Rick Wright, RIP - 1943 - 2008
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Re: Richard Wright Dies Age 65 - 1943 - 2008
How sad, I can't believe it. I didn't know he was sick. May he rest in peace.
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Re: Richard Wright Dies Age 65 - 1943 - 2008
*sigh* a man of many words, but these words were spoken with his fingers on the ebony and ivory. he truely was a professional musician. you only have to listen to the zabriske point sessions to know what was really flowing through his fingers. ("the violent sequence" and "love scene - version 4" are amazing examples)
he was well known as not liking many of his contributions to the floyd albums but if u listen to the songs from an analytical point of view, they are actually very complicated and well structured songs that couldn't possibly be done by any pop band.
noone could ever replace you richard as the floyd's pianist/keyboard player.
RIP
he was well known as not liking many of his contributions to the floyd albums but if u listen to the songs from an analytical point of view, they are actually very complicated and well structured songs that couldn't possibly be done by any pop band.
noone could ever replace you richard as the floyd's pianist/keyboard player.
RIP
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Re: Richard Wright Dies Age 65 - 1943 - 2008
I'm in utter shock, I had no idea he was sick!
I'll play "Great Gig" for ya as soon as I get home from school, Rick!!
I'll play "Great Gig" for ya as soon as I get home from school, Rick!!
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Re: Richard Wright Dies Age 65 - 1943 - 2008
Don't know what to say. But my thoughts go out to his family. He will surely be missed the world over. Pink Floyd could not have been without his sound.
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Re: Richard Wright Dies Age 65 - 1943 - 2008
What a shocking, saddening news
RIP Rick, good man. You will be sorely missed.
Yet you will always be here with us, through your music.
We'll meet again some sunny day...
RIP Rick, good man. You will be sorely missed.
Yet you will always be here with us, through your music.
We'll meet again some sunny day...
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Re: Richard Wright Dies Age 65 - 1943 - 2008
I just heard the news. I am so shocked and sad!
RIP!
RIP!
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Re: Richard Wright Dies Age 65 - 1943 - 2008
What a sad day. Rick's contributions defined the early floyd sound, and I feel was very underrated. I'm just glad that I got to see him in Pink Floyd and with David Gilmour at the Albert Hall.
Sincere condolences to his close friends and family
Sincere condolences to his close friends and family
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Re: Richard Wright Dies Age 65 - 1943 - 2008
Amazing musician and a gentle soul.
I remember back after hearing Wearing the inside out when the Division Bell came out, myself and my best friend got really drunk and wrote him a fan letter praising his music and singing and asking him to sing more and release more solo albums.
Next thing we knew Broken China was released - I know its not because of our letter (obviously) but we still laugh about the coincidence.
He is the man that taught me to respect the space in between the notes as much as the notes. A true legend
I remember back after hearing Wearing the inside out when the Division Bell came out, myself and my best friend got really drunk and wrote him a fan letter praising his music and singing and asking him to sing more and release more solo albums.
Next thing we knew Broken China was released - I know its not because of our letter (obviously) but we still laugh about the coincidence.
He is the man that taught me to respect the space in between the notes as much as the notes. A true legend
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Re: Richard Wright Dies Age 65 - 1943 - 2008 - Pay Respects Here
Sad news...........R.I.P
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Re: Richard Wright Dies Age 65 - 1943 - 2008 - Pay Respects Here
OMG!
I cant believe it.
Jesus Christ!
I cant believe it.
Jesus Christ!
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Re: Richard Wright Dies Age 65 - 1943 - 2008 - Pay Respects Here
I'm so shocked!
he seemed like one of the nicest guys in the business
R.I.P and shine on
he seemed like one of the nicest guys in the business
R.I.P and shine on
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Re: Richard Wright Dies Age 65 - 1943 - 2008 - Pay Respects Here
May these condolences find their way to Richard's family and his closest friends to help honour the fact that he was a very well thought of person as well as an astounding musician who helped form and mould the music we have known over the last 4 decades. He, like those gone before him, will be sadly missed.... Rest In Peace Richard Wright....
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Re: Richard Wright Dies Age 65 - 1943 - 2008 - Pay Respects Here
Really sad news. The paradigm of less is more in the keyboard world.
Rest in peace and Shine on...
You will be missed.
Rest in peace and Shine on...
You will be missed.
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Re: Richard Wright Dies Age 65 - 1943 - 2008 - Pay Respects Here
Rip Rick........ Paintbox was alway's one of my faveorite Floyd tunes saying You'll be missed is truly an understatement ... very sad