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The Doctor 
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Honorary Collaborator Joined: June 23 2005 Location: The Tardis Status: Offline Points: 8543 |
 Posted: September 19 2008 at 13:22 |
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This is the first I've heard of it. Very depressing news indeed. A great musician. RIP Rick and thanks for the untold hours of pleasure you have given me and countless others. You will be missed. Edited by The Doctor - September 19 2008 at 13:22 |
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I can understand your anger at me, but what did the horse I rode in on ever do to you?
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Big Ears
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Joined: February 08 2005 Location: Hants, England Status: Offline Points: 727 |
Posted: September 20 2008 at 05:35 |
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I love Rick Wright, he is truly a giant of progressive rock. Us and Them, a wonderful track on a landmark album, typifies his thoughtful writing and unselfish playing.
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Jake Kobrin
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Joined: September 20 2008 Status: Offline Points: 1303 |
Posted: September 20 2008 at 16:09 |
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I'm still a bit sad about this. He's one of the most influential musicians of our time. :(
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Scoppioingola
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Joined: October 02 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 85 |
Posted: September 20 2008 at 22:02 |
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R.I.P Rick Wright.
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James Lee
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Honorary Collaborator Joined: June 05 2004 Status: Offline Points: 3525 |
Posted: September 22 2008 at 17:24 |
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I don't mean to sound flippant about this, but it seems like The Floyd is dying in the order of relevance. First Syd, who was out of the band at the beginning of the 70's...now Rick, who was in and out of the band during the late 70's and 80's...if the pattern holds true, Waters will be next, then Mason and Gilmour.
Unless it goes by contributions over the years, in which case it will be Mason, then Gilmour, and finally Waters. I expect this is more likely, as I can't imagine Waters going without having the last word. |
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caquintet
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Joined: June 13 2008 Status: Offline Points: 11 |
Posted: September 22 2008 at 17:47 |
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Yes !! I feel Sad also about Richard, he was such an integral part of Pink Floyd, at least he leaves behind a rich legacy of brilliant Music.
iv always really loved the real mellow stuff he use to duet on with Dave gilmour on albums like Meddle, Obscured by clouds, More and Atom Heart Mother, all truly outstanding albums...His presence will be missed!!! 
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Lives of great men all remind us we must make our lives sublime and departing leave behind us footprints in the sands of time
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OzzProg
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Joined: January 02 2008 Location: Quebec Status: Offline Points: 540 |
Posted: September 22 2008 at 21:54 |
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Shine on you Rick.
I hope you're rockin' with my dad in the unknown... |
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nordwind
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Joined: March 07 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 170 |
Posted: September 24 2008 at 22:50 |
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Wow ,what a shame ,probably the most underrated member of Floyd .You will be missed Richard !
God bless you & your family
 Dan
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Jazz isn't dead.......it just smells funny.
Frank Zappa / Live in New York |
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progmetalhead
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Joined: May 15 2007 Location: England Status: Offline Points: 2081 |
Posted: September 25 2008 at 04:44 |
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David Gilmour Plays Pink Floyd Tribute To Richard Wright
One edition of Later... was broadcast on Tuesday, with a longer version to be aired on BBC Two on Friday.
See here:
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Gentlegiantprog
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Joined: January 31 2008 Location: Stafford Status: Offline Points: 238 |
Posted: September 27 2008 at 06:35 |
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Its great they did live 8 and so don't have to have that sour 'no reunion,' topic that mars fans feelings towards older bands.
Also it was nice to see Roger had some very kind words to say. |
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Let the maps of war be drawn !
http://kingcrimsonprog.wordpress.com/ |
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casssy
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Posted: September 28 2008 at 09:54 |
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RIP Mr. Wright. . The industry just lost a great and talented man.
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The Future is Sharing Music that's why I love..
http://www.creativecommons.org http://www.TribeofNoise.com |
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XunknownX
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Joined: October 02 2008 Status: Offline Points: 158 |
Posted: October 02 2008 at 20:52 |
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I cried for real, R.I.P. you sane diamond.
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nordwind
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Posted: October 02 2008 at 21:26 |
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Come to think of it ,it's probably the biggest loss to classic prog rock yet !?
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Jazz isn't dead.......it just smells funny.
Frank Zappa / Live in New York |
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Ben2112
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Posted: October 06 2008 at 15:44 |
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I'm afraid I've been out of the loop. I hadn't heard this news until I logged on to PA today for the first time in probably a couple of months.
I am listening to Dark Side right now in remembrance, sobbing like a schoolgirl.
Thank you Rick for your incredible contribution to one of my favorite bands of all time. The Great Gig In The Sky will never sound the same again to me. R.I.P. 
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Jim Garten
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Posted: October 07 2008 at 07:39 |
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I'm playing a club DJ gig on Saturday evening (I play electronica/chillout sets); whilst writing the setlist, I've managed to mix in Great Gig In The Sky mid-set... be interesting to see the reaction this gets...
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Jon Lord 1941 - 2012 |
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PinkPangolin
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Joined: May 26 2006 Location: Somerset (UK) Status: Offline Points: 213 |
Posted: October 18 2008 at 06:07 |
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Well gutted and sad.
Along with Syd at the beginning, it was Rick who made their sound - and he was so unassuming about it too. Now Pink Floyd can truly never be again - no Rick, no Floyd. Nice tribute by David Gilmour on Jools Holland show though - playing "Remember a Day" - only the second time live apparently - they did it really well Just play "Summer '68" and float... |
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darksideof
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Posted: October 20 2008 at 09:53 |
Yes he did. I guess if Gilmour goes on tour again he will visit PF old catalog even more often!!
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http://darksideofcollages.blogspot.com/
http://www.metalmusicarchives.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darksideof-Collages/ |
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mobby
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Posted: October 24 2008 at 04:21 |
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sad news and a great loss for music lovers all over the world..such a dignified, sensitive and talented man' s loss will be felt for years to come. wonder if he ever made peace with roger waters before his early passing?
this gives me an opportunity to also remember great prog musicians who sadly also departed early,
david byron
pete bardens
mel pritchard
vince crane
RIP
also read in camel website some time ago that andy latimer was critical and had a bone marrow transplant..any news ? hope he recovers fully soon
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R.I.P. Richard Wright (of Pink Floyd)
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