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via 20th Century Heroes

Graham Russell is an absolute legend in music as the songwriter, guitarist, keys, and vocals of the band he formed with his close friend Russell Hitchcock famously known as Air Supply. We talk about:

– Russell Hitchcock
– Graham’s Mastery At Creating The Hook
– Lyrical Breakdown of “Sweet Dreams”
– Alan Parsons
– Men Who Love Air Supply
– “Lost In Love” backstory

Watch the Full Interview HERE

You can also listen in your car or on your walk on
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Via Rubyblairmedia.com

American Music Award winners, multi platinum selling and legendary music duo, Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock known as “Air Supply” ( https://airsupplymusic.com )  is performing  Thursday, February 29th 2024 at the OLG Stage, Fallsview Casino  at 8:30pm.  Rudy Blair Entertainment Media speaks with  Russell Hitchcock about their upcoming 50 years in music, the iconic hits including “All Out of Love” , “Lost in Love”, their latest “Be Tough” , Valentines Day advice & concert at OLG Stage, Fallsview Casino  https://fallsviewcasinoresort.com.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Air Supply. Enjoy their hits performed live at The Florida Theatre on the 14th of February 2021. This was their first show after lockdown and the energy in the room is palpable, giving more meaning than ever to their love songs. Don’t leave the room once the show is over! Russell and Graham will be waiting for you at the after-party: an intimate Q&A session with some extra content. Access here: https://youtu.be/TGojDuaaeMs

Celebrate Valentines Day with Air Supply as we’ll be airing our Love Letters concert in full on our YouTube channel. 🥰

Graham and Russell will then be hosting an exclusive Afterparty following the show. ✨

Subscribe + Watch all day long February 14th starting at 7a EST / 1p CET / 8p PHT.

Watch the concert HERE

Check out the Afterparty HERE

Via Bohemian.com

Early in their partnership, Air Supply guitarist Graham Russell and singer Russell Hitchcock got a harsh lesson in how fleeting success can be in the world of music.

The two met in Sydney, Australia, when they landed gigs in the chorus for a touring production of Jesus Christ Superstar in 1975. They hit it off so famously that within days, they were working on songs Russell had been writing.

While they toured in Jesus Christ Superstar, Russell and Hitchcock wrote and recorded songs and in 1976, released a single, “Love and Other Bruises,” which caught on with radio in Australia and became a chart-topping hit.

“It was so bizarre. We just left Superstar a couple of days (earlier). We have the No. 1 single, and the next week we had the No. 1 album,” Russell said. That good fortune continued. Seeing Air Supply’s success, Rod Stewart tapped the group to open an Australian tour and kept Air Supply on board for tours of America and Canada.

After the tour, however, interest in the band ground to a halt. Rather than give up on their dream, Russell set out to write new songs, and that group of 15 or so included such familiar tunes as “All Out of Love,” “The Woman You Love” and “Lost In Love.” The latter song was released as a single in Australia in 1979, and the magic returned.

“It was a big hit again (in Australia),” Russell said. “But we still didn’t make any money.”

Fortunately, Clive Davis—the record industry legend known for helping to launch the careers of Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston and numerous others—had a plan.

“Clive heard the record, and unknown to us, bought the record, bought the rights and released it. We didn’t even know,” Russell recounted. “But we were glad when we found out. The first time we saw it or knew about it, it was in the Billboard top; it came in at #72 or something.”

Davis, who was president of Arista Records at the time, had yet to contact Russell or Hitchcock. So Russell took the initiative and met him in Los Angeles a short time later.

“He (Davis) said, ‘OK, you’ve got to get back to Australia and make that album right away. ‘Lost In Love’ is going to be the biggest song of the year,’” Russell said. “I couldn’t really believe that, but he said it. He said, ‘Get back there. Your career is about to take off.’”

Over the next six-plus years, Air Supply followed the double-platinum 1980 “Lost In Love” album with four more studio albums, three of which went platinum or gold, spinning out singles like “All Out of Love,” “Every Woman in the World,” “The One That You Love,” “Here I Am,” “Even the Nights Are Better, “Two Less Lonely People in the World” and “Making Love Out of Nothing at All”—all of which went top 5 or better in the states.

“It’s a rock and roll band in whatever form. We just play a lot of big, epic ballad songs, but we play a lot of other stuff, too, that everyone knows,” Russell said. “But in essence, it’s a rock and roll band, and it’s loud and powerful. For the people that think it’s going to be Peter, Paul and Mary, they’re very much surprised.”

