The Most Amazing Interview with Roger Hodgson Part 1

[@davidweaver2156]

This is a man who has figured out what life is about.

[@camdenrafftery3555]

Almost makes me sad how everyone hates on him for leaving, when half of them don’t even know he left to help his kids while they grew up. I respect that choice.

[@peterlawrie3395]

Roger seems like a friend that you have known for many years.

[@berliner0]

Peter Lawrie too right

[@haightashburyhippie3]

Roger says a lot of really great things here... "success is living from your heart, living for your passion"... "we are here to give, rather than to take", "success is measured in how much that we give." Roger has shared much of himself, his heart and soul through his music and that is why every song is pure magic, able to connect and unite all of us in a very subtle yet significant way.

[@fredism1515]

His family is the focus of his love and not himself or his ego. This is true love.

[@cristiangamezzz4765]

Lucky, he is my Uncle😂

[@carollechubey2095]

He left Supertramp to be with his kids,wow i have alot of respect for that.That is really special.

[@MrCastleburger]

Carolle Chubey Thats not the only reason.

[@kingrobert1st]

After 14 years touring...the Beatles didn't last that long!

[@tonilimi6212]

me too, amazing guy...

[@steelyman08]

@@MrCastleburger It certainly isn't!!

[@MPOWER987]

I though he left because davies and hodgson had a power struggle

[@michaelprice6385]

Here is a very rare individual ,a man who truly understands life and what it's really about.

[@leilamoss3543]

Roger is such a kind and gentle hearted human being. I am very thankful beyond words the peace of mind that his music has brought me in difficult times, he is such a genius and gifted soul that is humble and genuinely enjoys playing his music for millions all over the world..... truly an inspiration!

[@josrael1]

Gentle giant

[@melbman43]

I could not imagine him being such a wonderful person indeed.

[@AC-nq6os]

But he’s an egomaniac, dude.

[@quad5186]

@@AC-nq6os Wide open to hearing why you say that. I love to hear all sides and opinions. Please comment, thank you.

[@DVH1149]

Very rare to see talent and heart together at the same time! Go Roger; I love your songs and applaud you and your family!!

[@marielouisegildemeister2224]

You make us happier Thank you Roger With love from Peru

[@alicejbecker9436]

* LOVE * Roger Hodgson!! I really do believe he is an angel making a heaven on earth with his music:) His songs are eternal and universal in a profound way, his shows are always immensely wondrous, captivating, enthralling musical journeys that I am glad to live again and again on his world tour.

[@songsunderwater]

Very cool interview - for me while growing up Supertramp was a faceless band so it's great to finally see the guy behind all of the amazing songs. Really if you love Supertramp you love Roger Hodgson, i've discovered at his concerts that he is the music force and spirit of the band. I'm completely awed at how he sounds exactly the same, if not better than the original albums. Top concert experience ever.

[@cristiangamezzz4765]

I find it so weird that so many admire my great Uncle, I only met him once but it was very sireal! I mean atleast i got somethong to brag about😂😂

[@m.b.2153]

@@cristiangamezzz4765 - I guess you would have had to have been there when Super Tramp was in its hey day ! It was magic ! And Rodger is the voice ! There will NEVER be another band like Super Tramp or another singer songwriter like Rodger Hodgeson or Rik Davies ! Listen to their music ....!

[@m.b.2153]

@@cristiangamezzz4765 - And he was so very HOT back then .....😉👍❤

[@lovespainespanaunida5336]

Roger Hodgson he hasa great place in Music's History he's loved around the world. I liked so much💖💖💖💖💖

[@tonyyankowsky5584]

This guy is one of the major reasons why I continue to put one foot in front of the other every day.....him and his music are what keeps me going!!

[@bryanc.8441]

Hope u are well brother.

[@michaeldunbar6942]

Could not have put it better myself. Especially during my boarding school years

[@tonilimi6212]

nice comment Tony

[@martm216]

What a lovely, lovely man. Oh God - I'm in tears as I write this.

[@ravensmead]

Roger ...you and your songs have lifted my heart .....thank you .....

[@JOHNBERGE007]

I love both Rick and Roger, they are magical when they sing & play together with the best lineup of the band!

[@janejohnstone5795]

He is sensible...to realise that family are important ...it's not always about making money..

[@Robert_Fordin]

Wonderful person and wonderful composer and singer.

[@seekah1]

Very wise man and extremely talented. Thanks for sharing this.

[@glorymoore7658]

There never has been nor will there ever be a band like Supertramp! Their songs played a profound role in my life. Thank you boys. I will always love you! Went through a lot of changes, turned a lot of pages, when I took a boat Sunday.

