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“Saturdays show was AMAZING...... I am 38 yrs old, and literally grew up with your music in my heart! I grew up in a BIKER household ( at a very young age I witnessed things most people only believe happens in the movies) ....... there were many demons in my household, and the only light and good memories I have are surrounded by your music....... For 23 yrs now my parents have been drug free and oh, so happy..... I once asked my father what it was that helped him through that change that literally saved all of our lives and he said it was your music!!! I have lived 3000 miles away from my father for 23yrs now, but every time I hear your music, I feel like he's right next to me going crazy, playing "air piano" and singing your songs at the top of his lungs! And when I hear “The Logical Song,” I forget about all that I witnessed and believe that I was that young person, singing so happily and believing that the world was magical... I Thank You for the memories.....” ~ LC
“Whenever I hear Fool’s Overture, and especially when I hear it live, it brings me back to when I was 5 years old. It's one of the last memories I have of my dad before he passed away from cancer. I remember standing outside Exhibition Stadium in Toronto with my mom and dad listening to Supertramp perform. When I had the pleasure of seeing Roger last month in Orillia I teared up again (as I did in 2005).” ~ AF
“My family and I love your music so much.. my uncle introduced you to me... he was a professional guitarist/poet and he used to talk a lot about you and Supertramp... he had attended your concert long time ago but he reminded it well... I remember the first time I found your video and played it for him, he cried... he said it reminded him his past.... unfortunately, he passed away some days ago and even now that he's in another world, he tries to contact me via your wonderful music... after his funeral when I arrived home, I saw you've shared "Even in the Quietest Moments" which he loved so much and it really had a meaning inside for me... I believe in these energies around us! I'm so happy that I can still feel his presence through your wonderful music dear Roger. Thank you...” ~ SC
“In Denver '98-guy made his way onstage (didn’t get butt kicked by security) & said his daughter died a year or so ago. The only thing that got him through such a tough time was Roger's songs. The guy then joined Roger on the harmonica for an impromptu jam (there was a guest drummer from the audience onstage too) then he gave Roger a locket with a pic of his daughter in it. It was the most endearing concert event I ever saw.” ~ SN
“Although I had enjoyed listening to and playing Supertramp songs for a few years before, there came a time in my life when most of Roger's songs struck a chord within me in a very profound way. Suddenly, I could no longer listen to a song like Take the Long Way Home or If Everyone Was Listening without shedding tears. Songs like Babaji and Hide in Your Shell would energize me like powerful and sacred mantras. I could admire the fact that even Roger Hodgson was asking us to 'Know Who we Are' Roger's lyrics touch me more with each passing year, and the feeling that the song was written specifically to inspire me only gets more intense as I go about my life, living and learning.” ~ MI
“Hello Roger, I had the honor of seeing your concert last night at Chautauqua. Thank-you....your unique gift is your talent and I (along with millions I'm sure) are so grateful to have your music with us. I've had some personal battles the past several weeks and for the first time in weeks I was able to relax and enjoy thanks to you and your talented crew. I've been a fan for years...thanks again!!” ~ LK
“Since seeing Roger and his band in Deer Valley, UT a couple weeks ago, I've been checking the set lists from his other shows and seeing 'Puppet Dance' listed here brought back memories and had me scrambling to pull out my old vinyl copy of Hai Hai! How timely, as I lost someone very dear to me just yesterday, as well as my Father a few months ago. Roger, thanks for the inspiring lyrics and beautiful music that has accompanied me as a big part of the soundtrack of my life and thanks for a beautiful song in 'Puppet Dance' that was a huge comfort at just the perfect moment.” ~ BB
“Roger, I had been waiting all my life to see you and was totally blown away by your show! I have seen many hundreds of big name shows and this was by far one of the best ever! You said to leave our problems outside, and escape in the music inside, and that is exactly what I did. You turned what was a very bad day into one of the best, and that lasted the rest of the weekend, thank you so much! I look forward to the next time I can see you. Your band was also awesome, all together it was absolute perfection! Thank you so much for such wonderful music and for your coming to Portland!!! “~ TM
“Thank you for a great show. My husband passed away in Dec and we always dreamed of see Roger. I listening to his music every single day. His music helps me remember and heal. I flew in to Park City from ABQ.” ~ DLB
“Roger, your music has been my best friend through good times and bad...... and whenever a song of yours comes on, the troubles of everyday life never seem that bad. Thank you...... from a diehard fan from way back!” ~ RC
