Supertramp (other)
The term Supertramp was coined by the Welsh writer W. H. Davies in his autobiography ''The Autobiography of a Super-Tramp''. Supertramp also may refer to: * Supertramp, British progressive rock band * ''Supertramp'' (album) by the aforementioned band * Alexander Supertramp, alias of Christopher McCandless, American hiker portrayed in the book and film "Into the Wild" * Devinsupertramp, alias of Devin Graham, maker of adventure and extreme sport videos * Supertramp (ecology) In ecology, a supertramp species is any type of animal which follows the "supertramp" strategy of high dispersion among many different habitats, towards none of which it is particularly specialized. Supertramp species are typically the first to ar ...

The Autobiography Of A Super-Tramp
''The Autobiography of a Super-Tramp'' is an autobiography published in 1908 by the Welsh poet and writer W. H. Davies (1871–1940). A large part of the book's subject matter describes the way of life of the tramp in the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States in the final decade of the 19th century. Publication history George Bernard Shaw had become interested in Davies, a literary unknown at the time, and had agreed to write a preface for the book, largely through the efforts of Shaw's wife Charlotte. It was only because of Shaw that Davies' contract with the publishers was re-written to allow the author to retain the serial rights, all rights after three years, royalties of fifteen per cent of selling price and a non-returnable advance of £25 (equivalent to £ in 2017). Davies was also to be given a say on the style of all illustrations, advertisement layouts and cover designs. The original publisher, Duckworth and Sons, refused to accept these demands and so the book ...
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Supertramp
Supertramp were a British rock band formed in London in 1970. Marked by the individual songwriting of founders Roger Hodgson (vocals, keyboards and guitars) and Rick Davies (vocals and keyboards), the group were distinguished for blending progressive rock and pop styles. The classic lineup, which lasted ten years from 1973 to 1983, consisted of Davies, Hodgson, Dougie Thomson (bass), Bob Siebenberg (drums) and John Helliwell (saxophone), after which the group's lineup changed numerous times, with Davies eventually becoming the only constant member throughout its history. The group found no success with their first two albums, but after a lineup change into what became their classic lineup, their third album, '' Crime of the Century'' (1974), was their breakthrough. Initially a more experimental prog-rock group, they began moving towards a more pop-oriented sound with the album. The band reached their commercial peak with 1979's ''Breakfast in America'', which yielded the ...
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Supertramp (album)
''Supertramp'' is the debut album by the English rock band Supertramp, released in August 1970. The first UK press was released under the title ''"And I'm Not Like Other"'', but this title was printed on the labels only. In some countries it was released under the titles ''Surely'' (Singapore), and ''Now and Then'' (Spain). It was not released in the United States until late 1977, but available through importers and was usually carried in record stores that specialised in British imports. The 1977 issue reached No. 158 on the US ''Billboard'' 200. Background and recording All the album's lyrics were written by Richard Palmer, since none of the other members of Supertramp were willing to write any. Palmer himself later said that he considered writing lyrics "like having to do school work" at the time.
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Christopher McCandless
Christopher Johnson McCandless (; February 12, 1968 – August 1992), also known by his pseudonym "Alexander Supertramp", was an American adventurer who sought an increasingly nomadic lifestyle as he grew up. After graduating from Emory University in Georgia in 1990, McCandless traveled across North America and eventually hitchhiked to Alaska in April 1992. There, he entered the Alaskan bush with minimal supplies, hoping to live simply off the land. On the eastern bank of the Sushana River, McCandless found an abandoned bus, Fairbanks Bus 142, which he used as a makeshift shelter until his death. In September, his body, weighing only , was found inside the bus by a hunter. McCandless's cause of death was officially ruled to be starvation, although the exact circumstances relating to his death remain the subject of some debate. Early life Christopher Johnson McCandless was born in Inglewood, California, and spent his early childhood in El Segundo, California. He was the el ...
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Devin Graham
Devin Graham (born July 29, 1983) is an American videographer who produces adventure and extreme sport videos on YouTube under the name devinsupertramp.Tim Nudd"Meet Devin Graham, Advertising's Daredevil".'' AdWeek'', February 11, 2014. His channel has more than 6.1 million subscribers and over 1.5 billion total views. Career Graham began making films of his stunts snowboarding at an early age. After breaking his back and legs snowboarding, he shifted his focus to being behind the camera. He studied film making at Brigham Young University with the original intent on working on feature films. After seeing the successes of YouTube videos, specifically one made on a cellphone that amassed over two million views, Graham opted to focus on making videos of his own rather than completing his degree. Graham mostly produces, films, and edits his videos on his own. In a number of occasions, Graham has stated that he's worked with his roommate Jeff Harmon, others for sound, and camerame ...
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