The famed rock band Air Supply has been performing together since 1975.
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Russell Hitchcock (R) and Graham Russell of Australian-British music duo Air Supply perform onstage.
The band Air Supply has been performing together since 1975. The music duo is made up of Russell Hitchcock and Graham Russell; Hitchcock’s powerhouse vocals drive each song’s melody, supported by Russell’s own vocals and guitar playing. Graham Russell is also Air Supply’s songwriter, supplying albums worth of beloved music and lyrics.
Here’s what you need to know about Air Supply:
Russell and Hitchcock’s careerlong friendship began on May 12,1975, when they were both cast in the chorus of a Sydney, Australia production of the musical Jesus Christ Superstar. According to their website bio, they bonded over a shared love for The Beatles and realized their voices worked well together after singing side-by-side during rehearsals.
The two began performing in coffee shops and clubs late night after Jesus Christ Superstar shows, and stood out for the harmonies they held together while Russell accompanied them on guitar. Once Russell wrote them two original songs, they recorded the demo and eventually caught the attention of CBS records.
