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Soundspike Q & A: Roger Hodgson
Soundspike, Nov 5, 2012, John Voket
"It's funny today, because it's rare that people sit down for 40 minutes and listen to a whole album. But they do at stage shows, so in the show now I'm always trying to craft the best listening experience for the environment I'm walking into. If I walk into a theater, I may play one kind of show. And if I'm walking into a festival, it will be another kind of set. I look to see if people are standing or sitting -- really trying to tune into what is going to give them the richest experience for that two hours I am entertaining them."
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Roger Hodgson: Supertramp's Main Man is Back From His Little Break of...17 Years
Ink.com, Nov 4, 2012, Jim Sullivan
"I
obviously did learn
a lot about myself,
because now on stage
I’m a whole
different person to
the shy introverted
person I was in back
with Supertramp. You
can’t stop me now.
I’m talking, joking,
having great time on
stage."
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(Super)tramps like
Us - Roger Hodgson
Gives (More than) a
Little Bit on Stage
The Daily Record,
Nov 2, 2012, Bill
Nutt
“Music
has always been a
place to express
what’s been going
on,” says Hodgson.
“I’m no different
from other people. I
wanted to share my
joy, my pain.”
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Supertramp at
Ridgefield Playhouse
Benefit
Connecticut Post,
Oct 30, 2012, Erik
Ofgang
"Above
and beyond the music
there's something
that happens for
people. There's a
very strong
emotional journey
and a celebration
feeling. At the
beginning of the
show I tell people
just leave all your
problems outside.
Let's come together
and celebrate life.
Join me on a magical
musical journey."
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Roger Hodgson's
songwriting secret:
'I wrote them when I
was alone'
The
Star-Ledger, Oct 26,
2012, Mark Voger
"It never ceases to
amaze me, really,
what different songs
have meant to
people. I hear
everything from
'They saved my life
during my teen
years' to 'We fell
in love to the
songs.' Or they used
the songs at their
weddings. The thing
that amazes me is
the depth of
connection people
have with these
songs."
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From 'Breakfast in
America' to a 'full
course meal' - Roger Hodgson
returns to the
Keswick
Montgomery Media,
Oct 26, 2012, Paul
Lucas
"I was
fortunate enough to
see Hodgson when he
played the Borgata
in August. The songs
really do sound
fabulous. But there
was something more.
There is an inner
light that comes
through Hodgson,
both when he plays
and when he
interacts with the
audience. It at once
speaks of
tranquility and a
gentle kindness."
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Former Supertramp
frontman takes
long way to Gallo Center
Modesto Bee, Oct
25, 2012, Lisa
Millegan Renner
"The
vocal harmonies are
going to knock
people sideways,
they're so
beautiful."
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How Can Supertramp's
'Logical Song' Help
You Connect with an
Illogical World?
Forbes, Sep 27,
2012, Jamie Anderson
"..the
opening sequence of
["The Logical Song"]
kicks in and Roger
Hodgson’s voice
fills the room,
piercing our senses
with this joyful,
bittersweet lament
about the passage
from childhood
wonder and
imagining, to adult
conformity and
servitude."
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'More like
Supertramp than
Supertramp': Roger
Hodgson discusses
reactions to new
band tour
Something Else!
Reviews, Sep 25,
2012
"I am getting
even greater
fulfillment out of
touching people
deeply with songs
that have been a
part of their lives
and sharing my heart
and joy in singing
them."
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Ex-Supertramp-Sänger
Roger Hodgson
verzauberte das
Publikum beim
Konzert im Hanauer
Amphitheater
Ex-Supertramp
singer Roger Hodgson
enchants the
audience during his
concert at the Hanau
Amphitheatre ~
Offenbach Post, Sep
15, 2012
"Reasons for that
are for once the
many hits which
bring out memories
and are still
touching us through
their intensity and
secondly it is due
to the ex-Supertramp
singer himself. His
relaxed and calm
manner is
contagious. His kind
gentleness is
heartwarming. And
the anecdotes he is
telling with a smile
are humorous and
authentic."