“It reminds me of my youth when the love of my life and I would listen to Supertramp in my room, we saw them in concert a few times in the late 70s, she tragically passed away two years ago, the last concert we attended together was Roger's solo gig in Glasgow four years ago !” ~ BS
“It's pulled me back from the abyss in my darkest hours, it's never betrayed me, it's always touched deep inside and given me hope and strength, it's been in my heart since we "met", it's been the theme of my life, and its been my closest friend. AND, Roger's music helped me court and win my wife! “JA
“...his music touches directly all the strings of my soul at once, with the wise word of support, with a lovely melody i can lean onto, with some of the most beautiful harmonies i have ever heard. With so much taste and understanding, purest emotions. Roger's music is one of my best friends, which will stay with me for all my days remaining.” ~ OZ
“I currently have a badly broken leg, so about once a day I put in my hand-signed DVD and watch the concert from Montreal. Roger has such a positive attitude it makes me want to get up and dance! Roger Hodgson: rock on!” VK
“What a magical night it was...so many memories came back to me, so many lines that mean so much to me ("It's always up to you....", "You don't have to win, there's no need to fight..."....), thanks Roger for letting me feel 14 again..:” MN
“Rogers, your song- "Lord is it Mine" means so much to my brother. It helps him during his chemo treatments to listen to it - he has been fighting for his life the last three years at the young age of 45, battling stage four cancer and I do not know how many more years he has left to fight. Seeing you was on his “Bucket List” and when you played “Lord is it Mine” for him in Chautauqua - not one of us had a dry eye. Class act! Thank you Roger. I can't thank u enough!” CC
“Dearest Mr. Hodgson, I want to express my sincere gratitude, for your's and your band's flawless and brilliant performance in Portland. Your music was an intricate part of my daunting healing process after diving into a lake -striking my head on a log and being totally paralyzed from the neck down for many years. Your music was soothing to me, while also motivating me to keep moving forward. I am so blessed that I survived and am able to stand and take baby steps once again. Godspeed and blessings on you. Very Sincerely, "Rockin" RM
“Thank you so much for coming back giving us all your gifts. My whole life's memories and emotions played out last night!! You touch a lot of souls.” ~ Denise Weston
"Your music has absolutely been a mirror of all of that to me all these years. Many people feel things deeply, not all can express them with the beauty and clarity that comes from your songs and thoughts.” ~ LCD
“Roger’s music is the only music that can move me to tears - his happy songs, his sad songs, they all get inside of my head and affect me like no other songs can do. :)” ~ JF
“It's music from the heart... every lyric, every note, and every strum are done with wholesome love and passion. It's a kind of music that makes you happy no matter what mood you're in. It's the kind of music that makes you glad to be alive and able to enjoy the wonders of life :)” ~ CL
“Dear Mr.Hodgson, I purchased an English Import album in 1970 which was what I believe was your very first studio album, with the song Surely. I still have it and was lucky to find the digital cd version later in the 90's. You are my favorite singer songwriter now and forever. Thank you for your wonderful music. Your music has enriched my life and frees me from the tough realities where there seems to be only pain and suffering. God Bless you for your gift to all the world." ~ LP
"We are grateful to have you Roger. Your music has made me feel good for so many years I thank you very much for all the smiles I get when I listen to your songs and think about all the good times and memories. !" ~ MB
"Roger, I cannot express how much my wife and I enjoyed your show in Seattle. I bought us tickets hoping for a good show but boy were we surprised. Your voice was, to say the least magnificent. Your band was beyond words, AWESOME!! My wife and I are still talking about it and cannot wait for you to return the Northwest. You painted a picture with your songs and words. The setting was perfect. Clear day, great venue, wonderful music and a great songwriter completing the evening. Thank you, Roger may you continue to sing as long as you can." ~J
"Hi Roger, I just wanted to thank you for an amazing show last night. I know you noted you were a tad under the weather, but we thought you sounded terrific and the show was amazing. By the way, thanks for playing Lord is it Mine?, and mentioning me and my dad-that was very thoughtful on your part, and made for a pretty special concert moment that I'll definitely never forgot. As I noted previously, I was introduced to your music as a kid by my father, and continue to enjoy these songs many years later. Great music stands the test of time-and your music definitely has. I hope you make your way back to this area in the near future. Thanks again for a great show"! ~ AJ
