Richard Wright

1945 - 2008
LocationLondon
Age63 years
Cause of DeathCancer
Date of Birth28/07/1945
Date of Death15/09/2008
Visitors1,295 since 15/09/2008
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Richard Wright, a founder member of Pink Floyd, died today at the age of 65 after battling cancer.

Wright played the keyboard with the legendary band and wrote music in classic albums like the Dark
Side Of The Moon and Wish You Were Here.
His spokesman said: 'The family of Richard Wright, founder member of Pink Floyd, announce with great
sadness, that Richard died today after a short struggle with cancer.
The self-taught keyboardist and pianist met fellow band members Roger Waters and Nick Mason while at
architecture school.
He was a founder member of The Pink Floyd Sound in 1965, and the group's previous incarnations, such
as Sigma 6.
In the early days of Pink Floyd, Wright, along with Syd Barrett, was seen as the group's dominant
musical force.
The London-born musician and son of a biochemist wrote and sang several songs of his own.
The Great Gig In The Sky, and Us And Them, both from 1973's seminal Dark Side Of The Moon album,
were his most well-known compositions.

R.I.P Rick Wright. Another Legend off to The Great Gig In The Sky. Shine On! My thoughts go out to
all his family, friends and loyall fans! xxx


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MY SHINING STAR

I look out of my window tonight
And look at the stars twinkling bright
The moon is full and the sky is clear
And I start to shed a silent tear.

But there is one bright star up above
that seems to say "It's me, my love."
"I'm watching you as you're watching me
and twinkling brightly for you to see."

My tears stop falling as I hear you call
"It's me, my love, I am watching you all."
"I am here right now and every night,
You are never ever out of my sight."

"So please keep looking at that bright star,
It's always me wherever you are."
"And when you finally go to sleep
remember me and do not weep."

Written by Jean Cavanagh 2009

Jean Cavanagh (A Fan) July 28, 2009

Pink Floyd

Great band Pink Floyd one of the best one of my favourites too.Easy to chill out to.

this is for Richards tribute,still wish in todays modern technology we had found a cure by now.

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Lynne Heal February 2, 2009

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Annemarie X November 5, 2008

This band shaped my musical outlook for 30 years and Its as if one of my own mates has moved on. Heartfelt sympathy to Ricks family & thanks for the memories which Ill hold till I move on too...

Dennis Sauce October 7, 2008

*♥* Angel It only takes a moment to light this candle for you To let you know your in our thoughts And your loving family too xXx *♥*
Thank you for sharing your talent with us. You will always live on in our hearts *♥*
such a talented guy sleep well with beautiful dreams *♥*

Jo D September 27, 2008

Pink Floyd were one of the greatest bands on the planet, partly in thanks to this man. A true genius.

RIP Richard.

Chris Admin September 26, 2008

THANK YOU RICHARD.

Your music evokes so many happy memories of my youth. Such talent now is heavens gain. Thank you , God bless xxxx

Lin (A Fan) September 23, 2008

Shine on You Crazy Diamond

A sad farewell to a great guy from the best band in the world. Rick will be sorely missed by all of us that loved the Floyd. I have been a fan for 45 years. Our thoughts are with Ricks Family at this very sad time. Shine on You Crazy Diamond.

Pete Stevens September 20, 2008

The great gig in the sky

"The Great Gig In The Sky"

"And I am not frightened of dying, any time will do, I
don't mind. Why should I be frightened of dying?
There's no reason for it, you've gotta go sometime."
"I never said I was frightened of dying."

Xxx

Dyanne Cavanagh September 17, 2008

WISH YOU WERE HERE

I HAVE BEEN A FLOYD FAN FOR 40 YEARS, AND WILL MISS THIS GREAT MAN.

SHINE ON YOU CRAZY DIAMOND

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Elsie McAllister September 16, 2008
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