Legendary singer-songwriter Roger Hodgson will make a stop at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury on Saturday, Oct. 26, as part of his “Breakfast In America Tour.”
Critically hailed as one of the most gifted composers and lyricists of our time, ironically many in the U.S. may not know the name Roger Hodgson, but would instantly recognize his voice and the classic Supertramp hits he wrote and sang. “Give a Little Bit,” “Take the Long Way Home,” “Dreamer,” “The Logical Song,” “It’s Raining Again,” and “Breakfast in America,” to name a few.
Following on the heels of sellout shows in Australia, the U.K., and Europe, Hodgson will return to the U.S. with his Breakfast in America Tour. Concurrent with the tour, Hodgson has announced the forthcoming release of a new CD, “Classics Live 2.” The disc joins “Classics Live 1” in the Hodgson catalog, which is available through his Store and iTunes.
Hodgson helped propel Supertramp to international superstardom in the 70s with album sales exceeding 60 million, including 1979s stellar blockbuster, “Breakfast in America,” which alone sold upwards of 20 million copies. Timeless in nature, his songs have played on the radio continuously for more than 35 years. Now, in concert, Hodgson reignites memories and emotions with a heart-stirring voice that both critics and fans declare is sounding better than ever.
Uniting generations, Hodgson transports baby boomers back to their youth while giving younger concertgoers a taste of why his classic songs have endured. With his repertoire also including fan favorites such as “Child of Vision,” “Fool’s Overture,” “Hide in Your Shell,” “Even in the Quietest Moments,” and “School,” audiences are once again experiencing the magic and spirit that Hodgson created with Supertramp. Accompanied by a four-piece band, Hodgson also performs favorites from his solo albums such as “Only Because of You,” “Lovers in the Wind,” and “In Jeopardy.”
The show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $49.50 plus applicable service charges and are available now online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000, or at the Westbury box office. For more information, visit www.thetheatreatwestbury.com.
