Richard Wright

Lifespan:: July 28, 1943 - September 15, 2008, he died aged 65 and was English.
Names:: Birthname: Richard William Wright. Alternative names: Rick Wright.
Snapshot:: An Artist with 4 releases, a member of 2 groups, and credited 3 times on others' music. 1 collaboration.

Richard Wright (28 July 1943 - 15 September 2008) was an English pianist and keyboardist. He was one of the founding members of the group Pink Floyd.

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Progressive Rock, New Age, Classic Rock, Pop, Rock. Vote on Genres

Broken China 1996

Wet Dream 1978

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Richard Wright

Has worked with

David Gilmour
- on: On an Island - performer
- on: Live In Gdansk (2 CD) - performer

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Pink Floyd

founder member
- keyboards, organ, piano, synthesizers, mellotron, backing vocals:
  - 1965-1979,
  - 1987-1996
Zee

founder member
- - 1983-1985

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Richard Wright

Sep, 16 2008

Music fans across the world will be saddened to learn that Richard Wright, keyboard player and founder member of legendary prog-rock band Pink Floyd, has died after a short battle with cancer. Though the history of the band was fraught with personal tensions, his contribution was crucial to the success of Floyd. He was a regular songwriter and singer in the early Syd Barrett-led era of the band, and contributed much to the landmark 1973 album Dark Side of the Moon, which remains one of the best selling releases of all time. The band last reformed in 2005 for the Live 8 performance, and fans have long been clamoring for a full reunion, but Wright’s death marks a conclusive end to those hopes. Writing on his website, guitarist David Gilmour said: "He was gentle, unassuming and private but his soulful voice and playing were vital, magical components of our most recognised Pink Floyd sound."