Supertramp singer and co-founder Rick Davies has died, aged 81
8 September 2025, 10:37
Rick Davies, the co-founder and lead singer of the legendary British band Supertramp, has died aged 81.
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Davies was involved in Supetramp's biggest albums and hits, including 'Dreamer' and 'The Logical Song'.
He died on Saturday (September 6) after a battle with cancer, a statement from the band said.
He had been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, over a decade ago.
A statement on the band said: “As co-writer, along with partner Roger Hodgson, he was the voice and pianist behind Supertramp’s most iconic songs, leaving an indelible mark on rock music history.
“His soulful vocals and unmistakable touch on the Wurlitzer became the heartbeat of the band’s sound.”
The statement added: “Beyond the stage, Rick was known for his warmth, resilience, and devotion to his wife Sue, with whom he shared over five decades.
“After facing serious health challenges, which kept him unable to continue touring as Supertramp, he enjoyed performing with his hometown buds as Ricky and the Rockets.
“Rick’s music and legacy continue to inspire many and bears testament to the fact that great songs never die, they live on.”
Supertramp - The Logical Song (Official 4K Video)
Born in Swindon in 1944, Rick Davies formed the band that would become Supertramp in 1969 with Hodgson. The line-up changed various times over the years, but they are best remembered for the period from 1973 to 1983, when Davies and Hodgson performed with Dougie Thomson on bass, Bob Siebenberg on drums and John Helliwell on saxophone.
During that period, they released their breakthrough album, before bringing out their biggest hit with the 1979 album Breakfast In America.
Hodgson left the band in 1983, with Davies becoming the only constant member throughout its history.
