Supertramp Co-Founder Rick Davies Passes Away at 81

Rick Davies, co-founder of the British rock band Supertramp, passed away at his home on Long Island at the age of 81. The band confirmed his death from cancer, after a battle with multiple myeloma. Davies was known for keeping the group together after a dispute with bandmate Roger Hodgson in 1983.

Born in Swindon, England in 1944, Davies developed a love for music in his childhood, which evolved into a lifelong passion for jazz, blues, and rock'n'roll. He co-wrote and sang many of Supertramp's iconic songs, such as "Goodbye Stranger" and "Bloody Well Right."

Supertramp, founded in 1969, achieved commercial success with their 1974 album "Crime of the Century." Their sixth album, "Breakfast in America," went quadruple platinum and earned the band two Grammy Awards. Davies' vocals and piano skills were integral to the band's sound.

Apart from his musical contributions, Davies was known for his warmth, resilience, and dedication to his wife Sue of over five decades. Despite health challenges that prevented him from touring with Supertramp, he continued to perform with a local group called Ricky and the Rockets.

Supertramp stated that Davies' music and legacy remain a source of inspiration, emphasizing that great songs endure and continue to resonate with audiences.