Rick Wright (July 28, 1943—Sept. 15, 2008)
Rick Wright’s sailboat for sale
Posted September 28, 2017 by Floydian Slip
A boat lies waiting for you … if you’ve got £450 to spend.
Evrika, the Nautor Swan 65 yacht that once belonged to Pink Floyd’s Rick Wright, is for sale.
Built in 1982, Wright bought the vessel in ’84 and owned it until his death in 2008. He lived on board the boat while he sailed the Greek islands during his hiatus from the Floyd following “The Wall” and before regrouping with David Gilmour and Nick Mason for “A Momentary Lapse of Reason” in ’87. It’s only had three owners in its lifetime.
While Evrika has been refurbished, it still retains many of its original features. The interior, at least, is entirely original.
Sale of the vessel is being handled by Berthon International Yacht Brokerage of Lymington, U.K. Contact Sue Grant at sue.grant@berthon.co.uk and see more details on the Berthon website.
Wright’s passion for sailing is referenced in “A Boat Lies Waiting,” a song on Gilmour’s album “Rattle That Lock.”
Former home of Rick Wright for sale
Posted September 9, 2016 by Floydian Slip
A Cote D’Azur, France, home once owned by Pink Floyd keyboardist Rick Wright is for sale.
The 6-bedroom, 5-bath Provencal-style property is situated on 1.3 acres of land near the commune of Le Rouret. Asking price is €1.39 million, approximately US $1.55 million.
In 2009, the Daily Mail reported Wright had a net worth of £23.7 million (US $31.6 million) at the time of his death in September ’08.
The paper also reported Wright’s children James and Gala inherited the French property at the time of his passing.
Vintage BBC recording, video released
Posted September 1, 2016 by Floydian Slip
Pink Floyd has released a new video featuring an early performance of “Grantchester Meadows.”
The video includes film of the band’s Roger Waters, David Gilmour and Rick Wright in a 1970 KQED (San Francisco) performance and new nature footage shot by Aubrey “Po” Powell of Hipgnosis, set to audio from a BBC performance recorded May 12, 1969.
The song comes from the band’s 1969 album “Ummagumma.”
The video is the first taste of the rarities coming our way when the group releases ‘The Early Years 1965-1972″ boxset Nov. 11.
“Floydian Slip” preview #911
Posted September 19, 2013 by Floydian Slip
Join us this week for Floydian Slip #911: It’ll be a special show devoted to founding Floyd member and keyboardist Rick Wright on the 5th anniversary of his passing:
- Rick solo from Wet Dream (1978), Broken China (1996) and Identity (1984)
- Rick live with David Gilmour in 2002
- A classic Floyd cut written by Rick, along with a demo of the same
“Floydian Slip” is heard across the 40 stations of our Random Precision Radio Network. Learn where and when to listen.
“Floydian Slip” songlist #858
Posted September 19, 2012 by Floydian Slip
Remembering Rick Wright
- Paintbox
Relics (1971) - See-Saw
A Saucerful of Secrets (1968) - Summer ’68
Atom Heart Mother (1970) - Stay
Obscured by Clouds (1972) - You’re the Reason Why (*Floydian Slip Up*)
Adam, Mike & Tim (1964) - Summer Elegy
Wet Dream (Rick Wright) (1978) - Holiday
Wet Dream (Rick Wright) (1978) - Seems We Were Sleeping
Identity (Zee f/Rick Wright) (1984) - Satellite
Broken China (Rick Wright) (1996) - Night of a Thousand Furry Toys
Broken China (Rick Wright) (1996)
“Floydian Slip” preview #858
Posted September 13, 2012 by Floydian Slip
Join us this week for Floydian Slip #858: It’s a special program devoted to Floyd’s Rick Wright, who died Sept. 15, 2008.
- Floyd featuring Rick from A Saucerful of Secrets (1968) and Atom Heart Mother (1970)
- Solo material from Wet Dream (1978), Identity (Zee) (1984) and Broken China (1996)
- Rick’s first success as a songwriter, recorded by another band in 1964
- And much more
“Floydian Slip” is heard across the 30+ stations of our Random Precision Radio Network. Learn where and when to listen.
Floydian Slip preview #806
Posted September 16, 2011 by Floydian Slip
Join us for a special “Floydian Slip” this week: Show #805 will be devoted to the works of Floyd co-founder and keyboardist Rick Wright who died Sept. 15, 2008.
We’ll be playing material from the Floyd catalog in which Rick features heavily, as well as cuts from his solo works.
Remembering Rick Wright on the next “Floydian Slip.”
Rick Wright estate worth £24 million
Posted September 29, 2009 by Floydian Slip
Rick Wright‘s will recently revealed the Pink Floyd co-founder and keyboardist’s estate was worth £23.7 million when he died last year.
Documents made public yesterday indicate the fortune will mostly be shared among his children James, 42; Gala, 39; and Ben.
None of Wright’s three ex-wives were mentioned in the will.
The U.K.’s Daily Mail also reported Wright set aside £20,000 to throw a “really good party” for his friends. The guest list will be the responsibility of James and Gala.
Sometime Floyd bassist Guy Pratt, who is also married to Gala, will receive Wright’s Bosendorfer piano.
Wright died of cancer at his home in London Sept. 15 of last year. He was 65.
Rick Wright dead at 65
Posted September 15, 2008 by Floydian Slip
Keyboardist Rick Wright, a founding member of Pink Floyd, died today at his home in England following a short fight with cancer. He was 65.
His family declined to give more details of his death.
Wright was a member of Sigma 6, which evolved into The Pink Floyd Sound in 1965 — eventually shortened to Pink Floyd. He remained an integral part of the band until 1979’s “The Wall,” when he was forced from the band by Roger Waters, citing lack of creative input.
Wright didn’t participate in Floyd’s 1983 album “The Final Cut,” but returned late in the making of 1987’s “A Momentary Lapse of Reason,” after Waters had left the group.
As a songwriter, he’ll probably be best remembered for “Us and Them” and “The Great Gig in the Sky,” both from 1973’s “Dark Side of the Moon.”
Wright also released two solo works — “Wet Dream” (1978) and “Broken China” (1996) — and paired with ex-Fashion guitarist Dave Harris to form Zee, which release one album, “Identity,” in 1984.
Wright’s most recent Floyd-related work involved playing on Floyd guitarist David Gilmour‘s “On an Island” (2006) album, and subsequent tour.
“He was gentle, unassuming and private but his soulful voice and playing were vital, magical components of our most recognized Pink Floyd sound,” Gilmour said today. “I have never played with anyone quite like him.”
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