[@-rogerhodgson]

Thanks for the love and support . I decided to take out time today out of my busy schedule to get close to my fans and know their thoughts towards my career and I came across you through my official KZbin CHANNEL insight

[@susancollins6805]

Wow !!! What a truly wonderful human being you are Rodger. I recently saw you again in London royal Albert hall in may 2019 . Your music got me through my young and at times very difficult life. And it still does even today. Love and blessings to all who love and feel the lyrics and music by this great and talented man thank you. Susan uk xx

[@robinbuehler1445]

I got to see him perform seveal years ago in Florida with my dad. Ao glad to have gotten the chance, especially since my dad passed a couple of years ago. Thanks for being in Florida at Epcot at the time.

[@smrangers22]

i was his tourbus driver for 2 tours around europe and i can tell you this man is cool and i have respect for him cos he has respect for his crew !!!!

[@lucydg1]

I love Supertramp, Roger is such a great and sweet/kind person!

[@teton2401]

This is truly a most amazing Interview. I love how much Roger shares with all his fans. He is such a giving and caring person and as united a loving community of fans across the globe. I feel like I must have the biggest family on the planet thanks to Roger.

[@englishoak69]

Family first..... life is as complicated or simple as you make it and Rodger made such talent look simple when its anything but... thank you for some of the best music thats ever been created.

[@johnstyles6481]

Thank you Roger It was with the help of your Dreamer Song first time around that helped me pass my Final Exams. GOD Bless you.

[@silvafox100]

Such a wonderful talented gifted composer and artist. Roger has written so many songs, that will last the end of time. Roger Hodgeson plays and sings from his Heart, and sounds amazing in live Concerts. No surprise that Roger has such a big place in so many of his fans. Many of today's singing artist should learn by his example of performance, from such a great composer and singing talent.

[@danielbevan7402]

What a lovely man. So lucid about his life and passions.

[@marklumpkin6109]

Roger’s genius cannot be understated. We are blessed to have inhabited the planet at the same time as him.

[@jamesunger8433]

Love Roger Hodgson. Such an honest and humane artist. He wrote poetic and thoughtful songs which inspire and empower. Unlike the horrible depraved mind numbing brain garbage which is called "artistry" of today! Thank you Roger and Supertramp. I'm blessed to have attended the concert in 1983 in Vancouver. I wish you would reform.

A fantastic musician and a fantastic person, what a combo.

[@Jotari]

He always seems so happy. So genuinely happy. Not like the perfectly practised smiles you see on a lot of famous people.

[@stratoreverb]

Roger is a very soulfull musician and explains himself better then any musician I have ever heard before. And in a humble articulate, mature level. WOW!

[@denisecosta8727]

Well expressed.

[@kyawkyawwin1]

Seems so modest and genuine, as well as being a great musician.

[@ainewebster2680]

This was a fun listen. I've always identified more with Roger in the group, his songs resonated with me more than the others. I'll never forget my first Supertramp concert with my dad and I saw Roger and his 12-string playing Give a Little Bit, I loved him so much then and even more now! My little boy Brett likes to call Roger 'Mr. Logical' some times :) He is such a sweet heart, he looks up to Roger a great deal - while I was watching this he came up to my screen and said "I want to be like him, mum!" Very big heartfelt thank you, Roger!!

[@zenpaganwarrior]

And I will never, ever forget as a young boy, 7 years old during the summer of 1979, hearing The Logical Song and it really touching me, catching my ear, and it being played over and over on the radio. But it was hearing Take the Long Way Home in the car with my parents later on that year that made me a Supertramp fan and I said, "I love this song! I want that album this song is on," and my parents showing me how to earn the $6.99 for it by doing chores around the house. Then, they took me down to a dept. store to buy Breakfast in America with my own money! After that, i bought Crime of the Century thinking it was the follow-up, not seeing until some time later that it was from 1974. Anyway, love your story about your son...reminded me of me as a little boy falling in love with Roger's songs and Supertramp. Cheers!

[@chopper6464]

He chose family over career. That is a real man.

[@fabianchalita8725]

This guy is a kind of person that came to this world to bright up our lives. Spiritualist!

[@assmanxhire]

This man is sooooo talented and smart, all the respect and admiration.

[@nickeverett4783]

clearly seen here Rog is a down-to-earth, friendly guy. It's easy to talk to him. When you see his live show he's not detached and reserved like musicians usually are, his storytelling of creating his songs is fun & very interesting, like he says it feels like we're in a big family living room, not a concert venue. very special.

