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Richard Wright

Acting 65 (deceased) years old London, England, UK ★ 0.3
Born: July 28, 1943
Died: September 15, 2008

Biography

Richard William Wright (28 July 1943 – 15 September 2008) was an English musician who co-founded the progressive rock band Pink Floyd. He played keyboards and sang, appearing on almost every Pink Floyd album and performing on all their tours. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996 as a member of Pink Floyd.

Wright grew up in Hatch End, Middlesex, and met his future Pink Floyd bandmates Roger Waters and Nick Mason while studying architecture at the Regent Street Polytechnic, London. After being joined by frontman and songwriter Syd Barrett, Pink Floyd found commercial success in 1967. Barrett was replaced by David Gilmour in 1968, who, along with Waters and Wright, took over songwriting.

Initially contributing more as a singer-songwriter, Wright later acted mainly as an arranger on compositions by Waters and Gilmour. He began to contribute less towards the end of the 1970s and left the band after touring The Wall in 1981. He rejoined as a session player in 1987 for A Momentary Lapse of Reason, and rejoined full-time for The Division Bell in 1994. Sessions with Wright during this period were later released on the 2014 album The Endless River. Away from Pink Floyd, Wright recorded two solo albums and was briefly active in the pop duo Zee with Dave Harris of Fashion. Following Pink Floyd's Live 8 appearance in 2005, he became part of Gilmour's touring band, singing occasional lead vocals on songs such as "Arnold Layne". Wright died from lung cancer in London in September 2008, aged 65.

Wright's jazz influences and distinctive keyboard playing were an important part of the Pink Floyd sound. As well as playing Farfisa and Hammond organs and Kurzweil synthesisers, he sang regularly in the band and took lead vocals on songs such as "Remember a Day" (1968), "Time" (1973) and "Wearing the Inside Out" (1994).

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Known For

Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii
Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii Keyboards, Backing Vocals 1972
Pink Floyd: Pulse
Pink Floyd: Pulse Self - Keyboards, Vocals 1995
Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd
Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd Self (archive footage) 2023
Pink Floyd: Live in Venice
Pink Floyd: Live in Venice Self - keyboards, vocals 1989
Stamping Ground
Stamping Ground Self - Pink Floyd 1971

Filmography

Acting Credits (103)

