The question I have is
I am looking to find the names of a american Male singer who has
recently toured, popular in the late 70s and early 80s,
internationally renowned and has dabbled in some acting?

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Request for Question Clarification by pinkfreud-ga on 31 Oct 2005 21:38 PST

How about Neil Diamond? He meets all your requirements.

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Clarification of Question by interestedaussie-ga on 31 Oct 2005 23:14 PST

apparently he is not the one any other ideas on that.  The hints I
have are all I have to go on

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Request for Question Clarification by politicalguru-ga on 31 Oct 2005 23:55 PST

Leonard Cohen? He had to tour recently because his manager stole his money. 

Paul Simon? He toured recently (alas, I've missed him!) and I could
think of at least one film he was in (Annie Hall).

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Request for Question Clarification by tutuzdad-ga on 01 Nov 2005 07:24 PST

Phil Collins was quite popular in his own right in the 1980's and
before than in the group Genesis. He has acted sporadically in the
period since. He continues to tour however and remains in the public
as a singer. Is this the singer/actor you are asking about? If so I
can tell you a bit more about him.

tutuzdad-ga

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Request for Question Clarification by tutuzdad-ga on 01 Nov 2005 07:27 PST

Alas, I am in error. Phil Collins is not an American. Sorry about that.

tutuzdad-ga

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Request for Question Clarification by tutuzdad-ga on 01 Nov 2005 07:35 PST

How about Art Garfunkel? He is an American singer of enormous
international fame who appears to have tried his hand at acting in
recent years.

INTERNET MOVIE DATABASE
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0307316/

ART GARFUNKEL
http://www.artgarfunkel.com/

tutuzdad-ga

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Clarification of Question by interestedaussie-ga on 02 Nov 2005 05:57 PST

I also have to know if the singer in the question has toured Australia
recently, did i mention that he is still alive as well.  I appreciate
all the answers given so far but not the one I want I will know it
when I hear it.  Thanks all

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Clarification of Question by interestedaussie-ga on 02 Nov 2005 18:23 PST

I have some more information that might help in my endevour to find
out who this artist is.  He has been quoted as saying "Iam a big fan
of money and thats where you come in".  I really appreciate the effort
all is putting into this for me thanks heaps

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Clarification of Question by interestedaussie-ga on 02 Nov 2005 18:26 PST

As far as I know he could have been a solo act. and recently toured
australia this year.  Thanks all

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Request for Question Clarification by tutuzdad-ga on 18 Nov 2005 17:06 PST

Hey! I think it's Gene Simmons, formerly of KISS !

"As Simmons often says, "I'm a big fan of money." 
CANOE
http://jam.canoe.ca/Music/Artists/K/Kiss/2000/07/19/746598.html

Believe it or not, he recently toured Australia but he wasn't singing.
He was doing speaking engagements.

GENE SIMMONS
http://genesimmons.com/tour/

Let me know.

tutuzdad-ga

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Request for Question Clarification by tutuzdad-ga on 21 Nov 2005 17:43 PST

Well? How'd it go?

tutuzdad-ga

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Clarification of Question by interestedaussie-ga on 21 Nov 2005 19:48 PST

Hi Guys another clue has come my way!!!
He was born in 1957 making him aged 48 oh the in the month of March,
thanks for all being so fantastic in helping me out here. All the best

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Request for Question Clarification by pinkfreud-ga on 21 Nov 2005 20:45 PST

This is a long shot, but Marlon Jackson, formerly of The Jackson 5,
was born March 12th, 1957. He dabbled in acting in the films "Nell"
and "Student Confidential."

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Clarification of Question by interestedaussie-ga on 22 Nov 2005 01:32 PST

Hi Marlon Jackson I am impressed, but can you tell me whether he
toured Australia recently.  I definatly know the singer is 48 and born
1957 the March is only heresay.  I am greatful so far of everyones
efforts..

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Request for Question Clarification by tutuzdad-ga on 22 Nov 2005 07:58 PST

Steven Tyler (Aerosmith) was born March 26, 1948. He toured Australia in 2003
http://www.livedaily.com/news/Aerosmith_and_KISS_gear_up_for_August_tour_launch-5193.html

James Taylor was born March 12, 1948. He also toured Australia in 2003:
http://www.james-taylor.com/JTtour2003.shtml

Both were wildy popular in the 1970's - early 1980's.

Let me know if this helps.

tutuzdad-ga

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Request for Question Clarification by tutuzdad-ga on 22 Nov 2005 08:05 PST

And according to the Internet Movie Database both have acted sparsely
over the years:

Tyler
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0878911/

Taylor
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0852510/

tutuzdad-ga

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Clarification of Question by interestedaussie-ga on 22 Nov 2005 13:15 PST

Sorry Mate wonderful effort but the age of the singer is 48 born 1957
not wholly sure about the march bit though but age and year are
definate....

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Request for Question Clarification by tutuzdad-ga on 22 Nov 2005 16:06 PST

Oops! Eyeglasses operator error.

Rick Springfield? Was in General Hospital. Sang mostly in the 80s, maybe the 70s.
Saw him in 2004 at the Toledo Zoo.

Since when is Leonard Cohen American?

Well, Mister, Cohen is Canadian. Canada is in America. US Americans
are in general very self-centred, are they?

I'm having trouble following your train of thought.Canada is in North
America not America.Americans in general have a reputation(at least in
Canada)for introducing an inferior brand of ice hockey to the canadian
public(this could be a result of them being self centred).Does Leonard
Cohen have a reputation that reflects badly on his countrymen,whoever
they may be?

Meatloaf would also satisfy your reqs.
He "broke" in '77. He was popular for a few years into the earlier 80's.
He also dabbled in acting on TV, stage and film.

How recent is "recent?" And did he tour Australia as a solo act? The
Eagles were in Australia very early in 2005, and their singer Glenn
Frey fits your description.

I believe it could be Billy Joel. Let me know if that sounds familiar. Thanks

there will be another clue in the morning on the radio..Good Luck