R.I.P. Richard Wright (of Pink Floyd)

sh*t...

R.I.P. Rick!

Goodbye, Rick. Your music truly touched me deeply and profoundly. You will be sorely missed.

Rest in Peace.

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.

R.I.P...

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!!!

Well said, Cesar Inca!

Edited by Empathy - September 15 2008 at 14:01

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.

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

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!

I'm in shock. I'm crying and trembling like a little girl. I've lost close family members and didn't react this way, this is so unexpected... I am glad I had the chance to give him a standing applause two years ago, seems like yesterday...