Rick Davies, co-founder of Supertramp, passes away at 81 after battle with cancer

Rick Davies, co-founder of the iconic rock band Supertramp, has passed away at the age of 81. The English vocalist and keyboardist died on Saturday after a decade-long struggle with multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer. Davies was known for writing and performing some of the band’s biggest hits, including ‘Bloody Well Right’ and ‘Goodbye Stranger.’ Alongside his partner Roger Hodgson, Davies was the voice and the pianist behind Supertramp’s defining sound, especially evident in their breakthrough album ‘Crime of the Century’ (1974) and their international hit album ‘Breakfast In America’ (1979), which sold over 30 million copies. While their partnership produced numerous chart-topping songs, tensions eventually led to Hodgson’s departure from the band in 1983, with Davies continuing to tour and record under the Supertramp name. Despite health setbacks that led to the cancellation of a planned reunion tour in 2015, Davies remained a beloved figure in rock, known for his resilience and dedication to his family. His music continues to influence many, and his legacy endures in the timeless songs that defined Supertramp’s career.