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Rick Davies, Singer and Co-Founder of Supertramp, Dies at 81

He wrote hits including “Goodbye Stranger” and “Bloody Well Right,” and his use of the Wurlitzer piano became one of Supertramp’s signature sounds.

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Mr. Davies in rehearsal in 1974, the year Supertramp began its glorious 1970s run.
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Rick Davies, Singer and Co-Founder of Supertramp, Dies at 81

The English vocalist wrote hits including “Goodbye Stranger” and “Bloody Well Right.” His use of the Wurlitzer piano became one of the rock band’s signature sounds.

© Francois Guillot/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

Rick Davies performing in Paris in 2010 with several members of Supertramp.
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Rick Davies, Lead Singer of Supertramp, Dies at 81

The English vocalist wrote hits including “Goodbye Stranger” and “Bloody Well Right.” His use of the Wurlitzer piano became one of the rock band’s signature sounds.

© Francois Guillot/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

Rick Davies performing in Paris in 2010 with several members of Supertramp.
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