Roger Hodgson
Roger Hodgson is a British musician and songwriter best known as the co-founder of the rock band Supertramp, alongside Rick Davies. Born on March 21, 1950, in Portsmouth, England, Hodgson was the primary vocalist and writer of many of the band's most enduring hits, including 'Give a Little Bit' and 'Take the Long Way Home.' After leaving Supertramp in 1983, he pursued a successful solo career and became renowned for his melodic songwriting and distinct voice. Hodgson's influence on rock music is profound, with his contributions to Supertramp helping to define the sound of the 1970s and 80s. His partnership with Davies was crucial in the band's rise to fame, particularly with the release of iconic albums like 'Crime of the Century' and 'Breakfast in America.'
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Roger Hodgson is recognized for his songwriting and vocal contributions to Supertramp.
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United Kingdom· 2025-09-09
Roger Hodgson was Rick Davies' historical partner in Supertramp before leaving the band in 1983.
La mort de Rick Davies, un des deux leaders du groupe pop britannique Supertramp
France· 2025-09-09
Davies co-wrote the band’s music with Roger Hodgson.
Rick Davies, lead singer of British band Supertramp, dies at 81
Canada· 2025-09-08Rick Davies co-founded Supertramp in 1969 along with Roger Hodgson.
Murió Rick Davies, cantante del grupo británico Supertramp
Venezuela· 2025-09-08Roger Hodgson was the co-founder and partner of Rick Davies in Supertramp, contributing to many of the band's famous songs.
Supertramp-Mitbegründer Rick Davies gestorben | Luxemburger Wort
Luxembourg· 2025-09-08Davies shared writing and vocals with Hodgson, who left the group in 1983.
Supertramp singer and co-writer dies at 81United Kingdom· 2025-09-08
Roger Hodgson was the first to respond to Rick Davies' advertisement to form a band that became Supertramp.
Morreu Rick Davies, fundador, vocalista e teclista dos Supertramp | Obituário
Portugal· 2025-09-08Rick Davies founded Supertramp in 1969 with singer-bassist Roger Hodgson.
Rick Davies, chanteur et cofondateur du groupe de rock Supertramp, est mortFrance· 2025-09-08
Roger Hodgson was the other key member of Supertramp, recognized for his distinctive high voice that shaped the band's sound.
„Supertramp“-Sänger und Gründungsmitglied Rick Davies ist tot - Kultur
Germany· 2025-09-08Rick’s love of music began in his childhood listening to Gene Krupa’s ‘Drummin’ Man’ which grew into a lifelong passion for jazz, blues and rock’n’roll, co-written along with partner Roger Hodgson.
Rick Davies, 81, Supertramp co-founder dead after cancer battle
United States· 2025-09-08