Pink Floyd - Delicate Sound Of Thunder [Remastered]
Pink Floyd - Delicate Sound Of Thunder [Remastered] Himself; Keyboards 2026
Pink Floyd: Wish You Were Here (50th Anniversary)
Pink Floyd: Wish You Were Here (50th Anniversary) Keyboards, Vocals 2025
Echoes - A History Of Pink Floyd
Echoes - A History Of Pink Floyd Self 2024
Richard Wright: Wet Dream
Richard Wright: Wet Dream Vocals, Keyboards 2023
Pink Floyd: The Dark Side Of The Moon (50th Anniversary Blu-ray)
Pink Floyd: The Dark Side Of The Moon (50th Anniversary Blu-ray) 2023
Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd
Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd Self (archive footage) 2023
Pink Floyd: The Dark Side Of The Moon (50th Anniversary)
Pink Floyd: The Dark Side Of The Moon (50th Anniversary) 2023
Pink Floyd: Animals (2018 Remix)
Pink Floyd: Animals (2018 Remix) Self 2022
Pink Floyd - P.U.L.S.E. Restored & Re-edited
Pink Floyd - P.U.L.S.E. Restored & Re-edited Self 2022
Pink Floyd: Hakone Aphrodite 1971
Pink Floyd: Hakone Aphrodite 1971 Self 2021
Pink Floyd - On Thin Ice
Pink Floyd - On Thin Ice Self (archive footage) 2020
Pink Floyd - A Momentary Lapse of Reason (Remixed & Updated)
Pink Floyd - A Momentary Lapse of Reason (Remixed & Updated) Self 2019
Pink Floyd: The Later Years, Vol 6 - Documentaries & Unreleased Material
Pink Floyd: The Later Years, Vol 6 - Documentaries & Unreleased Material Self 2019
Pink Floyd: The Later Years, Vol 3 - Pulse
Pink Floyd: The Later Years, Vol 3 - Pulse Self 2019
Pink Floyd: The Later Years, Vol 4 - Venice Concert 1989/Knebworth Concert 1990
Pink Floyd: The Later Years, Vol 4 - Venice Concert 1989/Knebworth Concert 1990 Self 2019
Pink Floyd: Knebworth Concert 1990
Pink Floyd: Knebworth Concert 1990 Self 2019
Pink Floyd: The Later Years, Vol 5 - Unreleased Live Films, Music Videos & Concert Screen Films
Pink Floyd: The Later Years, Vol 5 - Unreleased Live Films, Music Videos & Concert Screen Films Self 2019
Pink Floyd: The Later Years, Vol 2 - Delicate Sound of Thunder
Pink Floyd: The Later Years, Vol 2 - Delicate Sound of Thunder Self 2019
Pink Floyd: The Later Years, Vol 1 - Surround and Hi-Res Audio Mixes
Pink Floyd: The Later Years, Vol 1 - Surround and Hi-Res Audio Mixes Self 2019
Pink Floyd: The Later Years 1987-2019
Pink Floyd: The Later Years 1987-2019 Self 2019
Pink Floyd: A Momentary Lapse of Reason - Rehearsal 1987
Pink Floyd: A Momentary Lapse of Reason - Rehearsal 1987 Self 2019
Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 2 - Germin/ation
Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 2 - Germin/ation Self 2016
Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 1 - Cambridge St/ation
Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 1 - Cambridge St/ation Self 2016
Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 6 - Obfusc/ation
Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 6 - Obfusc/ation Self 2016
Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 3 - Dramatis/ation
Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 3 - Dramatis/ation Self 2016
Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 4 - Devi/ation
Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 4 - Devi/ation Self 2016
Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 5 - Reverber/ation
Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 5 - Reverber/ation Self 2016
Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 7 - Continu/ation
Pink Floyd: The Early Years, Vol 7 - Continu/ation Self 2016
Pink Floyd : The Early Years 1965-1972
Pink Floyd : The Early Years 1965-1972 Self 2016
Pink Floyd: The Endless River
Pink Floyd: The Endless River Self 2014
Pink Floyd: Video Anthology Vol 1
Pink Floyd: Video Anthology Vol 1 himself 2014
Pink Floyd: Video Anthology Vol 2
Pink Floyd: Video Anthology Vol 2 himself 2014
Pink Floyd: The Division Bell (20th Anniversary Box Set)
Pink Floyd: The Division Bell (20th Anniversary Box Set) Self 2014
Chit Chat with Oysters
Chit Chat with Oysters Self 2013
Pink Floyd: The Story of Wish You Were Here
Pink Floyd: The Story of Wish You Were Here Self (archive footage) 2012
Pink Floyd - The Wall (Immersion Box)
Pink Floyd - The Wall (Immersion Box) Self 2012
Pink Floyd – 1982-2012 : Les 30 ans de The Wall
Pink Floyd – 1982-2012 : Les 30 ans de The Wall Self 2011
Pink Floyd: Wish You Were Here (Immersion Box Set)
Pink Floyd: Wish You Were Here (Immersion Box Set) Self 2011
Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon (Immersion Box Set)
Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon (Immersion Box Set) Self 2011
Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall
Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall Self 2011
Pink Floyd: The Best of Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd: The Best of Pink Floyd 2011
Pink Floyd: Whatever Happened to Pink Floyd? The Strange Case of Waters and Gilmour
Pink Floyd: Whatever Happened to Pink Floyd? The Strange Case of Waters and Gilmour Self (archive footage) 2011
The Best British Rock Concert of All Time: Live at Knebworth
The Best British Rock Concert of All Time: Live at Knebworth Self 2010
Pink Floyd: Momentary Lapses - The True Story of Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd: Momentary Lapses - The True Story of Pink Floyd Self 2010
David Gilmour - Gdansk Diary