[@GavinRussell59]

roger a lot of guys like me love supertramp i,m 57 and you asssisted me through life

[@cherrimusic7128]

Beautiful balanced human being, so nice to hear and see in this world when things are very uneasy......may his music rise to even bigger heights in our hearts.. Cherri

[@raystyles8289]

Can't wait to be in the audience listening and dancing to Roger, not long now. Until then I just take the long road home. R, R

[@indigoblue77]

I used to play on my grandparents Winco, the vinyl record "breakfast in America" album when I was 6 Y/O. I fell in love with the band, immediately. I would read the lyrics and sing along. I'm 43 now. My grandparents whom still are alive get very emotional when they see me today, playing this band. I cannot express what their music produces in my body, soul, brain. I want to cry, scream, run.. goosebumps all over. Roger is such a kind soul. His music is pure vibrational prayer.

[@skippratt6313]

Mr. Hodgson, you are brilliant. Period.

[@jsg1469]

What a wonderful guy. Great great artist. I loved Supertramp growing up. Respect sir

[@photoguru9205]

Roger Hodgson is truly a class act. I find it very admirable that he would leave a very successful career in its prime to raise a family. After leaving music for 22 years to come back and be able to pick up right where he left off, says a lot about the quality of his music and his musicianship. The old saying goes, "If you love something, set it free, if it comes back to you, it's yours, if it doesn't, it never was" rings true. It certainly has "come back" to him, so to speak, which goes to show that music has always been 'his'. And, thankfully, he LOVES to share his talent with the rest of the world. His love for his craft comes through at every show. I've always loved Roger's music and I always will.

[@clivegrylls9324]

actually, this was not the case.....and when he left supertramp he said as much.....he wanted as a very gifted song writer and part of one of the best ensemble musicians of their generation......to branch out by himself......in other words he felt trapped......he did not do that.....at least not in a creative sense.....but rather he later answered that he just wanted to escape from the whole music industry and become a dad.....nothing wrong in that......BUT for me......if you take Lennon away from McArtney or Davies away from Hodgson......and then take away the other brilliant band members that collaborated to make the band so innovative.....then you are left with a recipe without having any chance of getting all the ingredients.....

[@Candyflyfish]

Roger has the talent and humanity that we all could wish of the people. I am grateful for everything he has given me over the years, and what has generated in me his compositions. Great interview!

[@garyzielinski9682]

In a great way this interview was exactly what I expected. Just like he said I see the happiness and joy of his being when I watch and re watch him perform in the live material I've been lucky enough to find on KZbin. I would put him right up there with someone like Paul Rodgers. They both have a sparkle in they're eyes when they perform that transcends the music but at the same time makes them the real deal if there really is such a thing.

[@patrickcrowther9195]

A great, great artist who makes music for the right reasons.

[@gerrit1263]

I was 17 when I got Breakfast In America I am now 47 still love it!

[@lfh1973]

I'm 45 now. Does your wife think you're part if the furniture now? ;)

[@Katwoman4318]

Gerrit Nieuwenhuis I was 21 when I ordered SuperTramp from Columbia CD 💿 . I still have the CD & his brought so much happiness into my soul. Thank you Roger. Timeless. ♥️

[@UberKrispy]

"when you look through the years And see what you coulda been What you might have been If you had had More time" Thats pretty raw

[@creekfinds]

I was 11 when I first heard Breakfast in America. It's has remained one of my favorite all time albums for 40 years now.

[@Heartsong62]

The Length of this interview surprised me, so glad to see a musician who share so much of himself....

[@1silvervespa]

So glad to have caught him 3 times given how many places he's travelled . I caught him twice in my capital city and once in another capital city just a 3 hour drive away . Now we have to stay home and try to get Covid behind us so we can have artists travel again . Stay Safe Roger ! And family ...

[@Lechlade63]

Roger, you have certainly touch my soul..... Thank you

[@craigcreasey3899]

I've listened to supertramp since I was in my baby bouncer I love this blokes music his a god send

[@MartinmanD28]

Success is measured by giving-wow, if only this was taught in life!

[@huskvarsm]

One of the most talented songwriters musicians on the planet his songs are timeless.

[@roballen5002]

Roger is probably my all time favorite performer, from my very favorite band. But I have to say I love the music that Roger and Rick made together, a truly magical time.

[@StonesAndSand]

This is the second Roger Hodgson interview I've watched...I'm in absolute awe.

[@dinocamella5940]

incredible man..Its whats Supertramp was all about, love this Band

[@danielhahn7329]

What an epic human being. Just the right amount of humble. Very inspiring to me.

