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Supertramp co-founder Rick Davies has died at 81 after a long illness. The band announced his passing in an official statement confirming he died at his home on September 5th. Davies was one of the chief songwriters behind hits like "Goodbye Stranger" and helped shape the band's sound. He had been battling multiple myeloma since 2015 and continued leading Supertramp after Roger Hodgson's departure.

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

  • Supertramp co-founder and frontman passed away at age 81
  • Died after long battle with multiple myeloma diagnosed in 2015
  • Wrote and sang hits like Goodbye Stranger and Bloody Well Right
  • Continued band after Roger Hodgson's 1983 split and legal disputes
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Musician Rick Davies passes away at 81

Supertramp announces the death of co-founder Rick Davies at 81 after a long illness. The band's statement confirms his passing at home on September 5th.

"The Supertramp Partnership is very sad to announce the death of the Supertramp founder, Rick Davies, after a long illness. - Supertramp"

Los Angeles, September 8

Musician Rick Davies, co-founder and frontman of the British band Supertramp, passed away on September 5 after a long battle with cancer. He was 81, as per Variety.

The news of his demise was announced by his band Supertramp in an official statement.

"The Supertramp Partnership is very sad to announce the death of the Supertramp founder, Rick Davies, after a long illness. Rick passed away at his home on Long Island on September 5th. We had the privilege of knowing him and playing with him for over fifty years. We offer our sincere condolences to Sue Davies," the statement read.

Rick Davies was one of the two co-founders, frontmen and chief songwriters of the British band Supertramp, which evolved from a progressive-rock group into an unexpected chart-topping ensemble with the album 'Breakfast in America'.

Davies, who wrote and sang such Supertramp hits as "Goodbye Stranger" and "Bloody Well Right," had a deeper and less-distinctive voice than his erstwhile partner, Roger Hodgson, who wrote and sang the band's biggest hit, "The Logical Song." Yet it was he who continued the band after Hodgson split in 1983 over a variety of disputes, which began with creative differences but grew to include songwriting royalties and other matters, that carried on in court as recently as last month.

He was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2015.

- ANI

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Priya S
So sad to hear this. My father used to play Supertramp cassettes during our road trips to Shimla. "Goodbye Stranger" was our family favorite. His music connected generations in India.
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Aditya G
Respectfully, while his contribution was immense, it's unfortunate that the band's internal conflicts continued for so long. Creative partnerships can be challenging, but the music ultimately suffered after Hodgson left.
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Sarah B
🩵 "The Logical Song" got me through my engineering exams in Bangalore. Western rock bands like Supertramp had such a profound influence on Indian youth in the 80s and 90s.
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Vikram M
Cancer is such a cruel disease. Fighting it for 8 years shows his strength. May his soul rest in peace and his music continue to inspire millions in India and worldwide.
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Michael C
His distinctive voice and songwriting shaped an entire generation's musical taste. Even today, you can hear Supertramp playing in cafes across Mumbai and Delhi. Timeless music!

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