- by Jason Gregory
- Monday, September 15, 2008
- Photo by: WENN
- filed in: Alternative
Gigwise readers have been paying tribute to Pink Floyd founder Richard Wright, who died today (September 15th) following a short battle with cancer.
Wright, who was known affectionately by fans as Rick, was 65.
The keyboardist had a significant influence on the instrumentation of some of Pink Floyd's classic albums, including 'Meddle', 'Dark Side Of The Moon' and 'Wish You Were Here'.
Gigwise reader, Pete, described Wright’s death as a “tragic loss”, adding: “You were so influential in developing the Pink Floyd sound and will be sadly missed.”
Pauline also paid tribute to Wright’s impact on Pink Floyd’s music. “You put the music into the songs, you wrote the words that said it all,” she said.
“Your name will be remembered like your music, heard for evermore.”
Viczula put her feelings simply, saying: “Rick, I never knew you, but you having been an integral part of a band I hold so close to my heart, I want to thank you and say farewell my friend...on to that Gig in the Sky!!!!”
As did Christopher, who said of Wright: “A musician often underrated, but not by people who really listened. Great, understated, subtle, original. Not many can claim that."
Wright's last performance with Pink Floyd came during their 2005 reunion at the Live 8 event in London's Hyde Park.
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- We will miss him, he was such an influence to the music industry, our best to his family, he will be truly missed!!
- Rick,
Thanks for bringing us the sound track of our life together
Shine on!
XOX
- REST IN PEACE. SEE YOU ON THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON.
- Rick Thanks for your music and for being the quiet soul of Pink Floyd. My heart is very sad today, but I know that people around the world will remember you forever ... Thanks again and we will meet someday in heaven, because from now on the great gig is in the sky.
- The Floyd’s own Quiet One has joined Syd up in that Great Gig in the Sky. RIP Rick...
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