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Il Supertramp Roger
Hodgson entusiasma
il Kursaal
The Supertramp Roger
Hodgson excites the
Kursaal ~
GeLocal Alto Adige,
Sep 14, 2012,
Luigi Bortoli
"A
concert to be
framed, a show where
it is worth to
mention the elements
that made it so
successful: the
talent of Hodgson,
of course, that of
his extraordinary
travel companion,
the audience and the
game of lights which
wrapped up the
protagonists and all
of us with a touch
of magic."
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Roger Hodgson
Astounds the
Audience at Ravinia
Festival
Rock Chicago
Review, Aug 23,
2012,
Peter S. Sakas
"It was a
fine show by a very
talented musician.
His voice has not
diminished one bit
over the years. Some
of his
interpretations of
the Supertramp
classics were new
and fresh. He had a
great backing band
which really
stretched out on
some of the songs
and sounded just
superb. Ravinia was
once again a great
venue for this
performance making
for a totally
enjoyable concert
experience."
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Hodgson Gives
Artpark a Night to
Remember
Rockshowcritique.com,
Aug 22, 2012,
Joseph Suto
"..this
immaculate
performance
indicates that
Hodgson is like a
fine wine and has
gotten only better
with time."
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Hodgson, crowd adore
hearing Supertramp
hits 30 years later
Buffalo News
Music Review, Aug
22, 2012,
Joe Sweeney
"And if
you approached these
war horses of
classic rock radio
Tuesday with the
same fresh
perspective as the
dude who wrote them,
their bizarre little
gifts would have
struck you all over
again."
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Hodgson gives a lot
for Artpark crowd
Niagara Gazette,
Aug 21, 2012, Thom
Jennings
"Hodgson's stage
presence is unlike
anything I have seen
before. He has a
gentle demeanor,
which stands in
stark contrast to
the fans that were
dancing feverishly
and singing along
with every word of
the Supertramp
classics.
There were times
when the crowd
became so loud they
drowned out Hodgson
as he was trying to
introduce the next
song."
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Roger Hodgson:
Bringing back the
sounds of Supertramp
The Oregonian,
Aug 9, 2012, Kyle
O'Brien
"'Breakfast
in America' was at a
time when life was
simpler. When the
world was at a whole
other place. It's a
positive,
upbeat-feeling
album. People need
that upbeat hope
because times are
pretty hard right
now. For two hours,
they leave their
problems out there."
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Roger Hodgson spielt
in Tuttlingen viele
Supertramp-Evergreens
A true
"hits-by-request"
experience for fans
~
Schwaebische.de
Journal, Jul 12,
2012,
Michael Hochheuser
"There are
singers whose voice
you're able to
discern amongst
hundreds of other
voices. Roger
Hodgson's
high-pitched voice
is very
distinctive, you may
pick it out amongst
thousands of others.
And his voice
continues to have
that characteristic
sound - even after
four decades on the
stage and it sent
shivers up and down
the audience's
spines in the
sold-out tent on
Wednesday night."
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Roger Hodgson
Zeltfestival Honberg
Sommer
Roger Hodgson
Honberg Summer
Festival ~
Honberg Sommer
Programm, Jul 11,
2012
"After
three years, the
musical mastermind
has granted us the
wish for a second
performance and he
is bringing a
first-class band
this time..."
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Musik für Träumer
Music for Dreamers ~
Die Welt Online, Jul 5,
2012, Nadine Lischick
"..Not only
the songs are warming and
pleasant but also the man
himself. The Briton is
probably one of the kindest
musicians in this world."
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Den coolen
'Superstar' von 'Supertramp' treffen
Meeting the
cool "Superstar" of
"Supertramp"~
Wochen Spiegel, Jul
3, 2012
"It was
one of the best
shows I have ever
seen, not only for
personal meaning,
but by the caprice
and sophistication
of artistic
production. Roger
Hodgson and his new
band faithfully
reproduced all the
original arrangement
of the classic
albums."
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Roger Hodgson revive os
sucessos do Supertramp em
São Paulo
Roger Hodgson of
Supertramp revives the
success in
São Paulo ~
Lerias el Lixos, May 8,
2012, Danielle Borges
"We don't have
many musicians nowadays who
have the ability to unite
generations. Roger Hodgson,
former singer and composer
of British band Supertramp,
who performs at the
Stadtpark Hamburg is one of
them."
