Rick Wright, RIP - 1943 - 2008

[Christian]

Au revoir Rick

[WishIwasthere]

Once again the world is a sadder place.

I am so sorrow filled today. I wish I could offer my condolences to Richard's family, particuarly his children.

Rest in peace Richard. Gentleman musician.

[walter5]

I wonder how long he knew about the cancer? You would think with the money he has, he would be getting full health checks every 6 months!! I know I would.

Yeah, but there are forms of cancer that come without much if any warning, like lymphatic cancer, which took Joey Ramone in a couple of months, and pancreatic cancer which took Bill Hicks in a couple of months. Pancreatic cancer often doesn't show symptoms until its final stages. Kidney cancer can take you very quick as well...

RIP Richard... you were one of the best of the best...

[walter5]

I don't even know what to say about all this. I found out about five hours ago and it still hasn't hit me, yet, as I'm still in shock.

YOU'RE in shock?? I'm handling this from a Hurricane Ike Command Center!! Only one or two of the guys here even recognized the name!!

[nandomartins]

He goes to the 'great gig in the sky'!
Thanks for all, Rick.

[TickledPink]

signed up here just to pay my rspects to Rick.

A great man and such a great shame that he is now gone. But what a legacy he has left for us to enjoy for many many years to come.

Rest in peace Richard.

[corie]

Very Sad to here it... Rest In Peace

[kingfisher_flashing]

My thoughts are for Syd's Sexy, who absolutely adored Richard Wright. I still cannot believe it. I can't stop crying

[Massed Gadgets]

Maybe it's just the day, and the passing of such a wonderful, yet humble musician, but listening to the songs he wrote for Floyd, and to his album Wet Dream, so many of his works seem embued with such a sense of loss and melancholy. I guess it's just how I feel now. Listening to Pink's Song, and hearing you sing those sad, fragile words, "I must go, be on my way, let me go, I cannot stay...". Farewell Richard...thank you for inspiring me as a musician, thank you for your quiet, understated way, such a rarity in the world of rock, and most of all, thank you for all the wonderful music you made that touched my heart and soul.

[decampos]

Very sad to hear this. His contribution to the Pink Floyd sound was very significant. Rest in peace.

[oz1701]

that is sad - i had no idea he was ill - and only 65 - im shocked. i hope he died knowing how well loved he was by his family and friends - and how well respected he was in the music world and by his fans.

[Mymloch]

Goodbye, Rick, and thanks...

[jambo]

Like a bolt of lightning from a clear blue sky. I'm sitting here at work with a smattering of Floyd tracks playing, trying to hold back the tears.

I just feel so... empty.

[Barrettosz]

Thanks for the music, we'll gonna miss you, a gentleman, a creator, your music is an inspiration for all of us, now he's with syd waiting for all of us to join 'em in the eternal trip
long live the floyd,
today is a sad day, see you rick

[mojoman]

thank you mr wright for your wonderful contribution to music it certainly has made my life richer and brought the world closer together. my wife and i feel blessed to have seen you perform a couple of times long ago.you will be sorely missed.