[@fipsfunny]

A wonderful human being!

[@minstrelofMir]

ive been a song writter 40 years now (since i was 11and heard the beatles) listening to roger hear,he reminds me,no i didant get fame,but i got the music,and what he calls sucksess,i lived my dream,and for any who dont play and sing i can tell you "when i write a new song the feeling is like when you hear your favorite songs,like rogers are" its even spiritual and moving like them great songs are to us,,,no maybe ill never be at the standards i listen too from others,but every new song is like the birth of children,and captures life itself,as it touches the univrse,,well roger like you i am a dreamer,stu

[@bazebluu58]

casual conversations, and logical story , Bloody Well Right, Just Another Nervous Wreck & Goodbye Stranger... yesssssss!!

[@Shawn90000]

He's right, family is the number 1 thing in your life, I respect him for that and he writes from his heart, truly an angel.

[@beefoneeto]

Beautiful human being Roger you've been a success simply because you gave us a glimpse into your heart and allowed us that access through your music.

[@cometblazt]

Much respect for Roger, great talent, great human being. Love you Roger!

[@bazebluu58]

Roger Hodgson I LOVE your music! I have to say Breakfast in America Album is my favorite. ....I was about 16 and I introduced my Mom and Brother and now my kids. ....When I play your music they ask me who's that? And I love that your music caught their ear from decades ago.....Now thats great music. ...Lord is it mine. ...superb and Just another nervous wreck 👍❤

[@tarnsand]

Wow!! Roger is an amazing artist and man. Even when I first saw Supertramp in the '70's; Roger seemed the quiet humble member of the band. He is an amazing guitarist as well as everything else he does mainly because he loves it!

[@davidsain2129]

He made the right choice prioritizing family.

[@JJG86]

I was very fortunate to see Supertramp live back in the 70’s. One of my favorites.

[@MoveOverCasanova]

to me he is one of the greatest songwriters in modern music, on one level with people like john lennon, david bowie, roger waters or tony banks to me! (that also goes for rick davies, but hodgson somehow touches me deeper and more emotional)

[@Jellybeantiger]

What a great band and great songwriter.Bands that make you cry tears of joy because the songs move you that way.

[@michelleromans2306]

he's obviously as awesome in person, as well as a musician!!! wonderful interview!!!! love him!!!! humble man!!!!

[@nathanjones2447]

The heart that gives, gathers. Love is infinite. If only more of us had the courage to take the first step. One of my favorite songs ever, *Hide In Your Shell* speaks to this. As the Great Swami Chinmaya said: "As soon as you start giving Love.. You will have changed your whole destiny".

[@cliffcarr3632]

In my humble 56 years of life, I class I have been blessed with Roger, what a most pleasant, kind, soulful, spiritual, and outstandingly brilliant person he is, I would to love meet him personally and thank him for making me so happy in my life and making me eternally filled with joy. I think Roger is a very very very special man, and special to millions.

[@mjdelux1]

What a nice man oh and by the way, a musical genius.

[@sofasnail2501]

wow those were great words...wish every father can do that for their child

[@tonilimi6212]

I have always been a great fan of supertramp, to me it is a reference indeed, I need this amazing music in my life , especially when I want to find myself for some reason, but after listening to this interview I couldnt believe my ears, this guy is just a pure soul and deserve all my respect forever and ever....Roger ..keep on the good work dude!!

[@609rude]

So much respect for him as an artist great writer and music his music will stand forever in my heart

[@paolociarpaglini1303]

What a phylosophic man, Roger succeeded to explaine in deep what are the compromises, the way of life for an artist, so hard choise, the passion for the music etc. A true deep person that explaine perfectly many thing behind the celebrety but also the risks. Extreme simple man with a gorgeous gift. Make the best music, to me of course.

[@timh294]

Genius. Start listening to him again after all these years. Lord is it mine is by far the most well written song ever in my opinion thank you I'll be going to a concert October 30th and Washington State finally get to see him live what a great individual. Thank you Rodger for writing the songs from your heart and God bless you

[@lizmcbride5659]

I love Hide in Your Shell

[@raystyles4569]

He's been my kick start in DJ ing. 1000 Thanks Roger life or work you knew it made sense .R,R.

[@jlbaker2000]

"I think we're here to give rather than to take".

[@camgibb59]

Thank you Rodger and thank God for you. You are blessed. Your songs are from the heart and touch people's hearts because they mimic what "the Bible tells us so..." ;-) We all know when we have enough wisdom and knowledge to understand why, in our hearts, you represent well what Jesus in your place might sing about in song. ;-)

[@ALECtravian96]

Roger Hodgson has the happiest singing voice in the world!

