Tributes have been paid to Supertramp lead singer Rick Davies, following news of his death earlier this week.

The 81-year-old co-founded the iconic band, whose hits include Goodbye Stranger, Breakfast in America and The Logical Song.

The band, which shot to fame in the 1970s and 80s, achieved two diamond certified albums and saw sales exceed 60 million.

Davies was born in Swindon in 1944. His mother ran a hair salon in the town, while his father was a merchant navy man who died in 1973.

His fellow band members have described his childhood as being defined by a love of music.

The singer, who attended Sanford Street School in Swindon, grew up listening to Gene Krupa’s Drummin’ Man, which sparked a lifelong passion for jazz, blues and rock’n’roll.

On Monday, Rick Davies' band members shared the sad news of his passing.

Here’s what you had to say about him.

Steve Hobbs said:........

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