RICHARD WRIGHT, the great PINK FLOYD Keyboarder, died Monday, September 15th 2008 from cancer in the age of 65."In my view, all the greatest Pink Floyd moments are the ones where he is in full flow. No-one can replace Richard Wright – he was my musical partner and my friend." (David Gilmour)
Wright's richly textured keyboard layers were a vital ingredient of Pink Floyd's sound. He also sang background vocals and occasionally lead vocals on many PF songs, notably "Time", "Wearing The Inside Out", "Echoes" and "Astronomy Domine". Among his finest compositions for PF were "The Great Gig in The Sky", "Us and Them", "Shine On You Crazy Diamond pt. 9", "Summer '68", "Sysyphus" and the forgotten single b-side "Paintbox".
He also released 2 solo albums, "Wet Dream" (1978) and "Broken China" (1996) and a collaboration work with Dave Harris under the name "Zee" (1984).
Wright also played live on the last David Gilmour "On An Island"-Tour, shining brightly especially on "Echoes". – He will be missed!!!
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