Roger Hodgson, Legendary Voice of Supertramp, Returns for ‘Breakfast in America’ this Fall
First Major U.S. Tour in 30 Years Hits East, West Coasts
Amid Sold-Out European Dates and Critical Acclaim
Fresh on the heels of his current sold-out European tour and additional sold-out performances earlier this year in the U.S. and South America, legendary songwriter and vocalist Roger Hodgson, co-founder and original singer-songwriter from Supertramp, continues the U.S. leg of his popular “Breakfast in America” tour this fall amid tremendous critical acclaim.
The 34-date tour - which features all his hit songs including “The Logical Song,” “Breakfast in America,” “Give a Little Bit,” “Dreamer,” “School,” “Take the Long Way Home,” “It's Raining Again,” and “Fool's Overture” - is his first major U.S. tour since his departure from Supertramp in 1983.
No longer the young shy virtuoso, he is now a charismatic and full hearted performer, his signature voice sounding better than ever. As Rolling Stone noted following a performance earlier this year: “Remarkably, the humble musical legend is back and his signature voice sounds stronger than ever… To see and hear Roger Hodgson in concert today is not simply to experience a sort of musical homecoming, it is also the only real way to hear some of the most beloved songs ever sung as they were meant to be sung by the man who first brought them to life.” Added the Huffington Post: “This is the real deal: a legendary music man, in brilliant form and shimmering presence, supported by a tight, terrific band.”
Universally hailed as one of the most gifted composers and lyricists of our times, Roger Hodgson helped define a generation of progressive rock, and wrote and sang Supertramp’s globally successful and enduring anthems – timeless songs that helped his former band sell well over 60 million albums to date. His unmistakable voice also propels Supertramp fan favorites he created such as “Hide in Your Shell,” “Child of Vision,” “Even in the Quietest Moments,” “Don't Leave Me Now,” and “Lord is it Mine.”Hodgson delivers all of those songs, as well as solo compositions such as “Only Because of You,” “In Jeopardy,” “Lovers in the Wind,” and “Along Came Mary”
from his five solo album releases, on his world tour.
Uniting generations at his concerts, Hodgson and his four-piece band transport baby boomers back to their youth and give younger generations a taste of why his heartfelt songs have endured. Breakfast in America had sales of over 20 million copies and hit the #1 spot on album charts worldwide. Audiences are once again experiencing the magic and spirit that Hodgson created with Supertramp.
Hodgson closes his concerts with the crowd singing along to “Give a Little Bit,” a song heard in a recent video that went viral with over six million views. Hodgson's timeless composition has a universal message that is as relevant today as when he wrote it over 40 years ago. The newest version, “Give a Little Bit with Children’s Choir,” was just released as a single on iTunes. Hodgson’s latest CD, “Classics Live,” is available through iTunes or from
www.Rogerhodgson.com
Hodgson co-founded Supertramp in 1969 and for many fans was the heart and creative force behind the band for the 14 years prior to his departure. Roger’s passion for his music and his art shines through in the magic and intimacy that is felt when he performs his songs in concert.
“Success in music to me is when I look out and I see a member of the audience crying or having ecstatic joy in their heart,” says Hodgson, who was awarded the Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French Ministry of Culture at a sold-out Paris concert earlier this year. “To me, how much I have shared my heart and been able to touch someone else in a positive way is the measure of success as an artist.” The San Diego Reader remarked on Roger, “Frequently entertaining the audience with stories about the origins of his songs, Hodgson connects deeply with the fans in a way few stars of his stature do.”
ROGER HODGSON – “BREAKFAST IN AMERICA” U.S. DATES:
March 22 Clearwater, FL* Ruth Eckerd Hall
*Performing with a Rock Symphony and Laser Light Spectacle
June 26 Rochester, NY Rochester International Jazz Festival
Rescheduled NJ and NY Shows
October 25 – Englewood, NJ. Roger's show with his band in Englewood, NJ that was postponed due to Hurricane Sandy has now been rescheduled for October 25 at Bergen Performing Arts Center. All tickets from the previous date will be honored. Tickets are available now!
October 26 – Westbury, NY. The show in Westbury, NY at the Theatre at Westbury, which also had to be rescheduled due to the Hurricane, will now take place on October 26. Information regarding tickets will be released soon.
For complete information on Hodgson’s Breakfast in America Tour, visit the Tour page on Roger’s Website or Events on Roger’s Facebook page. Be sure to check for news of additional US shows.
Click here for a video montage:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzrd3PmVCkw
Visit Roger online at:
www.RogerHodgson.com
www.facebook.com/RogerHodgsonOfficial
www.twitter.com/RogerHodgson
www.YouTube.com/MrRogerHodgson
For additional press information, please contact:
Renee Pfefer, On Tour PR, 914-273-0007; Renee@ontourpr.com
Randy Alexander, Randex Communications, (856) 596-1410; Randex@randexpr.com
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