The World of Music loses an all times great bands writer and singer - Pink Floyd

[MrFlicks]

One of Pink Floyd's writers and lyricists Richard Wright has died of cancer. The World of music has lost one of the greatest Rock bands founding members this day of 15th of Sept 2008

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Richard Wright Pink Floyd founder dies of cancer

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[MissTVWorlds]

Richard Wright 65 also known as Rick created the group in 1965 alongside Roger Waters and Nick Mason.

A statement read by his spokesman said: 'The family of Richard Wright, founder member of Pink Floyd, announce with great sadness that Richard died after a short struggle with cancer.'

Wright left the band after the album The Wall was released but continued to play with the band for concerts the only album he didn't appear on was The Final cut however he played on every single Live Tour.

When Roger Waters left the band Wright was officially back in the band though in 1984 formed a musical duo named Zee which only produced one album though he produce a further two albums of his own.

In 2005 the entire band was reunited for the first time in 24 years to perform at Hyde Park for Live 8.

Sources from Daily Mail and BBC

[Monty]

Really sad news. I knew he had cancer and it wasn't too much of a shock that he had passed away. If you've ever listened to Pink Floyd and "heard" the lyrics, you'll understand that this guy was in a league of his own and a great musician.
Dark Side of the Moon goes down as one of my top 20 albums of all time. It doesn't seem that long ago that we lost Syd Barrett, but it was two years ago.....time is passing us by folks.....so get out there and enjoy it while it last!

R.I.P Richard Wright

[MrFlicks]

I agree Monty - RIP Richard Wright - one of the all time legends of the World of Rock is a sad loss to the world of music (not to mention his family of course - that sort of goes without saying).

I too can list many a Pink Floyd track including those written by Richard Wright amongst my all time favourites.

I think it is safe to say that after The Beatles Pink Floyd are one of the most influential bands of all time.

Many Pink Floyd Tracks were written and arranged (or co written and arranged) by Rick who also played keyboards and was a self taught pianist.

The Great Gig in the Sky
Wish You Were Here
Animals

among many others who Rock fans will know and list among their all time favourites are part of the legacy of this man who can truly be described as one of the Legends of Rock music.

[one eyed fish]

I agree Monty - RIP Richard Wright - one of the all time legends of the World of Rock is a sad loss to the world of music (not to mention his family of course - that sort of goes without saying).

I too can list many a Pink Floyd track including those written by Richard Wright amongst my all time favourites.

I think it is safe to say that after The Beatles Pink Floyd are one of the most influential bands of all time.

Many Pink Floyd Tracks were written and arranged (or co written and arranged) by Rick who also played keyboards and was a self taught pianist.

The Great Gig in the Sky
Wish You Were Here
Animals

among many others who Rock fans will know and list among their all time favourites are part of the legacy of this man who can truly be described as one of the Legends of Rock music.

Lets just say , we will all see you on the Dark side of the moon, you were and are a fantastic musician, keep on strummin in the sky !

[MrFlicks]

Yeah Let's all hope we will get to hear Rick again for real - in the - "Great Gig in the Sky" eh One Eyed Fish.

[reincarnated]

Well i did heard of the cancer and it was a sure thing to loose our loved ones one day in our short span of life, but just hoped he would have last longer.

R.I.P Richard Wright

[cha12]

i fell so sad what i heard about pink Floyd,
we miss him a lot

[Jetame]

good i miss him for a long time

[stile1668]

In 2005 the entire band was reunited for the first time in 24 years to perform at Hyde Park for Live 8.