"Thank you Roger for a wonderful evening last night. I absolutely feel chills reading the fine words others here have said about the concert & the impact your music has had on them. I last saw you with Supertramp in Washigton, DC in the late 70's. A lot of water has passed under the bridge of life since then, but the mellow feelings of those times all came rushing back last night. Thanks for giving us another opportunity to bask in the glow of your persona & musical genius. PS your band mates did a great job backing you up as well. Peace always!" ~ TK
"Dear Roger, It was a thrill and an honor to shake the hand of my favorite musician of all time last Friday night at the Twin Rivers Event Center in RI. I had seen you perform 3 times before with Supertramp and as anyone who knows me is aware you are #1 in my book. I was overjoyed when you replied to a letter I had written you back in January of 1994 and impressed by you more than ever. I realized my life-long dream of front-row center concert seats on Friday and was carried away by watching you work your magic just a few feet away. I understand that you can not play all your songs in every show but was hoping to hear you play my favorite - 'Hide In Your Shell'. I will also be attending your appearance at the Lynn Auditorium in Lynn MA on November 4th. I hope you will be able to play it then. I have to tell you that there are not many things that will cause tears to stream down the face of this 53 year old but your music resonating with me like a tuning fork is one of them." ~ SA
"Roger, The concert at Artpark was brilliant!! From the first to last note played I had entirely transcended into a realm of conscience that tapped into my inner soul. Your music is the definition of what art should be. My words, can't even describe how you were able to evoke so many different emotions in me. I'm trying to figure out why i felt such utter sadness and i think I know why. The depth of character in society is pitifully shallow, as is the apathy so many of us resign ourselves to. Musicians like yourself make that painstakingly clear. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for renewing my spirit, giving me hope, and lastly for the long over due mind journey experience your concert elicited." ~JR
"Hi Roger- Just want to know what a huge fan I am of yours-I grew up listening to you at a very young age due to the fact my older brother loved Supertramp- His very first album he bought with his allowance was a Supertramp album-We live in the Buffalo area and will be seeing you at Chatauqua Inst 8/25- I am requesting that you please sing Lord is it mine when you play there- That song has so much meaning to my older brother who at the young age of 45 is battling Stage 4 cancer- Seeing you is on his bucket list and would mean the world to him, more than you could ever know if you sang that song when we come to see you- Thank you Roger." ~ CC
"Words cannot even describe how much this concert meant to us. Roger was fantastic, the band around him was amazing. The absolute best part was when Roger took a moment to mention my brother Marks name on stage for what he is going through and played Lord is it mine for him. Not one of us had a dry eye. Class act Thank you Roger. I can't thank u enough!" ~ CC
"Dearest Mr. Hodgson, I want to express my sincere gratitude, for the opportunity of meeting you at the Oregon Zoo show in Portland, OR. Also for your kind words, not to mention your's and the band's flawless and brilliant performance. I'll admit to finding myself "star struck", and perhaps slightly tongue tied. The thought of you being impressed with my recovery, solidifies the fact that your music was an intricate part of the daunting process.. Soothing me, while also motivating me to keep moving forward. Aug 10, 2012, will forever be remembered as a day I am so blessed that I survived for. Godspeed and blessings on you. Very Sincerely, "Rockin" ~ RMC
"For lack of a better word....Wow! And I thought maybe I "over did it"! Inspiration comes in so many different forms, and I am certainly humbled by all your comments and well wishes. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I have so much appreciation for Mr. Hodgson in posting this, as I also am in tears. An evening which will never be forgotten...and fortunately for all of us...your music that will never die! ~ RMC
"Roger, your song- "Lord is it Mine" means so much to my brother. It helps him during his chemo treatments to listen to it - he has been fighting for his life the last three years at the young age of 45, battling stage four cancer and I do not know how many more years he has left to fight. Seeing you was on his “Bucket List” and when you played “Lord is it Mine” for him in Chautauqua - not one of us had a dry eye. Class act! Thank you Roger. I can't thank u enough!" ~CC
"Dearest Mr. Hodgson, I want to express my sincere gratitude, for your's and your band's flawless and brilliant performance in Portland. Your music was an intricate part of my daunting healing process after diving into a lake -striking my head on a log and being totally paralyzed from the neck down for many years. Your music was soothing to me, while also motivating me to keep moving forward. I am so blessed that I survived and am able to stand and take baby steps once again. Godspeed and blessings on you. Very Sincerely, "Rockin" ~RM
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