leddy Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 (edited) I have just heard on the radio the Rick Wright has died, I don't know if this is on another topic but couldn't find it !! Thats sad news to a founder member of The Floyd update .. Just found this online 4 mins ago.....The Independent Richard Wright, a founder member of Pink Floyd, died today at the age of 65 after battling cancer, his spokesman said. 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 family have asked that their privacy is respected at this difficult time." Edited September 15, 2008 by leddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humbucker Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Yes, I've just stumbled upon the news on the BBC website. Very sad news, indeed. RB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmie ray Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Hopefully, he didn't suffer long. I'll be playing "Echoes" and "Cirrus Minor" in solitude tonight... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimp Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 The Pink Floyd keyboardist has passed away it has just been announced today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swede Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 shitty news.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Oh my ..... Very sad day indeed! Rest in peace Richard. Your family will be in my thoughts. I still cannot believe this, was he sick with anything? Peace to all who were close to this great musician. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad dog Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Oh my ..... Very sad day indeed! Rest in peace Richard. Your family will be in my thoughts. I still cannot believe this, was he sick with anything? Peace to all who were close to this great musician. This makes me very sad. He always seemed to be a very humble musician that knew how to play to serve the song. A true legend and icon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kashmir330 Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I feel absolutely numb after hearing that. He means so much to me as Pink Floyd is my second favorite band and I can't believe he's gone. Words can't describe how much I will miss him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kashmir330 Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 The Great Gig In The Sky now sounds so much sadder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimp Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 He had cancer, Strange i didn't know he was ill and he was also due to tour with Gilmours band soon. sorry to admin, I posted this again in the news section and hadn't seen that you moved it, thought it had disappeared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadScreamingGallery Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I am so sorry to read about his passing. I feel incredibly sad. My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Rick Wright. A 1996 interview. RIP and thank you Rick Wright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleygirl Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 rip rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ro_a Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 That guy was a keyboard hero. I miss 'im already, and I lay one more classic rock dream to rest. Thanks for being great, Richard Wright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledded1 Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Very sad news, it seems his illness was kept very quiet and private. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronniedawg Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 (edited) The Great Gig In The Sky now sounds so much sadder. You're right......just playing it now. It is a shame, we've lost another great musician and human being. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JQ-ksbvwjM...feature=related Edited September 15, 2008 by Ronniedawg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE FIRST LEDZEP Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumpeller Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 R.I.P. Richard Wright. Thank you for the music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninelives Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Just read this as well. Couldn't believe it. I saw him with Gilmour in 2006. Very sad news indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trashbag Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 He was such an important part to Pink Floyd, and he will be missed greatly.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leddy Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 THis is a nice tribute from Dave Gilmour .. http://ukpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5gh...BXOl9EgyfitYXVg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadScreamingGallery Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 THis is a nice tribute from Dave Gilmour .. http://ukpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5gh...BXOl9EgyfitYXVg Aw, that was a beautiful tribute! There was something magical about the sound that he brought to PF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leddy Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 Aw, that was a beautiful tribute! There was something magical about the sound that he brought to PF. Yes and I loved his vocals, they fitted in so well, especially on Echoes...really really lovely stuff !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadScreamingGallery Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 (edited) Yes and I loved his vocals, they fitted in so well, especially on Echoes...really really lovely stuff !! Yes, it is really, really lovely. Absolutely gorgeous! Something surreal and haunting about the sound too. Edited to fix link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sein6WnbY0 Edited September 15, 2008 by MadScreamingGallery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leddy Posted September 15, 2008 Author Share Posted September 15, 2008 Yes, it is really, really lovely. Absolutely gorgeous! Something surreal and haunting about the sound too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5sein6WnbY0"" target="_blank">Live at Pompeii</a> The Link doesn't work , but if its Echoes Live at pompei then its very good that version...a blinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danelectro59 Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Sad day R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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