Richard Wright

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Full Name
Richard William Wright
Born
July 28th, 1943
Height
5ft 11in
Hometown
Hatch End, Middlesex, England
Net Worth
Estimated $70 million
Partner
Mildred "Millie" Hobbs
Family
Richard Wright was born in Hatch End, Middlesex, England, to Cedric Wright, a biochemist, and Viola Wright. Wright married Juliette Gale in 1964, and they had two children before divorcing in 1982. He later married Franka Wright in 1984, with the marriage ending in divorce in 1994. In 1995, he married Mildred "Millie" Hobbs, and they remained together until his death in 2008.
Years Active
1965–2008
Bands
Pink Floyd, Zee
Top Tracks
'Us and Them', 'The Great Gig in the Sky', 'Shine On You Crazy Diamond', 'Remember a Day', 'Summer '68'
Top Albums
'The Dark Side of the Moon', 'Wish You Were Here', 'The Wall', 'Animals', 'The Division Bell'
Records Sold
More than 250 million
Number Ones
The Dark Side of the Moon', 'Wish You Were Here', 'The Wall', 'The Final Cut', 'A Momentary Lapse of Reason', 'The Division Bell', 'The Endless River'
Fun Facts
Richard Wright composed the music for 'The Great Gig in the Sky' before vocalist Clare Torry improvised the song's iconic wordless performance. ### He was temporarily dismissed from Pink Floyd during the recording of 'The Wall', yet remained on the subsequent tour as a salaried musician, making him the only member to profit financially from the tour. ### Wright released two solo albums, 'Wet Dream' and 'Broken China', alongside his work with Pink Floyd.
Related Artists
David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Nick Mason, Syd Barrett, Rick Wakeman

Richard Wright was an English keyboardist, songwriter and singer best known as a founding member of Pink Floyd.

Widely regarded as one of progressive rock’s most influential keyboard players, Wright helped define Pink Floyd’s atmospheric sound through his expressive use of piano, Hammond organ and synthesizers. His contributions to landmark albums including ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’, ‘Wish You Were Here’, ‘Animals’ and ‘The Division Bell’ were central to the band’s success, while songs such as ‘The Great Gig in the Sky’, ‘Us and Them’ and ‘Shine On You Crazy Diamond’ showcased his sophisticated compositions and arrangements.

Wright remains celebrated as one of rock’s most innovative and understated musicians.

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Richard Wright was an English keyboardist, singer and songwriter best known as a founding member of Pink Floyd and one of the architects of the band's distinctive sound.
Richard Wright is best known for his keyboard work and songwriting on Pink Floyd classics including 'The Dark Side of the Moon', 'Wish You Were Here', 'Us and Them' and 'Shine On You Crazy Diamond'.
Richard Wright's atmospheric keyboard playing, sophisticated harmonies and understated songwriting helped define the sound of progressive rock, making him one of the genre's most respected musicians.
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