Rick Davies

Rick Davies

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Rick Davies, cofounder and lead vocalist of the iconic rock band Supertramp, passed away at the age of 81 on September 5, 2023, in Long Island, New York, after a prolonged battle with cancer. Known for his deep voice and significant contributions to the progressive rock genre, Davies was crucial in creating timeless hits such as 'Goodbye Stranger' and 'Bloody Well Right.' He played a pivotal role in the band's success during the 1970s and 1980s, especially after the departure of fellow band member Roger Hodgson in 1983. Born in Swindon, England, in 1944, Davies developed a passion for music early on and formed Supertramp in 1970, alongside Hodgson. The band achieved widespread acclaim with albums like 'Crime of the Century' and 'Breakfast in America.' Even after his diagnosis of multiple myeloma in 2015, Davies continued to perform, leaving a lasting legacy in the music industry.

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The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-09-26
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The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-09
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Rick Davies, the singer and founder of the British rock band Supertramp, has passed away at the age of 81.

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Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-09-09
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Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-09-09
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CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-09-09
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Rick Davies, the co-founder, singer and songwriter of British band Supertramp, has died after a long battle with cancer.

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The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-09-08
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El Observador·UruguayUruguay· 2025-09-08
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El Nacional·VenezuelaVenezuela· 2025-09-08
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Luxemburger Wort·LuxembourgLuxembourg· 2025-09-08
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Rick Davies, the founder of Supertramp, has died at the age of 81 after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma.

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BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-08
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Rick Davies was the vocalist and keyboardist of Supertramp and was responsible for writing iconic songs like Goodbye Stranger and Bloody Well Right.

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Público·PortugalPortugal· 2025-09-08
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Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-09-08
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Rick Davies was a founding member and singer of the band Supertramp, known for his deep voice and significant impact on rock music history.

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Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-09-08
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Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-09-08
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O Globo·BrazilBrazil· 2025-09-08
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