Roger Hodgson Musical artist

Charles Roger Pomfret Hodgson (born 21 March 1950) is an English musician and songwriter, best known as the former co-frontman of progressive rock band Supertramp.Hodgson composed and sang the majority of the band's hits, including "Dreamer", "Give a Little Bit", "Breakfast in America", "Take the Long Way Home" and "It's Raining Again".He left Supertramp in 1983 to pursue a solo career, but after two albums he retired from touring and other industry obligations. In 1997 Hodgson returned to doing solo tours, and released a third album in 2000. He is recognised for his tenor head voice, which became a trademark of his former band Supertramp, and often writes about spiritual and philosophical topics.

Personal facts

Roger Hodgson
Birth dateMarch 21, 1950
Birth place
England , Portsmouth , United Kingdom

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Musical artist

Career started1969
associated musical artist
Supertramp
Yes (band)
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band
BackgroundSolo singer
genre
Art rock
Progressive rock
Pop rock
instrument
Bass guitar
Cello
Drum kit
Guitar
Percussion instrument
Keyboard instrument
Singing
Flageolet
record label
Epic Records
A&M Records
Voiceprint Records

Roger Hodgson on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.rogerhodgson.co.uk
  2. http://www.rogerhodgson.com