One of Pink Floyd‘s founding members Rick Wright passed away today amongst family after a short battle with cancer. He debuted alongside his band members in 1965, playing primarily as the iconic musicmakers’ keyboardist, often lending vocals to such classics as “Wish You Were Here”.

Recently performing with David Gilmour, Wright also had a large part in the group’s 2005 performance at Live 8 [see the video below].

Thoughts & prayers go out to the dearly departed always, but a special remembrance should be served to those that helped shape the sound of the music we’re still constantly influenced by today.

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