Stanley august miesegaes biography of mahatma gandhi

A rare photo of Supertramp financier Stanley August Miesegaes
at his home in Grand Lancy, Geneva, with his half-sister Anna Thomas-Faber,
circa October 1985.
Photo by Luke Thomas

By Luke Thomas

March 4, 2009

Supertramp fans will have much to be excited about with the publishing of this rare photograph of Supertramp financier Stanley August Miesegaes, affectionately known as Sam.

In 1969 the Dutch-born millionaire provided Supertramp founder and friend, Rick Davies, the funding to form what would later became one of the world’s greatest progressive rock bands.

In recognition of his generosity and support, Supertramp in 1974 dedicated its third album, Crime of the Century, “To Sam,” an album certified “Gold” in the US in 1977.

In 1979, Supertramp released Breakfast in America, an album recorded in New York City that sold 18 million copies worldwide and earned Supertramp a Grammy Award for Best Recording Package.

In his later years and