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daveboy · 15-09-2008, 11:57 PM

Floyd founder Wright dies at 65

Wright wrote songs on albums including Dark Side Of The Moon

Pink Floyd keyboard player and founder member Richard Wright has died at the age of 65 from cancer.
The group released their first record in 1967 with Wright appearing alongside lead guitarist Syd Barrett, Roger Waters and Nick Mason. Dave Gilmour joined the band at the start of 1968 while Barrett left the group shortly afterwards. Wright penned songs on albums including Dark Side Of The Moon as well as Wish You Were Here.

15-09-2008, 11:57 PM	#124 (permalink)
daveboy Has Got Itchy Feet Join Date: May 2006 Location: SE London Posts: 3,141	Floyd founder Wright dies at 65 Wright wrote songs on albums including Dark Side Of The Moon Pink Floyd keyboard player and founder member Richard Wright has died at the age of 65 from cancer. The group released their first record in 1967 with Wright appearing alongside lead guitarist Syd Barrett, Roger Waters and Nick Mason. Dave Gilmour joined the band at the start of 1968 while Barrett left the group shortly afterwards. Wright penned songs on albums including Dark Side Of The Moon as well as Wish You Were Here.