Supertramp Co-Founder Rick Davies Dies at 81 After Cancer Battle

Rick Davies, co-founder, singer, keyboardist, and key songwriter of the British band Supertramp, passed away at age 81 after a long battle with cancer. He was known for his distinctive baritone voice and for writing and singing hits such as "Goodbye Stranger" and "Bloody Well Right." Davies and Roger Hodgson founded Supertramp in 1969, with the band achieving major success with albums like "Breakfast in America," although Hodgson left the band in 1983 due to creative and legal disputes. Davies continued to lead Supertramp after Hodgson's departure, maintaining the band's legacy and releasing albums like "Slow Motion" in 2002. Diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2015, Davies' health issues eventually forced the cancellation of tours, but he remained active in music until 2022. Remembered for his warmth and dedication both on and off stage, Davies left a lasting impact on rock music and is mourned by fans and fellow musicians alike.