Russell Hitchcock
Singer-songwriter and Air Supply member
Born
June 15th, 1949
76 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Australia
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Born in Australia, a singer-songwriter gained prominence as the lead vocalist of the soft rock duo Air Supply. The duo formed in 1975 and achieved international fame during the 1980s. The group is recognized for its melodic ballads and romantic songs, with several chart-topping hits. Their debut album, 'Air Supply,' paved the way for further success with albums such as 'Lost in Love' and 'The One That You Love.' The songs featured on these albums solidified their place in popular music history.
Lead vocalist of Air Supply
Released hit songs like 'Lost in Love'
Achieved multiple platinum albums
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