Everyone knows around this time of the season, people start buzzing about potential summer tours and what the year is going to be like for music. Last year, if I recall, the word on the street hinted at big plans for The Police. Naturally, they reunited and the trades worked out.

Following the “life changing, December 10th” concert, fans of Led Zeppelin are already lighting candles, serenading their dusty Physical Graffiti LPs, and writing hate mail to Robert Plant in hopes of igniting a world tour. And I think those still camping out for Pink Floyd have already started packing away the tents.

So, I ask, what else is out there? I have one answer.

The Patridge Family.

I know, I know… it’s a long shot, right? Well, if reports indicate a Jackson 5 reunion (whoa, hold on), then why not David Cassidy and his sunshine band, The Partridges?

Picture the success of Kelly Clarkson, the pull of American Idol, and the hype of the Beatles (well, divide that last part by three). Voila! You have the international, supernatural success of one wild and crazy family.

The big question: Can it happen?

David Cassidy (Keith Partridge), the group’s beloved lead singer, still handles success on stage even today. His 2003 album, A Touch of Blue, sparked a second (or third, or fourth) come back for the former Partridge, bringing in new and former fans. Let’s not forget his uncompromising Rolling Stone photo shoot back in 1972. We can thank Annie Leibovitz for that one!

What about the others? How about Danny Bonaduce (the fitting, Danny), the little Partridge that’s really not so little anymore? Does anyone remember that exceptional, career winning moment of his, which included wrestling Christopher Knight? If not, I’m sure his reality television show rings a bell, Breaking Bonaduce. Grabbing him doesn’t seem like a pressing moment for the reunion, considering his recent achievements all include shock jock boxing. Get this guy some vocal lessons and a bass! He’s got work cut out for himself.

Shirley Jones (mother, Shirley) turned out a memorable, exciting performance in Allen Covert’s underrated, Grandma’s Boy, as an older woman turned aphrodisiac. Since the Academy snubbed her of any nominations, I’m sure she’ll raise all hell to be a part of the reunion, too.

Susan Dey (Laurie), last seen in the 2002 made for TV film of L.A. Law, shouldn’t be a problem. Hell, she might even have a piano still. Suzanne Crough (Tracy) is doing nothing, so percussion might bring some rhythm into her life.

If I stand corrected, people want the original, solid line up. So instead of the second actor who portrayed Chris Partridge, let’s bring in Jeremy Gelbwaks again. He’s in New Orleans apparently, so someone there should lend him some drums. His arms need to be strong for the international tour.

That leaves out the abusive and conflictive band manager, Reuben Kincaid, played by Dave Madden. He’s been out of the spotlight for so long that it’d be pretty unrealistic to expect him to bring the Partridges to proper accommodations. So to spice it up, we’ll bring in Elton John.

You can’t tell me you don’t miss this:

Just picture it bigger, better, and bloated.

The demand is out there. People want David back, they want success for Danny (finally!), and they’re still pining for those sappy, poppy covers. Is it any surprise that the first season of the The Partridge Family is coming in at an awesome ranking of 6, 451 on Amazon.com?

They’ve got my endorsement for Lollapalooza. I’m talking as a Sunday night headliner! Who’s with me?

Better yet… who has a better idea? Tell us your ideas!

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Categories: Festival News/Rumor
Tags: Led Zeppelin, The Police