In 1979, Paul McCartney was asked to name his favourite song of the year. He chose The Logical Song by Supertramp. For Roger Hodgson, Supertramp’s co-leader, it was the greatest of compliments.

Rick Davies really shaped the sound of an era — his voice, piano, and songwriting made Supertramp unforgettable. Songs like “Logical Song,” “Goodbye Stranger,” and “Take the Long Way Home” still hit ...