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News Source: New Zealand Herald
| about 1 year ago
The 65-year-old musician, originally considered the leading musical force in the band before leaving after falling out with the singer and bassist Roger Waters, was diagnosed recently with the disease and died after a short illness, according to his...
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News Source: International Business Times
| about 1 year ago
Wright died at his home in London, according to a spokesman for the Wright family who asks for privacy during this difficult time. "I'm so sorry to break the sad news that Richard has passed away after a battle with cancer. I really don't know what...
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News Source: College Music Journal
| about 1 year ago
A founding member of the seminal psychedelic group, Wright's atmospheric keyboard work was a crucial component of Pink Floyd's otherworldly and enduring sound. In addition to his instrumental talents, Wright was a co-writer of some of the group's...
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News Source: Bradenton Herald
| about 1 year ago
Richard Wright, a founding member of the rock group Pink Floyd, died Monday...Pink Floyd's spokesman Doug Wright, who is not related to the artist, said Wright died after a battle with cancer at his home in Britain. He says the band member's family...
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News Source: The Independent
| about 1 year ago
Richard Wright, a founder member of Pink Floyd, died today at the age of 65 after battling cancer, his spokesman said. Wright played the keyboard with the legendary band and wrote music in classic albums like the Dark Side Of The Moon and Wish You...
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News Source: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
| about 1 year ago
ink Floyd members, from left, David Gilmour, Nick Mason and Richard Wright in New York in 1988. Wright has died from cancer. (Associated Press) Pianist and keyboardist Richard Wright, one of the founding members of Pink Floyd, has died after a short...
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News Source: GMA News
| about 1 year ago
A Pink Floyd spokesman says founding member Richard Wright has died...Wright died Monday after a battle with cancer at his home in Britain. His family did not want to give more details about his death. The spokesman is Doug Wright, who is not related...
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News Source: Acushnet Community News
| about 1 year ago
David Gilmour is sorry to disappoint, but there will be no Pink Floyd reunion...The British rock icon raised fans' hopes when the band performed at the Live 8 charity concert in London in 2005. It was the first time in almost a quarter of a century...
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News Source: The Independent
| about 1 year ago
Richard Wright, a founder member of Pink Floyd, died today at the age of 65 after battling cancer, his spokesman said. Wright played the keyboard with the legendary band and wrote music in classic albums like the Dark Side Of The Moon and Wish You...
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News Source: BBC
| about 1 year ago
The group released their first record in 1967 with Wright appearing 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...