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Una Sonrisa Eterna
An Eternal
Smile ~
Bitacora de
Vuelo, Apr 26, 2012,
Sebastian Fissore
"After 2
hours of an
impeccable-sounding
show, the evening
was brought to a
close by “Give
a little bit”
and “It’s
Raining Again”,
which
irradiated happiness
and saw the 3 or 4
generations present
give a standing
ovation."
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El eterno Roger Hodgson
The Eternal Roger Hodgson
~
DiarioUno.com.ar, Apr
21, 2012, Ramiro Ortiz
"...joined by the
longing to hear that fine
voice, and able to disregard
any of life’s problems,
almost 1,500 people from
Mendoza recalled old times
with the songs."
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Roger Hodgson y su
máquina del tiempo
Roger Hodgson
and his time machine
~
R
Noticias.rock.com.ar,
Apr 20, 2012,
Fabrizio Pedrotti
"[Hodgson]
showed us, with
great wisdom and
humility, that his
vocal chords had
stood the test of
time and that he
could still sing as
well as ever."
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Roger
Hodgson deslumbró con su elegante
música
Roger Hodgson dazzled
with his elegant music ~
El Ciudadano Web, Apr
19, 2012, Juan Aguzzi
"The English musician
took the stage accompanied
by a band that ran with
elegance and intensity.."
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Roger Hodgson, la
inconfundible voz de
Supertramp actúa hoy
en Rosario
Roger Hodgson,
the unmistakable
voice of Supertramp
plays today in
Rosario ~
periodicotodos,
Apr 18, 2012
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Aún
disfruto de cantar y además
siento que soy mucho más
sabio"
"I still enjoy singing
and also I feel I am much
wiser" ~
La Capital, Apr
18, 2012,
Jose L. Cavazza
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Roger Hodgson mil
sensaciones de
alegria
Roger Hodgson
thousand feelings of
joy ~
Taringa!, Apr 18,
2012
"I
must start by
leaving it clear
that I had no
knowledge about the
work of Roger
Hodgson. I attended
to be surprised for
better or for worse.
But Mr. Hodgson made
me stay in a state
of ecstasy with the
good vibes and great
music show from him
and his musicians."
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Roger
Hodgson en Córdoba: Una
lección de rock y pop
Roger Hodgson in Córdoba: A
rock & pop lesson~
VOS,
Apr 18, 2012, Pablo Leites
"A
little bit of that was
quoted at the Orfeo where
attended by about two
thousand music enthusiasts
last night: To corroborate
[in concert] and live what
they sensed every time they
put Breakfast in America on
the record player for over
30 years: songs that were
immune to the passage of
time."
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Roger Hodgson brilló
con sus clásicos de
siempre
Roger Hodgson
shone with his all
time classics~
Movistar Arena,
Apr 16, 2012
"British
singer Roger Hodgson
featured a true
delight for fans of
progressive rock, in
his impeccable show
at Movistar Arena."
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GRACIAS ROGER HODGSON
Thank You Roger
Hodgson ~
Yo Conciertos, Apr 14,
2012, Joel Romero
With no choreographed
proposals or exalted
movements,
"Mr. Supertramp" got about
three thousand people of all
ages chanting, whistling,
shouting, and even kissing
due to emotion.
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Roger Hodgson
encandiló Lima con la magia
de Supertramp
Roger
Hodgson dazzled Lima
by the magic of
Supertramp ~
Terra.com.pe,
Apr 13, 2012,
Patricia Altamirano
"After nearly
two hours in which
the venue was
transformed into a
real feast full of
memories, emotions
and music from the
golden age of rock.
Supertramp classics
as "School", "Hide
in your Shell",
"Breakfast in
America", "Lord is
it Mine", "It's
Raining Again",
among others, were
chanted by a crowd
that, as happened
three years ago, was
delighted with the
class and mastery of
Hodgson."
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Hodgson
revivió su musica en Quito
Hodgson revived his
music in Quito ~
Hoy.com Review, Apr 13,
2012
"In the stands, the
audience commented: "This
guy is a genius"; "Sings and
sounds just like in
the album"; [and] "The
concert is like it used to
be."
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Roger Hodgson: El
amigo de Quito
Roger Hodgson:
The friend of Quito
~
La Hora Nacional,
Apr 12, 2012
"The
followers of the
golden age of rock
lived on Tuesday
night, an evening
full of memories,
emotions and good
music at the concert
that the British
singer-songwriter
Roger Hodgson gave
in Quito."
