Departed: Rick Davies, Supertramp Legend, Dies at 81

Supertramp co-founder and legendary voice behind "Goodbye Stranger" has passed away after a long cancer battle.

Davies died Saturday at his Long Island home after years of battling multiple myeloma

From “Goodbye Stranger” to “Bloody Well Right,” Rick was the soulful voice and pianist behind Supertramp’s biggest global hits.

After Roger Hodgson left the band in 1983, Davies kept Supertramp alive—touring, recording, and preserving its legacy

Born in Swindon, England in 1944, Davies was inspired by Gene Krupa’s "Drummin’ Man."

“Crime of the Century” was their first major hit—cementing Davies as a songwriting force in rock.

Their 1979 album “Breakfast in America” went quadruple platinum and earned two Grammy Awards,

Rick’s unique touch on the Wurlitzer electric piano gave Supertramp its signature sound

Beyond the music, Rick was known for his deep love for wife Sue, his partner through five decades

After stepping away from touring with Supertramp, Davies still jammed locally with Ricky and the Rockets

Though often away from the spotlight, Davies left an indelible mark on rock history.