Air Supply performs at 8pm, Thursday, Feb. 8, at Graton Resort & Casino, 288 Golf Course Dr. W, Rohnert Park. At press time, tickets had sold out.

Via MercuryNews

Looking for a tuneful way to spend Valentine’s Day?

Our top suggestion is to spend the evening with the act that Time magazine reportedly once called “the most romantic band in the world.”

Yes, of course, we’re talking about Air Supply, the ’80s hitmakers who are set to perform on Feb. 14 at the San Jose Civic.

The tremendous Australian pop-rock duo, consisting of vocalist Russell Hitchcock and vocalist-guitarist Graham Russell, is sure to to deliver just the right soundtrack for the occasion as it draws from a songbook that includes such romantic fan favorites as “Lost in Love,” “All Out of Love,” “The One That You Love” and, best of all, “Making Love Out of Nothing at All.”

Yes, that’s a lot of love. But what else do you want on Valentine’s Day? And, really, the chance to hear the incredible Jim Steinman-penned “Making Love Out of Nothing at All” is reason enough to attend this show.

And you won’t be alone, given that Air Supply boasts such incredibly devoted fans — lovingly dubbed “Airheads” — who will turn out in droves to see their favorite band in San Jose.

𝑨𝑰𝑹 𝑺𝑼𝑷𝑷𝑳𝒀 :: Primary Writers Series ✨
“Before a musician, or a guitar player, I’m a songwriter. That’s my craft because I love it so much.” – The Primary Wave Writer’s series continues with Air Supply as they discuss their goals and how they plan to bring their music to their fans and more. Watch the full interview on Youtube now!

Via UpandComingWeekly.com

The Crown Coliseum presents Air Supply, Saturday, Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. The band is currently on their “The Lost in Love Experience” tour. Up & Coming Weekly recently caught up with Graham Russell and his mesmerizing accent in the Philippines for an insightful late-night phone interview.

Air Supply was formed in 1975 in Melbourne, Australia. The soft rock duo consists of Englishman Graham Russell, guitarist, and Australian Russell Hitchcock, lead vocalist.

Fate brought them together as the two forged an instant friendship and musical connection. Little did they know they embodied a musical spirit that would drive the 80s decade with monumental music.

“We were in Jesus Christ Superstar in Australia and I was on a mission to get something going, so when the show closed we had somewhere to go, could work together and create something,” said Russell.

“We knew the show would last about 18 months and the first day I met Russell Hitchcock, the penny dropped.”

He added, “he had this amazing voice and had the best voice in the show by a long margin. I knew I had to work with this guy and that is how it all got started.”

The name of the band derived from a dream that Russell had the evening before they had to tell the record company.

“I had a dream, and in the dream, I saw this big billboard that was pure white,” said Russell. “On the perimeter of it were flashing lights going off really fast and in the middle of the billboard were two big black words, Air Supply, and I told Russell about it the next morning.”
Russell added, “We didn’t know what it meant and it was the only name that we had so we had to go with it.”

Russell was 13 years old when he first realized that he had a love for music. He could play the guitar and started writing songs for no particular reason. It wasn’t until he saw The Beatles live in 1964 at a local cinema that everything fell into place. That particular moment was when he knew he wanted to be “that guy” on stage.

“Everything that I did from that moment forward was a journey towards that,” said Russell. “Even during my school years, I always wanted to be in a band and I wanted to be a musician.”

Air Supply is known for delivering sentimental ballads with a passion that cannot be denied.

“The music that we create is very emotional and romantic, but it was never by design,” said Russell.

“We did not sit down and say nobody writes romantic songs so let’s do that.”

He added, “it is just the way it has always been, this is who we are and that is our sound.”

Their first record in Australia was “Love and Other Bruises.” The duo has had a string of chart-topping hits through the years that have cemented their place in the soft rock genre. They include “Making Love Out of Nothing at All,” “Lost in Love,” “The One That You Love,” “Here I Am,” “All Out of Love” and more. Russell’s favorite song to perform is the epic lead single “All Out of Love” and they always close the show with it because it is their most successful song.

“The song has been in at least 20 movies and in TV shows after 45 years and that is quite alarming,” said Russell. “It is a song that everybody knows.”

He added that sometimes when he is on a plane, the person next to him will ask him what he does for a living. He tells them that he is in the band, Air Supply, and they will ask the name of one of the songs. Russell says “All Out of Love” and immediately the individual knows the song.

Russell and Hitchcock have favorite artists and are huge Beatles fans.

