Richard William Wright (28 July 1943 – 15 September 2008)

When a musician dies the loss isn’t only felt by the people who loved him, but the people who listened to him and where influenced by her. Not only that, but an echo shakes across the whole planet as the community and sound looses one more member. It is not a uncommon thing, every one dies, but when someone who controls sound dies there is an extra queasiness in my stomach.
Today, an truly extraordinary man died, Pink Floyd Keyboardist, Richard Wright. He was only 65 years old, fairly young, and died of cancer. He was one of the founding members of Pink Floyd and stayed with the band from its earlier Syd Barret driven incarnation to its later incarnations (eg. Wish You Where Here). This man will not be forgotten and his music will live on forever.

I could now post some videos or sound tracks, but in honor I will resist the urge. In honor there will not be a jump.