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Via Today.com

An Air Supply biopic is reportedly in the works called “All Out of Love: The Air Supply Story” and is slated to be released in honor of the band’s 50th anniversary.

via DigitalBeat Magazine

Miami, Fl – After a long hiatus, Air Supply makes a triumphant return to the Magic City Casino stage in Miami, Florida, on March 8, 2024. Coming off the heels of their performance on the 80’s cruise, expectations are high for this iconic duo, returning to the Magic City Casino for the first time since November of 2021.

From the moment Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell step onto the stage, it evident that they haven’t missed a beat. Opening with their timeless hit “Sweet Dreams,” Air Supply instantly transports the audience back to the 80s, eliciting nostalgic smiles and swaying bodies throughout the venue.

One of the most striking aspects of the performance is the undeniable chemistry that exists between Hitchcock and Russell. Despite decades in the spotlight, their harmonies are as tight tonight as they have ever been, weaving seamlessly through each song with effortless precision. Whether belting out power ballads like “All Out of Love” or delivering softer, more introspective tracks like “Making Love Out of Nothing at All,” Air Supply’s vocal prowess is simply mesmerizing.

But it isn’t just their voices that captivate the audience; it istheir genuine connection with each other and with the fans. Between songs, Hitchcock and Russell share stories from their storied career, offering glimpses into the inspiration behind their music and the journey that brought them to this moment. It is clear that they are not just performing for the crowd but inviting them into their world, creating an intimate and unforgettable experience for everyone in attendance. The band’s backing musicians also deserve praise for their impeccable performance, providing a solid foundation for Air Supply’s iconic sound while adding their own flair to the mix. From soaring guitar solos to intricate keyboard melodies, every note is played with passion and precision, enhancing the overall sonic experience. Band members include Aaron McLain (Guitar), Doug Gild (Bass), Mirko Tessansori (Keyboards) and Pavel Valdman (Drums).

As the night draws to a close and the final chords of “Making Love Out of Nothing At All” fade into the air, the audience erupts into a standing ovation, unwilling to let Air Supply leave the stage without an encore. And true to form, the duo returns for two more songs, sending the crowd off into the night with a sense of euphoria that will undoubtedly linger long after the final notes fade away.

Air Supply’s long-awaited sold out return to Magic City Casino is nothing short of magical. With their timeless music, unparalleled talent, and genuine connection with the audience, they prove once again why they are legends of the 80s and beyond. Here’s to many more unforgettable performances in the years to come.

Hey Everyone!!! As we approach the 50th anniversary we are calling out to all AIRHEADS to help us celebrate. We will be announcing the final plans for the party that will start around May 12, 2025 so set your vacation calendars to plan for the 50th!!! As we get closer to the big event, we want to augment our live performance presentations, so we are looking for video, pictures and any other visuals that you might have.

We will need hard copies or high resolution images but anything you can provide would be wonderful.

Send physical things to the office:

AIR SUPPLY

3130 Wilshire Blvd.

Suite 600 Santa Monica, Ca..

90403

If you would rather send the input electronically please forward to AirSupply50th@gmail.com

Thanks,

Graham and Russell

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
Spreaker Spotify iHeart Audible Podcast

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.