Pink Floyd keyboard player and founding member Richard Wright died on Monday after a short battle with cancer, his spokesman said. He was 65.
Wright, singer, songwriter and guitarist Syd Barrett, guitarist Roger Waters and drummer Nick Mason founded the band that became Pink Floyd in the 1960s when they were students. Pink Floyd went on to become one of the biggest names in rock.
"The family of Richard Wright, founder member of Pink Floyd, announce with great sadness, that Richard died today after a short struggle with cancer," his spokesman said in a statement.
"The family have asked that their privacy is respected at this difficult time."
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This indeed a real shame. P... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Paul Hooson | September 16, 2008 2:40 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
This indeed a real shame. Pink Floyd was indeed one of the greatest creative musical acts ever. I believe Wright wrote the classic, "US AND THEM" from Dark Side Of The Moon and some other great tracks.
1. Posted by Paul Hooson | September 16, 2008 2:40 PM |
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Posted on September 16, 2008 14:40
2. Posted by maggie | September 16, 2008 3:03 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Time flies so quickly.
Pink Floyd, one of my favourite bands.
RIP Mr.Wright.
2. Posted by maggie | September 16, 2008 3:03 PM |
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Posted on September 16, 2008 15:03