Concert: Air Supply

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Background:
Some would say, destiny was at Melbourne, Australia, in April of 1975. The two young lads would meet for the very first time. Englishman, Graham Russell and Australian, Russell Hitchcock met as cast members in the stage production Jesus Christ Superstar. Working closely together, a friendship began to evolve. A friendship that would prosper over the next 22 years. Their similar passion for music, led Graham to share his songs he had written, with Russell. As the friendship grew, so did their incredible love for music. The quest to follow their dreams had begun. Settling for hardly any pay at local pubs, Graham and Russell would continue to play their hearts out. They found that their talents were accepted by the small crowds in which began multiplying by the numbers.

In 1976, Graham's dream came into existence. Air Supply was born! The stage production ended and magnificently, with a single already released in Australia, Graham and Russell's moment came. They set out on an adventure; to find success. Then in 1977, the album Love and Other Bruises was released. The amazing talents of Air Supply brought one of many successful songs, (composed by Graham) to the Australian charts at # 2, "Love And Other Bruises", which became a classic, then "Empty Pages" at # 18. This was only the beginning for Air Supply and to the fans around the World. Immediately, the invitation for Air Supply to tour with Rod Stewart, came. Not only in Australia, but in the US and Canada.
In 1977, The Whole Thing Started is released. Song "Do What You Do" reaches #16 on the Australian charts. Air Supply was an eye opener to the music industry. No promotions, no professional training, but yet a success. This would be the first year for Air Supply to tour outside of Australian territory. Opening for Rod Stewart throughout the US and Canada, it was evident enough, that Air Supply crowds were increasing. After the tour ended and Air Supply returned to Australia, Graham and Russell's urgent desire was to get back to the US.

In 1979, Life Support (recorded in 1978), their fourth released album, contained Air Supply's first big hit, #1 one song for the Australian Charts - "Lost In Love". This song would later bring added success, in the US, but as another version. Also, This would be the beginning of a string of world wide hits and songs composed by Graham.

In 1980, Air Supply is welcomed by the US. Lost In Love is released and contained the 3 songs that would hit the top five on US charts. "Lost In Love" at # 3 (5/3/80), "Every Woman In The World" at # 5 (12/31/80) and "All Out Of Love" # 2 (9/13/81). These would be the first of eight Top #5 chart hits for Air Supply. America could not get enough of the 'Australian Boys'. The first album to see the Multi-Platinum.

Air Supply's outstanding efforts seemed to only to surpass the achievements of the present. Air Supply, proclaimed the most "Successful Pop Group" and "Best Pop Group", received awards for most played song, and won awards for outstanding achievements. The media took notice. Soon the American Top 40 and Radio Stations throughout the US, joined in with Air Supply's melodious style of love songs. The increasing number of fans was calculated, infinity. Graham continued to compose, and the more he composed the more hits followed.

The Book Of Love was released November 21, 1997. Produced entirely by Graham Russell, the first to be recorded at his studio in Utah. This album is a tribute to the "love song" and to the message they speak to everyone.

The Definitive Collection was released August 26, 1999 with all the hits, plus the original version of Lost in Love and other songs that became classics, but not necessarily singles. The package has new artwork and notes from Graham and Russell about every song.

The Definitive Collection will become a staple for all Air Supply fans, a work of memorabilia to not miss. A collection of videos from their 25 year career and a special commentary from Russell and Graham will provide a personal insight into the workings of the hearts of Air Supply themselves!

Yours Truly will be released worldwide May of 2001. It is already creating a "buzz" with the live shows in the U.S. Recorded entirely in Utah and produced by Graham Russell and Mark Williams, it is bound to set new boundaries for Air Supply's realm of music.