Rick Wright R.I.P.

Rick Wright

July 28, 1943-September 15, 2008

I can’t think of anyone I know who doesn’t like at least one Pink Floyd song. I can’t think of a single “pre-Waters departure” Floyd song that I DON’T like.

So I was saddened to hear the news this afternoon that their keyboard player, Rick Wright, had passed away. Another victim of cancer.

His contributions were often overshadowed by those of Waters and Gilmore, but I think it’s safe to say that “the Floyd” would not have been able to forge their signature sound without him.

He was 65.

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