BastardofYoung

I had a brief conversation about them with someone at the rest:

Me: (as Supertramp start playing on radio station) Well, you know it is time to leave when Supertramp comes on. I am out of here.

Him: What? Supertramp is awesome!

Me: Yeah...... they are just so much more awesome when I am far away from them at all times.



at that point I walked out and decided to end that conversation. Pleased I did not have to sit through a shit song like "Dreamer" for the 18,000,000th+ time.

In closing: Fuck Supertramp and their boring AOR based "rock".

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Goofle

Their decent album was playing in HMV today.

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ImagineAllTheColours

All you have to do is see Roger once & you will be forever changed... you'll find yourself dreaming of his next show & even the one after that! Very few artists have an unchanged voice after all these years, and I promise you Roger *never* disappoints. He is the genius behind the many hits of Supertramp and this is the Breakfast In America World Tour with a full band! The audience will soon become your friends, sharing in all of the joy and the beautiful, ethereal music. Just imagine him, with his twelve-string guitar... "Even in the quietest moments, I wish I knew..." From one heart to another, go see him. You will leave glowing from the inside, your soul uplifted & a guaranteed smile on your face. "You find your way," & "I'll meet you when you're there!"

Roger’s official sites:

Official: RogerHodgson(dot)com
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Visit the Tour Page at www(dot)rogerhodgson(dot)com/documents/tour(dot)html
for the latest up to the minute news about added tour dates or changes.
There you will find Roger’s complete schedule of shows, including ticket links,
fan presale & on-sale information, maps, reviews, and more...

Message from Roger to All Who Came to His Recent Shows
“Thank you for welcoming me back to America so enthusiastically. I’m really
happy to be back touring and singing my songs that have meant so much to
you for many years. I often tell people that I have the greatest fans in the world - and I look forward to playing for many more of you this year.”

Trollheart

Um... you don't work for Roger, do you?
Just kidding: I love him too. His debut solo album is amazing, and though "Hai hai" has some great moments, it doesn't really touch "In the eye of the storm". I was always a big Supertramp fan: one of my first ever records to own was "Crime of the century", and originally I only had "Breakfast in America" on a cassette tape, which I practically wore out!

However, in recent times (since Roger left really) their output has been very hit-and-miss. "Brother where you bound" is frankly awful, whereas "Some things never change" is almost back to the quality of albums like "Crisis? What crisis?" and "Crime of the century". "Free as a bird" did not impress me much and I was totally bored with the aptly-titled "Slow motion". Seems like Roger was the heart of the band, after all...

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guitar62player

There are musicians who make you feel like they are playing to you and that you are an important person in the sea of faces before them....... Roger Hodgson one of the two founding members of Supertramp, makes you feel so welcomed from the first steps on stage. He points at fans, responds to requests, looks you in the eyes and spends his time sending his energy toward the audience before him.

Go....travel, you must see a Roger Hodgson performance, for you will experience his soft spoken, candid, humble presences that puts you at ease and than he starts to sing. His voice sounds better than ever! His songs (Breakfast in America, The Logical Song, Give a Little Bit) are a part of your fondest memories. You have no doubt who he is performing for, the sea of faces before him, his fans. What do you feel, love.

Check out his website for current tour information!!!


So Yes, there are many of us who love "The Voice of Supertramp" and follow him as he plays for us throughout the world.....

RoemerMW

I only have Breakfast in America but this thread reminded me I need to listen to some more Supertramp albums.

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ImagineAllTheColours

I'm a very devoted fan simply wishing to spread the good word & news about Roger

Working for him doesn't sound like a bad idea, though!

lionjames1

If you want to experience a magical evening, then run to the next Roger Hodgson Breakfast in America tour date! The signature voice of Supertramp is a must concert to attend! Please read review for the ultimate concert experience.

Phenomenal show Roger Hodgson put on last night at the Semnole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, FL! He and his band were incredible as they went through an emotionally charged set of songs. My Canadian friends told me over the years when we saw Roger up at Casino Rama that they wish Roger would play with a band because his songs would be even more powerful. Were they ever! This I believe was the best display of music yet from Roger! Aaron McDonald his multi-instrument Sax player was amazing as well. The rest of the band were up to the high standards of a Roger Hodgson concert. As I waited for my wife to meet me at the venue, I felt almost like I was back in Canada. I couldn't get enough of Roger talk with my friend Bill, my new fan buddy Tom, and his sweet girlfriend Mariana. Great time with them at the Hard Rock Cafe!

Here was the setlist:

1. Take the Long Way Home - Even more amazing with the band!
2. School - This song was so emotional and intense. Best version yet!
3. In Jeapordy - Great to hear this wonderful deep message song. Brilliantly performed.
4. Lovers in the Wind - Sweet and beautiful version.
5. Hide in Your Shell - So emotinally powerpacked. I felt filled up and could have ended this as the encore and left. Amazing with the band adding the intensity even further.
6. Sister Moonshine - Sweet song with a deep message treading lightly.
7. Breakfast in America - I was again amazed how much the band added to this song! It had me rocking as hard as School, In Jeopardy and Hide in Your Shell before it. His story of his dreaming of coming to America was entertaining as was his stories and banter on other songs.
8. Along Came Mary - A beauiful song that Roger sung and played to perfection.
9. Logical Song - Great version with Roger's story of searching for meaning.
10. Lord is it Mine? - An emotionally spiritual song played in full without the deep spiritual song Only Because of You.
11. Child of Vision - Finally after 11 Roger concerts of not hearing this song, the wait is now over! Incredible song and version! Roger and band were terrific!
12. Fool's Overture - Song is always incredible, but extra special with a band!
13. Dreamer - This song made me a Supertramp/Roger fan. Great song that closed the show. Roger encouraged fans to come up to the stage.
14. Give a Little Bit - Encore that let everone leave with a smile on their faces.

Roger also added a lot of sound effects and overdubs of his vocals to this electrified high volume emotionally powerpacked concert!
After the concert that we really enjoyed, I was able to go backstage with my wife and friends thanks to Roger's amazing managers Linda and Shakti. It was great to see and talk to Roger. I was happy to tell Roger finally how much Hide In Your Shell song has meant to me. He is such a gracious and loving person. We hugged and had pictures taken. Incredible evening!





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cozypowellsdrumkit

I've never forgotten them. Especially when my first wife and I were dating, and we decided to 'take the long way home' due to that song being on. My truck quit on a dark road. She about killed me. Thank God then for CB's. I like a lot of their stuff.

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Eleanor Rigby

Hi! Supertramp is not forgotten! In fact, Roger Hodgson, co-founder of Supertramp, has been touring for years! He is currently on his Breakfast in America Tour and selling out shows all over the globe in addition to receiving fantastic reviews from media and fans alike. In fact, Roger is in the midst of his largest US tour in 30 years - 34 dates at last count!

Roger was the voice, soul, and spirit of the band. It is Roger who gave us the greatest hits to include Give a Little Bit, Take the Long Way Home, Breakfast in America, The Logical Song, Dreamer, School, It's Raining Again, Fool's Overture, and so many more! Many people don't realize that although Roger and Supertramp's other co-founder shared writing credit, they actually wrote and composed separately with each singing their own respective songs.

If you were or are a Supertramp fan, you've got to see Roger Hodgson in concert. I saw him in Rhode Island this week and I still have a smile. Absolutely the best concert I have ever been to and I have seen everyone. What a show and what a voice! Roger performs all of his classics and amazing material from his solo albums. I can't wait to see his show again. Check out his tour dates at facebook(dot)com/RogerHodgsonOfficial and his YouTube channel at youtube(dot)com/MrRogerHodgson.