might be better to leave it a mystery. My daughter did say that he definitely had an east coast,New York, accent. That seems to fit with a couple of other sightings of them over the years. So glad we were present to see the moment when he surprised her. The touch, kiss and his holding her were something any woman would wish for.
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Post by the Scribe on Apr 8, 2020 7:07:30 GMT
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