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Floyd founder Wright dies at 65
Richard Wright
Wright wrote songs on albums including Dark Side Of The Moon

Pink Floyd keyboard player and founder member Richard Wright has died aged 65 from cancer.

Wright appeared on the group\'s first album, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, in 1967 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 classic albums including Dark Side Of The Moon and Wish You Were Here.

Wright\'s spokesman said: "The family of Richard Wright, founder member of Pink Floyd, announce with great sadness that Richard died today after a short struggle with cancer.

"The family have asked that their privacy is respected at this difficult time."


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a sad day....

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RIP

so much for a PF reunion
take a big bite of the fruit of your labor

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"i heard that after he crossed the finish line he proceeded to wrestle down and pin a full sized grizzly bear"- ds673488

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RIP

so much for a PF reunion
*Gia*

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A great loss!

2 of the greatest music DVD\'s ever are "The Making of Dark Side Of The Moon" - a must - and Pink Floyd at Pompeii.

http://www.amazon.com/Classic-Albums-Making-Dark-Side/dp/B0000AOV85

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_Floyd:_Live_at_Pompeii

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Well, there\'s one life dream that won\'t occur for me.
Where to next?

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bummer.
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