Rick Davies, co-founder of Supertramp, left an enduring mark on rock music with his soulful voice,

piano mastery, and songwriting. He shaped classics like The Logical Song, Goodbye Stranger, and Take the Long Way Home, inspiring generations.

Davies passed away at 81 at his Long Island home after a decade-long battle with multiple myeloma. Even through illness,

he remained close to music. Born in Swindon, England, he discovered music early despite academic struggles.

In 1969, he co-founded Supertramp with Roger Hodgson, whose contrasting style created the dynamic that defined the band.

Their breakthrough came with 1979’s Breakfast in America, which topped U.S. charts and earned Grammy nominations,

including Album of the Year. Though Hodgson left in 1983, Davies carried Supertramp forward

with new lineups, keeping their music alive through the following decades.

In 2015, he canceled a tour after his cancer diagnosis, but later found joy in casual music-making.

Away from fame, Davies cherished over 50 years of marriage to his wife, Sue, and played locally with Ricky and the Rockets.

He is remembered not only as a gifted musician but as a resilient spirit whose legacy remains woven into rock history.