RIP Richard Wright

I guess I'm not the only RR-er listening to Pink Floyd tonight.

The one currently playing is "Is There Anybody Out There", the live version of The Wall from Earls Court in 1981. I know The Wall isn’t generally reckoned to be the high point of the career 28 years on, but it marked the point where I came on board as a fan, so that work still means a lot to me. And I saw that show, polystyrene bricks and all. It was the only time I ever saw the Floyd live, and the first really big gig I ever attended.

The relationship between Rick Wright and Roger Waters may have been strained at this point, but Rick's playing is superb on this live album. His style was always understated, never flash, but he was always a key element of Pink Floyd's sound.

Rest in peace, Rick, and thanks for the music. You were one of the greats.