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Hodgson recordo los exitos
de la banda Supertramp
Hodgson recalled
Supertramp band hits ~
El Universo, Apr 12, 2012
"The followers of the
golden age of rock lived on
Tuesday night, an evening
full of memories, emotions
and good music at the
concert that the British
singer-songwriter Roger
Hodgson gave in Quito."
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Roger Hodgson sigue
siendo Supertramp!
Roger Hodgson
remains Supertramp!
~
Ediciones, Apr
12, 2012
"No
choreographic
proposals or
exalted movements,
"Mr. Supertramp,"
got that about three
thousand people of
all ages chanted,
whistled, shouted
and even kissed due
to emotion."
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Roger Hodgson aun es una
leyenda para sus fans
Roger Hodgson is still a
legend to his fans ~
El Comercio.com, Apr 11,
2012
"Hodgson
showed yesterday that he is
a rock legend to summon up
hundreds of young adults
between 20 and 30. Most knew
his songs perfectly and
didn't hesitate to move
every time the singer played
the synthesizer, guitar or
piano."
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El nombre del grupo
pesa a la hora de
ser solista
El
Comercio.com, Apr
10, 2012
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Roger Hodgson por tercera
vez en la Mitad del Mundo
Roger Hodgson for the third
time in the Middle of the
World ~
Expresiones, Apr 8,
2012, Santiago San Miguel P.
"He is the
essence of Supertramp, a
traditional band, of those
that even pass the years,
his music is glorious and
full of emotions and won't
die because of his
philosophy and progressive
rock."
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Interview:
Supertramp founder Roger Hodgson
Songfacts.com,
Apr 5, 2012
"My job is to
give people the most
in the two hours
that I'm with them.
And if that means
playing songs that
mean a lot to them,
then that's what I
will do."
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El vocalista de Supertramp,
aterriza en Mendoza
Supertramp lead singer
lands in Mendoza ~
Los Andes Online, Mar
31, 2011
"The legendary lead
singer of the British band,
will appear on April 20 at
the Arena Maipú."
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Roger Hodgson: Door
'Closed' on
Supertramp Reunion
Billboard.com,
Mar 29, 2012, Gary
Graff
"The greatest
thing for me as an
artist is I never
get tired of singing
these songs. They
really do have an
evergreen quality. I
would never have
known they'd stand
the best of time so
well."
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The Voice of Supertramp
Still Has the Magic at 62
105.7 The Hawk Classic
Rock, Mar 22, 2012, Barbara
LaRue
"..the impact of
Roger’s musical gift was
described as his “trademark
way of setting beautiful,
introspective lyrics to
upbeat melodies resonated
and found its way into the
hearts and minds of people
from cultures around the
world."
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Roger Hodgson Serves
Up 'Breakfast in
America' to the
World
Huffington Post, Mar
11, 2012, Gregory
Weinkauf
“This is the real
deal: a legendary
music man, in
brilliant form and
shimmering presence,
supported by a
tight, terrific
band. When you can
go. An evening
with Roger Hodgson
will raise your
standards of
concert-going.”
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Roger Hodgson Interview
Ink19, March 2012
“Roger simply exudes the art
of connection. Because
his song's meanings are so
positive and uplifting, our
own life's experiences with
them are usually true and
happy memories. Theaters and
other venues filled with the
energy of all those hearts
in those moments help create
that powerful connection
Roger easily turns on with
his smile, voice and music.”
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One Track Mind:
Roger Hodgson on
"Give a Little Bit,"
"The Logical Song," others
Something Else!
Reviews, Mar 8,
2012,
Nick DeRiso
"I think the
wonderful thing
about “Give A Little
Bit” is how it’s
stood the test of
time. ..In my shows,
I usually play that
as the final song —
and after two hours
of warming the
audience up, and
opening them up,
it’s like the cream
on the top of the
cake. I start
playing that song,
and everyone just
smiles from ear to
ear and starts
hugging each other
and singing with me.
It’s a very unifying
song."
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Supertramp Frontman Wins Big
at Pechanga
San Diego Reader, Mar 7,
2012, Daniel Knighton
"Hodgson connected
deeply with the fans in a
way few stars of his stature
do."
