Singer of legendary 70s rock band dies aged 81 – Music | Music News

The singer of a legendary Seventies rock group has died, his former bandmates announced in a assertion on Sept. 7.

Rick Davies, a founding member of the 70s British rock band Supertramp, died on Sept. 5 at the age of 81, following a battle with cancer, according to the assertion launched late on Sunday night time.

The singer-songwriter handed away in his Long Island home, the assertion revealed, and went on to ship heartfelt condolences to Davies’ widow, Sue.

“The Supertramp Partnership is very sad to announce the death of the Supertramp founder, Rick Davies after a long illness,” the announcement read.

The message continued, “Rick passed away at his home on Long Island on September 5th. We had the privilege of knowing him, and playing with him for over fifty years. We offer our sincere condolences to Sue Davies.”

After the band launched their seventh album, 1982’s …Famous (*81*) Words…, Hodgson left the band due to artistic disputes and started his solo profession.

Davies and the remaining members of Supertramp continued on, and the next many years noticed them reunite sometimes. Supertramp launched their ultimate album, Slow Motion, in 2002.

In 2015, the same yr Davies was identified with a number of myeloma, they deliberate a 25-date European tour, but it was canceled due to Davies’ health points, per the Daily Mail.

Fans penned heartfelt tributes to Davies online in the wake of his death. One longtime fan wrote on X, “I’m in disbelief, grieving with all my fellow ‘Trampers.'”

Composer Bear McCreary, who wrote the scores to tons of movies and tv exhibits including Outlander, paid tribute, writing on the platform, “Tearfully celebrating the life and music of Supertramp’s Rick Davies.”

He added, “A generational talent, he wrote ‘visible injuryy Well Right,’ one of the most iconic songs of the decade. Sending condolences and gratitude to his family. #RIP.”

Another fan penned, “His lyrics accompanied me in joys and crises, his songs made me think, question, and feel. I formed myself personally and politically listening to him.”

The particular person added, “Today, we need more music that moves us, that makes us think about justice, vulnerability. Thank you, Rick.”

Yet another praised, “We have lost the great Rick Davies. One of my greatest idols. The man who gave Supertramp its grandeur and progressive/jazz/R&B/Rock stature in contrast to Roger Hodgson’s purely pop approach. Always on your ship Rick. Rest in peace and thank you for so much.”