Breaking News: An Open Letter from Roger Hodgson to Rick Davies Fans and the Entire Supertramp Community…

In a heartfelt and unexpected move, Roger Hodgson—co-founder and former frontman of the legendary rock band Supertramp—has released a deeply personal open letter addressed to Rick Davies’ fans and the entire Supertramp community. The letter, published this morning on Hodgson’s official website and shared widely across social media, comes at a time when fans have long speculated about the status of his relationship with Davies and the possibility of future collaboration.

 

In the emotional letter, Hodgson expresses gratitude, reconciliation, and a renewed sense of connection to the band’s legacy. “To all Supertramp fans, and especially those who have followed Rick and me through every twist of this extraordinary journey—we share something that transcends music,” Hodgson writes. “It’s time I open my heart and speak directly to you.”

 

Hodgson, who left the band in 1983 to pursue a solo career, acknowledges the ongoing support from fans who have remained loyal to both him and Davies despite the duo’s long-standing creative separation. The letter does not confirm a reunion, but it makes clear that Hodgson holds no ill will and, in fact, wishes for unity within the fan base. “Though Rick and I went down different paths, we built something beautiful together. The songs we created have lived on far beyond our time on stage,” he says.

 

This is the first public message from Hodgson that directly addresses his personal thoughts about Rick Davies since Supertramp’s early ’80s split. In it, he pays tribute to Davies’ contributions and musical brilliance, calling him “a true master of groove, a soulful songwriter, and a brother in sound.”

 

Hodgson also touches on the passage of time and the healing it brings. “Life is fragile, and time has a way of softening the sharp edges of the past,” he writes. “Looking back now, I choose to remember the laughter, the late nights writing songs, and the joy of watching our music connect with millions.”

 

Fans have responded with overwhelming emotion. Within hours of the letter’s release, hashtags like #SupertrampForever and #HodgsonOpenLetter began trending, with thousands sharing their hopes for reconciliation, or at least recognition of the magic both artists created together. “This is the letter we’ve waited 40 years for,” one fan wrote on Twitter. “Thank you, Roger, for honoring the music and the man who helped shape it.”

 

Though no official statement has been released by Rick Davies or his representatives in response to the letter, many are hopeful that this marks the beginning of a more open dialogue between the two musical legends—or at the very least, a moment of mutual respect and closure.

 

As the world reflects on the timeless legacy of Supertramp, Hodgson’s message is clear: the spirit of the band, and the bond between its creators, still resonates. “Music brought us together, and music keeps us connected,” he writes. “No matter where life takes us, the songs live on—and so does the love.”