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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 17 2008 at 14:15
Very very sad news Unhappy
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 17 2008 at 14:59
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 17 2008 at 14:59
Originally posted by darksideof darksideof wrote:

I had no idea he suffered from Cancer.

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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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 17 2008 at 21:02
didicated to rick!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 17 2008 at 21:45
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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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 17 2008 at 21:52
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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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 17 2008 at 23:18
RIP Rick. You knew the power of a minimalist piano plink before any of them.

You will be missed.


It's the same guy. Great minds think alike.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 17 2008 at 23:52
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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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 18 2008 at 03:18
Damn, this sucks. Unhappy
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 18 2008 at 04:57
Originally posted by Paper Champion Paper Champion wrote:

CryWhat terrific news... .
 
 . . . WHAT?! Confused
 
 
 
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 18 2008 at 05:01

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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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 18 2008 at 05:02
^ I dunno, taking down his entire web-site and putting up one picture spoke volumes I thought.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 18 2008 at 05:23
Originally posted by p0mt3 p0mt3 wrote:

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.

 
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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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 18 2008 at 07:46
Originally posted by Carbon Carbon wrote:

Originally posted by darksideof darksideof wrote:

I had no idea he suffered from Cancer.

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...


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.


Originally posted by Dean Dean wrote:

^ I dunno, taking down his entire web-site and putting up one picture spoke volumes I thought.


I totally agree.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 18 2008 at 22:54
Originally posted by Chris Stacey Chris Stacey wrote:

Originally posted by p0mt3 p0mt3 wrote:

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.

 
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...
 
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. Unhappy Truly.
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Direct Link To This Post 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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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 19 2008 at 01:40
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.


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 19 2008 at 02:03
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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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 19 2008 at 07:21
I was offline and I received this sad notice yesteday.
Rest in Peace Mr. Wright
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 19 2008 at 13:13

This might be of interest to some of you.  The artist KiNo played Summer '68 last night as a tribute to Richard Wright as his weekly video transmission.  Here is a link to the website/video in the event that you do find this of interest.

http://www.kinopravda.net/tv/

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