David CassidyIn the 1980s, David Cassidy successfully transitioned from a 1970s teen idol into a mature, respected musical theatre star and contemporary pop artist. He began the decade on stage, taking over the lead role on Broadway in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in 1982. In 1985, Cassidy made a dramatic musical comeback with his solo album, Romance. Its lead single, “The Last Kiss”, featured backing vocals by George Michael and became a major UK top-ten hit. He capped off the decade in London’s West End, starring as a rock star in the high-concept science fiction musical Time.