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johnobvious 
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 Posted: September 15 2008 at 14:39 |
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Makes all the bickering between Dave and Roger seem pretty stupid about now.
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Biggles was in rehab last Saturday
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Bern
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Posted: September 15 2008 at 14:35 |
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Man...
I just watched Echoes from the Live in Pompei DVD and I can't stop the tears from falling...
I grew up listening to you play and sing.
You will be missed.
Thanks!
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RIP in bossa nova heaven.
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CandyAppleRed
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Posted: September 15 2008 at 14:24 |
Awful news - another good man down.
RIP mate and thanks for the wonderful music.
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Dennis
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Posted: September 15 2008 at 14:18 |
I am deeply shocked and filled with sadness at this news. Not only was Rick a keyboard pioneer in the genre of psychedelic music, his contribution to progressive rock was overwhelming. His influence ranges far and wide in prog, from electronic groups like Tangerine Dream, to the whole space-rock/prog sub-genre with groups like Hawkwind and Porcupine Tree, to name a few. I am so grateful that I saw PF in concert with Rick and Roger Waters in '75 and '79. His work on "Echoes," and on the beginning of "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" will stay with me forever. To me he was always an underrated keyboardist, but I believe if it wasn't for Rick, the music would not be the same now. It's now his turn to shine brightly in the heavens. 
Edited by Dennis - September 15 2008 at 14:21
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"Day dawns dark, it now numbers infinity"
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Man Erg
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Posted: September 15 2008 at 14:18 |
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R.I.P. Rick
You will be greatly missed
Thank you.
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Do 'The Stanley' otherwise I'll thrash you with some rhubarb.
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Norbert
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Posted: September 15 2008 at 14:06 |
I was shocked when I read the closng paragraph of Easy ivin's review, and after that i had to re alize that this is true. RIP Rick.
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Foot
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Posted: September 15 2008 at 14:04 |
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He was a true pioneer. His spacey textures and epic landscapes were the very definition of prog cool. A big part of Floyd's mystery and grace, something Roger Waters should have realized. RIP.
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Empathy
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Posted: September 15 2008 at 14:00 |
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Well said, Cesar Inca!
Edited by Empathy - September 15 2008 at 14:01
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Dean
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Posted: September 15 2008 at 13:55 |
"We were cut off from our lives, by a wall of pain,
It can't be seen, it's so routine, it has no face or name.
But now the day has broken, can see in better ways,
A path leading to the light, a hope that never fades.
All power to the brave.
You feel her warmth, feel it like solar rays,
See how, they kindle fire, illuminate her face.
Free as the sunlight that shines down from above,
That opens us all to feel love "
Richard Wright - Along The Shoreline (excerpt)
Rest in peace Rick. 
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What?
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Cesar Inca
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Posted: September 15 2008 at 13:55 |
Our dearest Richard Wright, besides being a gentleman, a serene person and a warm soul, was also a relevant musician/writer/arranger for some of the greatest moments in the best ages of PF (from "Ummagumma" to "Animals"). Either as a writer or an arranger, the big presence of layers, harmonies, ornaments and subtle solos on his ever changing arsenal of keyboards (Farfisa, Hammond, grand and electric pianos, mellotron, ARP, Moog and VCS3 synths, clavinet) are proof that his input was crucial for the creation and development of what now is known as "the Floydian style". Name any big moment in PF's repertoire, be it psychedelic, space-rock, prog, experimental blues-oriented rock, acoustic pastoral, Wright's performance was there as a real asset for the entire quartet's sound.
Thank You For The Music, Master Rick, Shine On!!!
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Cesar Inca
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Posted: September 15 2008 at 13:54 |
Our dearest Richard Wright, besides being a gentleman, a serene person and a warm soul, was also a relevant musician/writer/arranger for some of the greatest moments in the best ages of PF (from "Ummagumma" to "Animals"). Either as a writer or an arranger, the big presence of layers, harmonies, ornaments and subtle solos on his ever changing arsenal of keyboards (Farfisa, Hammond, grand and electric pianos, mellotron, ARP, Moog and VCS3 synths, clavinet) are proof that his input was crucial for the creation and development of what now is known as "the Floydian style". Name any big moment in PF's repertoire, be it psychedelic, space-rock, prog, experimental blues-oriented rock, acoustic pastoral, Wright's performance was there as a real asset for the entire quartet's sound.
Thank You For The Music, Master Rick, Shine On!!!
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Tuzvihar
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Posted: September 15 2008 at 13:48 |
 R.I.P...
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"Music is much like f**king, but some composers can't climax and others climax too often, leaving themselves and the listener jaded and spent."
Charles Bukowski
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nasti
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Posted: September 15 2008 at 13:41 |
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A very sad day.
Shine on you, Mr. Richard Wright...
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Tony R
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Posted: September 15 2008 at 13:41 |
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Terribly sad news. It's a shock because nobody new. The BBC says he had a short illness, which is probably a mercy. In the many interviews with him I've seen he always came across as a thoroughly decent bloke with no superstar ego at all. Remember that he was a superstar of the keyboards, his simple but effective style was a leading part in Floyd's success.
I've always loved his keyboards on "Sheep" so I will go and play that now.
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VanderGraafKommandöh
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Posted: September 15 2008 at 13:37 |
I echo what everyone else says. This is shockingly sad news. This is certainly not something I wanted to read. My thoughts go out to his family, friends and of course, the other members of Pink Floyd. You will be missed, that is for sure. In pace, requiescat, Richard Wright. 
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Empathy
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Posted: September 15 2008 at 13:37 |
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Goodbye, Rick. Your music truly touched me deeply and profoundly. You will be sorely missed.
Rest in Peace.
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alanerc
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Posted: September 15 2008 at 13:35 |
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That was the first thing I heard when I woke up
It's very sad :(
listen to 'Echoes' please, to remember how great he was
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Jimbo
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Posted: September 15 2008 at 13:34 |
sh*t... R.I.P. Rick!
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unforgivable74
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Posted: September 15 2008 at 13:33 |
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Gutted. My sympathy to his family. He may not have been a 'front man' but his importance and talent was never overlooked by Floyd fans. RIP
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Laughs as I clean my teeth, laughs as I rub at my eyes.
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Kapitan_Mrok
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Posted: September 15 2008 at 13:31 |
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One of the titans of prog rock have died... goodbye Rick. Shine on you crazy diamond!
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Terra Tegit Terram
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R.I.P. Richard Wright (of Pink Floyd)
