Roger Hodgson Coming to Ravinia Festival in 2012

Roger Hodgson, co-founder and lead singer of progressive rock band Supertramp, will make his Ravinia debut at 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 23 as part of his Breakfast in America tour.

As the voice, writer and arranger of Supertramp’s greatest hits such as “Give a Little Bit,” “Dreamer,” “It's Raining Again,” “Take the Long Way Home,” “The Logical Song,” “Breakfast In America,” and “Fool’s Overture,” Hodgson led the band that sold more than 60 million records. In 1979 Breakfast in America sold over 20 million copies, making it the top- selling album worldwide. Hodgson continued on a solo career, releasing four albums including his most recent, Classics Live. In 2005 he was honored by ASCAP in recognition of his song Give A Little Bit for being the most performed song in the ASCAP repertory. In 2007 he received an additional ASCAP honor for his song Breakfast in America. This song was put back on the charts in 2006 when it was covered by American band Gym Class Heroes.

Tickets for this concert and all other shows during the 2012 summer season go on sale March 8 to festival donors and to the public exclusively online on April 26 at Ravinia.org.

Comments

[guitar62player]

Roger Hodgson has been touring for the last ten years and one of those rare artists who spends his time communicating with his audience. You only have to listen to one song, one candidly spoken introduction, one humorous antidote to become a fan for life. His voice and music sound better than ever and he makes you feel like he is playing just for you and yes..... you will hear "Give a Little Bit, Dreamer, Take the Long Way Home, and Logical Song" to just name a few of his gems, live.

If you attend just one of his performances you will want to see him again and again ......be warned......
Check out his website for upcoming events: http://www.rogerhodgson.com/documents/tour.html

[Michael Slowik]

Fantastic. The spirit and celebration of Roger Hodgson and the music of Supertramp will make it's way to Ravinia in August. I have seen Roger with orchestra and solo and either way the shows were magical. This will be a fun light under the stars

[Diego Calderón]

Glad to know that this master can give his talent and gems at the Ravina festival

Big hug and enjoy...

Diego

[xose]

It's always a pleasure to hear to Mr. Hodgson because, for us in addition to be delighted with his great music, he makes us to travel to the old times. Those happy times that seem reluctant to return to our lives, but ...... Let me tell you a secret:
If you attend to his concerts, during the time you were in front of Mr. hodgson, you will be able to check that those happy times of your life came back to you, you will forget your problems, whatever they are, and your faces will light up like children in their best moments.
Check by yourself that my words are true, just have to attend one concert, after that, you only will be eager to return to Mr. Hodgson for coming back to your childhood and to smile.

Xose

[Mike (Spain)]

Whoa ! If I were in Chicago and surroundings I woulnd't ever miss the Ravinia's show. It's an unique opportunity to have Breakfast In Ameraica with Roger himself ! The only one voice and soul of supertramp ! Keep up this great tour Roger and come back in Europe soon !!!!

[Candy]

Roger returns to the stage with all the force of his music and all the energy of his heart. A treat for the senses, enjoy one of the universal geniuses in the history of music. With his magnificen­t repertoire­, his unmistakab­le voice, and musical quality, he will engrave an unforgetta­ble moment in your memory. If you want to increase your happiness, this is your show. It will create a totally positive feeling. I'm sure when the show is over, you'll be thinking about the next one. Roger connects with his audiences in an extraordin­ary way. If your goal is to attend a show where there are no barriers between music and the heart, this is your show.

For additional informatio­n about the songs you'll hear during Roger's live performanc­es, you can visit his Official Channel on YouTube http://www­.Youtube.c­om/MrRoger­Hodgson

Now we can enjoy his last great work in iTunes "Classics Live", the songs were recorded in different countries of their live shows, Brazil, Norway, Venezuela, France and Germany. Great successes that we enjoy in your new Tour 2012 "Breakfast in America", which will visit different countries worldwide and in the U.S. will begin on February 24, do not miss it !!

http://itu­nes.apple.­com/us/alb­um/classic­s-live/id5­02038005

For more information you can visit Roger's other official websites:

http://www.RogerHodgson.com/
http://www.Facebook.com/RogerHodgsonOfficial
http://www.youtube.com/MrRogerHodgson
http://www.twitter.com/RogerHodgson
http://www.myspace.com/OfficiallyRoger
Webstore http://www.RogerHodgsonStore.com/

Candy