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Rick Davies

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Vocalist

The Resume

    (July 22, 1944- )
    Born in Swindon, England, United Kingdom
    Founder of the British rock band Supertramp
    Notable works with Supertramp include 'Goodbye Stranger', 'Bloody Well Right', 'My Kind of Lady' and 'Cannonball'

Why he might be annoying:

    Unlike Roger Hodgson's philosophical lyrics, his songs were the opposite; cynical and pessimistic.
    He said music was the only thing he was any good at in school.
    He found himself at odds with Roger Hodgson, following the release of 'Crime of the Century'
    He trademarked the name Supertramp in order to prevent Roger Hodgson from using it after leaving the band.
    He played in four different bands before he founded Supertramp.
    He lied about playing the organ in order to join Noel Redding's band The Lonely Ones.
    He quit The Lonely Ones after being told he would receive a substantial funding if he started a new band.
    He relented on a verbal agreement he made with Roger Hodgson not to sing Hodgson's material after leaving Supertramp.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is a self taught musician.
    He got his start in music at the age of 12, playing with the British Railways Staff Association Brass and Silver Jubilee Band.
    He successfully negotiated the deal that made Supertramp one of the first bands signed to A & M Records.
    He was able to coexist with Roger Hodgson on tour, despite their strained relationship behind the scenes.
    He is the only member of Supertramp to stay with the group throughout the entire run.
    He sports a versatile vocal range, which he was able to showcase following the departure of Roger Hodgson.

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 88.89% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying