Pink Floyd's Richard Wright, 65, dies of cancer
Pink Floyd founder Richard Wright died today at his home in England. He was 65.
A spokesman for the band confirmed that Wright had been battling cancer, the AP reports.
Wright met Pink Floyd members Roger Waters and Nick Mason at school and joined his friends' early band Sigma 6, which was to be the precursor to Pink Floyd.
Wright wrote and sang some of the band's most memorable songs, such as "The Great Gig in the Sky," and "Us and Them" on the 1973 album "The Dark Side of the Moon."
Wright left Pink Floyd in the early 1980s to form his own band. But he rejoined the band for its 1987 album "A Momentary Lapse of Reason."
To see a photo of the band in 1967, keep reading...
Photos: Top, David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Nick Mason and Richard Wright. Bottom, Roger Waters, Syd Barrett, Nick Mason and Richard Wright.
Credit: WireImage
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What an incredibly sad thing. I've had over forty years of enjoyment from his music and frankly I'm grateful that I have been alive at the same time that Pink Floyd existed. I guess that's definitely it for the Floyd. There's no way the band could really continue without him and his brilliant vocal harmonies. Goodbye Rick and thanks.
devastating! some we lose to insanity, some we lose to drugs, but onerous cancer consumes another factor in our mindless pursuit of existence...
so sorry to hear this news. feel like a major part of my growing up has been taken away. my thoughts go out to his family and friends. shine on!
Better check your captions on the above photo, that's Waters, Syd Barret, Nick Mason and Richard Wright.
I am so sad right now! Pink Floyd is one of my favorite bands! RIP, Rick Wright!
God rest his soul!
wow!! i am an in a totally shock! wow!! I am sooooo sad. I have been a fan of the pink Floyd since I was 14 and still 24 years went by and I still the band. Rick was a great contribution to their music... I will miss him very much my deep thought and prayer for his family..
I normally don't react when celebrities die, it is just part of life.
But this one hurts.
Thank you Richard.....
soon there will be no super groups left, this is a sad day for music, this man was a legend and his music will be enjoyed for many a year to come
Great Gig in the Sky ;-(
So long & thanks Rick,
So long & thanks Pink Floyd