Richard William Wright was an English keyboardist, singer, and songwriter who co-founded the rock band Pink Floyd. He appeared on almost every Pink Floyd album and performed on all of their tours. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996 as a member of Pink Floyd.
Richard Wright, English singer-songwriter and keyboard player (born 1943)
On September 15, in the year 2008, Richard Wright, English singer-songwriter and keyboard player (born 1943). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of September 15, one of 447 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Richard Wright (musician). Learn more below.
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- This event took place on September 15, 2008 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 23 June 2026.
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