“I am a song person and there is no greater songwriter than McCartney,” said Russell. “My favorite modern musicians are The Rolling Stones, Peter Gabriel and Sting.”

When Russell is not writing songs, his favorite pastime is digging into the soil in his garden.

“I am an avid gardener and I grow a lot of vegetables and flowers,” said Russell. “I have a massive greenhouse and when I get home it is a great grounding process for me because it really balances my life and I love creating something from nothing from the earth.”

Russell’s advice to aspiring musicians is to keep doing it, believe in yourself, don’t quit and you will find success.

“You have to keep going but be prepared for rejection,” said Russell. “Be prepared for people to tell you that your songs are terrible, you sound awful and you can’t play the instrument.”

The legendary band has a plethora of projects on the horizon.

“We are approaching our 50th year together in 2025, we have a new album coming out next spring, an autobiography coming out, a documentary and a musical,” said Russell.

“For our anniversary, we are going to rent a big ocean liner and sail off with about 1,500 fans into the sunset.”

And what can the audience expect from their performance?

“The audience can expect us to come out with guns blazing and it is going to be loud, powerful and very orchestral,” said Russell.

“The whole show will sweep everyone away because people have no idea we are like this and it will probably be the best show they have ever seen.”

Visit https://www.crowncomplexnc.com/events/detail/air-supply or call 910-438-4100 for more information and to purchase tickets.

Via irockshots.com

Seneca Niagara Casino the night of November 25,2023 had one of the most iconic 80’s bands in their event center. Air Supply has been around 50 years,with a long history of thousands of shows around the world. The Casino Event Center was a sold out show from what i could tell, with even fans standing to watch the show. Seeing them for the 4th time and covering their show twice was not anything i’d pass up if given the chance again.

AIR SUPPLY:Close your eyes and let the melodies of Air Supply transport you to a time when love was all-consuming and emotions soared like never before. With their signature rock sound, Air Supply has captivated audiences for decades with romance and heartfelt ballads that stand the test of time.
Founded by the iconic Australian duo, Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell, Air Supply’s music is an enchanting blend of perfect vocals, tender lyrics, and harmonies that have become the backdrop to countless love stories around the world. Whether you’re reminiscing about past relationships or falling in love all over again, Air Supply’s music effortlessly taps into your deepest emotions.
From chart-topping hits like “Lost in Love” and “All Out of Love” to lesser-known gems that touch your soul, Air Supply’s discography offers a musical journey that paints vivid pictures of love’s triumphs and heartaches. Russell Hitchcock, Graham Russell the duo has come together to create an emotional tapestry that has resonated with fans for many generations. And will continue to do so as long as they can. Graham says him and Russell has never even had an arguement in all the years of sharing the stage together.

With 50 years in the music industry, Air Supply continues to captivate audiences with their mesmerizing live performances. Their concerts are certainly a cherished experience, each song brings you right back, reverberating through the air and leaving no heart untouched. Whether in an intimate theater or a grand arena, the raw passion and undeniable chemistry between the duo make it clear why Air Supply’s music has stood the test of time.
So, let yourself be embraced by the timeless allure of Air Supply. Whether you’re rekindling old memories or creating new ones, their music is the perfect companion for moments filled with tenderness, passion, and profound emotions. Turn up the volume, let the music fill the air, and let Air Supply serenade your heart, reminding you that love is an eternal force that truly moves us all.

Via Manilatimes.net 

IN less than a month, Air Supply will be performing live in the Philippines. Get ready to sing along with the iconic Australian soft rock duo as they return to Sta. Rosa, Laguna, for another sold out show at the Santa Rosa Sports Coliseum on Dec. 15, 2023, for their “The Lost in Love Experience 2023” concert tour.

Air Supply achieved widespread success in the 1970s and 1980s. The duo consists of singer-songwriter and guitarist Graham Russell and lead vocalist Russell Hitchcock. They had a succession of hits worldwide, including eight top-5 hits on the US Billboard Hot 100.

One of the hits is their timeless classic song “Lost in Love,” which was released in Australia in 1978 and again soared to the top of the charts. The song became the fastest selling in the world, topping the charts in a multitude of countries.

Air Supply released their fourth live album, “The Lost in Love Experience,” in 2019 and kicked off the same-titled world tour that captivated audiences around the world. They were the first western group to tour China, Taiwan, and most of Southeast Asia. This iconic duo always has sold out shows all over the world, including their upcoming show in Laguna this December, just like their first time at Laguna in 2018. Both shows were promoted by Ovation Productions. Blast TV is the official media partner.