[@steverosser1131]

Wow! What a role model this world needs. Thank you. I always loved your music now I have a new found love and respect for you.

[@cluggyahoo]

Extremely talented and humble human being

[@mattmccorm]

Roger is truly the King.... he has helped teach me how to be a musician, a singer, songwriter, and a modest and grateful human being. Thank you

[@comfrey11]

Great interview. I wish more people would listen to Roger's words. "...in a way of service" - "giving rather than taking" - the beautiful thing about it all is, here is a man who does not only talk about it, he does it every night on stage: He gives his heart and thus touches the hearts of his audiences. He comes out on stage and the connection is immediately there - everyone is uplifted. You have to experience it, feel it yourself - human language lacks the words to describe it...

[@cintianara3492]

Humble man, that's admirable!

[@leandrojardineiro2502]

Supertramp is not just one person. It was the blend of musicianship betweern Hodgson and Davis, but also the other 3 players, especially the fills from John Helliwell, which enriched a lot their sound. Few mainstream rock bands had a saxophonist, as a permanent player. Let’s not forget that Supertramp only started achieving commercial success after the other 3 members joined the band. So, it was not all a Hodgson and Davis thing. In my opinion, Hodgson was a master at developing the structure or framework of new songs, like the sequence of chords, the orchestration and arrangements. And of course he had an unmatched high-pitched voice. However, even Hodgson songs have a lot of contributions from Davis, and vice-versa. Would “School”, composed by Hodgson, be the same song without the harmonica solo by Davis in the beginning, and additionally the piano solo in the middle? Or without the sax and clarinet solo sections of Helliwell? Hodgson’s songs’ skeleton was really good, but the virtuoso contributions of Rick Davis and Helliwell raised it to another level completely and provided the flesh. Hodgson was a great song developer, but he needed his mates to help with the tunes development in terms of technical musicianship’s complexity (piano and sax solos). Hodgson’s piano abilities were far from matching those of Davis’. But this same reasoning also is valid for Davis. Let’s take the example of “Goodbye Stranger”, composed by Davis. Would it be the same song without the vocal interchange between him and Hodgson during the chorus? And without that crazy talented extended guitar solo at the end? Of course not. They complemented each other because no matter who composed the tune, he always let the other participate with instrumental relevant lines to the song. So, in the end, it sounded Supertramp. They achieved greatness together, and they created magic when joining efforts. On their own, they are still good, but they lack that outstanding spark from the 70’s. And even though Hodgson had most of the hits, it does not mean Rick’s songs were lower in quality. They were just less popular in terms of sales, but artistically speaking, they were equally great. Here’s a list of the most famous songs from each of them: Roger Hodgson: The Logical Song Give a Little Bit Dreamer It’s Raining Again Breakfast in America Take the Long Way Home Hide in Your Shell And songs written by Rick Davies: Bloody Well Right Crime of the Century Goodbye Stranger Rudy Asylum Another Man’s Woman Ain’t Nobody But Me Downstream From Now On Gone Hollywood Lover Boy We can not really say one musician is better than the other. All those songs helped made their albums great, and, as Hodgson puts it, Supertramp wrote entire albums, because it “took listeners on a 40-minute journey”. That 40-minute journey would have not been completed without Rick’s tunes, and Hodgson for sure understands this. Both were great, and that greatness grew exponentially when they collaborated. Wish they could have understood that, and would have stuck together. They already are an immortal band with just 14 years under their belt. But they could even had reached wider acclaim if they had not disbanded and kept putting out material for the past decades. But, we still have the old albums to enjoy their greatness when there was no rivalries. So, let’s keep enjoying them! :-)

[@FOXLIES]

Your comment was waaaaaaaaaay toooooo long , bowed out after first paragraph

[@Tawadeb]

The biggest hits were by Roger.

[@seekthetruths22]

I'm just so blown away by the fact that how profoundly philosophical this man is! What he talks about in this video truly hit home with me.

[@CPaiva99]

Thank you for this so enlightening interview with Roger, not only gave us the opportunity to truly get to know this incredible simple man who is gifted with so much talent and at the same time he can connect to our souls back then and still giving us hope for a better day , today tomorrow or who knows !

[@Trial212]

What a great introspective interview. I loved him in SuperTramp for sure!!

[@corinnenikles4403]

I just love him soooo much!

[@dodibenabba1378]

He will always be relevant because he sings honestly about the human heart. A real talent. The Logical song really could be the soundtrack of my life..