“The family of Richard Wright, founder member of Pink Floyd, announce with great sadness that Richard died today after a short struggle with cancer.”
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Richard Wright
Richard William Wright was an English keyboardist, singer, and songwriter who co-founded the rock band Pink Floyd. He appeared on almost every Pink Floyd album and performed on all of their tours. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996 as a member of Pink Floyd.
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entertainment · English keyboardist and musician (1943–2008) · singer-songwriter · composer · keyboardist · singer · pianist · also Richard Wright, Richard Wright (musician), Richard William Wright, Rick Wright, Richard William "Rick" Wright, Wright
Born 28 July 1943 · Died 15 September 2008 · Q190251
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2026· 7 entries
“hard to overstate the importance of his musical voice in the Pink Floyd of the 60s and 70s”
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ianVisits: In conversation with Richard Wright: celebrating 10 years of the Great Hall ceiling – calendar
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The Washington Informer: 2026 - Simply Amazing: The Richard Wright/Capitol Youth Empowerment Program (CYEP) Summer Program and 'Right on Time'
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Celebrity Net Worth: Rick Wright Net Worth
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Legacy obituary: Richard Wright Obituary (2026) - Bellville, NB - Carleton Funeral Home and Crematorium - Jacksonville
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MaxPreps: Richard Wright Public Charter School (Washington, DC) Volleyball
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2025· 2 entries
American Songwriter: 3 of Richard Wright’s Very Best Pink Floyd Songs
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American Songwriter: 4 of Late Pink Floyd Keyboardist Richard Wright’s Favorite Albums of All Time
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2014· 1 entry
Pink Floyd released their fifteenth and final studio album, The Endless River, comprising mostly instrumental music recorded during the Division Bell sessions along with new music recorded between 2010 and 2014
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2008· 2 entries
Time: Richard Wright
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Died 2008-09-15.
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2006· 2 entries
Co-wrote the Helen Boulding B-side "Hazel Eyes" with Chris Difford
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Wright became a regular member of Gilmour's touring band, along with the former Pink Floyd sidemen Jon Carin, Dick Parry and Guy Pratt
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2005· 1 entry
Became part of Gilmour's touring band
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2002· 1 entry
Contributing keyboards and vocals, including his composition "Breakthrough"
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2000· 1 entry
Said: "I am a full member, but contractually I am not on a par with Dave and Nick
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1999· 1 entry
The Pink Floyd touring keyboardist Jon Carin joined Wright's wife to reunite Wright and Waters after 18 years apart
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1996· 2 entries
Released album “Broken China”.
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Inspired by his successful contributions to The Division Bell, Wright released his second solo album, Broken China, which had been co-written with Moore, who also helped with production and engineering
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1995· 1 entry
Wright married his third wife, Mildred "Millie" Hobbs, in 1995, with whom he had a son, Ben.
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1987· 1 entry
For A Momentary Lapse of Reason, becoming a full-time member again for The Division Bell in 1994
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1985· 1 entry
Wright began to contribute to Pink Floyd again, beginning with A Momentary Lapse of Reason (1987)
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1984· 2 entries
Wright's second marriage, to Franka, lasted from 1984 to 1994.
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After the Zee project, briefly retiring from music, and enjoyed sailing and yachting
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1983· 1 entry
Pink Floyd released The Final Cut, the only Pink Floyd album on which Wright does not appear
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1979· 1 entry
Waters had become frustrated that Wright was not contributing but was claiming an equal share of production royalties
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1978· 1 entry
Released album “Wet Dream”.
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1969· 1 entry
Wright played vibraphone on several of the band's songs and in some live shows, and reintroduced the trombone on "Biding My Time"
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1968· 2 entries
Who, along with Waters and Wright, took over songwriting
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Following mental health problems, Wright considered leaving and forming a group with him, but realised it would not have been practical
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1964· 1 entry
On Decca as the B-side of a single by Adam, Mike and Tim
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1962· 1 entry
Uncertain about his future, Wright enrolled at Regent Street Polytechnic (later incorporated into University of Westminster) to study architecture
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1943· 1 entry
Born 1943-07-28.
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