Supertramp Founder Rick Davies Dies After Long Battle with Cancer
Rick Davies, the legendary frontman of Supertramp and the creative force behind hits like Goodbye Stranger and Bloody Well Right, has passed away after a long battle with cancer, the band confirmed on its official website.
“The Supertramp Partnership is very sad to announce the death of the Supertramp founder, Rick Davies, after a long illness,” the statement read. “Rick passed away at his home on Long Island on September 5th.”
Davies had been battling Multiple Myeloma, a cancer affecting plasma cells, for more than a decade. His bandmates reflected on his remarkable life and enduring spirit: “We had the privilege of knowing him and playing with him for over fifty years. We offer our sincere condolences to Sue Davies.”
Born in Swindon, England, in 1944, Davies was known among his colleagues for his warmth, resilience, and deep devotion to his wife, Sue, who also served as Supertramp’s manager. The couple shared more than 50 years together.
Even after serious health issues forced him to step back from touring with Supertramp, Davies continued to perform locally with friends in Ricky and the Rockets. “Rick’s music and legacy continue to inspire many and bear testament to the fact that great songs never die; they live on,” the band added.
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