Reminder of the musical genius of Roger Hodgson.Ĭurrently, Roger is touring worldwide, selling out shows all over the globeĪnd receiving fantastic reviews from media and fans alike. “School,” “Breakfast in America,” “It’s Raining Again” (to name a few), andĪ bonus orchestral version of “Fool’s Overture,” this DVD is a stunning Featuring hits “Dreamer,” “Give a Little Bit,” Just seven weeks and hit #1 in all of Canada and is now multi-Platinum and “Take the Long Way Home – Live in Montreal” went Platinum in Heart until the picture is complete before he shares it with the world.Ģ006, Roger released his first ever DVD from one of his live solo concerts His writing process to an artist painting a picture, keeping it close to his Songs, some of which he plans to record when the time is right. Roger continues to compose music and write lyrics and has over 60 unreleased It is only since 2004, with his children fully grown, that Roger has felt the call to tour regularly again. In 2000, he released his next studio album “Open the Door” and in 2001, after taking many years off from touring to raise his children, Roger joined Ringo Starr in his All Starr Band Tour. Physical therapy, Roger proved them wrong. Yet with faith, a long period of self-healing, and Took a bad fall and shattered both of his wrists. His first solo album “In theĮye of the Storm” was released in 1984 and became an international hit,ġ987, the same week that Roger’s second album “Hai, Hai” was released, Roger Heīuilt a state-of-the-art recording studio at home where he could continue toĬreate music. He moved hisįamily away from the Los Angeles music scene to live a simpler lifestyleĬlose to nature and be home with his children as they were growing up. The “Famous Last Words” album and mega rock stadium tour. “The Logical Song,” “Take the Long Way Home,” and “Breakfast in America.”įollowing his heart, in 1983, Hodgson left Supertramp and Los Angeles after In America.” Three of Roger's songs from this album became worldwide hits. The next nine years, dubbed by fans as the “Golden Years,” Supertramp sawįour studio albums, numerous tours, and the worldwide success of “Breakfast “Dreamer” becoming their first hit and driving the album to the top of the However, like Lennon/McCartney, they maintained a joint writers creditġ974, the band released the album “Crime of the Century” with Roger’s song From their secondĪlbum "Indelibly Stamped" forward, Roger and Rick began writing separately. Their first album “Supertramp” was released in 1970. Their initial collaborations attracted the attention of A&M Records and Shortly after, Roger met Rick Davies and the nucleus of Supertramp was born. Boyd” withĪ session band that included pianist Reg Dwight, later to become known
His final school year that he recorded his first studio single “Mr. Roger had his first concert of original songs at the age of 13. His teacher, he began writing songs at the age of 12, eventually adding piano,īass, drums, and even cello to his musical accomplishments. His childhood at boarding school where his guitar became his best friend. Selling over 20 million copies and becoming one of the biggest sellingīorn in Portsmouth, England, Roger spent much of
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Wildly successful album “Breakfast in America" hit number one in countriesĪround the world and stayed on the top of the charts for a full year, In CanadaĪlone, sales for “Crime of the Century” and “Breakfast in America” reachedĭiamond status, meaning one in fifteen Canadians owned both albums. Rock phenomenon, selling well over 60 million albums to date. His songs have remarkably stood the test of time and earned Roger and Supertrampĭuring the time that Roger was with the band, Supertramp became a worldwide Way into the hearts and minds of people from cultures around the world. Roger's trademark way of settingīeautiful introspective lyrics to upbeat melodies resonated and found its “It’s Raining Again,” “School,” “Fool’s Overture” “Take the Long Way Home,” “Breakfast in America,” Of many of the band’s greatest hits, he gave us Roger Hodgson has been recognized as one of the most gifted composers, About Roger Hodgson, Legendary Singer - Songwriter
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