Richard Wright (Pink Floyd) RIP

[pinkfloyd4ever]

Just need to do a post for the keyboardist of Pink Floyd who passed away on the 15th. The man was a founding member in the band and really had lots to do with the 'sound' that made the Floyd famous.

[Sandmannd]

Wow, first I've heard of that. Sorry to hear, that's one of my all time favorite bands.

[walleyecaber]

Not only was he a founding member of this great band he was one of the best if not the best keyboardist in the worls IMO.He will be missed for sure and i had the chance of seeing him play on the Roger Waters tour last time around.He will be missed in the music biss for sure and by all Pink Floyd fans around the world.

[dan z]

thats going to be tough to digest for some of the pink floyd gurus. I listen to them enough that it is also tough for me. also he will be missed for sure

[pinkfloyd4ever]

Ya I was shocked to hear it yesterday, went home and played some albums. He was a great keyboardist, never seemed to seek out publicity or anything, just a true pro.

[pinkfloyd4ever]

Also, I don't think it is getting a lot of advertising but next monday at the big coon rapids movie theatre, there is a screening of David Gilmour's new concert DVD and I believe Richard played with him on this concert, so get one last chance to see him do his thing.

[Fishin' Daddy]

Wow! What a shock. PF was the best band ever. I wish his family well. Fairwell Richard, you will be missed.

[Windy City]

"Shine on You Crazy Diamond" RIP

Windy

[MUSKYMAN1011]

Former members:

Syd Barrett (Passed away July 7th 2006)

Roger Waters

Richard Wright (Passed away Sept 15 2008)

Nick Mason

Bob Klose

David Gilmour

Dark Side of The Moon: 15 Million copies sold U.S. alone

The Wall 11.5 Million copies sold U.S. alone (Double sided album)

Perhaps The Best

Psychedelic rock Band ever!

[Meaney]

One of my favorite groups... RIP

[Hammer Handle]

They don't make musicians like the members of Floyd anymore.

RIP

[hotrod1]

Sad to hear. I would have loved to have the chance to see the original band live. Best concerts ever from what i have seen on video.

RIP Richard Wright

[Windy City]

Hotrod,

I did see them. On their Animals tour at Soldier Field in the Windy City. One of the best concerts I have seen and I have seen them all! Well most. Three bands I never got a chance to see and can not do so anymore are The Beatles, The Doors and Led Zepplin. Other than that, I have seen them all.

Windy

[pinkfloyd4ever]

I saw the Floyd in 94, and each of Roger Waters latest tours, unbelieveable shows is all I can say. Waters doing dark side of the moon last year was awesome. Hope both he and gilmour will do tours again before hanging it up.

[Gissert]

What a bummer. Shine on You Crazy Diamond has been running through my head all day.

[upnorth]

Not a big Floyd fan, but liked some of there stuff back in the 70s when I was in High School. Sad to see someone that talented leave us.

[snoozebutton]

First I heard of this too. Pretty sad news!!! RIP Richard Wright.

[WingDing2]

Wow what a bummer...grew up with the music of Pink Floyd in the 70's as well, but dont really listen to much these days.

Brings back alot of memories... or what memory I have left hehe

Makes me feel like I'm getting old... I am

[pinkfloyd4ever]

I say the music sounds as good today as it did back then, in fact IMO their stuff from the 70's surpasses the stuff released currently.

[pinkfloyd4ever]

For any of the Floyd fans out there, this monday at select theatres in the metro there is a concert recorded live from David Gilmour from his 06 tour, the trailer makes it look like a lot of the hits will be played and Richard is a part of the band, looks like a tribute piece has been added and the two of them do what is reported as an awesome reprise of Echoes! I am checking it out at the Coon Rapids theatre, monday 7pm. I think it is also in Oakdale and Woodbury