Rick Davies, Supertramp co-founder and vocalist, dies at 81

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Rick Davies, co-founder and vocalist of Supertramp, has died at 81. He was known for co-writing hits like "Bloody Well Right" and "Goodbye Stranger." Davies passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, at his Long Island home after a battle with cancer. The band confirmed his death, remembering his over fifty years with the group. A key figure in progressive rock, Davies also played keyboards and continued performing until 2022. Supertramp's last album was "Slow Motion" in 2002.


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