David Gilmour - Gdansk Diary Self - Keyboards & Vocals 2008
David Gilmour: Live In Gdańsk
David Gilmour: Live In Gdańsk Self - Keyboards, Vocals 2008
A Technicolor Dream
A Technicolor Dream Himself 2008
Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon - The Ultimate Critical Review
Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon - The Ultimate Critical Review Self 2008
The Pink Floyd Story: Which One's Pink?
The Pink Floyd Story: Which One's Pink? Self 2007
David Gilmour - Breaking Bread, Drinking Wine
David Gilmour - Breaking Bread, Drinking Wine Self 2007
David Gilmour: Remember That Night - Live at the Royal Albert Hall
David Gilmour: Remember That Night - Live at the Royal Albert Hall Self - Backing Vocals, Hammond Organ, Piano 2007
Seven Ages of Rock
Seven Ages of Rock Self 2007
Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd's The Wall (The Ultimate Critical Review)
Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd's The Wall (The Ultimate Critical Review) Self 2007
Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon
Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon Self (archive footage) 2007
Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd: Meddle
Rock Milestones: Pink Floyd: Meddle Self 2007
Pink Floyd - Video Anthology 1966-1983
Pink Floyd - Video Anthology 1966-1983 Self 2007
Pink Floyd - Reflections And Echoes
Pink Floyd - Reflections And Echoes Self 2006
David Gilmour at London Mermaid Theatre
David Gilmour at London Mermaid Theatre Self 2006
Live 8
Live 8 Self 2005
Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb
Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb Self 2005
Pink Floyd London '66-'67
Pink Floyd London '66-'67 Self 2005
Pink Floyd - The Reunion Concert
Pink Floyd - The Reunion Concert Self - Keyboards 2005
Inside Pink Floyd: A critical review 1967 - 1974
Inside Pink Floyd: A critical review 1967 - 1974 Self 2005
Pink Floyd: Live Anthology
Pink Floyd: Live Anthology Self - Keyboards 2005
Pink Floyd -The Wall Lost Documentary
Pink Floyd -The Wall Lost Documentary Self 2004
Pink Floyd: Inside Pink Floyd: A Critical Review 1975-1996
Pink Floyd: Inside Pink Floyd: A Critical Review 1975-1996 Self (archive footage) 2004
Pink Floyd: Video Anthology Vol. 1
Pink Floyd: Video Anthology Vol. 1 Self 2004
Pink Floyd: Video Anthology Vol. 5
Pink Floyd: Video Anthology Vol. 5 Self 2004
Pink Floyd: Video Anthology Vol. 2
Pink Floyd: Video Anthology Vol. 2 Self 2004
Pink Floyd: Video Anthology Vol. 3
Pink Floyd: Video Anthology Vol. 3 Self 2004
Pink Floyd: Video Anthology Vol. 4
Pink Floyd: Video Anthology Vol. 4 Self 2004
Classic Albums: Pink Floyd - The Making of The Dark Side of the Moon
Classic Albums: Pink Floyd - The Making of The Dark Side of the Moon Self 2003
The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story
The Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett Story Self 2003
Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall
Pink Floyd: Behind the Wall Self 2000
Classic Albums
Classic Albums Self 1997
Pink Floyd: Pulse
Pink Floyd: Pulse Self - Keyboards, Vocals 1995
Pink Floyd: The Story
Pink Floyd: The Story Self 1994
Pink Floyd - Live in Toronto
Pink Floyd - Live in Toronto self 1994
Pink Floyd: Live at Knebworth
Pink Floyd: Live at Knebworth Self - keyboards 1990
Pink Floyd: Delicate Sound of Thunder
Pink Floyd: Delicate Sound of Thunder Self - Keyboard, Vocals 1989
Pink Floyd: Live in Venice
Pink Floyd: Live in Venice Self - keyboards, vocals 1989
Pink Floyd: Live In Venice
Pink Floyd: Live In Venice Himself 1989
Pink Floyd - Live in Moscow 1989
Pink Floyd - Live in Moscow 1989 self 1989
Pink Floyd - Would You Buy A Ticket To This Show?
Pink Floyd - Would You Buy A Ticket To This Show? Self 1988
Pink Floyd: Hangar Rehearsals
Pink Floyd: Hangar Rehearsals self 1987
Superstars in Concert
Superstars in Concert Self 1984
Pink Floyd: The Wall Live at Earl's Court
Pink Floyd: The Wall Live at Earl's Court 1980
Pink Floyd: The Wall - Nassau Coliseum
Pink Floyd: The Wall - Nassau Coliseum Self - Keyboards 1980
Pink Floyd - Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena
Pink Floyd - Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena self 1975
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche Self - Pink Floyd 1975
The Dark Side of The Moon - Live at Wembley`74
The Dark Side of The Moon - Live at Wembley`74 Self 1974
Sound of the City: London 1964-73
Sound of the City: London 1964-73 Self 1973
Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii
Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii Keyboards, Backing Vocals 1972
Stamping Ground
Stamping Ground Self - Pink Floyd 1971
Pink Floyd: Live in Royaumont, FR
Pink Floyd: Live in Royaumont, FR Self 1971
Pink Floyd: Saint-Tropez
Pink Floyd: Saint-Tropez Self 1970
Pink Floyd: KQED
Pink Floyd: KQED Self 1970
Amougies (Music Power - European Music Revolution)
Amougies (Music Power - European Music Revolution) Self 1970
Pink Floyd: Amougies Pop Festival
Pink Floyd: Amougies Pop Festival 1970
Pink Floyd - Atom Heart Mother
Pink Floyd - Atom Heart Mother Self 1970
Pink Floyd: Belgian TV 1968
Pink Floyd: Belgian TV 1968 1968
Omnibus
Omnibus 1967
Pink Floyd (Live at Brighton Dome) 1972
Pink Floyd (Live at Brighton Dome) 1972 Keyboards and vocals

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