Supertramp were an English progressive rock band from London. Formed in 1969, the group originally consisted of bassist and lead vocalist Roger Hodgson, guitarist and vocalist Richard Palmer, keyboardist and vocalist Rick Davies, and drummer Keith Baker. After several changes, their classic lineup formed in 1973 and included Hodgson, Davies, bassist Dougie Thomson, drummer Bob Siebenberg, and saxophonist John Helliwell. Hodgson departed in 1983. After breaking up in 1988 and reforming in 1996, their final touring lineup included Davies, Siebenberg, Helliwell, guitarist Carl Verheyen, trumpeter Lee Thornburg, bassist Cliff Hugo, keyboardist Mark Hart, multi-instrumentalist Jesse Siebenberg, keyboardist Gabe Dixon, and backing vocalist Cassie Miller.

History 1969–1988 Supertramp were formed under the name of Daddy by Roger Hodgson, Richard Palmer, Rick Davies and Keith Baker. Baker was soon replaced by Robert Millar, who performed on the group's self-titled debut album. Shortly after the album's release in July 1970, Dave Winthrop joined on flute and saxophone, while both Palmer and Millar left. Palmer's role was taken over by Hodgson, with Frank Farrell joining on bass and Kevin Currie joining on drums. After the release of their second album Indelibly Stamped in June 1971, Supertramp began to fracture as they lost their funding and Farrell, Currie and Winthrop all left the band between 1972 and 1973.

Davies and Hodgson rebuilt Supertramp in 1973, bringing in new members Dougie Thomson on bass, Bob Siebenberg on drums and John Helliwell on saxophone and woodwind instruments, who together released the band's "breakthrough" album Crime of the Century in 1974. This lineup remained stable for a total of ten years, until Hodgson left in 1983 following a period of "musical differences" with the rest of the group, mainly Davies. The group continued as a four-piece with touring musicians following Hodgson's departure, releasing the less successful Brother Where You Bound in 1985 and Free as a Bird in 1987, before breaking up the following year.

1996 onwards In 1996, Supertramp reformed with returning members Davies, Siebenberg and Helliwell, plus new members Mark Hart (keyboards, guitar, vocals), Carl Verheyen (guitar, backing vocals), Cliff Hugo (bass), Lee Thornburg (trumpet, trombone, backing vocals) and Tom Walsh (percussion). After the release of Some Things Never Change in 1997, Walsh was replaced by Jesse Siebenberg, son of drummer Bob. Slow Motion followed in 2002. Davies and Hodgson tried on several occasions to reunite in Supertramp, to no avail. In April 2010, Davies reformed Supertramp to commemorate the band's 40th anniversary, with Gabe Dixon replacing Mark Hart, and new member Cassie Miller joining on backing vocals. Hart returned in 2015, although a concert tour was cancelled due to Davies undergoing treatment for cancer. Davies died on 6 September 2025.

Members ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsRelease contributionsRick Davies all Supertramp releasesRoger Hodgson1969–1983Richard Palmer1969–1971Supertramp (1970)Keith Baker1969–1970noneRobert Millar1970–1971 Supertramp (1970)Dave Winthrop1970–1973Indelibly Stamped (1971)Kevin Currie1971–1973Frank Farrell1971–1972 Dougie Thomson1972–1988Bob Siebenbergall Supertramp releases from Crime of the Century (1974) onwardsJohn HelliwellCarl VerheyenLee ThornburgCliff HugoMark Hartall Supertramp releases from Free as a Bird (1987) onwards, except Is Everybody Listening? (2001) and 70–10 Tour (2010)Tom Walsh1996–1997Some Things Never Change (1997)Jesse SiebenbergGabe Dixon2010–201170-10 Tour (2010)Cassie Millerbacking vocals

Touring ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsRelease contributionsScott Page1983–1986Fred Mandel1983Marty Walsh1984–1988Brad ColeLive '88 (1988)Steve Reid1987–1988 percussion

