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The Whistler 
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Joined: August 30 2006 Location: LA, CA Status: Offline Points: 7113 |
 Posted: September 19 2008 at 02:03 |
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I'm not the greatest Pink Floyd fan, and the era to which Wright was so important to the band is not my favorite...still, I would be a fool to argue against the importance that that band in that era had on music, and the world in general. Wright's presence in the musical world will be sorely missed.
Rest in peace, Rick.
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"There seem to be quite a large percentage of young American boys out there tonight. A long way from home, eh? Well so are we... Gotta stick together." -I. Anderson
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JLocke
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Joined: November 18 2007 Status: Offline Points: 4900 |
Posted: September 19 2008 at 01:40 |
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Hmm, well, after reading the statement, I retract my initial feelings about the situation. He seems to be genuinely sincere when speaking about the Live 8 reunion helping to patch things up, and all. Guess the hugs and kisses at the end of it weren't just for fanfare, after all. :)
Thanks for that link, Chris. I actually respect Waters again, haha.
I wish these band members weren't dying so young these days; I would have loved to have seen the man in concert. Simplicity at its very, very best. Mr. Wright always knew how to write truly stirring pieces without going over-the-top. Edited by p0mt3 - September 19 2008 at 01:43 |
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Chris S
Special Collaborator 
Honorary Collaborator Joined: June 09 2004 Location: Front Range Status: Offline Points: 7028 |
Posted: September 19 2008 at 00:47 |
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www.pinkfloydonline.com for comments from Waters, Gilmour and Mason
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...As I venture through the slipstream, between the viaducts in your dreams...[/COLOR] |
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JLocke
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Joined: November 18 2007 Status: Offline Points: 4900 |
Posted: September 18 2008 at 22:54 |
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Mmm, no, I think I'll keep stating my own opinion about it. I mean, I'm not disrespecting anyone with that statement, I'm just giving my own impressions about the whole thing regarding Waters' response. I deeply apologize if this has somehow offended you, though. Meant no offense.
 Truly. |
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Floydoid
Forum Senior Member 
Joined: April 02 2007 Location: Planet Prog Status: Offline Points: 1524 |
Posted: September 18 2008 at 07:46 |
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It's well known that Rick was a lifelong smoker, although that may not have directly lead to his death, as it has been stated his illness was short.
I totally agree. |
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'We're going to need a bigger swear jar.'
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Chris S
Special Collaborator
Honorary Collaborator Joined: June 09 2004 Location: Front Range Status: Offline Points: 7028 |
Posted: September 18 2008 at 05:23 |
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Please let's not even go there.......let's just allow people to be sad for Rick here in whatever form and not bring in controversy.
Respect and thanks...
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...As I venture through the slipstream, between the viaducts in your dreams...[/COLOR] |
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Dean
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Retired Admin and Amateur Layabout Joined: May 13 2007 Location: Europe Status: Offline Points: 37575 |
Posted: September 18 2008 at 05:02 |
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^ I dunno, taking down his entire web-site and putting up one picture spoke volumes I thought.
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What?
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JLocke
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Joined: November 18 2007 Status: Offline Points: 4900 |
Posted: September 18 2008 at 05:01 |
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I dunno, guys . . . Waters' silence in all of this is a little jarring to me. Is he really so proud that he can't just SAY some nice things about the man? As far as I'm concerned, putting a large picture of candles on your website isn't enough . . . . . . especially considering all the hell Roger put Rick through. Maybe I'm just being overly pessamistic. |
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JLocke
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Joined: November 18 2007 Status: Offline Points: 4900 |
Posted: September 18 2008 at 04:57 |
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. . . WHAT?!
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Toaster Mantis
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Joined: April 12 2008 Location: Denmark Status: Offline Points: 5898 |
Posted: September 18 2008 at 03:18 |
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Damn, this sucks.
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"The past is not some static being, it is not a previous present, nor a present that has passed away; the past has its own dynamic being which is constantly renewed and renewing." - Claire Colebrook
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leifthewarrior
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Joined: September 03 2008 Location: Missouri Status: Offline Points: 29 |
Posted: September 17 2008 at 23:52 |
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His melodic piano styles are some of the best in rock. I always loved richard wright's musicianship. Its sad that he had to go. To his family i wish the dearest regards.
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Gaston
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Joined: February 26 2004 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 401 |
Posted: September 17 2008 at 23:18 |
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RIP Rick. You knew the power of a minimalist piano plink before any of them.
You will be missed. |
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It's the same guy. Great minds think alike. |
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topofsm
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Joined: August 17 2008 Location: Arizona, USA Status: Offline Points: 1698 |
Posted: September 17 2008 at 21:52 |
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Man, my friends were terribly dissapointed when I told them the news. I have to say that we all are saddened by the loss. What's surprising is the fact that not many people know about it.
My history teacher was the only person who was aware. Shame that people shouldn't hear about his death.
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darkshade
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Honorary Collaborator Joined: November 19 2005 Location: New Jersey Status: Offline Points: 10964 |
Posted: September 17 2008 at 21:45 |
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no, the Great Gig in the Sky wont be performed until all 5 members are up there (though i cant say i want that to happen, but it's inevitable)
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darksideof
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Joined: February 22 2007 Location: Newark N.J. Status: Offline Points: 2318 |
Posted: September 17 2008 at 21:02 |
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didicated to rick!
http://www.hi5.com/friend/photos/displayManageAlbum.do?albumId=239446498&ownerId=239896384 |
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http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/
http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
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Carbon
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Joined: August 30 2008 Status: Offline Points: 40 |
Posted: September 17 2008 at 14:59 |
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Most of cancers due to drugs declare suddenly on "young" people and lead quicky to death. This is the dark side of Rock'n Roll RIP Richard... |
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Statutory-Mike
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Joined: February 15 2008 Location: Long Island Status: Offline Points: 3737 |
Posted: September 17 2008 at 14:59 |
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RIP
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Nightfly
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Honorary Collaborator Joined: August 01 2007 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 3659 |
Posted: September 17 2008 at 14:15 |
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Very very sad news
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Astral_Traveller
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Joined: September 05 2008 Status: Offline Points: 4 |
Posted: September 17 2008 at 13:18 |
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Tragic, i literally gasped when i read the news. My favorite band will never be the same.. Guess I'll never get to see them complete... then again the chances of a reunion tour were astronomically slim.It's strange though how the great gig in the sky, dsotm's meditation on death, was primarily composed by rick..
~ "Why should I be frightened of dying? There's no reason for it—you've gotta go sometime."
RIP
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Crazy_Guitar
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Joined: July 20 2004 Location: Braga, Portugal Status: Offline Points: 26 |
Posted: September 17 2008 at 09:34 |
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I am shocked.
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R.I.P. Richard Wright (of Pink Floyd)
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