Richard Wright (musician) - Wikipedia
He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996 as a member of Pink Floyd. Wright grew up in Hatch End, Middlesex, and met his future Pink Floyd bandmates Roger Waters and Nick Mason while studying architecture at the Regent Street Polytechnic, London.
15 Years Ago: Pink Floyd Co-Founder Richard Wright Dies
Sep 15, 2008 · Wright been a founding member of Pink Floyd, and a key element in the legendary psych-rock outfit's musical DNA as a spacious, enveloping keyboardist and singer. But he ended up falling out of...
Richard Wright biography. Musician of the group 'PINK FLOYD'
Wright's contributions to Pink Floyd were significant. His composition "Sysyphus" on "Ummagumma" demonstrated his unique style and interest in classical music. His vocals on "Great Gig In The Sky" in "The Dark Side Of The Moon" became an iconic part of the album.
Richard Wright, Member of Pink Floyd, Dies at 65
Sep 16, 2008 · Richard Wright, the keyboardist whose somber, monumental sounds were at the core of Pink Floyd’s art-rock that has sold millions and millions of albums, died Monday in London, where he had...
Biography - The Richard Wright Archives
Richard William Wright (b.July 28, 1943 – d. September 15, 2008) was an English pianist, keyboardist and songwriter, best known for his career with Pink Floyd. Wright’s richly textured keyboard layers were a vital ingredient and a distinctive characteristic of Pink Floyd’s sound.
Richard Wright (Musician) Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family …
One of the founding members of the rock band ‘Pink Floyd’, Richard Wright was the competent keyboardist, whose wonderful tunes played a critical role in the sale of millions of ‘Pink Floyd’ albums across the world.
Why Richard Wright was fired and returned as a hired musician
Richard Wright helped to form Pink Floyd in 1965 alongside Roger Waters, Nick Mason and Syd Barrett. As the keyboardist and even singer sometimes, he was a fundamental part of the band’s sound.
Obituary: Pink Floyd's Richard Wright - BBC News
Sep 15, 2008 · As a keyboardist and songwriter, Richard Wright helped create the psychedelic, pioneering sound that made Pink Floyd one of the world's greatest groups.
Remembering the Pink Floyd founding member and keyboardist Richard Wright
Jul 28, 2024 · Richard Wright passed away on September 15, 2008, at the age of 65. He died at his home in London, England, after a battle with cancer. Wright’s death was a significant loss to the music world, as his contributions to Pink Floyd were instrumental in …
Richard Wright Lyrics, Songs, and Albums - Genius
Though not the most prominent songwriter in the band, Richard Wright penned or co-wrote several Pink Floyd songs throughout the band’s 15-album career and provided lead, co-lead or backing...