Session ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsRelease contributionsSlyde Hyde 1978 tuba and tromboneBreakfast in America (1979)Gary Mielke 1978Oberheim programmingClaire Diament1981–1982backing vocals...Famous Last Words... (1982)Ann WilsonNancy WilsonCha Cha1984–1985Brother Where You Bound (1985)David Gilmour guitar solosScott Gorham rhythm guitarDoug Wintztrombone Brian BanksSynclavier programmingAnthony MarinelliGary ChangFairlight & PPG programmingNick Lane1987brassFree as a Bird (1987)Lon PriceDavid WoodfordLinda Footbacking vocalsLise Miller Evan RogersKaryn White Karen Lawrence1996Some Things Never Change (1997)Kim NailBob Danziger Kalimbas

Timeline

Lineups PeriodMembersReleases1969–1970Rick Davies – vocals, keyboards, piano, harmonica Roger Hodgson – vocals, bass Richard Palmer – guitar, vocals Keith Baker – drums, percussionnone1970Rick Davies – vocals, keyboards, piano, harmonica Roger Hodgson – vocals, bass, guitar Richard Palmer – guitar, vocals Robert Millar – drums, percussionSupertramp (1970)1970–1971Rick Davies – vocals, keyboards, piano, harmonica Roger Hodgson – vocals, bass, guitar Richard Palmer – guitar, vocals Robert Millar – drums, percussion Dave Winthrop – saxophone, flute, backing vocalsnone1971–1972Rick Davies – vocals, keyboards, piano, harmonica Roger Hodgson – vocals, guitar, bass Frank Farrell – bass, keyboards, backing vocals Kevin Currie – drums, percussion Dave Winthrop – saxophone, flute, backing vocalsIndelibly Stamped (1971)1972–1973Rick Davies – vocals, keyboards, piano, harmonica Roger Hodgson – vocals, piano, keyboards, bass, guitar Dougie Thomson – bass Kevin Currie – drums, percussion Dave Winthrop – saxophone, flute, backing vocalsnone1973–1983 Classic lineupRick Davies – vocals, keyboards, piano, harmonica Roger Hodgson – vocals, piano, keyboards, bass, guitar Dougie Thomson – bass Bob Siebenberg – drums, percussion John Helliwell – saxophone, clarinet, keyboard, backing vocalsCrime of the Century (1974) Crisis? What Crisis? (1975) Even in the Quietest Moments... (1977) Breakfast in America (1979) Paris (1980) ...Famous Last Words... (1982) Is Everybody Listening? (2001)1983–1988Rick Davies – vocals, keyboards, piano, harmonica Dougie Thomson – bass Bob Siebenberg – drums, percussion John Helliwell – saxophone, clarinet, backing vocalsBrother Where You Bound (1985) Free as a Bird (1987) Live '88 (1988)Band inactive 1988–19961996–1997Rick Davies – vocals, keyboards, piano, harmonica Carl Verheyen – guitar, backing vocals Cliff Hugo – bass Bob Siebenberg – drums, percussion Mark Hart – keyboards, guitar, vocals John Helliwell – saxophone, clarinet, backing vocals Lee Thornburg – brass, backing vocals Tom Walsh – percussion, backing vocalsSome Things Never Change (1997)1997–2002Rick Davies – vocals, piano, keyboards, harmonica Carl Verheyen – guitar, backing vocals Cliff Hugo – bass Bob Siebenberg – drums, percussion Mark Hart – keyboards, guitar, backing vocals John Helliwell – saxophone, clarinet, backing vocals Lee Thornburg – brass, backing vocals Jesse Siebenberg – percussion, backing vocalsIt Was the Best of Times (1999) Slow Motion (2002)Band inactive from 2002 to 20102010–2012Rick Davies – vocals, piano, keyboards, harmonica Carl Verheyen – guitar, backing vocals Jesse Siebenberg – guitar, percussion, keyboards, vocals Cliff Hugo – bass Bob Siebenberg – drums, percussion Gabe Dixon – keyboards, percussion, vocals John Helliwell – saxophone, clarinet, backing vocals Lee Thornburg – brass, backing vocals Cassie Miller – backing vocals70–10 Tour (2010)

References

External links Supertramp official website