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Pink Floyd keyboard player dies
RIP Rick Wright
I only saw him perform once, in July 2006 at Königsplatz here in Munich, and even then I only went along for Scogs. Quite enjoyable, though.
I hope they're jamming their asses off together now.
I hope they're jamming their asses off together now.
I heard the news a few hours ago and I'm deeply saddened. I'm also somewhat shocked since I never knew he suffered from cancer. Very upsetting.
I grew up with Pink Floyd, I've also considered them my most favorite band; having all their albums, bootlegs and solos and seeing them live in Vancouver during their Division Bell tour. The most amazing live show I've ever experienced. It's true what has been said so often by so many people: "No matter what you think of the Floyd's music - whether you love it or hate it - everybody must see them live at least once in their life." I was fortunate enough to, but alas, many may never see them live now. Or, as in my case, never again. Sure, there's Dave Gilmour and Roger Waters still doing their thing. And Nick Mason is still out there, too. But as the group Pink Floyd, it's the end of an era. Floyd fans like myself mourned the passing of the madcap genius Syd Barrett in July of 2006 and the early period of Pink Floyd came to a close, a period which I enjoyed what with the trippy, quirky, psychedelic pop of Barrett's brilliant lyricism and wacky tunes. But it was the second period of the Pink Floyd legacy that I fell in love with, the time when David Gilmour
stepped in for Barrett and Roger Waters took up the lyricist pen. Albums like Meddle, Atom Heart Mother, Dark Side of the Moon and Animals left me spellbound. A few reefers helped along the way, too.
I've admired Richard William Wright's soaring keyboard work and mellow singing. Maybe he wasn't one of the top writers in the group as much as Waters and Gilmour, but with tunes like The Great Gig in the Sky, Us and Them (both from Dark Side of the Moon), One of These Days and Echoes (both from Meddle) his contributions were no doubt invaluable. His 1978 first solo album Wet Dream (right) is a lovely little piece of work with it's overall theme of sailing. I listen to it now and then when I'm in the mood. After today's news, I'm really in the mood.
CNN: Pink Floyd Keyboardist Wright Dies
So long, Rick.
I grew up with Pink Floyd, I've also considered them my most favorite band; having all their albums, bootlegs and solos and seeing them live in Vancouver during their Division Bell tour. The most amazing live show I've ever experienced. It's true what has been said so often by so many people: "No matter what you think of the Floyd's music - whether you love it or hate it - everybody must see them live at least once in their life." I was fortunate enough to, but alas, many may never see them live now. Or, as in my case, never again. Sure, there's Dave Gilmour and Roger Waters still doing their thing. And Nick Mason is still out there, too. But as the group Pink Floyd, it's the end of an era. Floyd fans like myself mourned the passing of the madcap genius Syd Barrett in July of 2006 and the early period of Pink Floyd came to a close, a period which I enjoyed what with the trippy, quirky, psychedelic pop of Barrett's brilliant lyricism and wacky tunes. But it was the second period of the Pink Floyd legacy that I fell in love with, the time when David Gilmour
I've admired Richard William Wright's soaring keyboard work and mellow singing. Maybe he wasn't one of the top writers in the group as much as Waters and Gilmour, but with tunes like The Great Gig in the Sky, Us and Them (both from Dark Side of the Moon), One of These Days and Echoes (both from Meddle) his contributions were no doubt invaluable. His 1978 first solo album Wet Dream (right) is a lovely little piece of work with it's overall theme of sailing. I listen to it now and then when I'm in the mood. After today's news, I'm really in the mood.
CNN: Pink Floyd Keyboardist Wright Dies
So long, Rick.
Absolutely agree with the above. Not technically the best player in the world, but totally unique and a superb ear for melody. I am thinking of that gorgeous meandering piano on "Us and Them" as I type this.
Heartbreaking isn't it? When I used to be in warmer climes like the Arabian Gulf, Thai beaches or more recently the Dalmatian coast of Croatia it always brings back "Echoes" which to me is a masterwork. They don't make pieces to inspire like that today.
Coincidentally Nick Mason dies at the same time!
You bastard! I was imagining Scogs' delight at meeting both of them again 30 years after the Animal Tour.
SIGH...Rest in Peace.
I just found out a few minutes ago...I am really deeply saddened by the news, but at the same time my memories of seeing Gilmour and Wright at that unforgettable show in Königsplatz 2 years ago have just become that little more special. As FuzzyTony put it...the end of an era.
I just found out a few minutes ago...I am really deeply saddened by the news, but at the same time my memories of seeing Gilmour and Wright at that unforgettable show in Königsplatz 2 years ago have just become that little more special. As FuzzyTony put it...the end of an era.
Nice photo, deep schismic. I'm listening to The Great Gig in the Sky at this moment. And Rick is jamming with Syd up in the sky now.
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