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Review: Northern
Lights Theater
69 Faces of Rock,
Mar 5, 2012,
Mark Kadzielawa
"Roger
Hodgson sounded
great,
his voice was
in fantastic shape.
He was hitting all
of those high notes,
and making it look
easy...Watching
Roger Hodgson
perform and interact
with the audience,
one couldn't fail to
notice the positive
energy he was
emanating throughout
the evening. A true
touch of magic
indeed!"
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Review: Roger Hodgson at the
Tulsa Hard Rock Hotel &
Casino
Real Rock News, Mar 2,
2012, Scott Smith
"Billed as part of
his “Breakfast in America:
The Voice of Supertramp
Tour,” the concert offered
ample proof that
Hodgson still
brings his A-game to the
stage."
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Roger Hodgson allows
Chandler audience to
dream
Classic Rock
Music Examiner, Feb
28, 2012, Ted Hansen
"Beautiful.
That’s the word that
just keeps popping
into your head when
watching Roger
Hodgson
perform. Whether
it’s the melodic
complexity of his
songs, the harmonies
he weaves with his
band, the lyrics
that sweep you away
or his ability to
still command the
incredible upper
range of his voice,
beautiful was what
kept coming to mind
over and over again
during his
performance..."
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Roger Hodgson Live in Tulsa!
Classic Rock Revisited,
Feb 28, 2012
"[Hodgson] is a
consummate musician that
takes his craft seriously.
Every aspect of his
performance was flawless."
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Singer Roger
Hodgson: No longer a
tramp but still
super
Scene, Feb 27,
2012, John
Stancavage
"I love
playing music for
people. They seem to
be getting much more
from the shows than
just listening to
the songs. When we
played Europe, we
had fans flying over
and attending 14 or
15 concerts. People
said the experience
gave them such
enjoyment and
inspiration. They
were going home with
a smile on their
face. That feeling
of love is
infectious to me. I
feel like the most
blessed man on the
planet."
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Roger Hodgson brings voice
of Supertramp to Chandler
Mesa
Classic Rock Music Examiner,
Feb 26, 2012, Ted Hansen
"Hodgson’s
appeal is massive and his
fans constantly comment on
the touching connection they
seem to have with him
through his concerts."
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Supertramp's Roger
Hodgson Starts First
U.S. Band Tour in 30
Years
Rolling Stone,
Feb 25, 2012, Steve
Baltin
“..to the adoring
fans who rise to
their feet as
Hodgson and his
four-piece backing
band take
the stage
with the FM radio
staple "Take The
Long Way Home," it
might as well be
1979 all over
again.”
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Recalling Supertramp sound
Desert Post Weekly,
Feb 22, 2012,
Judith Salkin
"I've never been able to
say, ‘I'm going to write a
hit.' I have to be alone and
to be able to pull the music
out of a pure place."
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What's he got? It's
quite a lot!
Interview
Classic Rock
Revisited, Feb 21,
2012, Jeb Wright
"To tell you
the truth, for me,
performing, now, is
about connecting and
having people feel
the emotions that I
am putting into the
songs."
|
A Conversation with
Supertramp's Roger Hodgson
Huffington Post, Feb 15,
2012, Mike Ragogna
"My shows don't feel
like nostalgia shows. There
is something very wonderful
that happens--they are
almost like a celebration of
life and, obviously, the
songs and what they are
about and the part they've
played in people's lives has
a lot to do with it."
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Roger Hodgson, the
Voice of Supertramp,
Brings Intimacy and
Depth to the Stage
New Times, Feb
12, 2012, Liz Tracy
"It's wonderful
to take people, in a
way, on a life
journey through
music."
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Roger Hodgson from
Supertramp takes you on a
magical musical journey
Hollywood Today, Jan 30,
2012
“I love performing
these songs, which continue
to resound for me as a
performer and for the fans.
My songs come from a very
personal place inside me and
they carry my beliefs and my
dreams and my philosophy of
life. I understand the deep
connection that fans have
with my songs that have been
a part of so many peoples’
lives around the world.”
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Roger Hodgson plays
Twin Rivers
Providence
Entertainment
Examiner,
Jan 19, 2012
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