For immediate Release

ROGER HODGSON (FORMERLY OF SUPERTRAMP) DEBUT DVD

Take the Long Way Home - Live in Montreal

GOES platinum in Canada!

Friday, October 13, 2006 (Toronto, ON) –Take the Long Way Home – Live in Montreal is certified gold in Canada. It is the # 1 DVD in Quebec and has been among the Top 5 in the country since its release August 28th.

Roger Hodgson, co-founder of the progressive rock group Supertramp, whose signature voice and ingenious songwriting produced anthem hits such as “Give a Little Bit,” “The Logical Song,” “Dreamer,” “Take the Long Way Home,” and “Breakfast In America,” is reuniting in concert with his fans and his music with his first ever DVD release of his solo performance. Recorded with 10 cameras in high-definition at the Place Des Arts in Montreal, Canada the DVD captures Roger’s 75-minute solo concert showcasing the songs that have become the soundtrack of our lives as he touches the heart by giving the home-viewers the purest sound of the original classics, as well as some of his new previously unreleased songs. Bonus features include:

• Two exclusive interviews with Roger — share in an intimate conversation with Roger, hear how he writes his songs, stories from his life and career
• Sound Check — the making of — take a look behind the scenes before the concert and join Roger for sound check
• Backstage pass — you are invited backstage to the post-show meet ’n greet!
• Bonus footage including never-before-seen performances of Even in the Quietest Moments, Dreamer, and Fool’s Overture with orchestra
• Roger's Repertoire — sample the songs Roger has written over the past 40 years and recorded both with Supertramp and solo
• Fan’s impressions — hear what the fans have to say about Roger and what his music means to them
• Photo Gallery — view a collection of special photos capturing magical moments from the show

Roger Hodgson will also be embarking on his first national tour of Canada in 23 years. His 12-date cross-Canada Tour, commences in Rama, Ontario at Casino Rama on October 27 & 28 and includes: Quebec City, PQ Nov 1, Sherbrooke, PQ Nov 2, Le Baie, PQ Nov 3, St Johns, NFLD Nov 6, Halifax, NS Nov 11, Winnipeg, NB Nov 15, Saskatoon, SK Nov 16 , Calgary, AB Nov 19, Edmonton, AB 20, Vancouver, BC Nov 22. For more venue and ticketing information and concert reviews visit: www.RogerHodgson.com.

Or: Roger Hodgson will also be embarking on his first national tour of Canada in 23 years. His 12-date Tour, commences in Rama, Ontario October 27 & 28 and ends November 22 in Vancouver, BC. For venue and ticketing information as well as concert reviews visit: www.RogerHodgson.com. Or go to www.Ticketmaster.ca (Western dates)

www.admissions.com and www.ovation.qc.ca (Eastern dates and Quebec)

Roger Hodgson co-founded Supertramp, one of the greatest rock n roll bands ever, in 1969 and was with them for 14 years. He left the band in 1983 to follow his heart, live a simple lifestyle in nature, watch his children grow up and pursue his spiritual values. During the time that Hodgson led the band, Supertramp sold well over 60 million albums. In Canada alone, sales for Crime of the Century and Breakfast in America reached Diamond status. Hodgson is a multi talented musician, being a keyboardist, guitarist and pianist, who is currently performing solo and orchestra concerts worldwide.

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Mary Caruso, National Media & Artist Relations
Universal Music Canada
416-718-4206