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Rick Davies, singer and co-founder of Supertramp, has died

Rick Davies, singer and co-founder of Supertramp, has died

Summary

Rick Davies, the singer and co-founder of the band Supertramp, has passed away at the age of 81. He had been dealing with a blood cancer called multiple myeloma for over ten years. Supertramp became famous in the 1970s with hits like "Give A Little Bit" and "The Logical Song."

Key Facts

  • Rick Davies died on September 6 at the age of 81.
  • He co-founded the band Supertramp.
  • He had been battling multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, for over ten years.
  • Supertramp gained popularity in the 1970s with songs like "Give A Little Bit" and "The Logical Song."
  • Davies was born in Swindon, England, in 1944.
  • He played piano from an early age, starting with jazz and blues.
  • Davies and Roger Hodgson formed Supertramp after meeting through an ad.
  • Supertramp reached a wide audience with the 1979 album "Breakfast in America."
  • Davies continued playing music even after being diagnosed with cancer.
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