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Richard Wright of Pink Floyd dead.

wilkinswilkins Posts: 68
edited September 2008 in Other Music
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7617363.stm
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  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    rip richard


    shine on :(
  • benjsbenjs Toronto, ON Posts: 9,225
    That's absolutely tragic. Such an integral part of Pink Floyd, and musical genius, is gone; and so young. RIP :(
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  • AnonAnon Posts: 11,175
    Awwwww, man.

    The Floyd was my first big band, the first band that truly opened me up to the possibilities of music. From 1987 until around '90 I devoured their catalog, even the obscure 70s movie soundtracks. There was a period where I listened to at least a good chunk of Dark Side or WYWH (or both) nearly every day.

    Think I need to listen to some this afternoon. This is a bummer.
  • wilkinswilkins Posts: 68
    If Heaven does exist, can you imagine the jam session going on...just think, it'd be the best endless music festival ever.

    Time to go watch Pulse DVD.
    Keep on rockin'!
  • LizardLizard So Cal Posts: 12,091
    R.I.P.
    So I'll just lie down and wait for the dream
    Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
  • HawkshoreHawkshore Posts: 2,163
    Rest In Peace Richard :(

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T04im0MLqrw
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  • jeffbrjeffbr Seattle Posts: 7,177
    Rip :(
    "I'll use the magic word - let's just shut the fuck up, please." EV, 04/13/08
  • Riot Actor 25Riot Actor 25 Posts: 34
    Finally made it to the Great Gig In The Sky.

    Just last night I was reading about how Gilmour had finally nixed rumors of a 2009 tour with everyone involved. Now that'll never happen. Pink Floyd's website states that it was a short illness.

    I was listening to this hard rock cover of "Fearless" last night by this indie California band called Dig. That's what I imagine Rick Wright was up until the end: completely fearless. We all know recorded music lives on. Richard Wright's music and the music of Pink Floyd will never be forgotten.

    Rest In Peace.
    I might be able to get to an E-bow.
  • aNiMaLaNiMaL Posts: 7,117
    I just read this. That is really too bad and a loss for all of rock and roll.

    Syd died, and now Richard. :(

    R.I.P.
  • She'sCominDownFast!!She'sCominDownFast!! Posts: 49
    very sad....Wright is what made the distictive "Pink Floyd sound"
    Not To Be Confused With More Expensive (Identical) Import Version
  • upina2001upina2001 Indiana Posts: 764
    bummer.

    i was just saying today how i need to see Gilmore's Floyd.

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  • silas23silas23 SoCal Posts: 99
    this sucks! Floyd is my alltime favorite band. How sad! Rip rick!
  • TiaMijaTiaMija Posts: 597
    Sad news.
    Sounds like he had a beautiful life.
  • ladygooddivaladygooddiva Posts: 4,169
    RIP Richard ...
  • keeponrockinkeeponrockin Posts: 7,446
    Shine On.
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  • Edved82Edved82 Ireland Posts: 1,279
    Im totally shocked, cant believe it. RIP Richard, youll be sadly missed
    "...though my problems are meaningless....that don't make them go away...."
  • AnonAnon Posts: 11,175
    this is really tragic. i guess we'll never get that reunion i was anticipating. R.I.P
  • AnonAnon Posts: 11,175
    how very sad :(
    an amazing band just lost a great member

    r.i.p. richard
  • dunkmandunkman Posts: 19,646
    have a Great Gig In The Sky...


    what a shame :(
    oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
  • release30release30 Posts: 2,051
    Dam this sucks...!..:(
    Conversations getting dull
    There's a constant ringing in my ears
    Sense of humor's void and numb
    And I'm bored to tears.......
  • SoonForgotten2SoonForgotten2 Posts: 2,245
    I was very fortunate to see Floyd at Live 8 here in London back in 2005. I knew it was a very special moment to be part of when they took the staged and I'll always remember that incredible four song set. It's a shame that can never happen again. RIP Richard.
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  • TrixieCatTrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    RIP old friend.

    Like someone said...Shine on, you crazy diamond.
    Cause I'm broken when I'm lonesome
    And I don't feel right when you're gone away
  • poto101poto101 Posts: 406
    Shine On, you crazy diamond.
    It's all happening....

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  • YieldedYielded Posts: 839
    I watched Live at Pompeii just a few weeks ago and thought to myself how great a reunion could be (the memories of their Live 8 appearance are still vivid) and now this. RIP Richard Wright, thanks for all the greatness.
    "We get these pills to swallow... how they stick in your throat... Tastes like gold..."
  • Piper At The GatesPiper At The Gates Posts: 460
    When I saw Floyd at MSG in 1977, Their final encore was Us And Them. When they got to the first bridge, you know "Haven't you heard, its a battle of words", etc. I just began to cry shear tears of joy. That had never happened to me before, ( I was 18), and rarely since. That tune was always a Rick Wright song to me. I will never forget and always cherish that moment.

    Remember, cherish the times we have now, while we can still see Pearl Jam live every couple of years or so.

    SHINE ON RICK! GOODBYE

    LIVE ON PEARL JAM!
  • tybirdtybird Posts: 17,388
    Just caught a bit of the Classic Albums "Dark Side of the Moon".....pure genius...we are reduced without him here. R.I.P.
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  • superunknown94superunknown94 Posts: 3
    Pink Floyd are part of my life, part of me since 1975.
    Richard's music will shine on us like a crazy diamond, lightening our lives forever.
    R.I.P.
  • IGotShit76IGotShit76 Posts: 768
    R.I.P.

    *listening to Us And Them right now*
  • FedericoFederico Posts: 7,916
    rip richard wright...thanks for the most beautiful rock music ever
  • MohabMohab Posts: 310
    Paintbox - a true classic

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcKOEQkWujc


    My personal favourite,


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXVsKuD2p94


    for the vocal harmonies


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW4gcvUF6BI

    rest in peace mr wright


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3ySnPgKXAg


    v1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVJdmCSombA


    v2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGKM5u7RhsY&feature=related
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